FORD TRANSIT VAN Body Styles and Capacity

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The American company Ford spent years designing the Ford Transit van and making sure that it would fully meet customer requirements.
The car is a far improvement over its predecessor, the Ford Econoline, in terms of fitness for purpose, modern safety standards and efficiency.

For the Russian market, the van is available with a 2.2-liter Duratorq diesel power unit with a capacity of 125 to 155 hp. With. and a torque of 350 Nm. The engine is paired with a manual transmission. The van is available with front, rear and all-wheel drive.

Ford Transit is available in two versions: a cargo van and a passenger van, which in turn have different lengths and heights.

Depending on the modification, the cargo space of a Ford Transit van may vary.

L×H×W cargo compartment, mm – 3044×1886×1784

Side door opening width – 1300 mm

Rear door opening width – 1565 mm

• Vertical walls of the cargo compartment increase useful volume
• Metal partition with viewing window
• Load securing loops are raised above floor level for easy load securing
• Washable, all-over protective floor covering makes it easy to keep your van clean
• The widest side door in the segment makes loading easy, even with a forklift.

L×H×W cargo compartment, – 3494×2125×1784

Side door opening width – 1300

Rear door opening width – 1565

• Vertical walls of the cargo compartment increase useful volume
• Length and volume increased
• Metal partition with viewing window
• Load securing loops raised above floor level
• Washable continuous protective floor covering.

L×H×W cargo compartment – ​​4217×2125×1784

Side door opening width – 1300

Rear door opening width – 1565

• Vertical walls of the cargo compartment increase useful volume
• Length and volume increased
• Metal partition with viewing window
• Load securing loops raised above floor level
• Load securing loops raised above floor level

Ford Transit is equipped with modern safety systems and has passed all crash tests perfectly.

Standard equipment includes ABS, RSC (which will prevent the car from rolling over) and a tire pressure monitoring system.

The Hill Start function is also installed, which will prevent the car from rolling when driving on slopes.

There are front and side airbags for the driver and front passenger. There is a Safety Canopy system that includes side inflatable curtains.

The salon is quite practical and comfortable. The seats are upholstered in good quality material. The driver's seat has 8 different adjustment options and is also heated. There is an armrest height adjustment and electrically adjustable and heated mirrors.

The dashboard is multifunctional. It has a built-in modern multimedia system with a touch screen and a CD player.

Ford Transit modifications

The Transit family range of vehicles includes four of the most popular vehicles:

• Ford SWB (short wheelbase);
• Ford MWB (mid-base);
• LWB (long base);
• Ford Transit Jumbo.

The car has become so popular that it has been in production for more than 4 decades, currently producing more than 6 million copies. The dimensions of each model are individual, just like their appearance, technical characteristics and many other factors.

The Ford truck differs from its possible analogues in its reliability, operating efficiency and high quality. This is significantly helped by the new line of Euro-4 engines, a recharging system, many automatic functions, as well as innovative technologies introduced into the van. Ford trucks range is quite different in its modifications.

The Ford Transit cargo van has technical characteristics that allow it to transport various medium-heavy loads without any problems. This was achieved by determining the optimal dimensions of the body and all its elements, as well as by using high-quality parts.

Interior design and comfort

The Ford Transit bus has a dynamic interior that is completely compatible with the exterior of the car.
The functional instrument panel contains everything you need and creates a feeling of luxury. Driving a minibus is so comfortable that it seems as if you are driving not a bus, but a car.

The Ford Transit bus is one of the safest representatives of its class. The safety of the driver and passengers is ensured by:

• ESP – electronic stability system;
• BTCS – brake traction control system;
• a system that allows you to safely start on an incline;
• driver and front passenger airbags;
• seat belts with three-point fixation;
• durable ISOFIX fastening for passenger seats.

Ford SWB (short wheelbase)

The Ford Transit SWB features a short wheelbase, allowing it to navigate busy city streets quite well without losing its load-carrying capacity. This is due to the presence of three Europallets, which make it possible to transport cargo of significant weight.

