I have a small plumbing company. Just got a transit connect. So far very happy. does everything I need. Tows a small flatbed trailer when I need it for waterheaters vanities etc. Tows good. Average mpg 20.5
I have a mate in Germany with a flower delivery business and he has one of these as his personal work vehicle, he modded it with some very smart wheels and smoke tint and cool stereo and moderate external trims and I must say the thing has some road presence... I could see this given the same treatment here- Nice van...
Would love some info on the passenger variant of this vehicle or a review. Being a small business owner and a family person and a current owner of a workhorse 2010 Transit Connect wagon, I'm really interested in a review.
Well I will tell you now I drive one of these where I work and it does not get 30 miles to the gallon because when I fill this thing up I can usually only get about 370 to a tank. I even run full synthetic oil with a synthetic filter
I drive one for work. What I don't like, is how long the dash is. Quite hard to get used to it. Compared it to a VW Caddy it feels a mile longer in the front when you try to navigate through tight spaces.
With a little elbow grease, decorations, a bed and some free time you could turn this into a camper van in under 2 days lol id totally do that if I was gonna buy one of these I'd buy the diesel version
I was considering the Ram bc I like that the wagon has no 3rd row and a nice, flat, low floor which would be my ideal vehicle. However, I heard there are issues with the transmission...so I'm now looking at the TC. Anybody know if it can be ordered without 3rd row seats? No, I don't care if they can folded down, I'll never use them, would prefer the extra space and less weight.
Well, I'll be damned . . . what really nice host that girl came out to be. OEMs PR departments should have more "naturals" like her. P.S: Hat's off to you FORD for still rolling the Diesel band wagon . . . hopefully the others will follow with more small diesel offerings.
Dodge 318 Cummins I don't think so. the ranger comes with a 3.2liter inline 4 diesel in Europe, the only reason this little can comes with a gas three cylinder in Europe or a 1.5 or 2.0 diesel is because it doesn't need to go off-road, it's not meant for towing, it's just meant to haul a couple of things around that don't weigh too much. for that a 1.5 3 cylinder gasser is good (best torque for the fuel economy) or a lighter diesel. however, a 1.5 diesel… I would've offered a 2.0. much more efficient and at least it'll move, from experience most people know anything under a 1.6 in even a city car is no good when it comes to diesel, you can play around with a gas engine's displacement much more, but will increase fuel consumption by a lot if you increase engine size, and it's kinda harder to find 'the right engine'. a 1.0 3cyl n/a will be super fuel efficient in a city car, but if you're constantly driving with 4 passengers, a 1.5 3cyl turbo is more efficient. a 3.0 V6 is overkill if you're the only passenger, but much better, reliable and efficient if you're towing a 1.000 kg trailer compared to a 2liter I4… a diesel doesn't care as much
The commercial passenger model has the 2.5L gas and propane version available too. If all you do is light passenger carrying, you might get the diesel. You need to decide on the mileage and the cost of fuel per mile. Propane, gasoline and diesel are different prices in different parts of the country.
I test drove the new 2.0 and its just sooo slow to react sounding like a wind-up doll... then I drove the 2018 Ram Promaster city and as ugly as it is, it drives 1000 times better than this new Ford - really zippy for a 4 cylinder. Maybe it's Ram's 9 speed transmission?? Is it just me or did I drive a bad one that needed to break in? Can anybody comment on 2019 2.0 vs 2018 2.5 Ford TC? Anybody drive all three?
Reg Sparkes depends in your standards. I've rallied a 17 seater transit minibus( diesel with a paltry 155bhp) across europe fully loaded with 6 kayaks behind and still got upto 140kph on the autobahn so I'd say yeah but in the US guys seem to think anything less than 7 seconds to 60 is slow.
Donkeh McDonkey I hear you. Those guys " in the U.S." does not apply to me, ( being Canadian ) ...I am not a Zero to 60 kind of driver either,...I am interested in towing specs, and expected fuel consumption of a giver vehicle. I do know that you can't always expect a high MPG/ L per100km rating IF we're expecting to tow , but to start out with a higher fuel rating is always good, then at least, you can get a fair idea of what to expect. Thanks for your comment. This is why I asked Roman to see if he can do a review on the Ford Transit's as well as the MB Sprinter he's just done recently.
