Ford Transit Custom and Ford Transit vans - road reliability and ideal practicality

Not to be confused with Ford Transit Connect.

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Ford Transit

- a series of cargo vans, minibuses, chassis and on-board vehicles manufactured by Ford Motor Company in Europe (including Turkey). Transit is also produced in China. The Transit became Europe's best-selling light commercial vehicle for 40 years, and in some countries the word "Transit" came into use as the name for any commercial van of similar dimensions.[1] Since 1965, 6 million Ford Transits have been produced based on four platforms, with several restylings for each of them. The six millionth van was assembled in March 2009.

First generation

1964 Ford Taunus Transit

Unlike the English-built Transit "family", the first Ford product to bear the "Transit" badge was a van assembled at the Cologne plant in Germany. The van began production in 1953 under the name FK 1000

(Ford Köln carrying 1000 kg).
From 1961 the car was called Ford Taunus Transit
. Production of this model was discontinued in 1965.

Ford's own historical look at the Transit, published for the 1994 model launch, avoids the issue of generational naming, referring to the generations of Transit produced by year.[2]

Ford Transit

Ford Transit is a car produced by Ford for the European market based on Turkish facilities. This vehicle has become the most popular commercial vehicle in Europe over the past forty years, and in some countries the word has become associated with any such van.

This model was first released in 1953. And since 1965, 6 million copies have been produced (until 2010).

Car class – minibus . It is because of this that many people confuse the car with another representative of this class - the Volkswagen Transporter.

The Ford company under this brand released a van that was assembled in Germany. But this model ceased production in 1965.

This car was not widely used, and it was more of an experiment . And the first real representative of this model appeared in 1965, and it already looked more like a minibus than a van. At first it was assembled at the English Ford plant in Berkshire, but its capabilities were insufficient to meet the demand for this model. Therefore, the minibus began to be produced in Southampton. This model is still being assembled there. For the Chinese market, the car is assembled in China.

At the moment, the seventh generation of these minibuses has already been released, which, in addition to a more modern design, also have good load capacity and are offered in different versions in length and height. It was first introduced in 2012.

There are several variations of this model:

1. The Ford Transit Courier is a small minibus that was first introduced in April 2013. It also has a passenger version, which is called Ford Tourneo Courier.
2. Ford Transit Connect . This model has been manufactured since 2002.
3. Ford Transit Custom . Main competitor of Mercedes-Benz Vito, Volkswagen Transporter, Renault Trafic.

One of the most popular modifications was the Ford Transit Chassis due to its low fuel consumption and ability to easily lift loads. This car is most often used for business purposes.

Second generation

Mark I Ford Transit

Mark I (United Kingdom Numbering) Ford Transit Minibus after restyling

Ford Transit - an ice cream van with a redesigned higher roof

The first real Ford Transit appeared in October 1965. At first the van was produced at the English plant. Langley, Berkshire in Berkshire, England (the former aircraft manufacturing plant that produced Hawker Hurricane fighters during World War II), but as demand outpaced the plant's capacity, production was moved to Southampton. Production of this generation was discontinued in 1978.

Transit came to replace the English one. The Ford Thames 400E is a small, mid-engine, front-wheel drive van known for its narrow track. Thames competed with similar-looking but larger English vans. Morris Commercial J4 Morris Commercial J2 and Commer PB series from Rootes Group. The UK market was then dominated by English. Bedford CA. Thames 400E was losing out to competition due to its limited loading area, which did not allow it to win a sufficient number of customers. So Ford went back to the drawing board and switched to a front-engine layout, following the course set in the 1950s by manufacturer Bedford with its well-regarded CA series vans. The revolutionary step of Henry Ford II was to combine the developments of English. Ford of Britain and English Ford of Germany to create a prototype for today's English. Ford of Europe - Previously, these subsidiaries avoided competition in each other's home markets, but were in direct competition in the rest of the European markets.

The Transit deviated from European commercial vehicles with its American design—the wide track gave a huge advantage in cargo capacity over comparable vehicles of the time. Most of the Transit's mechanical components were adapted from cars of the era. Another key to the success of the Transit is a large range of different body solutions [ source not specified 273 days

]: long and short wheelbase cargo vans, flatbeds, minivans, crew cabs are just some of the options available.

