How much does a reconditioned Ford Transit 2.0 EcoBlue engine cost?

A reconditioned EcoBlue on an exchange basis is £2,000 plus VAT, delivered on a pallet to mainland UK. Recovery with fitting is £3,300 plus VAT all-in within roughly 60 miles of Swanscombe. Supply and fit at our workshop is quoted per van, because Custom and MK8 labour times differ.

Will a Transit Custom engine fit a full-size Transit MK8?

Sometimes, but not reliably on the model name alone. The Custom and the MK8 share the EcoBlue family, but driveline, output and ancillary differences mean the codes have to match. We check the engine code against your VIN before anything is dispatched.

Is the EcoBlue engine belt-driven?

Yes, the 2.0 EcoBlue is belt-driven. A new timing belt kit is fitted as part of every rebuild, so the belt, tensioner and associated parts are new when the engine leaves our workshop.

Ford EcoBlue Specialist

Reconditioned Ford Transit 2.0 EcoBlue engine

Ford 2.0 EcoBlue Euro 6 — Transit, Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom (2016–present). FWD and RWD variants available. Fully rebuilt to OE specification.

Ford Transit
Transit Custom
Tourneo Custom
FWD & RWD

Exchange from: £2,000 +VAT
Recovery + fit: £3,300 +VAT
Warranty fitted: 12 months

Why do EcoBlue engines fail? Read our workshop guide

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Reconditioned Ford Transit 2.0 EcoBlue engine, rebuilt to OE specification

Displacement: 2.0L
Horsepower Range: 105–170
Warranty (Fitted): 12 Mo
Vehicle Year Range: 2016+

The Transit 2.0 EcoBlue in Ford Transit MK8 vans

The 2.0 EcoBlue replaced the old Duratorq in the Transit range from 2016 and now covers the MK8 panel van, the Transit Custom and the Tourneo Custom, in 105, 130 and 170hp outputs. It is a belt-driven common-rail unit built to Euro 6.

The EcoBlue is the engine we are asked about most often, simply because there are more Transits on British roads than anything else in the sector. That also means the widest spread of codes: the FWD and RWD families are distinct, and Ford used a long list of three- and four-letter codes across the run.

For an operator, the case for reconditioning a Transit is usually straightforward. A sound MK8 body with a tidy interior and a fresh engine is worth considerably more as a working van than it is as a trade-in against a replacement.

Get the variant right

Front-wheel or rear-wheel drive? Check the letter code

Transit EcoBlue codes are letter-based and split by driveline. Front-wheel-drive units run YLF6, YLFA, YLFB, YLFS, YMF6, YMFA, YMFB, YMFS, YNF6, YNFA, YNFS, BJFA, BJFB, BKFA, BKFB, BLFA and BLFB.

Rear-wheel-drive units run YMR6, YMFS, BCFB, BKFA, BKFB and BLFB. A handful of codes appear on both lists, which is exactly why we confirm against your VIN rather than the code alone.

The Transit Custom and the full-size MK8 also differ in ancillaries even where the core engine matches. Send the registration and we will work it out from the VIN.

Vehicle compatibility

What does the Transit 2.0 EcoBlue fit?

The Ford 2.0 EcoBlue is fitted across Transit, Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom from 2016. FWD and RWD are different units — always confirm with your engine code before ordering.

Transit MK8

Transit FWD 2.0 EcoBlue (2016–)
Transit RWD 2.0 EcoBlue (2016–)
105hp / 130hp / 170hp variants

Transit Custom

Transit Custom FWD (2016–)
Transit Custom RWD (2016–)
105hp / 130hp / 170hp variants

Tourneo Custom

Tourneo Custom FWD (2016–)
Tourneo Custom RWD (2016–)
All power variants

Technical specification

Transit 2.0 EcoBlue engine data

FWD Codes: YLF6 YLFA YLFB YLFS YMF6 YMFA YMFB YMFS YNF6 YNFA YNFS BJFA BJFB BKFA BKFB BLFA BLFB
RWD Codes: YMR6 YMFS BCFB BKFA BKFB BLFB
Displacement: 1,995 cc (2.0L)
Power Output: 105 / 130 / 170 hp
Torque: 360 – 405 Nm
Injection: Common Rail EcoBlue TDCi
Timing System: Timing Belt
Emissions: Euro 6
Applications: Van / Minibus / Commercial

The rebuild

What we replace on every Transit 2.0 EcoBlue

Every unit is stripped to bare block. Nothing goes back on unless it measures inside OE tolerance. What follows is specific to this engine — a chain-driven unit and a belt-driven unit do not need the same work.

