Credov's researched list of the 3 faults the Ford Transit Custom VN is known for (2016–2019), 3 of them serious or costly. Each one says what to look for when you check the car, so you can spot it before you buy. Not every car has these faults: they are the ones worth checking on this model.
What to look for: Look at the electric water pump in the engine bay for melted plastic or burnt wiring, and ask for the recall record.
Why it matters: Engine-bay fire hazard, including while parked after shutdown.
What to look for: Look at each front lower arm's welds and ball joint boot with a torch for cracks, and listen for clunks over bumps.
Why it matters: Control arm fracture is a steering loss; the register wording includes risk of death.
What to look for: Drive in traffic and with a hard pull, feeling for stumbles, power loss or stalling, and ask for the injector recall record.
Why it matters: Stalling in traffic is the recall hazard; an un-remedied injector set is a five-figure risk on a commercial van.
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On top of the faults above, every Credov inspection covers the basics: fuel smell, leaks or filler rust, engine oil leaks, power steering fluid leak, drive belt cracks or squeal, rust underneath: chassis and mounts, engine mounts, engine oil level and colour, coolant level, colour and leaks, head gasket failure signs, cold start: rattle, knock or smoke, rough or hunting idle, engine running hot on gauge, gearbox or diff oil leak, swapped gearbox without lvv and more.
Researched by Credov from manufacturer recalls and service bulletins, owner reports and workshop sources. Repair prices are typical ranges, not quotes. See also fault codes and repair costs.