In the UK, an English engine was used for the petrol modification. Essex V4 with a volume of 1.7 liters. and 2.0 l. By favoring relatively short V4 engines, Ford was able to minimize the extra length required by the decision to place the engine in front of the driver.[3] Another popular improvement under the bonnet of a van was an alternator, while competitors in the UK market expected buyers to be satisfied with a DC alternator[3]. A diesel engine with an effective output of 43 hp was also offered. With. (32 kW), supplied by Perkins. Since this engine was too long to fit under the Transit's hood, the diesel version had a redesigned, longer engine bay. The low-power Perkins were not in demand and were replaced by Ford in 1974 with its own York engines. For mainland Europe, the Transit had the German Ford Taunus V4 engine in two versions: Cologne 1.7 liter. and Essex 2.0 l. The long nose of the diesel conversion was also used to accommodate the Ford 3.0L engine. V6 in police and ambulance vans, and in Australia to accommodate the inline 6-cylinder engine of the Ford Falcon.

According to the show Top Gear

; English police reported that in the 1970s, 95% of all robberies in which a car was used involved this type of Ford Transit.[1]

The choice of front and rear driving axles instead of a system that includes an independent front suspension, like the English one. The Ford Thames 400E may have been seen by some as a step back in time, but on the road commentators felt that the Transit's wider track and longer wheelbase more than compensated for the obvious step back represented by the suspension choices. Drivers also praised the elimination of excessive cabin heat that resulted from placing the driver above or directly next to the engine bay in the Thames 400E and other front-wheel drive light vans of the 1950s and early 1960s.[3]

Technical characteristics of Ford Transit Custom

The Ford Transit Custom sets new standards in the one-tonne van segment with its striking new design, all-new interior and ECOnetic version for outstanding fuel efficiency.

Ford EcoBlue engine and new ECOnetic version

The new Transit Custom is powered by Ford's latest EcoBlue diesel engine, which was introduced in the Transit range last year. The engine is available in 105, 130 and 170 hp variants. and provides a low cost of ownership and has a number of operational advantages compared to the previous 2.2 liter diesel engine, including improved efficiency by 13% and increased torque by 20% in the low speed zone.

For customers looking for maximum efficiency and fuel economy, the ECOnetic version will be available with CO2 emissions of 148 g/km and fuel consumption of 5.7 l/100 km. The fuel efficiency of this version is 6% higher than the most efficient version of the current generation model.

Available on the short wheelbase 300 Series van, the ECOnetic variant is powered by a 105 PS engine. with unique tuning and Start/Stop system, low rolling resistance tires, Ford's innovative Acceleration Control feature and a locked speed limiter at 100 km/h.

The new Transit Custom continues to offer carriers a large selection of vehicle versions - two height options, two wheelbase options, gross weight from 2.6 to 3.4 tons, payload up to 1450 kg, body options including a van, a cargo-passenger “combi” and a double-cab van.

The new model maintains the Transit Custom's reputation for ultimate versatility, offering innovative features such as a hatch in the bulkhead behind the driver's seat for transporting long items and a roof rack that can be easily folded when not in use.

Dynamic style and a cabin that makes the perfect mobile office

The new dynamic and professional front end of the Transit Custom features signature features of Ford's latest passenger cars: a high-mounted trapezoidal grille and narrow, dynamically shaped headlights that flow seamlessly into the powerful shoulder line of the body.

Several modern lighting technologies are available for the vehicle. All versions are equipped with new, expressive LED daytime running lights, and in top versions, powerful xenon headlights illuminate the road.

The all-new front fascia is inspired by Ford's interior design philosophy, which debuted on the latest generation Fiesta. It features an attractive, human-centric control layout inspired by the user experience with modern smartphones and tablets.

The design of the new front panel is based on horizontal elements that emphasize the width of the cabin. The dashboard is made from attractive and durable materials and offers many practical solutions for drivers who view the car as a mobile office.

The new design features a segment-leading 25 liters of storage space in the front panel alone, including three convenient open compartments on the top for tablets or mobile devices, and a spacious glove box with a closed lower compartment for storing documents. A4 format. A fold-out cup holder under the shift lever complements cup holders and 2-liter bottle holders at each end of the dash. The door panels have also been completely redesigned, featuring three spacious storage compartments and practical new grab handles integrated with the decorative trim.