Bottom end

Block decked and honed back to the 1,995 cc OE bore
New piston rings. Pistons are measured and replaced where they fall outside OE tolerance
Crankshaft reground and magna-fluxed to check for cracks
New main and big-end bearings set to OE clearance
New front and rear crankshaft seals

Cylinder head

Head pressure tested and skimmed to OE flatness
Valves inspected and lapped, new valve stem seals
New camshaft bearings
OE multi-layer steel head gasket
Injector seats cleaned and checked for sealing

Timing and lubrication

New timing belt kit — belt, tensioner and idlers, replaced as a set
New oil pump and pickup
New water pump
Oil galleries cleaned through before assembly
Full inspection before the engine leaves us

Six months supply-only, twelve months fitted

The 12-month warranty applies when the engine is fitted by us. Supply-only units carry six months and must be installed by a VAT-registered garage or qualified mechanic.

Two conditions before you buy: change the oil and filter at 500 miles, then every 6,000 miles at most, keeping the receipts — and sort the cooling system when the engine goes in. Those two account for almost every refused claim. The full terms set out the rest.

Clear pricing

What the Transit 2.0 EcoBlue costs

All prices exclude VAT and assume an exchange basis — your old unit comes back to us within 14 days.

Exchange, supply only

£2,000 +VAT

Delivered on a pallet to mainland UK. Return your old unit within 14 days. Six-month warranty.

Supply & fit

Quoted per van

Fitted by our technicians, oil and filter included, post-fit inspection. Full 12-month warranty.

Recovery + fit

£3,300 +VAT

Broken down within 60 miles? We collect the van, fit the engine and return it. All-in price.

Our workshop

Transit 2.0 EcoBlue units on the bench

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Repair or replace

Signs a Transit EcoBlue needs replacing

The EcoBlue is belt-driven, and belt-driven diesels give fairly clear warnings before the bottom end lets go:

A rattle on start-up that settles after a few seconds and gradually gets longer over weeks
Oil pressure light flickering at idle, particularly when hot
Low or uneven compression across cylinders on a test
Heavy blue smoke on overrun or under hard acceleration
Debris or sludge visible in the sump when the oil is dropped
Coolant loss with no external leak, or exhaust gases showing in the coolant

Not sure which of these you have? Describe it to us on the phone — we would rather tell you it is a repair than sell you an engine you do not need. More on this in our questions answered.

Why EcoBlue engines fail What we find when we strip them, and the service schedule that prevents it.

Common questions

Transit 2.0 EcoBlue questions

How much does a reconditioned Ford Transit 2.0 EcoBlue engine cost?: A reconditioned EcoBlue on an exchange basis is £2,000 plus VAT, delivered on a pallet to mainland UK. Recovery with fitting is £3,300 plus VAT all-in within roughly 60 miles of Swanscombe. Supply and fit at our workshop is quoted per van, because Custom and MK8 labour times differ.
Will a Transit Custom engine fit a full-size Transit MK8?: Sometimes, but not reliably on the model name alone. The Custom and the MK8 share the EcoBlue family, but driveline, output and ancillary differences mean the codes have to match. We check the engine code against your VIN before anything is dispatched.
Is the EcoBlue engine belt-driven?: Yes, the 2.0 EcoBlue is belt-driven. A new timing belt kit is fitted as part of every rebuild, so the belt, tensioner and associated parts are new when the engine leaves our workshop.

More answers in our reconditioned engine questions, and the full terms in our 12-month engine warranty. You can also read what our customers say or see how the three buying routes are priced.

Get in touch

Request a price for your Transit 2.0 EcoBlue

Send your vehicle registration or engine code and we'll confirm availability, exact fitment and price — usually the same day.

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Workshop Unit 7, Recresco Industrial Estate, Manor Way,
Swanscombe, Kent DA10 0LL