One thing they have under the hood that I wish they would relocate because it’s noisy as hell and very annoying is the electrically powered vacuum pump to work the brake booster. I might even look for a way to isolate that from the frame even more. Every time you push down on the brakes, it activates.
I'm surprised the exposed coolant and electrical lines are still intact and undamaged. Also kinda curious how much debris has collected in the empty space above the battery.
When the van is plugged in at night time can you heat the rear of the van just enough to stop things like water tanks and caulk from freezing? That would be a huge bonus for me as a window tinter!
It will schedule a warming of the cabin based off your programmed departure time and it uses shore power for that warming. So it's possible you could schedule multiple departure times close enough to keep things warm. You could also find a way to run a separate power cord out to the van and run a small heater.
Cool. I bet Ford could easily add a “anti-freeze” cabin heat mode to the phone app with a freeze warning to remind you to turn it on. I wouldn’t use it every night but sometimes it would make life a lot easier not having to unload the van before things freeze.
Hi Mitch, thanks for putting these videos out there. I have a couple questions if you wouldn't mind answering: 1) What is the minimum ground clearance on your unit after being loaded down? Using your hands for scale in the video, I'm guessing somewhere between 5-7", but I'm wondering if you could get a formal measurement. 2) Are you ever thinking of putting larger diameter wheels and tires on your unit? Any estimates on what the largest diameter wheel/tire combo possible might be? I'm asking because larger diameter wheels could be a way to bump the ground clearance up a bit. 3) Do you have any complaints so far with the Ford Pro Power system? Thanks!
Hello and thanks for watching! I'm not sure of the ground clearance but because of the independent rear suspension it will be slightly less than a standard gas Transit. The coil springs set just inside of the rear tires and they are probably only six to seven inches off the ground. As far as wheel and tire packages go, any of the larger wheel and tire packages available for any other Transit would work on this one. If I had to come up with a complaint for the Pro Power pack I would only have one. And that is that the vehicle must be on in order for the Pro Power pack to work. However the vehicle cannot be on while plugged into a charger.
@@SmedleyPlumbing Excellent, thanks for the information and quick response. I ask about the ground clearance and wheels because some of my use cases involve driving on less than perfect dirt roads. I worry about kicking up some rocks or driving (at safe speeds) over something larger and damaging the motor/battery pack. We've all seen how dirt roads can get rutted out and I am curious about how much the E-transit can handle. I suppose it's about the same as the regular Transit, considering the chassis is essentially the same.
@@SmedleyPlumbing Regarding Pro Power on while charging, a user wrote in the etransitforum: >>> I sorta have this working now. You have to make sure that max idle is off from the steering wheel vehicle settings. Then make sure you set your onboard to shut off with enough battery to get you home.m Next turn off heat/AC depending on year and also lights. Don't turn the vehicle off and lock your doors with whatever is plugged in and On board should stay on.
Thanks Mitch! One question. When the transit is charging what else can be used besides the AC or heat. Are the USB outlets available? Inside lights? 12V plug?
Hey Mitch! I just bought an e transit Partly thanks to yours and secrets videos about how range is better than ford claims I'm getting on average 150-170 per charge. One issue though. I need to tow a 6x10 trailer and there is literally no info on this. Regarding wiring harness. Dealers don't know Thanks again
Ford doesn't recommend towing with them however I have seen a few people install it aftermarket hitch and wiring harness on the back. They all say it installs exactly like it would on any other Transit that did not come from the factory with the hitch.
I'm heavily looking into the purchase of this E-Transit for Courier work. So most times it will be empty to maybe 400lbs of cargo at one time. In a blue moon 800lbs. What platform are you running?? I'm looking at the low roof, long wheel base. I have to get into the parking garage at the airport to pickup at times so need the low roof. Living in Arizona A/C in not an option to keep it off during the summer. Glad your getting 150-170 per charge. Let me know. thanks!!
A lot of the poor space utilization comes down to the fact this is nothing more than an electric conversion. This isn't like a normal EV as he pointed out.
@@SmedleyPlumbing Ford puts the spare tire in the back between the rear axle and the rear bumper underneath on the long electric Transit exactly where my spare tire is on my 2006 e-150
All depends on where our employee lived. If they lived within our target market, then yes. I have one employee who lives outside our target market and he averages too many miles each day for it to be feasible.
@@barrytemple808 we are learning that in some instances when the vehicle is connected to a public DC fast charger the charging handle will become locked into the charging port. The button will allow you to unlock the charging handle as long as your keys are within proximity of the vehicle. There is also an emergency pull cord under the hood if that electronic locking mechanism were to fail.
Might seem trivial to some but I think it's good info to share with any interested viewers. The real life experience y'all demonstrate is appreciated. Hope you're having a groovy week ^_^
One thing they have under the hood that I wish they would relocate because it’s noisy as hell and very annoying is the electrically powered vacuum pump to work the brake booster. I might even look for a way to isolate that from the frame even more. Every time you push down on the brakes, it activates.
Yeah it's crazy how the thing is virtually silent and now we notice all noises.
Great review!
Thanks
Thanks for watching!
LOL I called the dealer right away when I saw my spare missing from the back. I later discovered it in the front while installing
my front plate...
Ha! Yeah it's a little odd at first.
@@SmedleyPlumbing its still in the back on the extended length version
@@colindunn4222 thanks!
I'm surprised the exposed coolant and electrical lines are still intact and undamaged. Also kinda curious how much debris has collected in the empty space above the battery.
Not much different that any other exposed lines under a vehicle.
When the van is plugged in at night time can you heat the rear of the van just enough to stop things like water tanks and caulk from freezing? That would be a huge bonus for me as a window tinter!