All instruments and controls have been redesigned to improve ergonomics and driver usability. On models in top trim levels, an 8-inch color touch display, reminiscent of a tablet computer, is installed on the front panel. To control the SYNC 3 multimedia system, you can use gestures familiar to modern users, such as swiping and zooming.

Ford's SYNC 3 multimedia system will allow Transit Custom drivers to control audio, navigation and connected smartphones using simple, conversational voice commands. By simply pressing a button and saying, “I need coffee,” “I need fuel,” and “I need to park,” the driver can find nearby cafes, gas stations or car parks, and search for train stations, airports and hotels with ease. The system is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto™.

For vehicles not equipped with 8- or 4-inch displays, there is a MyFord Dock in the center of the dash. This is an ideal place to install, store and recharge mobile devices: in the upper compartment in front of the driver there is a USB connector and a 12V socket.

Everyday comfort is enhanced by the new seat design, whose padding and geometry provide optimal support during movement. Interior materials have been completely updated, with a focus on a sense of quality, durability and attractive appearance. That includes the seat upholstery, which has been subjected to some of the most severe abrasion testing in Ford history.

Latest technology and advanced driver assistance systems

The new Transit Custom also offers a wide range of driver assistance features and is the first commercial vehicle to offer Intelligent Speed ​​Limiter, which automatically controls the vehicle's top speed to help maintain speed limits. For this purpose, data from the Traffic Sign Recognition System about speed limit signs is used.

The new generation model will also benefit from Blind Spot Monitoring and Cross Traffic Alert, which alerts drivers reversing out of a parking space to vehicles approaching from the right or left.

These new systems and features will complement the extensive range of technologies already available on the Transit Custom, such as Pre-Collision Assist with pedestrian detection technology that can automatically apply braking, Lane Departure Warning, Crosswind Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control. .

The updated vehicle options also include a smooth, responsive 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission and segment-exclusive rear air suspension on the Kombi M1. It provides a comfortable ride and full control of the vehicle, regardless of the van's load.

Customers can also order the Transit Custom with the new Upfitter Interface Module, which allows third-party installed equipment to receive real-time data from the vehicle's electrical systems for more efficient operation.

Top Sport version: fresh, dynamic look

The new line of Transit Custom models is headed by a dynamic 170-horsepower Sport version. It has a choice of 8 body styles and seating options, including cargo van, combi and double cab, all with long or short wheelbase.

The signature Sport body kit with two decorative stripes on the hood has been completely redesigned for the new Transit Custom Sport. Thus, the stripes on the hood are now two-tone, black with silver or orange accents. The sporty style continues in the interior: the combined seat trim combines bright embossed fabric inserts and leather side support bolsters.

Source: fordsollers.com

Third generation

Ford Transit Mark II

Mark II after restyling
In March 1978, a restyled version debuted, known in some markets as the “Mark 2” model. It featured a redesigned bow section, a new interior and the addition of the Pinto engine from the Ford Cortina instead of the Essex V4. However, in early English engines. Ford Pinto engine in the Ford Cortina (English) Many transport owners had cases of premature camshaft wear, so for two years the Transit 75 was available with the Ford Kent "Xflo" 1.6 L engine. Powerful Transits designed for police and ambulance use used a modification of the English engine. Ford Essex V6 engine (UK) 3.0 L. In 1984, the York diesel engine was modified to 2.5 L "DI" (direct injection). At the same time, the Transit received a restyling, including a gray plastic front grille with integrated light mounts, a shell around the turn indicators, longer bumper end caps and rear lights for different purposes: fog, turn, reverse; also side lights for cargo vans. This minor restyling is generally not attributed to the new "Mark" number.

Ford Transit 2020 Custom interior

The Transit Custom driver feels much more at ease and comfortable than the passengers. The right sofa can only conditionally be considered a 2-seater. The two of us squeezed in there with difficulty and only one of us sat half-turned.

The cabin of the new 2020 Ford Transit Custom is most comfortable for the driver.

And the passenger sitting in the center will most likely get a bruise on his leg on the ledge under the gear lever. And for one person to endure a long journey on a trestle bed devoid of adjustments with an almost vertical backrest is a small pleasure.

