✅ What it is

• The Transit Courier is a compact panel van from Ford aimed at trades, small businesses and city-use. Ford UK+2Ford Media+2

• The latest generation has been completely redesigned: bigger load area, more tech connectivity, advanced driver-assistance systems. Ford Media+1

• It is available in petrol, diesel, and electric form (the E‑Transit Courier) — giving choice depending on duty-cycle and preference. Ford UK+1

📊 Key Specifications (UK)

Here are some of the important figures you’ll want to know:

• Load volume: approx 2.9 m³. That’s around 25 % more than the outgoing model. Ford Media+1

• Load length / width:

  • Cargo length approx 1,802 mm in standard van configuration. Fleet News

  • Width between wheel-arches approx 1,220 mm (so it can carry two Euro pallets). Ford Media+1

• Payloads: Depending on configuration, you’ll see payloads in the ~615-677 kg range for standard versions. Upgradable “high-payload” versions push it up toward ~845 kg. Fleet News+1

• Towing capacity: Up to ~1,100 kg braked (depending on model, engine, configuration). Ford Media

• Fuel economy / efficiency (ICE):

  • 1.0 litre EcoBoost petrol: ~39.7-43.4 mpg WLTP (for 100 PS version) in real-world tests. Parkers

  • 1.5 litre EcoBlue diesel: up to ~49.5-54.3 mpg. Parkers

• Electric version (E-Transit Courier):

  • Usable battery around 43 kWh. Auto Express

  • Claimed range up to ~181-186 miles. Parkers+1

  • DC fast charging up to ~100 kW (10-80% in around 23 minutes claimed). Auto Express

🎯 Key Features & Highlights

• The new Courier brings modern connectivity: e.g., 8″ touchscreen (or larger), wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, built-in modem for telematics and over-the-air updates (for certain trims). Ford Media+1

• Driver Assist / safety technology is strong: standard lane-keeping, pre-collision assist, intelligent speed assist, and additional optional packs including blind-spot, intersection assist etc. Notably, it achieved a “Platinum” rating from Euro NCAP for vans in its class. Ford Media

• Despite being compact externally, the redesign has boosted its load-area usefulness: better width, length and volume while retaining good manoeuvrability. Fleet News+1

🔍 Things to Consider / Potential Drawbacks

• The compact size, while an advantage in urban settings, still imposes limitations compared to larger vans — if you regularly carry very long or heavy loads you might find it less suitable.

• Payloads are decent for the class, but look carefully at the exact configuration: wheelbase, body type, options (sliding doors, etc) all influence usable payload.

• For the petrol versions (1.0 EcoBoost) some owners raise concerns about the “wet belt” (timing belt) system in certain Ford small-engines. One Reddit user wrote:

  “Those BTO motors require the recommended maintenance no if, ands or butts about it.” Reddit
  So maintenance discipline is important.

• Electric version considerations: Ensure your duty cycle fits the ~180-mile range and access to charging is convenient (home or depot). Upfront cost for the BEV will be higher.

• As always with a van, running costs (insurance, fuel/energy, servicing) need to be factored. For example, servicing intervals are every ~2 years or 25,000 miles according to a review. Parkers

👷 Best Use-Cases

• Tradespeople, small businesses, delivery/urban logistics where compact external footprint + good load capacity matter.

• Those operating in city centres or tight spaces but needing decent cargo space.

• For those ready to electrify, the E-Transit Courier gives a viable zero-emission option for many urban/light-duty uses.

• Fleet operators who value connectivity, telematics and modern safety features.