• The minimum turning radius that these Ford trucks have is only 10.8 meters. This is a fairly good indicator for the city.
• The Ford truck of this model has a rear compartment whose length reaches 2585 millimeters and a volume of 6.81 m3.
• The available load directly on the body ranges from 738 to 1601 kilograms.

For greater ease of loading and unloading, the Ford Transit van of this modification has two versions with a standard floor height and a lower one. This also applies to the roof. This allows you to load building materials that are standard in shape, both horizontally and vertically.

Design

The latest generation of FordTransit in terms of design is not comparable to most similar cars. The car has an independent front suspension of the MacPherson type with springs with variable gas-filled shock absorbers and stiffness. A stabilizer bar is also needed. The rear suspension is designed as springs with shock absorbers. The car is successfully compatible even with difficult surfaces.

The car is equipped with a conventional reinforced brake mechanism and self-control of the pads.

A disc brake mechanism is mounted on 4 wheels.

FordTransit features a bold interior design that matches its exterior design. The car dashboard is multitasking and includes what you need. The driving experience is pleasant, similar to a traditional passenger car. With power steering, the driver does not use excessive force to move the steering wheel.

Ford MWB (mid-base)

The Ford Transit van with a medium-sized wheelbase is distinguished by its reliability and convenience. It is very strong compared to many other cars. Various floor and roof modifications are available for this model, so the owner can choose a vehicle that will most fully perform the tasks facing it. The dimensions of the Ford Transit MWB van are average. This allows the car to feel good in urban conditions.

• The carrying capacity of the Ford Transit of this model ranges from 885 to 1650 kilograms.
• A fairly strong body, the length of the cargo compartment reaches 2949 millimeters. The volume of this part of the car is 8.85 m3 when using a low roof.
• The mid-base van has a body length increased by 367 millimeters compared to the original version of the car. This also applies to the dimensions of the cargo compartment, which have become larger.

1978 Model "Mark2"

At the beginning of 1978, a tuning option appeared, known as the “Mark2”.

It has a redesigned nose, a modern interior and replaces the EssexV4 with a FordCortina Pinto engine. But in the first FordPinto engines, most vehicle owners encountered extraordinary wear on the camshaft, so for two years the Transit 75 was produced with a 1.6 liter FordKentXflo engine. Powerful Transit for special services used a variant of FordEssexV6engine engines.

In 1984, the York diesel engine was converted to 2.5 liter DI (direct injection). At the same time, the FordTransit was tuned, including a gray plastic grille at the front with built-in light fasteners, protection near the turn signals, extended bumper covers at the ends and rear lights for various purposes: reverse; turn, fog, more side lights for cargo options.

This small tuning is usually not counted as an updated “Mark” number.

LWB (long wheelbase)

A Ford Transit van used to transport cargo on a daily basis must have the appropriate parameters and capabilities. For this, the LWB model, which has the longest base length, is best suited. Characteristics of the Ford Transit of this modification is characterized by increased capabilities, which is due to the presence of 4 pallets, rear-wheel drive, extended elements and a strong body.

• The Ford Transit cargo van did not significantly increase its load capacity - from 820 to 1600 kg.
• The length of the Ford Transit LWB cargo compartment reaches 3399 mm.
• The turning radius is 13.3 meters. This disadvantage characterizes the long-wheelbase Ford Transit in comparison with the previous model.
• The overall length of the Ford Transit LWB has also become longer - the cargo compartment has increased by 450 mm. The width of the model remains the same. As a result of this, the Ford Transit's carrying capacity also acquired new indicators.
• The maximum figure that characterizes the Ford Transit vehicle weight reaches 6 tons.

Engine

Modern technologies have allowed developers to significantly reduce the amount of harmful waste emitted and increase fuel efficiency.
The Ford Transit passenger minibus is equipped with a new 3.2 liter Duratorq TDCi five-cylinder engine. This is the newest engine for cars in the line. It has a power of 200 hp. With. and a torque of 470 Nm.