The volume of compartments in the cabin is 25 liters, and there are several open niches on the dashboard. They can accommodate both A4 paper and oversized items. But there are no small shelves, say, for a mobile phone. Cup holders help out. There are several of them in the cabin, including large holders for 2-liter containers.

Ford Transit 2020 Custom equipment

I can’t even call the interior brutal, because it resembles the interior of the car of the year 2020 in Ukraine – the sixth generation Ford Fiesta 2020. The 2020 Ford Transit Custom features a similar instrument cluster, switch clusters and 8-inch touchscreen display.

Fourth generation

Ford Transit 1986-1994

The second generation Transit platform appeared in January 1986 and featured an all-new "single-box" body design ( i.e.

windshield and hood at the same angle). For such a wedge-shaped cabin, this model (and subsequent ones until 2000) was popularly nicknamed “shark”. Until 1988, cars were equipped with a three-way 4-speed gearbox type G (with a divider and an overdrive with a planetary gearbox) and a 5-speed gearbox type N with a one-way shift mechanism (similar to those used on the Sierra and Scorpio). Since 1988, all models have been equipped with 5-speed gearboxes of the MT75 type. On models with a long wheelbase (LCY) until 1992, spring suspension was retained on both axles, and single- and double-slope reinforced Salisbury axles (type 51A and 53), previously installed on models before 1986, were used as drive axles - with a distance between the axles of the spring platforms were 985 mm, the axial gap was 3020 mm; on short-wheelbase models (LCX), Timken axles (type 34) were installed with a distance between the axles of the spring platforms of 1235 mm, a wheel-axle spacing of 2815 mm, the front suspension was changed to a completely independent configuration - a MacPherson-type linkage - it was also used on long wheelbases produced after 1992, while the wheel axle spacing on long-wheelbase versions was increased from 3020 to 3570 mm. Although the powerful petrol 3.0 V6 was replaced by the Cologne 2.9 EFI V6 in 1989, the engine range remained largely unchanged from the last generation models from 1978 to 1985.

In 1992, the model was restyled by redesigning the underbody, which allowed the use of single-wheelbase - preferable to dual-wheelbase - rear wheels on models derived from the long-wheelbase 86-91. The distance between the axles of the spring pads of the rear axle was increased to 1235 mm - in connection with this unification, in addition to Timken drive axles (type 34), updated Salisbury single-pitch axles (type 51) were also installed with a modified wheel mounting configuration - 6x180, and not 6x170, as before ; The tire diameter was also increased from 14 to 15 inches. Another design feature of the “51” axles was the use of cylindrical bearings on the axle shafts (as on Timken) and the location of the brake drums on top of the axle shaft flanges (also similar to Timken), which greatly simplified repairs to replace a worn or deformed drum. Changes on wheels with a 5x160 configuration affected only the design of the disks, while the seat diameter remained unchanged until 2000 - 14 inches. The use of independent wishbone suspension on the front axle increased the payload. These models are also identifiable by their slightly more rounded headlights (pre-1992 models had square headlights).

This generation of Transit was used by Jeremy Clarkson in the Top Gear competition. Top Gear challenges#White van man challenge." The Transit finished second against the very small Suzuki Super Carry and the huge English. LDV Convoy. The test involved purchasing a van for under £1,000, and several tests representing typical van use: quarter mile drag racing; loading, transportation and unloading of furniture (space, access); tail pursuit (visibility, control); replacement of a “damaged” door (maintenance and routine repairs); police pursuit (overload) and so on. The Transit lived up to its reputation for speed and agility particularly well in the final phase, "resisting arrest" far longer than the slow LDVi and the unstable Suzuki, which flipped on the first trick.

Fifth generation

Ford Transit 1994-2000 generation, long high roof

The Transit's major facelift in 1994/5 gave it a new front end and dashboard, along with an 8-valve engine. Ford I4 DOHC engine, which was equipped with the Ford Scorpio from 1994 to 1998. The engine is similar to the early Sierra DOHC, but without a distributor and uses an updated OBD II - EEC-V compliant engine control unit. Some of the 16-valve Ford engines found in the Scorpio, Escort RS2000 and Galaxy also used this block. At the same time, air conditioning, power windows, central door locking, power mirrors and airbags were made available as optional extras.