88MS88 From a different engine family is why. Powerstroke is the US naming structure primarily invented for the V8 beasts, whereas ecoblue is the name used in Europe for the different line of engines. It brings it in line with their view of having the same vehicles sold around the world.
ladder racks are good for lumber, pipe and many other things too long for the bed...90 percent of guys on job sites have ladders and or other stuff...it would be great if they built a roof rack that could hold a full sheet of plywood
They do have those from the up fitters who do the tool boxes. They make many different ladder racks and headache bars that can hold 4x8 sheets of plywood. They bolt into the holes already on the roof. I used those holes to mount a Thule bicycle roof rack on my 2014 TC.
"Most driver assist technology...pre-collision with pedestrian detect...really great feature for our commercial customers...avoid accidents, you know, maximize up time" Because it's such a hassle when you run over some stupid pedestrian and have to interrupt your day because, somebody like, you know, died.
i got a 2018 brand new transit connect looks like a salvage car . missing retainer clips on fenders. bumpers have placed in so poorly that the age of it on the left side is sticking out partially. you guys are so lucky that don't have as many competitors here in US. trust me if toyota had a cargo van like transit connect which they do but not in US i wouldn't have bought this garbage. by the way just to put icing on top goddamn Air conditioning system decides to not work Every once in the while, i have to turn the car completly off then turn it back on in order for it to work. i don't think if 2019 is any better.
I have not meet one person that was happy with theirs. One of my local commercial truck parts store has one. They have had to replace 2 throttle body’s 3 wheel bearings and a couple other things in the first 48k miles.
Flat6 Hemi They seem to be pretty reliable, but that doesn't mean perfect. Company vehicles are usually subjected to massive amounts of abuse and neglected maintenance, so the fact that a few have issues isn't surprising.
Yeah I know just reporting what I am hearing happen on the street. I am not ripping on ford, I am just reporting what I am hearing about them. I do however think part of the problem is that ford has them over rated for how much they can carry reliably.
Well, you have met one now. I use my TC as a mobile bicycle repair van and it has been very reliable overall. The only real problem is the little door guides that broke quickly. Engine, drivetrain and the rest of the body has been perfectly fine.
MarkDanyluk Different gallons sizes for one,and different testing procedures. The EPA test standard is more realistic than the EU one and I think it accounts for the higher altitudes/ steeper climbs US drivers have to do
Donkeh McDonkey i knew about the difference in the gallon size, didnt think about the testing standards, I heard the quality of the diesel is better there also.
"COMMERCIAL DUTY" , in other words, fleets, you can't get the 2.5 if you are John Q. Public buying a single van. And yes, I agree, huge mistake to withdraw this engine. Considering most diesels now require urea to be injected as part of pollution control, the cost benefit of going with that (undoubtedly more expensive) engine will probably be negligible. Oddly, Ford in Europe offers the TC with a partition that separates the passengers from the cargo, and it even has a neat passthrough door for long objects like ladders. Not offered in the U.S.? Unless you get it added with upfitting of other racks?
the current gen base commercial model is 30k in canada.. ie. totally barebones, no interior finishing, no dealer accessories, etc. yo can get a heck of a fully equipped car for that money. have no idea where the cost is going, theres zero finishing
Pmsl 😂 🤣 the 1st two engines that was mentioned absolutely fine for uk and country’s around and in Europe..... but the expanse of USA 🙄😂😅😆 NO NO NO very few of these vans pass 200k miles in a life time of roughly 5-10 years absolutely NOT BUILT for a country that big .... the simple fact is cubic capacity over efficiency 🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️ false economic views .... and 30 mpg with auto box 😂😂😂 in uk these vans do 45-60 mpg on manual gearbox... these vans in USA 8 speed auto 🤔 and only does 30-35mpg HOW TO TRY MAKE A SMALL ENGINE WORK IN BIG COUNTRY 🤣🤣🤣🤣... not worth the grief you will have on maintenance
Yeah I wonder why I can find a 2010 for only like 3500-4000..they have to many problems I think..might as well get a minivan and take the seats out🤷🏿♂️would last longer and basically same size
You can thank the EPA for killing the small displacement diesel, taking higher mpg with it. The American buyer is more interested in easy comfortable driving, moderate power with a gas engine and an auto trans.
