Ford Transit Custom 2023– car dimensions: 5050 mm long, 2032 mm wide and 1968 mm high. Braked towing is 2,500 kg.
Every model gets a 13-inch landscape touchscreen with SYNC 4, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, plus a digital driver display. Cruise control, lane keeping, pre-collision assist and rear parking sensors come as standard. Automatic climate control starts on mid grades. dual-zone is higher up. Blind-spot warning, front sensors and a reversing camera sit in option packs or on higher trims. The flat floor, roof-mounted passenger airbag and column shifter on autos make cross-cab moves easy for daily work.
Panel van load volume runs 5.8 m³ on L1 to 6.8 m³ on L2 standard roof. Load length reaches 2602 mm to the bulkhead or 3050 mm with the load-through hatch under the passenger seat on L1. L2 adds 400 mm. Width is 1777 mm max and 1392 mm between arches. Low load floor and side door make loading straightforward.
Payload reaches up to 1350 kg depending on GVM, powertrain and options. a typical L1H1 Limited diesel sample carries about 1258 kg. Braked towing is commonly 2500 kg, with some lower-power or specific configs rated to 2800 kg. unbraked is 750 kg. Tow/Haul drive mode is standard.
Independent rear suspension and selectable modes suit mixed loaded and empty running. Tow bar and electrics are options. The van is built for daily cargo and trailer work with a lower load floor than the prior model.
The cabin feels more car-like with a flat floor, electronic parking brake and column shifter on autos for easy cross-cab movement. Seats offer manual multi-way adjustment with lumbar support and armrests on comfort packs. higher grades add heated front seats and power multi-way driver seats. A large 13-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen sits central, with optional tilting steering wheel that folds flat as a table or stand. Quickclear heated windscreen and automatic climate control appear on mid grades up. Space suits three across the front with good storage.
Diesel fuel use 6.8-11.1 l/100 km WLTP depending on power and setup. tank 55 litres or 70-litre long-range option.
Service every 2 years or 40,000 km.
Warranty 3 years or 100,000 km.
Euro NCAP five-star rating for the second-generation van with strong crash-avoidance scores.
Standard kit includes ABS, ESC, roll stability control, traction control, TPMS, driver and roof-mounted passenger airbags, cruise control, lane-keeping system, traffic-sign recognition, driver alert and rear parking aid.
Diesel EcoBlue engines deliver claimed combined fuel use from 6.8 to 11.1 litres per 100 km across the power range, with a standard 55-litre tank and optional 70-litre long-range version. AdBlue capacity sits at around 20-22 litres. Plug-in hybrid and electric variants are also offered with their own efficiency figures.
Service intervals stand at two years or 40,000 km. The vehicle carries a three-year or 100,000 km warranty. Ford Pro connected services and telematics help monitor health and schedule maintenance to keep downtime low.
Safety equipment is comprehensive as standard: stability systems, TPMS, dual front airbags and a suite of driver assists covering cruise, lane keeping, speed limiting, traffic signs, intersection assist and parking aids. Higher packs add blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise and cameras. The generation earns a five-star Euro NCAP commercial-van result with high marks for AEB against cars, pedestrians and cyclists plus lane support.
Ownership benefits from the Ford Pro ecosystem for remote monitoring, health alerts and uptime support. Independent rear suspension and lower load floor aid daily use, while standard LED load-space lighting and solid bulkhead keep the working area practical.
Length 5050 mm, Width 2032 mm, Height 1968 mm, Wheelbase 3100 mm (Transit Custom 2023-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Ford Pro EU technical specification, 2023 Ford Transit Custom, That sheet also lists ground clearance as, Ford UK Transit Custom price list, effective 1 June 2026: L1H1 overall height.