"Ford-Transit": capacity, performance, repair

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"Ford Transit" – a series of trucks, manufactured by Ford Motor Company until 2009. Ford Transit is best-selling in Europe over the last forty years. It has superior durability, endurance and a large payload.

A Little history: "Ford-Transit" (van)

The First van, known under the brand name "Ford" was released in Germany. The official date of its release – 1953. When it was known as FK 1000 (Ford's"Cologne" with a payload up to 1000 kg). Since then the car several times been modified and improved. Because of the high costs and unnecessary risks to the production of some models was limited to a single production.

Ford transit payload

The First "Ford-Transit" – a cargo van, vaguely reminiscent of a modern model, - appeared in October 1965. This line was produced until 1978. This car was one of the most reliable and trouble free. However, his replacement came capital upgraded "Ford-Transit", the engine which began to produce in the extended range – he bought both diesel and petrol modification. Changed the overall design and features of the car. Now there is a machine with short and long wheelbase. The product range has been enriched with side vans and trucks.

The Transit was different from other European commercial vans to their American appearance – a wider track, provides significant advantages in capacity. Choice of different body decisions also contributed to its successful competition. In the period from 1965 to 2009 was released on 6 million vehicles.

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"Ford Transit" – cargo and passenger transportation for a new generation

Today, ergonomic interior and roomy body, low fuel consumption, maneuverability and excellent handling, reliability, safety and carrying capacity of "Ford-Transit" are his clear advantages. This car is a great helper in solving important transportation problems in terms of downloaded interchanges of major towns and cities.

engine Ford transit

Advantages of "Ford-Transit" in the urban environment

The Small size of the van allows this car to move freely through the busy city streets and Park where a big truck can't make it. Performance "Ford-Transit" provides a complete off-road driving and country roads – improved chassis ensures complete safety and excellent permeability. Impressive pendant is able to withstand considerable loads when transporting cargo in all conditions.

Security and agility

This car is equipped with many safety systems:

  • The body is all-metal construction from high-strength steel;
  • The presence of airbags for driver and passenger;
  • There is a traction control system TCS;
  • There is ESP and ABS.

repairs Ford transit

All-wheel drive system provides extra traction. Automatic increase in engine torque transferred to the wheels and increases grip. In 2012, the automotive market there are front-wheel drive mid-size vans class “M” known as the Ford Transit Custom. These models fairly quickly won recognition and popularity among motorists.

"Ford Transit Custom": features

"Ford Transit Custom" built on a global database of Ford with racks McPherson front suspension and rear leaf spring. Performance is possible in two versions with different wheel bases: short base length of the car is of 4.97 m, and long – 5,34 m.

It is Noteworthy that the design of this car allows you to put standard load overall dimensions of 2.44 x 1.22 meter both horizontally and vertically. A hatch in the bulkhead separating the Luggage compartment from the driver's cab, allows to transport loads up to three metres. The capacity of "Ford-Transit" the new version is from 680 to 1400 kg.

Ford transit cargo

This model is equipped with modern and fuel-efficient turbocharged diesel engine Duratorq TDCi with capacity of 2.2 L. Has a six-speed manual transmission. There are three engine options of different capacities: one produces 100 HP, the second – 125 HP, and the third – 155 HP Engine "Ford-Transit" can be equipped with fuel equipment produced by the firm Bosch or Lucas.

The Battery has a smart regenerative charging system, through which energy is compensated only when it is really needed, but not when pressing the gas pedal. The fuel consumption for 100 km is 6.6 l, and the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is equal to 170 grams per 1 km.

Fuel system

Part of the fuel system of the van include: fuel tank, located in the middle of the car, fuel pump (installed only on the modern models), fuel filter with integrated water separator, fuel high pressure pump (injection pump "Ford Transit"), the injector and connectingpipeline. It is assumed that the service life of the fuel system "Ford" is equal to the lifetime of the car.

Clean the air filter both diesel and gasoline engine – guarantee long life of the motor. For cleaning air in the system is a special air filter with removable filter element. However, you should consider the fact that the engines at different times were completed with different fan motors. The drive can be electric or be equipped with termometri.
Ford transit characteristics

The Chassis of a modern van deserve special attention: the front and rear parts reinforced, and the technology of Torque Vectoring Control provides complete control over any way. This gives not only an excellent capacity of "Ford-Transit", but also exceptional safety during transportation. It should be noted that during the development of this van technology was used traction control in turn. This innovation contributes to the dynamic reallocation of power when driving and emergency braking.

Renovation

How is the repair? "Ford Transit" with timely maintenance and diagnosis able to work long and reliably. But in this case, if the machine is well cared for. Despite the fact that the technical characteristics of "Ford-Transit" Have excellent performance, these vans, like any other technique, sooner or later begin to break down.

Need to contact the service center if:

  • There are new sounds – knock, wheezes or clicks;
  • Changed the sound when the engine is running;
  • Salon felt an unusual smell;
  • Changed fuel consumption;
  • Changed the color of the exhaust;
  • Van differently started to speed up;
  • A noticeable change in engine operation;
  • Traces of brake fluid.
  • Increased stopping distance;
  • Fails the brake pedal.

injection pump Ford transitThis is not all possible malfunctions in the car. In any case, you should not delay a visit to the station. It is advisable to repair "Ford-Transit" performed by trained craftsmen using precision equipment. Self-repair of the car, especially in the absence of necessary knowledge, experience, and special equipment is almost impossible.

Why choose Ford?

Impeccable reputation – the main argument in favor of this car. Cargo vans and vans Ford takes leading positions in the lists of the best automakers. It takes into account not only the proper attitude to car manufacturing, excellent technical characteristics and excellent capacity of "Ford-Transit".

Ford transit van

Utility transport manufactured by this brand, reliable, tough and safe. Vans Ford are the guarantee of the successful conduct of major operations transport logistics. Therefore, many transport companies and large enterprises choose this brand of vehicle for a successful business. Particularly attracted acceptable cost of the machine. The products manufactured by the automaker Ford Motor Company, quite economical and inexpensive to maintain.


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