Turbocharger FORD Transit 2 2.5 TD 117 hp

This category groups the exchange standard turbocharger built for the 2.5 TD engine rated at 117 hp, a motorization found across several vehicle ranges that share the same architecture. It is addressed to the independent garage diagnosing a loss of power, the motorist stranded after a warning light, the hands-on enthusiast planning a home installation, and the German buyer researching a Reman turbocharger under Austauschteil terms. Every part listed here is tied to a documented engine code and OEM cross-reference, not to a vague vehicle model alone.

The range is built around a single reference, the BorgWarner KKK 5304 988 0017, selected because it corresponds precisely to the 2.5 TD 117 hp application rather than a broad family of look-alike turbochargers. Our role as a parts distributor is to hold that reference in stock as an exchange standard unit, manage the core deposit logistics on the returned part, and keep the compatibility data current as new equivalences are identified.

Professional uses by trade

A turbocharger failure on a 2.5 TD engine shows up differently depending on who is looking at it: a diagnostic code in a garage, a sudden loss of power on the road, a weekend project on a driveway, or a sourcing question from a buyer abroad. The uses below reflect those different starting points.

• Independent garage owner: Confirms the failing turbocharger against the engine code before ordering, avoiding a return caused by a mismatched OEM reference.
• Motorist stranded by a breakdown: Orders the exchange standard turbocharger listed for the 2.5 TD 117 hp engine after a garage diagnosis points to loss of power and smoke.
• Hands-on enthusiast: Follows the compatibility data by vehicle, engine and power output to fit the correct cartridge without depending on a workshop appointment.
• German buyer (DACH region): Searches for a generalueberholt Austauschteil matching the 5304 988 0017 reference and arranges the core deposit return separately.
• Independent garage owner: Uses the OEM cross-reference to explain the failure symptoms, such as a whistling noise or reduced boost, to the vehicle owner.
• Hands-on enthusiast: Checks the variable geometry mechanism and the CHRA condition described in the listing before deciding to replace the full cartridge.

Range comparison

The table below summarises the single reference covered by this category, so a garage or a buyer abroad can confirm at a glance which exchange standard turbocharger applies to the 2.5 TD 117 hp engine before placing an order.

How to choose

Choosing the right turbocharger for this motorization comes down to a handful of checks that matter more than brand recognition, especially when the failing part is still on the vehicle.

1. Confirm the engine code stamped on the block matches the application listed for this 2.5 TD 117 hp turbocharger before ordering a replacement part.
2. Cross-check the OEM reference against the failing unit's identification plate, since several turbochargers can look identical while covering different power outputs.
3. Read the failure symptoms carefully, because a whistling noise, blue smoke or a limp mode can point to the cartridge, the CHRA or the variable geometry actuator.
4. Ask whether the exchange standard unit includes the core deposit terms and how the worn turbocharger should be returned once the new one is fitted.
5. Check that installation will be carried out by a qualified professional, since correct oil priming and geometry calibration affect how the part performs afterward.
6. Verify the warranty terms attached to the reference before ordering, so the coverage period is understood ahead of any installation.

Storage & logistics

Handling an exchange standard turbocharger involves more than swapping parts: the worn cartridge removed from the vehicle needs to be kept intact, drained of oil, and packaged in the box the replacement arrived in so it can travel back safely under the core deposit process. Independent garages that handle several 2.5 TD interventions benefit from setting aside a dedicated shelf for cores awaiting return, clearly labelled with the OEM reference, so the deposit is settled without delay. Buyers in the DACH region should keep the original Austauschteil packaging until the return is confirmed.

Since 2026 we have listed this 2.5 TD 117 hp reference as an exchange standard part, and our team keeps refining the compatibility notes each time a new OEM equivalence or engine code variant is confirmed.— autoKUR team

Related categories

Browse our other ranges:

• 2.5 DI 116 hp
• 2.5 TDI 101 hp
• 2.5 TD 100 hp
• 2.5 TD 86 hp
• 2.5 DI 85 hp
• 2.5 TD 85 hp

Useful references

For regulatory and sector references, see Reglement (UE) 461/2010 — pieces de rechange et garantie constructeur.