i bought a brand-new 2018 ford transit connect, so disappointed .low low low quality . bumpers are not even fitted good in its place . rear and front they both have issues. .its more looks like a kid craft project than a normal car. i even did the survey and they don't care about it. i should have bought mercades benz matris van instead. huge mistake from my side. :( now iam stuck with this car for years ,and i am a OCD type of a person. i gotta look at those un even ugly pumpers and get mad every day while in 5 years ill be paying 30000$ for it. over priced POS.
Thats the cutest Ford employee I've ever seen in your videos.
You got to be kidding, she looks like a female version of Steve Nash.
@@OVI-Wan-Kenobi-8 Awe be nice, she's cute 😂
She *is* cute. such a smile, and smiley personality...
@@OVI-Wan-Kenobi-8 and that voice.... Peggy Bundy
friendly yes, cute no!
I have a small plumbing company. Just got a transit connect. So far very happy. does everything I need. Tows a small flatbed trailer when I need it for waterheaters vanities etc. Tows good. Average mpg 20.5
How is it holding up 5yrs later?
I’ll be glad when Toyota make a cargo van with the rav4 engine in it
Gerald4Nomads Nomadic Buy American !🇺🇸
Okay this is the beauty queen in the van segment...sleek looking and practical
She's probably from Michigan. She almost has a Canadian accent. The van is nice too
I have a mate in Germany with a flower delivery business and he has one of these as his personal work vehicle, he modded it with some very smart wheels and smoke tint and cool stereo and moderate external trims and I must say the thing has some road presence... I could see this given the same treatment here- Nice van...
I imagine this, as well as the ProMaster City, make really good camping cars.
Kind of wish it had awd or 4wd.
Would love some info on the passenger variant of this vehicle or a review. Being a small business owner and a family person and a current owner of a workhorse 2010 Transit Connect wagon, I'm really interested in a review.
Aww man the diesel is finally available in the states? So many upgrades too. I wanna trade in ny 2016 already.
Well I will tell you now I drive one of these where I work and it does not get 30 miles to the gallon because when I fill this thing up I can usually only get about 370 to a tank. I even run full synthetic oil with a synthetic filter
What’s the reliability of the Ford transit connect,
Also how many mikes will they last?
Probably the best compact cargo van.
I drive one for work. What I don't like, is how long the dash is. Quite hard to get used to it. Compared it to a VW Caddy it feels a mile longer in the front when you try to navigate through tight spaces.
With a little elbow grease, decorations, a bed and some free time you could turn this into a camper van in under 2 days lol id totally do that if I was gonna buy one of these I'd buy the diesel version
Will the 2.5 liter still be available in standard form; i.e. does not require conversion to compressed natural gas?
Best looking crossover of 2018! Young lady was great host for her Transit vehicle!
It looks like the Passenger version has available Android Auto. Is this also available on the cargo version?
I was considering the Ram bc I like that the wagon has no 3rd row and a nice, flat, low floor which would be my ideal vehicle. However, I heard there are issues with the transmission...so I'm now looking at the TC. Anybody know if it can be ordered without 3rd row seats? No, I don't care if they can folded down, I'll never use them, would prefer the extra space and less weight.
Well, I'll be damned . . . what really nice host that girl came out to be. OEMs PR departments should have more "naturals" like her.
P.S: Hat's off to you FORD for still rolling the Diesel band wagon . . . hopefully the others will follow with more small diesel offerings.
Awd parts from the escape should be fitted
When is the diesel coming out ? Still doesn’t show an option
Why does your vehicle have such a rust problem?
Maybe the 1.5l diesel will be in the ranger one day.
