New 2014 Transit Van..
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Those optimistic that the low top version will be under 7' might end up being right. I looked up the specs on the current European Transit and the rear wheel drive low top version is about 6'10" tall. The current European Transit definitely looks taller than it is, so hopefully the new one that we'll have in North America will be the same.
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My 2wd Diesel van stands 7'8" at the rear tall!
I can only bring the front wheels inside my garage to work on it, the back half won't go in as it's to tall.
The rear suspension has been re enforced, with a main leaf spring pack of 10 leafs per side, and now that it's empty, it sits very high at the back.
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A truck cab is alot shorter than a van body!
My 2wd Diesel van stands 7'8" at the rear tall!
I can only bring the front wheels inside my garage to work on it, the back half won't go in as it's to tall.
The rear suspension has been re enforced, with a main leaf spring pack of 10 leafs per side, and now that it's empty, it sits very high at the back.
My 2wd Diesel van stands 7'8" at the rear tall!
I can only bring the front wheels inside my garage to work on it, the back half won't go in as it's to tall.
The rear suspension has been re enforced, with a main leaf spring pack of 10 leafs per side, and now that it's empty, it sits very high at the back.
https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas...Cutaway_SB.pdf
Only the E250s are above 7 feet. E150s and E350s are both below 84", which is 7 feet.
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Oh yes, stock there suppose to be alot lower. Mine is way taller than stock.
Weird the E250's are taller than E350's.
Also don't forget, older vans had taller, skinnier tires.
Newer vans typically come on 245/75R16.
Mine sits on 235/85R16.
Weird the E250's are taller than E350's.
Also don't forget, older vans had taller, skinnier tires.
Newer vans typically come on 245/75R16.
Mine sits on 235/85R16.
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It's rare that Club Wagon and I agree on anything on the Transit. Yet, I think we agree on the "height is a RED HERRING" thing.
Club Wagon -- you mentioned that Transit has gotten impressive awards. Love to read if you got any new material.
Club Wagon -- you mentioned that Transit has gotten impressive awards. Love to read if you got any new material.
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I drove a Transit in Europe for several thousand kilometers a few years ago. It was a really nice-driving van with the turbo diesel. Plenty of power, great handling, tons of room inside. It is, however, a completely different feel IMO from my E-van (98 E250 extended). Personally, I prefer the Transit for all-around driveability.
Since my experience is a few years old, I'd assume the newer Transits are even nicer and more well thought out.
Since my experience is a few years old, I'd assume the newer Transits are even nicer and more well thought out.
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As I posted, FORD has clarified many of the lingering questions, doubts & misconceptions that have been posted here.
Personally I don't have "any new material" & refer readers to what's been published in FORD Press Releases. Do still consider myself lucky to have been able to walk around one of the European Transit US test vehicles.
Readers should be able to find pics of low-roof FORD Transit online as EZ as I did. No need to "agree" w/me "height is a RED HERRING". If anyone wants to try & challenge published FORD specs have at it.
IMHO before criticizing it's always wise to at least confirm/cite FORD specs before jumping to conclusions.
Lots of official FORD information, as well as other respected sources, is online about Transit. Having been bashed repeatedly on a previous Transit thread simply for quoting/citing FORD & especially journalists (who'd tested Transit & interviewed FORD spokesmen) I'm disinclined to provide readers links.
However for those who'd sincerely "Love to read" about developments at FORD it's EZ enough to get on their mailing list. Suggest interested partys sign up to have FORD email their Press Releases.
Readers should be able to find pics of low-roof FORD Transit online as EZ as I did. No need to "agree" w/me "height is a RED HERRING". If anyone wants to try & challenge published FORD specs have at it.
IMHO before criticizing it's always wise to at least confirm/cite FORD specs before jumping to conclusions.
Lots of official FORD information, as well as other respected sources, is online about Transit. Having been bashed repeatedly on a previous Transit thread simply for quoting/citing FORD & especially journalists (who'd tested Transit & interviewed FORD spokesmen) I'm disinclined to provide readers links.
However for those who'd sincerely "Love to read" about developments at FORD it's EZ enough to get on their mailing list. Suggest interested partys sign up to have FORD email their Press Releases.
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Suspect a huge number of full size van users would come to similar conclusion w/similar experience.
Assume that your experience was w/the previous version of European Transit? In fact "The newer Transits" in Europe already "are even nicer and more well thought out" although still (2.5L?) 4 cylinder turbo diesels & 6 speed manual.
The upcoming redesigned 2014 US Transit will be mostly 3.5L gas V6 & all 6 speed auto & RWD. Am disappointed no FWD, AWD, or manual versions announced yet for US. FORD hasn't said if all Europe's wheel base & height versions will be made here either.
Did read heavy duty, dual wheel, Transit Cut Aways will be sold here.
I drove a Transit in Europe for several thousand kilometers a few years ago. It was a really nice-driving van with the turbo diesel. Plenty of power, great handling, tons of room inside. It is, however, a completely different feel IMO from my E-van (98 E250 extended). Personally, I prefer the Transit for all-around driveability.
Since my experience is a few years old, I'd assume the newer Transits are even nicer and more well thought out.
Since my experience is a few years old, I'd assume the newer Transits are even nicer and more well thought out.
The upcoming redesigned 2014 US Transit will be mostly 3.5L gas V6 & all 6 speed auto & RWD. Am disappointed no FWD, AWD, or manual versions announced yet for US. FORD hasn't said if all Europe's wheel base & height versions will be made here either.
Did read heavy duty, dual wheel, Transit Cut Aways will be sold here.
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They are hugely popular in Europe, and you see them pulling all kinds of trailers and loaded up with lots of stuff on top, too.
Will be interesting to see how Ford adapts the design for the US market.
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Interestingly, Ford has been down rating platforms when brought over to the US. The Transit Connect is rated to tow 2800kg in the UK. Its rated to 0 in the US. Its the exact same vehicle. I understand the distances, terrain, speeds, etc are different here, but its strange they said no towing at all.
I'm really wanting to know what the towing capacity will be! I like everything else I have seen, and have driven a European spec Connect DRW. The dynamics are almost like a car compared to the E-Series.
I'm really wanting to know what the towing capacity will be! I like everything else I have seen, and have driven a European spec Connect DRW. The dynamics are almost like a car compared to the E-Series.
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Interestingly, Ford has been down rating platforms when brought over to the US. The Transit Connect is rated to tow 2800kg in the UK. Its rated to 0 in the US. Its the exact same vehicle. I understand the distances, terrain, speeds, etc are different here, but its strange they said no towing at all.
I'm really wanting to know what the towing capacity will be! I like everything else I have seen, and have driven a European spec Connect DRW. The dynamics are almost like a car compared to the E-Series.
I'm really wanting to know what the towing capacity will be! I like everything else I have seen, and have driven a European spec Connect DRW. The dynamics are almost like a car compared to the E-Series.
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Are your sure your not confusing the full-size Transit with the compact Transit Connect? I just went to Ford's UK website to confirm, and they don't make a DRW Transit Connect! The full size transit is a completely different animal though, and tow ratings aren't available yet for the US.
Derp, I had transit connect on the brain, as I meant to use it to point at fords inexplicable tow ratings difference between the US and UK/Europe. The vehicle i drove was a Transit DRW, not a connect :P
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I just notcied 2014 ford transit has low or high roof?
2014 Ford Transit Custom Interior Photo Photo 2
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