The turbodiesel modification was supplied with a Lucas EPIC electronic fuel pump in the following options: 85 l. With. (63 kW), 100 l. With. (74 kW) and 115 l. With. (85 kW).

For the Transit's 30th anniversary in 1995, Ford released a limited-edition model called the Transit Hallmark. Six hundred of them were made, 200 cars in each of three different colors.

In Europe, the Ford Transit VE83 was available until 2000. In Vietnam it was made until 2003, when in June it was replaced by a new generation.

Ford Transit Custom safety level

Along with new changes in the design and interior of the van, the manufacturer also took care of the high level of vehicle safety. First of all, this is the installed ABS + ESP system, as well as technology that prevents the van from rolling back when entering an incline.

The Ford Transit Custom is the first and only van in its class to achieve the maximum 5-star EURO NCAP safety rating.

Sixth generation

Ford Transit 2000-06

2001 Ford Transit engine. Turbodiesel. Power 90 l. With.

Ford Transit 2000-06 generation, caravan

The next Transit began production in July 2000, and had the third completely new design. It borrows design cues from both the Focus and . The main innovation developed by Ford in the United States was that the new modification is available with both front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive. In Ford designations this is the V184 (rear-wheel drive) or V185 (front-wheel drive). The model has a Duratorq turbo diesel engine of the "Puma" type, also used in the 2000 Mondeo and Jaguar X-Type, with petrol options up to a 16-valve 2.3 L inline four-cylinder engine. With this engine, the Transit reaches a speed of 97 km/h (60 mph) in 21 seconds and reaches a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph). This returns it to car-like performance as claimed for the earliest models. A demonstration of the speed of this model was shown in 2005 on Top Gear

, where German driver Sabine Schmitz attempted to lap a Transit around the Nürburgring in under 10 minutes against Jeremy Clarkson's time in a turbodiesel Jaguar S-type; she was unsuccessful, but only for a few seconds.

This modification won the International Van of the Year award 2001. Automatic transmission English. Durashift EST (optional on all rear-wheel drive models) features dash-mounted controls, a specially adapted manual mode, tow mode, economy mode and winter mode.

Two years later, Ford launched the Transit Connect, a smaller all-metal van based on the C170 (Focus) platform, aimed at replacing the older models based on the Ford Escort and Ford Fiesta. Despite being built side-by-side with the larger van at a new purpose assembly plant in Turkey, the Connect has little in common with the Transit from a technical perspective.

In 2002, with the launch of a 125 hp engine on the front-wheel drive Transit. With. (92 kW) HPCR 2.0 l. The first diesel engine with High Pressure Common Rail (HPCR) technology was introduced. In 2004, the first rear-wheel drive HPCR engine was launched: 135 hp. With. (99 kW) 2.4 liter, with which the 6-speed rear-wheel drive MT-82 gearbox debuted. The five millionth Transit rolled off the Southampton assembly line on Monday 18 July 2005 and was donated to an English charity.

Test drive Ford Transit & Transit Custom

One of the innovations of the EcoBlue TDCi engine family is the toothed camshaft belt, which is lubricated with oil.

Yes, yes, the previous 2.2-liter Duratorq TDCI turbodiesel engines were sent to the dustbin of history, and in their place came smaller, but much more technologically advanced, powerful and economical 2-liter EcoBlue TDCi units. As the manufacturer assured, they are 13% more economical and environmentally friendly. To achieve this, a number of innovations have been used. For example, friction in the cylinder-piston group is reduced. The injectors now inject fuel at 2,000 bar pressure up to six times per cycle. A new generation Stop&Start system has been installed.

The new engines meet Euro 6 standards. This was achieved, among other things, thanks to urea. By the way, it has a 21-liter tank, which is enough for 10,000 km.

As before, engines for Ford Transit are presented in three power versions. But if previously the weakest unit developed 100 hp, the middle version - 125 hp, and the most powerful - 155 horses, now the initial version produces 105 hp, the next one - 130 hp, and in The top Ford Transit engine has 170 horsepower. We checked the entire presented line.

Despite the large difference in power, when driving, there is not much difference between the first two engines. Of course, it could have appeared if we loaded the Transit to capacity, but the compartments of all test cars had the same ballast - 600 kg.