In a base model work truck with the minimum bare amenities for an affordable MSRP . . . hey, we all can dream, right ?
Benjamin Burkhardt I'm talking about the 1.5l 4 cylinder turbo diesel not the crap 1.5l gas ecoboost.
Dodge 318 Cummins
I don't think so. the ranger comes with a 3.2liter inline 4 diesel in Europe, the only reason this little can comes with a gas three cylinder in Europe or a 1.5 or 2.0 diesel is because it doesn't need to go off-road, it's not meant for towing, it's just meant to haul a couple of things around that don't weigh too much.
for that a 1.5 3 cylinder gasser is good (best torque for the fuel economy) or a lighter diesel. however, a 1.5 diesel… I would've offered a 2.0. much more efficient and at least it'll move, from experience most people know anything under a 1.6 in even a city car is no good when it comes to diesel, you can play around with a gas engine's displacement much more, but will increase fuel consumption by a lot if you increase engine size, and it's kinda harder to find 'the right engine'.
a 1.0 3cyl n/a will be super fuel efficient in a city car, but if you're constantly driving with 4 passengers, a 1.5 3cyl turbo is more efficient.
a 3.0 V6 is overkill if you're the only passenger, but much better, reliable and efficient if you're towing a 1.000 kg trailer compared to a 2liter I4… a diesel doesn't care as much
So which engine choice is best for Uber / Lyft if you drive a Wagon xlt? Diesel?
The commercial passenger model has the 2.5L gas and propane version available too. If all you do is light passenger carrying, you might get the diesel. You need to decide on the mileage and the cost of fuel per mile. Propane, gasoline and diesel are different prices in different parts of the country.
I wish the really told us the cargo differences, capacities, etc from last years model. Diesel will be great option though.
Well it's just a face lift so just some small changes to the interior and front really.
I test drove the new 2.0 and its just sooo slow to react sounding like a wind-up doll... then I drove the 2018 Ram Promaster city and as ugly as it is, it drives 1000 times better than this new Ford - really zippy for a 4 cylinder. Maybe it's Ram's 9 speed transmission?? Is it just me or did I drive a bad one that needed to break in? Can anybody comment on 2019 2.0 vs 2018 2.5 Ford TC? Anybody drive all three?
Did you find out more info regarding the 2.0 vs 2.5 engine types for the Ford Transit Connect and why the 2.0 reacts slow?
I did not . I test drove the Ram Promaster city again and.... they gave me an amazing deal/trade so I bought it and am very happy.
This van has opened my eyes now.
I want to tow my ATV and carry a few buddies,....can or will these Ford Transit Connect Van's do this for me?
Reg Sparkes depends in your standards. I've rallied a 17 seater transit minibus( diesel with a paltry 155bhp) across europe fully loaded with 6 kayaks behind and still got upto 140kph on the autobahn so I'd say yeah but in the US guys seem to think anything less than 7 seconds to 60 is slow.
Donkeh McDonkey I hear you. Those guys " in the U.S." does not apply to me, ( being Canadian ) ...I am not a Zero to 60 kind of driver either,...I am interested in towing specs, and expected fuel consumption of a giver vehicle. I do know that you can't always expect a high MPG/ L per100km rating IF we're expecting to tow , but to start out with a higher fuel rating is always good, then at least, you can get a fair idea of what to expect.
Thanks for your comment.
This is why I asked Roman to see if he can do a review on the Ford Transit's as well as the MB Sprinter he's just done recently.
WiFi for 10 employees at the job site? Kind of employees you gonna have😁
The munchkins from Willie Wonka Factory!😭✌🏼
can you fit a piece of plywood in it? (4'x8")
On the roof
Is Ford ever going to make a hybrid cargo van?
The 2012 era escape hybrid system upgraded with current tech would be quie nice for delivery companies.
Still made by Ford Otosan at its manufacturing facilities in Turkey ?
I think the new ones will be made in Spain
I sure wish the US sold vans were build here.
I looked through your previous videos and I can't find one featuring the Transit Connect passenger version.
