"Ford Transit" - perhaps the most popularlight commercial vehicle in Europe. This machine is known to many, and to see it on the streets of the city is not uncommon. Such cars won universal love due to its simplicity and reliability. Ford Transit has a resource and high-torque engine, a sturdy box and a reliable suspension. Since 2012, these machines are assembled in Russia. What is the Ford Transit? Specifications, reviews and photos - later in our article.
Appearance
The car has changed several times in design, and is now produced in the following form (in the photo below).
The appearance of the car is modern and pleasant.The car, by the way, is intended not only for the European and Russian market, but also exported to the USA. The front of the car has a huge chrome grille and large slanted headlights. Below - a simple black bumper, without protivotumanok. But as noted by the reviews, Ford Transit has good headlight optics already from the factory. Very large in this minibus windshield. Mirrors - black, stretched vertically. The regular Ford Transit (passenger including) comes with stamped 18-inch wheels. However, alloy wheels are also great here.
Overall, the Ford Transit has a dynamic andswift silhouette. The car looks no less original than the Mercedes Sprinter. But are there any problems with the bodywork of the Ford Transit minivan? Reviews of the owners say that the metal on the back is weak. Four years later, the first bugs and chips appeared on the LPC. But the old models of Transits, released 20 years ago, are particularly susceptible to corrosion. So, often the body rust in the field of the rear arches, doors and sills.
Ford Transit: dimensions, clearance
Standard van has the following dimensions. The length of the body is 4.12 meters, width - 2.25, height - 2.8 meters.
The size of the wheelbase - 3.75 meters.The car is quite maneuverable - say reviews. Turning radius is only 3 meters. What is the size of the Ford Transit clearance? Ground clearance - 16 centimeters. Not the highest, but for most roads in Russia is suitable.
Lifting capacity
The curb weight of the car is 2 tons.At the same time, the carrying capacity of the Transit is 1600 kilograms. If we talk about the passenger "Ford Transit", it can carry from 9 to 17 people, depending on the length of the wheelbase.
Salon
According to reviews, the car has quitecomfortable lounge. Ford Transit has a spacious cabin, which is designed for two people. The driver and passenger seats have a number of adjustments and are equipped with armrests. The steering wheel is four-spoke, with a basic set of buttons. Gearshift lever is located in the front panel, which is very convenient and does not hide free space. The parking brake lever is under the driver's right hand, between the seats. The door cards are quite plump, and you can lean on them on the road. Also, Ford Transit is regularly equipped with electric windows and air conditioning. In winter, the stove heats well - say reviews.
«Форд Транзит» обладает стильным дизайном interior with a massive center console. It sticks out a little and forms a small shelf at the end. There are small niches for trifles, as well as a cup holder. On the passenger side - deep glove box. There is also a deep pocket where you can put a liter bottle of mineral water. Disadvantages - relatively poor insulation and hard plastic in the cabin.
Ford Transit: technical specifications
This car has always been a widea variety of power plants. And versions for Russia were no exception. Thus, the base for the Ford Transit car is a 2.2-liter diesel engine from the Dyuratorg series. This is an inline four-cylinder unit with direct fuel injection and automatic cylinder shut-off function (to save fuel). Depending on the modification, this unit can develop from 100 to 155 horsepower. The design of these engines is the same, only different firmware and turbines. By the way, all Dyuratorg motors have a regular speed limiter of 100 kilometers per hour. But for an additional fee you can refuse it.
The next one is a 2.4 liter engine out ofthe same series. This unit has a similar design with the previous engine and has a power of 140 horsepower. The top is a 3.2-liter engine, which develops 200 horsepower. However, it is quite rare.
All of the above units have been developed.the Ford company together with Peugeot-Citroen concern. Engines have a high resource and meet the environmental requirements of Euro-5. Average fuel consumption in the city - 10 liters. On the highway - about 7.8 liters per hundred. This is a big plus. Reviews say that even with the weakest engine, the car easily climbs on a long climb (when loaded), which is also a virtue. One has only to press the accelerator pedal, as soon as the speedometer needle will change its position and reach up.
However, diesel engines on the "Transit"picky about fuel quality, and this is a drawback. Otherwise, the injectors are clogged and there are other problems with the fuel. The most expensive part is the injection pump. Owners advise to make regular prophylaxis - cleaning nozzles and replacing filters according to the regulations. Only in this way the motor will serve for a long time and will delight with its stable performance.
Transmission
European versions are mannedsix-speed automatic transmission. However, in our market is available only mechanics at five or six speeds. What do reviews say about this box? Ford Transit gently pulls away and picks up speed without jerks. Mechanical box works much better than the "Gazelles". Very pleased with the presence of the sixth gear.
With it, you can go into economy mode withspeed of 100 kilometers per hour. The box is not noisy and all gears are included clearly. Among the advantages is the resource gearbox. On the "Transit" it is more than 400 thousand kilometers. However, the fly in the ointment was not enough: it is necessary to regularly change the transmission oil. The clutch disc runs about 100 thousand. But it is recommended to change it together with the release bearing. Also when replacing it is worth inspecting the petals of the basket.
Suspension
Minibus is built on the rear-wheel drive "trolley"with the bearing body and the wheel formula 4 x 2. The engine is located longitudinally. Front suspension independent on the coil springs and with stabilizer bar. Behind - dependent design on semi-elliptical longitudinal springs and with telescopic shock absorbers.
Steering - rake.The machine is equipped with a power steering unit. At the ends of the rail hinges are cantilever to the supports, because of which the thrust shortened. The number of revolutions of the steering wheel until it stops is 3.3. This is slightly less than the competition.
Brake system - disk, dual circuit, withhydraulically driven. There is also an electronic brake force distribution system and ABS. Brakes this car quite enough. The pedal is quite informative and responsive. One can only rejoice.
Driving performance
How does this car behave on the go?According to reviews, the car is driven like a passenger car. The machine has a low center of gravity and a thoughtful suspension configuration. The car confidently keeps the course at high speed and does not roll in corners, like the same "Gazelle".
It is comfortable to be in the car even at 100kilometers per hour. But when the car is empty, yet the suspension is stiff. Only partially loading the body, it starts to work out the irregularities. But this disadvantage, if it can be called such, is peculiar to all commercial vehicles.
Summing up
So, we found out what constitutescar "Ford Transit". The car has a fairly reliable engine and is perfectly adapted for both urban and interregional traffic. The driver does not get tired so much, and the fuel consumption of the minivan is minimal. This makes me happy. The quality of the painting “Ford Transit”, of course, is inferior to the “Sprinter”, but the price of the latter is slightly higher. Therefore, if you are considering the option of buying a foreign car for little money, definitely pay attention to this car. Yes, at the price of Ford Transit will be more expensive than the "Gazelle". But as the operating experience shows, the Ford is more enduring, even in our conditions. This is a big plus.
