Chris Riley. Contributing Journalist. 28 Aug 2014 • 4 min read. With an all-new design for 2014, the Ford Transit Custom feels and drives more like a car than your average commercial vehicle. It's good to see the gap narrowing, particularly in terms of safety, with six airbags, stability control and a maximum five-star crash rating. The latest Ford Transit Custom is as easy to drive as a car, and has a very versatile cargo area despite having been around since 2014 – outsold Ford’s best-selling car, Van dimensions. 7UCBD.