They've got two (2) channels look harder...
They've got three (3) channels look harder....
Ford transits are the bomb
Finding the short wheelbase is crazy difficult.
Not being funny but my old 2010 AWD transit gets 34mpg combined. 2.2L
1.5 diesel isn’t new in that class I can think of 4 vans with a 1.5 diesel
4wd some Yeah but this is the US, where like 95% of vehicles are gas. Its new to the market not new to the world.
some info about the redesigned rear suspension?
I don't understand why they don't call the diesel powerstroke. ecoblue wtf
88MS88 From a different engine family is why. Powerstroke is the US naming structure primarily invented for the V8 beasts, whereas ecoblue is the name used in Europe for the different line of engines. It brings it in line with their view of having the same vehicles sold around the world.
Soooooo, the regular Customer can't get purchase the Diesel ?
vaccumme ? 1:24 Andre says, "There's a 2.5 liter gas engine with a 6-speed for commercial grade only."
Mostly because it's a focus underneath is my guess
Why 30 MPH. When I’m getting 55/58 MPH!?
I think diesel is good Engine and perfect mpg
This is great but where is the Hybrid version?????
ladder racks are good for lumber, pipe and many other things too long for the bed...90 percent of guys on job sites have ladders and or other stuff...it would be great if they built a roof rack that could hold a full sheet of plywood
They do have those from the up fitters who do the tool boxes. They make many different ladder racks and headache bars that can hold 4x8 sheets of plywood. They bolt into the holes already on the roof.
I used those holes to mount a Thule bicycle roof rack on my 2014 TC.
Wheres Kent, Mr. Truck, He should be at the TRUCK show.
He was driving the 2019 Ram 1500 in Arizona. However, he is coming in today at 10am MST for our regular LIVE show to talk about the Work Trucks.
imagine if they have the hybrid version, 2020?
"Most driver assist technology...pre-collision with pedestrian detect...really great feature for our commercial customers...avoid accidents, you know, maximize up time" Because it's such a hassle when you run over some stupid pedestrian and have to interrupt your day because, somebody like, you know, died.
i got a 2018 brand new transit connect looks like a salvage car . missing retainer clips on fenders.
bumpers have placed in so poorly that the age of it on the left side is sticking out partially. you guys are so lucky that don't have as many competitors here in US. trust me if toyota had a cargo van like transit connect which they do but not in US i wouldn't have bought this garbage. by the way just to put icing on top goddamn Air conditioning system decides to not work Every once in the while, i have to turn the car completly off then turn it back on in order for it to work. i don't think if 2019 is any better.
what no manual in a commercial vehicle?
lffit because US customers dont buy them.
Ford. Where safety is a business cost saving option.
This car need the flasher on the driving mirrors. I suppose.
I have not meet one person that was happy with theirs. One of my local commercial truck parts store has one. They have had to replace 2 throttle body’s 3 wheel bearings and a couple other things in the first 48k miles.
Flat6 Hemi They seem to be pretty reliable, but that doesn't mean perfect. Company vehicles are usually subjected to massive amounts of abuse and neglected maintenance, so the fact that a few have issues isn't surprising.
Yeah I know just reporting what I am hearing happen on the street. I am not ripping on ford, I am just reporting what I am hearing about them. I do however think part of the problem is that ford has them over
rated for how much they can carry reliably.
Short answer to issues : it's made in Turkey
Well, you have met one now. I use my TC as a mobile bicycle repair van and it has been very reliable overall. The only real problem is the little door guides that broke quickly. Engine, drivetrain and the rest of the body has been perfectly fine.
I think I love her
diesel engine, HA
Not impressed at all with the 30mpg estimate, the 1.5l diesel transit connects in the UK get nearly double that mileage!
MarkDanyluk Different gallons sizes for one,and different testing procedures. The EPA test standard is more realistic than the EU one and I think it accounts for the higher altitudes/ steeper climbs US drivers have to do
Donkeh McDonkey i knew about the difference in the gallon size, didnt think about the testing standards, I heard the quality of the diesel is better there also.