Along with the new engines, Ford Transit received the SYNC2 multimedia system with a 6-inch touchscreen display and voice control.

The secret lies in the torque, because here the differences are not so significant. Thus, the maximum thrust of a 105-horsepower engine is 360 Nm, and it produces it from 1375 to 2000 rpm. In the 130-horsepower version, the torque is only 15 Nm more, but its maximum range is narrower - 500 rpm, from 1500 to 2000 rpm.

Already this year, the front-wheel drive Ford Transit and Transit Custom will have a new 6-speed automatic transmission.

Huge mirrors with aspherical sectors at the bottom provide excellent visibility to the rear and only at high speeds are a source of slight aerodynamic noise.

Another thing is the most powerful version of the minibus. Transit with a 170-horsepower engine stands out for its character. It produces 405 Nm, and the maximum torque range is the longest here - 750 rpm, from 1750 to 2500 rpm. Yes, one could argue that this engine is more upright, while for transporting cargo, power units with maximum traction at the bottom are preferable. But already from 1300 rpm the torque of the 170-horsepower engine is 360 Nm, and this is exactly the maximum that the Transit's 105-horsepower engine is capable of.

The cargo capacity of the car is very impressive. Thus, the volume of the van in the most spacious version is 15.1 cubic meters. The body floor is covered with a plastic covering.

The Ford Transit continues to be available in three wheelbases, with a low and a high roof.

Of course, in addition to power and traction, fuel consumption is very important. During a test drive in a fairly active driving mode, the maximum appetite of the most powerful and largest version of the Ford Transit was 8.9 liters per 100 km. On the same route, a car with a 155-horsepower 2.2-liter engine consumed 10.3 liters per hundred.

Traditionally, Transit's interior elements resemble parts of the Ford passenger line (and often are).

The rear view camera greatly facilitates reverse maneuvers, which is especially important for cargo vans with an all-metal box.

We are waiting in Ukraine

New engines have improved the Transit's performance in all respects. The car has become more powerful, high-torque, and more economical. But in Ukraine, Transit with a new family of engines will appear no earlier than 2017, after Euro 6 environmental standards come into force.

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Seventh generation

Ford Transit

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Design

Engines

2.2L Duratorq TDCi 2.4L Duratorq TDCi l4 3.2L Duratorq TDCi l5 2.3L Duratec l4 [4]

Transmission

5-speed Manual transmission 6-speed Manual transmission

Characteristics

Mass-dimensional

In August 2006, the Transit received a body restyling, including new front and rear lighting, a new front end and a new interior, including a gear lever on the dashboard, as well as a new radio design. In addition to external changes, the power plant was completely redesigned. The old petrol engine was replaced by the engine from the Ford Ranger, the front-wheel drive diesel engine moved from 2.0 to 2.2 liters, all diesel engines were equipped with HPCR (TDCi) systems. The powertrain has been modified to comply with new emissions legislation. The new variant (designated V347 for front-wheel drive and V348 for rear-wheel drive) won the 2007 International Van of the Year award despite facing stiff competition from several all-new competitors.

Ford Transit Sport

In mid-2006, the "Sport Van" was launched, a limited edition van equipped with a 130 hp engine. With. (96 kW), with additional design details, English. Le mans stripes and 18-inch alloy wheels.

At the end of 2007, a 140 hp engine was launched for front-wheel drive models. With. (104 kW) complete with a 6-speed transaxle gearbox to handle the extra power. A 6-speed gearbox with a drive axle was introduced for the mid-power front-wheel drive version at the end of 2008, when the engine was 110 hp. With. (81 kW) was improved with a more powerful 115 hp. With. (85 kW). Also in late 2008, to meet higher emissions standards than the current Euro 4 requirement, a "coated diesel particulate filter" (cDPF) was introduced as an optional extra on all diesel engines.

Ford Transit XXL

To celebrate the title of 2007 International Van of the Year, Ford has created a Transit XXL stretch van. This is one of the most expensive Transits.

North America

On September 10, 2007, the Ford Transit made its debut on the American continent in Mexico, offering more than nine different models. It was the only country on the continent in which Transit sales were carried out at that time.