Such technical characteristics make it one of the most powerful in its class. It is equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox.

The range of 2.2-liter Duratorq diesel engines is the most traditional engine installed in the model. Modern models are developed taking into account the high requirements and standards for the environmental safety of internal combustion engines, Euro 4. The engine power in the line ranges from 100 to 155 hp. With.

The vehicles are equipped with the ECO Pack fuel saving and environmental protection system, consisting of:

• Auto-Start-Stop;
• Speed ​​limiter.

Ford Transit Jumbo

The technical characteristics of the Ford Transit Jumbo are completely different from previous versions of the car. This is due to the fact that it is most prepared for freight transportation due to some of its features that should be paid attention to.

• Jumbo Ford Transit dimensions are slightly larger than standard modifications. The length of the compartment in this model reaches 4107 millimeters.
• The cargo storage volume is also large - 12.28 m3. This allows you to fit all 5 standard size pallets.
• Jumbo Ford Transit characteristics are distinguished by a door opening angle of up to 256 degrees, the possibility of using rear-wheel drive, and a full load of up to 1424 kilograms.
• If the rear wheels are doubled, the load capacity increases to 2010 kilograms, which is not close to the standard parameter.

Load capacity

Technical characteristics of Ford Transit will be incomplete without carrying capacity.
For a commercial vehicle, this parameter is very important. The carrying capacity of the fourteen-seater minibus is 1282 kg with a 125-horsepower 2.2-liter engine and 1261 kg with a 155-horsepower engine. The seventeen-seater high-roof bus also has different load capacities depending on engine power. So, a version with a 125 hp engine. With. has a load capacity of 1383 kg, and 155 l. With. – 1379 kg.

Characteristics

• Ford Transit Van 300 LWB
• front wheel drive
• wheelbase (mm) 3750
• power (hp) 125
• dimensions LxWxH (mm) 5680×1974x2397
• total weight (kg) 3025
• load capacity (kg) 1224
• cargo compartment length (mm) 3339

All-metal van Ford Transit 350

A — Overall length without rear step — 5680 mm B — Overall width with/without mirrors — 2374/1974 mm C — Overall vehicle height — 2397 mm D — Front overhang — 933 mm E — Wheelbase — 3750 mm F — Rear overhang — 997 mm G — Side door opening width — 1275 mm H — Rear door opening width — 1540 mm I — Distance between wheel arches — 1390 mm J — Rear door opening height — 1566 mm K — Cargo compartment width — 1762 mm L — Height side door opening - 1500 mm M - Distance from floor to ceiling - 1645 mm N - Maximum length of cargo compartment - 3399 mm O - Loading height - 710/705 mm P - Cargo compartment volume cubic. m. - 9.85/8.45 Turning diameter from curb to curb - 13.3 m Turning diameter from wall to wall - 14.3 m

2006 model

In 2006, such serious tuning took place that they decided to celebrate the car with an updated family. FordTransit acquired an updated interior, lights, and a modified front.

The gearbox has changed 100%. Diesel engines have acquired the HPCR mechanism, and gasoline engines have been taken over from the FordRanger. In 2007, Ford Transit was nominated for Van of the Year. Later the engines were updated again. After this, only engines that meet Euro 4 remained. This option remains the most famous among the Russians.

2013 model

In 2013, sales of FordTourneoCustom and TransitCustom started in the Russian Federation. The latter became the best in this category due to its high efficiency and safety indicators. These options are produced at the Yelabuga plant (RF).

Ford Transit is used to solve numerous problems. The flatbed option can be used for unloading or loading from the rear and side. The enlarged platform makes it possible to transport large scales without fear for the safety of the vehicle. An easily disassembled awning will provide protection from the influence of external elements. For logistics services, Ford Transit is ideal.

Passenger variations are often used in taxis, providing comfortable convenience and safe transportation conditions. Ford Transit is actually considered a special option, which is proven by the great demand for this car.