Also emission standards are tighter here in the US. That decreases mileage as well, because diesel fuel is used to burn off soot inside DPF filter.
I have a 2017 1.5 td swb and get 45mpg on short journeys and over 50mpg on longer ones
You can find a 2010 for $3500 that should tell you they r not that good of a van..maybe this version is better
Would be nice in a manual
removing the proven 2.5 is a big mistake
But they said it was available with the 2.5L in commercial duty.
"COMMERCIAL DUTY" , in other words, fleets, you can't get the 2.5 if you are John Q. Public buying a single van. And yes, I agree, huge mistake to withdraw this engine.
Considering most diesels now require urea to be injected as part of pollution control, the cost benefit of going with that (undoubtedly more expensive) engine will probably be negligible.
Oddly, Ford in Europe offers the TC with a partition that separates the passengers from the cargo, and it even has a neat passthrough door for long objects like ladders. Not offered in the U.S.? Unless you get it added with upfitting of other racks?
@@howardkerr8174 you make it sound like you need to be a licensed contractor to buy a commercial van. Anyone can buy a single cargo van with the 2.5.
Howard Kerr a
I found this annoying, no need to have 2 people instead on one explaining the features.
why are these things so expensive??
JogBird Huh? No pricing announced. The current gen goes for low 20’s MSRP. That’s competitive in the segment.
JogBird - expensive? Have you seen the prices of Toyota Siennas, Honda Odysseys or Chrysler Pacificas lately?
the current gen base commercial model is 30k in canada.. ie. totally barebones, no interior finishing, no dealer accessories, etc. yo can get a heck of a fully equipped car for that money. have no idea where the cost is going, theres zero finishing
When you have poste canada willing to pay big $ for their fleet , why not selling full full price , your tax gonna go far ...
Why are you comparing it to a car? Compared to other small work vans they are very competitive in price and features.
Is it me or does that bloke sometimes sound like Arnie?
Pmsl 😂 🤣 the 1st two engines that was mentioned absolutely fine for uk and country’s around and in Europe..... but the expanse of USA 🙄😂😅😆 NO NO NO very few of these vans pass 200k miles in a life time of roughly 5-10 years absolutely NOT BUILT for a country that big .... the simple fact is cubic capacity over efficiency 🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️ false economic views .... and 30 mpg with auto box 😂😂😂 in uk these vans do 45-60 mpg on manual gearbox... these vans in USA 8 speed auto 🤔 and only does 30-35mpg HOW TO TRY MAKE A SMALL ENGINE WORK IN BIG COUNTRY 🤣🤣🤣🤣... not worth the grief you will have on maintenance
Yeah I wonder why I can find a 2010 for only like 3500-4000..they have to many problems I think..might as well get a minivan and take the seats out🤷🏿♂️would last longer and basically same size
You can thank the EPA for killing the small displacement diesel, taking higher mpg with it. The American buyer is more interested in easy comfortable driving, moderate power with a gas engine and an auto trans.
There was never a diesel, what a scam
Interior looks cheap and plastics from the 1980s in there
It's not because a plastic doesn't look hard and unsophisticated that it's not shit.
Mr. Smirnov's Russian accent...
Rip diesel
The engine choices suck
i bought a brand-new 2018 ford transit connect, so disappointed .low low low quality . bumpers are not even fitted good in its place . rear and front they both have issues. .its more looks like a kid craft project than a normal car. i even did the survey and they don't care about it. i should have bought mercades benz matris van instead. huge mistake from my side. :( now iam stuck with this car for years ,and i am a OCD type of a person. i gotta look at those un even ugly pumpers and get mad every day while in 5 years ill be paying 30000$ for it. over priced POS.
sevak shirvanian If you don't like it, why did you buy it? Go trade in for MB Metris van if you like it that much.
Dude why'd you buy it? OCD? you should have noticed on the lot. Also good luck with the Mercedes. See how reliable that is
Welcome to Ford life. lol ! The punishment will continue until morale approves.
Soo.... two squirrels, a raccoon, or 4 hamsters for the power trains? j/k
Vb
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