Ford said the Transit platform will be global, acting as a replacement for the long-running English series in North America. Ford E-Series. Meanwhile, in 2010, Ford introduced the smaller Transit, technically unrelated Transit Connect to the US market.

Because of its 4-cylinder diesel engines, manual transmission, lighter weight and more aerodynamic design, the Transit has significantly lower fuel consumption than E-Series models, which rely on a V-8 engine and automatic transmission.

Electric car based on Ford Transit

In October 2009, Ford and Azure Dynamics entered into an agreement to jointly develop an electric vehicle based on the Ford Transit Connect. The first copies were presented at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2010[5]. In December 2010, the first copies of the electric vehicle were delivered to consumers in the USA and Great Britain[6].

Safety

The car passed the Euro NCAP test in 2012:

FORD Transit Custom

The 2014 Transit Custom sets new standards in efficiency and payload capacity, helping to increase productivity and leave a great impression on customers. That's why it certainly fully deserves the prestigious International Van of the Year award for van of the year. It was also featured in journalistic reviews and received positive reviews from the automotive press.

The Transit Custom is the first and only van in its class to achieve the maximum 5-star safety rating from Euro NCAP. In addition, for the first time in the history of commercial vehicles, two of its innovative technologies (and Ford SYNC with emergency assistance) have received Euro NACP Advanced awards.

The comfortable, practical cabin serves as a functional mobile office, and the load compartment can be sized to suit your personal requirements.

Find out more about the Transit Custom: its ride, efficiency, payload, safety and design.

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1 — The indicated price is the maximum permissible price for selling cars by a dealer, established by the official distributor of Ford cars in Russia. For Ford dealerships in Khabarovsk and Vladivostok, the indicated price for the Car increases by 100,000 rubles including VAT due to the markup for delivery to these cities (hereinafter referred to as the “Markup”). The dealer may set prices lower than the indicated retail prices; check the price for a specific car with our managers. 2 — Benefits when purchasing a new Ford Transit Custom under the Trade-in/Recycling Bonus program implemented by the distributor, together with official dealers. The specified program allows you to get a benefit of 50,000 rubles on a new Ford Transit Custom. when handing over a car of any brand to a dealer using the Trade-in system (exchanging used cars for new ones) or 100,000 rubles. when handing over any car for recycling (upon providing documents confirming the deregistration of the car in connection with recycling). 3 — The approximate calculation of Ford Credit savings for “Ford Credit: Light” is given as of 01/01/19, based on 1) the retail price for the Ford Transit Custom of the specified modification, taking into account the above trade-in/disposal bonus2, 2) the provision of credit by Cetelem Bank LLC for a period of 36 months. with an initial payment of 20%, at the Bank's rate - 15.5% per year, package of documents - complete, mandatory CASCO, resp. requirements of the Bank, the loan amount is from 100,000 to 4,000,000 rubles. deposit - purchased vehicle. Offer valid until 03/31/19. For details and vehicle availability, please contact our managers. 4 - Special price - a price calculated on the basis of the retail price taking into account the Leasing Bonus or Ford Credit Savings program. All information indicated in this price list is for reference only and is not a public offer within the meaning of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation.

Eighth generation

Ford Transit

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Design

Engines

Diesel

2.0L Duratorq TDCi I4 (China) 2.2L Duratorq TDCi I4 (Europe) 2.4L Duratorq TDCi I4 (Europe) 3.2L Duratorq TDCi/Power Stroke I5
Petrol
2.0L EcoBoost I4 (China) 2.3L Duratec I4 (Europe) 3.7L Ti -VCT V6 (North America) 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (North America)

Transmission

6-speed Manual transmission 5-speed Manual transmission (China) 6-speed. Automatic (North America)

The new generation Transit was officially shown in January 2013 at the Detroit Auto Show. The new generation Transit was developed as part of the OneFord program as a global vehicle by divisions in Europe and North America. The mid-size front-wheel drive modifications of the previous generation have been replaced by the new Ford Transit/Tourneo Custom model.

In the North American market, full-size rear-wheel drive versions replaced the Econoline/E-Series model. While a front-wheel drive version of the Transit V347 has been sold alongside the E-Series in Mexico since 2007 (replacing the Freestar minivan), this generation of Transit is the first to be officially sold in the United States and Canada. During development, Ford tested the previous generation (V347/348) in the United States to evaluate quality and durability.