It will schedule a warming of the cabin based off your programmed departure time and it uses shore power for that warming. So it's possible you could schedule multiple departure times close enough to keep things warm. You could also find a way to run a separate power cord out to the van and run a small heater.
Cool. I bet Ford could easily add a “anti-freeze” cabin heat mode to the phone app with a freeze warning to remind you to turn it on. I wouldn’t use it every night but sometimes it would make life a lot easier not having to unload the van before things freeze.
@@jonkolo13 I haven't heard of anyone using Forescan on the E-transit yet but it sounds like something that it might be capable of.
Hi Mitch, thanks for putting these videos out there. I have a couple questions if you wouldn't mind answering:
1) What is the minimum ground clearance on your unit after being loaded down? Using your hands for scale in the video, I'm guessing somewhere between 5-7", but I'm wondering if you could get a formal measurement.
2) Are you ever thinking of putting larger diameter wheels and tires on your unit? Any estimates on what the largest diameter wheel/tire combo possible might be? I'm asking because larger diameter wheels could be a way to bump the ground clearance up a bit.
3) Do you have any complaints so far with the Ford Pro Power system?
Thanks!
Hello and thanks for watching!
I'm not sure of the ground clearance but because of the independent rear suspension it will be slightly less than a standard gas Transit. The coil springs set just inside of the rear tires and they are probably only six to seven inches off the ground.
As far as wheel and tire packages go, any of the larger wheel and tire packages available for any other Transit would work on this one.
If I had to come up with a complaint for the Pro Power pack I would only have one. And that is that the vehicle must be on in order for the Pro Power pack to work. However the vehicle cannot be on while plugged into a charger.
@@SmedleyPlumbing Excellent, thanks for the information and quick response. I ask about the ground clearance and wheels because some of my use cases involve driving on less than perfect dirt roads. I worry about kicking up some rocks or driving (at safe speeds) over something larger and damaging the motor/battery pack. We've all seen how dirt roads can get rutted out and I am curious about how much the E-transit can handle. I suppose it's about the same as the regular Transit, considering the chassis is essentially the same.
@@stevendibb chassis is the same clearance as a regular transit. The battery is also heavily protected.
@@SmedleyPlumbing Regarding Pro Power on while charging, a user wrote in the etransitforum:
>>>
I sorta have this working now. You have to make sure that max idle is off from the steering wheel vehicle settings. Then make sure you set your onboard to shut off with enough battery to get you home.m Next turn off heat/AC depending on year and also lights. Don't turn the vehicle off and lock your doors with whatever is plugged in and On board should stay on.
@@gerbre1 interesting. We might have to try this just to learn for ourselves!
Thanks Mitch! One question. When the transit is charging what else can be used besides the AC or heat. Are the USB outlets available? Inside lights? 12V plug?
Yes. All accessory functions work while charging.
@@SmedleyPlumbing However as you did mention The Pro power will not work when plugged in.
@@junbead9614 correct. The van must be on for them to work and the van can't be on when it's plugged in.
Hey Mitch!
I just bought an e transit
Partly thanks to yours and secrets videos about how range is better than ford claims
I'm getting on average 150-170 per charge.
One issue though.
I need to tow a 6x10 trailer and there is literally no info on this.
Regarding wiring harness.
Dealers don't know
Thanks again
Ford doesn't recommend towing with them however I have seen a few people install it aftermarket hitch and wiring harness on the back. They all say it installs exactly like it would on any other Transit that did not come from the factory with the hitch.
@@SmedleyPlumbing thanks so much
Can u point me to these folks that have installed ?
I called the parts department and they had no idea.
@@mshmusic check out the Ford E-Transit group on Facebook.
I'm heavily looking into the purchase of this E-Transit for Courier work. So most times it will be empty to maybe 400lbs of cargo at one time. In a blue moon 800lbs. What platform are you running?? I'm looking at the low roof, long wheel base. I have to get into the parking garage at the airport to pickup at times so need the low roof. Living in Arizona A/C in not an option to keep it off during the summer. Glad your getting 150-170 per charge. Let me know. thanks!!
@@fiat.freakx19 we run a 148" high roof model. You'll see better range with a low roof and less weight.
😞 oh, such a waste of space, it would have been great to have a frunk as the Lightning for backpacks, cooler, etc. Thank you for your videos Sir 👍
There's still a bunch up there. Besides, there's plenty of room in the cargo area for anything you need to carry.
A lot of the poor space utilization comes down to the fact this is nothing more than an electric conversion. This isn't like a normal EV as he pointed out.
my spare tire is mounted in the back on my 2022 e transit
By choice or from the factory?
@@SmedleyPlumbing Ford puts the spare tire in the back between the rear axle and the rear bumper underneath on the long electric Transit exactly where my spare tire is on my 2006 e-150
@@madtater5948 good to know. Ours is a 148" standard length.
If you were buying another transit for your business would you go gas or EV?
All depends on where our employee lived. If they lived within our target market, then yes. I have one employee who lives outside our target market and he averages too many miles each day for it to be feasible.
Does nobody still not know what the button in the charge bay does?
Working on an answer to that now.
I believe it locks the charger to stop it being removed while charging
@@barrytemple808 we are learning that in some instances when the vehicle is connected to a public DC fast charger the charging handle will become locked into the charging port. The button will allow you to unlock the charging handle as long as your keys are within proximity of the vehicle. There is also an emergency pull cord under the hood if that electronic locking mechanism were to fail.
Might seem trivial to some but I think it's good info to share with any interested viewers. The real life experience y'all demonstrate is appreciated. Hope you're having a groovy week ^_^
Groovy! Love it!