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Marton Pettendy
Ford Transit Custom recalled
The Blue Oval’s mid-size van has been called back to workshops because its digital owner's manual may contain incorrect information.
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Overview
Variant
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Variant
Trend
Body type
MPV
Body type
Panel Van
Engine size
2.1 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.6 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.0 / 100 km
Power and torque
120kW / 380Nm
Power and torque
125kW / 390Nm
1061km
875km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Doors
4
Seats
8
Seats
3
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Diesel
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Safety rating
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Specifications
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 2
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 167
CO2 Level (Combined): 173
CO2 Level (Urban): 183
Standard Met: EU6
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 209
Standard Met: Eu6.2 (C And D-Temp)
Engine
Bore Engine: 83.0
Engine (cc): 2143
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: Om 651 De22la
Engine (L): 2.1
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 99.0
Engine
Engine (cc): 1995
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: En-Cv
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel System
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Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
Main Capacity (L): 70
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 15.4
Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
Main Capacity (L): 70
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 15.4
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 7.0
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 13.00
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.00
Instrument Cluster
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Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1061
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 659
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 15.2
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.6
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 43
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 36
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 15.9
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.3
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 45
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 37
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 14.5
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 6.9
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 41
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 34
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 875
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 544
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 12.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.0
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 35
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 29
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 163
Maximum Power (kW): 120
Maximum Torque (Nm): 380
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1400
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 170
Maximum Power (kW): 125
Maximum Torque (Nm): 390
Measurement Standard: ISO
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.6
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.0
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 7
Shift Lever Location: Column
Type: Automatic
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 8
Shift Lever Location: Dash
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Synthetic Leather
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Trailing Arm
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Strut
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 109
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 109
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Location: 1
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: MPV
Local Body Type: MPV
Platform Code: Ncv2
Wheelbase Type: Short
Body Style
Body Type: Panel Van
Cab Type: Single Cab
Local Body Type: Panel Van
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Short
External Dimensions
Overall Height (in): 74.4
Overall Height (mm): 1890
Overall Length (in): 202.4
Overall Length (mm): 5140
Overall Width (in): 75.9
Overall Width (mm): 1928
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 38.7
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11800
Wheelbase (in): 126.0
Wheelbase (mm): 3200
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10900
Front Overhang (in): 37.7
Front Overhang (mm): 958
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.8
Overall Height (in): 78.1
Overall Height (mm): 1984
Overall Length (in): 198.8
Overall Length (mm): 5050
Overall Width Folded Mirror (in): 84.6
Overall Width Folded Mirror (mm): 2148
Overall Width (in): 78.7
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 89.6
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2275
Overall Width (mm): 1999
Rear Overhang (in): 39.1
Rear Overhang (mm): 992
Wheelbase (in): 122.0
Wheelbase (mm): 3100
Cargo Area Dimensions
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Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume (cu ft): 201.3
Cargo Volume (L): 5700
Height (in): 56.2
Height (mm): 1427
Length (in): 102.4
Length (mm): 2602
Loading Floor Height (in): 22.5
Loading Floor Height (mm): 572
Standard Measurement: SAE
Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 54.8
Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1392
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Sliding
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Sliding
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Rear Door
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Cargo Doors
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Cargo Doors
Driver Height (in): 52.1
Driver Height (mm): 1324
Driver Location: Driver
Driver Operation: Sliding
Driver Width (in): 40.6
Driver Width (mm): 1030
Passenger Height (in): 51.2
Passenger Height (mm): 1301
Location: Passenger
Passenger Operation: Sliding
Passenger Width (in): 40.6
Passenger Width (mm): 1030
Rear Height (in): 51.8
Rear Height (mm): 1316
Location: Rear
Rear Opening Angle: 180
Rear Operation: Double Hinged
Rear Width (in): 55.1
Rear Width (mm): 1400
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Manual
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
LED Lights
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LED Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Roof Rails
Cross Bars: Removable
Roof Rails
Cross Bars: Removable
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Auto-Dimming Passenger Door Mirrors: yes
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Privacy Glass
Location: 3rd Row Side
Location: Rear
Privacy Glass
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Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Digital: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
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Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4409
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3100
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6834
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2432
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 5362
Tare Weight (kg): 2381
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 1600
Front Axle Weight (lb): 3527
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 5512
Gross Train Weight (kg): 5725
Gross Train Weight (lb): 12622
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3225
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 7110
Payload Allowance (kg): 1255
Payload Allowance (lb): 2767
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1970
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4343
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1900
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 4189
Tare Weight (kg): 1919
Audio System
Audio Player Reads MP3: yes
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Media Card: yes
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
RDS: yes
Touch Screen: yes
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Bluetooth
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Media Control
Touch Screen: yes
Media Control
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Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Other Months Subscription Included: 0
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror
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Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Data Feed: Sd Card
Display Type: Colour
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Screen Size (in): 7.0
Traffic Info: yes
Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Map Updates Months of Subscription: 12
Screen Size (in): 13.00
Traffic Info: yes
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Semi-Automatic Park & Exit
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Cruise Control
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Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Embedded Infotainment User Interface
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Embedded Infotainment User Interface
UI Number of Months Online Services: Unlimited
Voice Activating System
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Voice Activating System
Virtual Assistant: Other
Remote Services
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Remote Services
Beep Flash: yes
Find My Car: yes
Months Subscription Included: Unlimited
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
Vehicle Start: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
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Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Includes Programmable Settings: yes
Luxury Trim
Instrument Panel: Piano Black
Luxury Trim
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Load Area Side Covering
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Load Area Side Covering
Exposed Metal: Partial
Type: Board
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Center
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Center
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Location: 3rd Row Seats
3rd Row Seats Number: 3
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 3
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts
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Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: All Three Rows
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front
Third Row Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Third Row Seat Belts
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Lane Departure Warning
Maximum Speed For Operation (km/h): 200
Maximum Speed For Operation (mph): 124
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Buzzer: yes
Manufacturer Code: 234
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Date Tested: 20140101
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Pedestrian: Acceptable
ANCAP Rating Year: 2014
ANCAP Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Crash Test Results
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Autonomous Drive
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Autonomous Drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Traffic Sign Response: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
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Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Includes Braking: yes
Type: Sensor
Front Seat
Location: Centre
Center Front Seat Type: Bench
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Seat
Location: Centre
Center Front Seat Type: Bench
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bench
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 8
Configuration: 2+3+3
Seating
Capacity: 3
Configuration: 3+0
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Semi-Auto
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Heater Type: Combustion
Ventilation System
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Anti-Lift: yes
Peripheral: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
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Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 25000
Distance (miles): 15534
Period (Months): 12
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 30000
Distance (miles): 18641
Period (Months): 12
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Area
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Bulkhead
Height: Full
Width: Full
Bulkhead Window: yes
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
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