The exterior design of both versions evolved from the New Edge styling used in the previous generation model to the kinetic design adopted by the OneFord program for global models since 2010; The interior is made in the style of the third generation Ford Focus. The new Transit is available in cargo van and chassis versions with several roof heights and wheelbase options.

Outside of North America, most engines and transmissions remain from the previous generation. Four-cylinder engines and manual transmissions are not offered in the United States and Canada; in these markets, only 180 hp engines are available from global ones. 3.2L Duratorq I5 diesel (Powerstroke). For North America, the 275 hp engine is standard. 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 (it is installed on the F-Series and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor) and as an option 320 hp. 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (shared with F-150 and D3 platform vehicles). All North American versions come with a 6-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive.

European production of the Transit takes place at the Otosan plant in Kocaeli, Türkiye. In February 2020, Ford announced a new manufacturing center in Valencia, Spain, to serve growing export markets. North American versions have been manufactured in Claycomo, Missouri since April 30, 2014.

conclusions

Thus, the Ford car is designed more for transporting goods; it can carry more weights at a time. The Volkswagen minivan is designed to carry passengers.

In terms of design, the minibus from the American company (Ford) is more popular with users, although the latest modification of the VW T6 is also quite interesting in this regard.

But in general, only the buyer himself , based on the technical characteristics and customer reviews, as well as on the purposes and frequency of operation of the vehicle.

In China

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Ford Transit VJX6541DK-M is a Chinese modification, it is based on its predecessors of the 4th and 5th generations. The new generation is assembled in Nanchang by Jiangling Motors and is limited to the domestic Chinese market. Much larger headlights and grille are noticeable. The model appeared on the market in 2006. The new generation has 70 changes compared to the previous one. Even the interior was changed, it became more ergonomic. Power windows are standard, although ABS is optional. The Chinese Transit is available with two different diesel engines. One of them is 67.6 kW (type JX493ZQ3), the other is 68 kW (JX493ZQ4). Both have a volume of 2771 cm³. Claimed top speed is 110 km/h (68.35 mph). The VIN code for the Chinese Transit is LJXBMCH1××T××××××.

The European Ford Transit, model 2006, entered production in 2008. Locally it is known as New Transit

. It is provided in parallel with the generation of the Chinese Transit, the 2006 model. The two assembly plants currently produce 300,000 vehicles annually. At the end of 2012, Ford and Jiangling want to open a third plant and thereby increase production by 3,000 vehicles per year.[8]

In January 2010, the company English. 2009–2010 Toyota vehicle recalls of its products, influencing Ford Group products. The reason is the common supplier of both companies (CTS Corporation). The gas pedals were believed to be defective and dangerous. About 1,600 Transits from the 2006 model were recalled.[9]

European models of the VE6 and VE8 generation can be manually converted into the Chinese version. This requires Chinese-made components and in-house skills.[10]

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Notes

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2. "Van World" marketing periodical; in article “1965-1995: 30 years and 3,000,000 Transits later”; pub. Ford Motor Company Ltd., Brentwood, UK; Autumn 1994
3. ↑ 1 2 3
   (18 April 1968) “The [Ford] Light Commercials.”
   Autocar 128 (nbr 3766)
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4. Ford Transit Powertrain Archived November 24, 2010.
5. Ford Unveils Electric Transit Connect, Transit Taxi with Alt Fuel Conversion at Chicago Auto Show 9 February 2010
6. Ford and Azure Dynamics begin shipping Transit Connect Electrics 7 December 2010
7. Euro NCAP test results (2012) (English)
8. Sun Press.
   Ford ground breaks on $300 million China plant - Yahoo!
   News (unavailable link - history
   ). news.yahoo.com (July 18, 2010). Retrieved July 26, 2010. Archived July 21, 2010.
9. Peskett, Karl
   Ford Transit production in China also stopped due to pedal issues. Car Advice (30 January 2010). Retrieved July 26, 2010. Archived May 3, 2012.
10. Ford Transit facelift parts arrived!. foongleongsoon.blogspot.com (July 18, 2007). Retrieved July 26, 2010. Archived May 3, 2012.