- Frugal 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine
- Excellent ride quality
- Wide range of driver’s seat adjustment
- Light, accurate steering
- Quiet, well-insulated cabin
- Dash-mounted gearshifter has slightly notchy action
- Small, confounding media/infotainment screen
- Ungainly styling (even by van standards)
Overview
Released in September 2014, the Ford VO Transit van was available in 350L, 350E, 470E variants. Manufactured in Kocaeli, Turkey, the rear-wheel drive Ford VO Transit was initially powered by 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engines that were mated to six-speed manual transmissions, while the range consisted of 350L, 350E and 470E variants.
In April 2017, a front-wheel drive 350L variant was introduced which was powered by Ford’s 2.0 EcoBlue engine and had a six-speed automatic transmission. To comply with Euro 6 emissions standards, the 2.0 EcoBlue engine injected AdBlue into exhaust gases to convert nitrogen oxides into nitrogen and water.
2.2 Duratorq TDCi engine
The 2.2-litre ‘Duratorq TDCi’ engine had a cast iron block, an aluminium cylinder head, a variable nozzle turbocharger with electronically adjustable vane angles, common rail injection operating at 1800 bar with eight-hole Piezo injectors, double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 15.5:1. To minimise fuel consumption, the engine also had a Stop/Start function which enabled it to shut down when the vehicle was stationary in traffic. A six-speed MT82 manual transmission was standard across the range.
| Variant | Body | Drive | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350L (2014-on) |
Van (Mid- and high-roof) |
RWD, Single rear wheel |
2.2-litre turbo-diesel I4 | 6sp man. | 114 kW at 3500 rpm | 385 Nm at 1600-2300 rpm |
| 350L (2017-on) |
Van (Mid- and high-roof) |
FWD, Single rear wheel |
2.0-litre turbo-diesel I4 | 6sp auto | 125 kW at 3500 rpm | 405 Nm at 1750-2500 rpm |
| 350E (2014-on) |
Jumbo van | RWD, Single rear wheel |
2.2-litre turbo-diesel I4 | 6sp man. | 114 kW at 3500 rpm | 385 Nm at 1600-2300 rpm |
| 470E (2014-on) |
Jumbo van | RWD, Dual rear wheels |
2.2-litre turbo-diesel I4 | 6sp man. | 114 kW at 3500 rpm | 385 Nm at 1600-2300 rpm |
| 350L LWB Mid Roof |
350L LWB High Roof |
350E Jumbo Van |
470E Jumbo Van (DRW) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerb Weight (kg) | 2255 | 2283 | 2428 | 2544 |
| Gross Vehicle Mass (kg) | 3550 | 3550 | 4490 | 4490 |
| Maximum Payload (kg) | 1295 | 1267 | 1122 | 1946 |
| Gross Combination Mass (kg) | 5500 | 5500 | 5500 | 7000 |
| Max Load Length at Floor (with bulkhead) (mm) | 3494 | 3494 | 4217 | 4217 |
| Max Load Length at 1.2 m high (with Bulkhead) (mm) | 3350 | 3350 | 4073 | 4073 |
| Load Floor to Roof (mm) | 1786 | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 |
| Max Load Width | 1784 | 1784 | 1784 | 1784 |
| Width Between Wheel Arches (mm) | 1392 | 1392 | 1392 | 1154 |
| Euro-Pallet Capacity | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Max Load Volume (m3) | 11.0 | 12.4 | 15.1 | 15.1 |
Body and doors
The Ford VO Transit van had a single side load door and 270-degree rear swing doors. Inside, there were three seats and a full-width steel bulkhead with window. In the cargo area, the ‘load area protection kit’ included an easy-to-clean load floor, wood wall cladding, load area lighting and load compartment tie-downs.
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the Ford VO Transit included dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain airbags, ABS, electronic brake force distribution, electronic stability control, traction control and front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters.
As standard, the Ford Transit was fitted with Ford’s ‘Emergency Assistance’ system. If the vehicle was involved in a collision where an airbag deployed or the emergency fuel shut off was activated, Emergency Assistance could use a synchronised mobile phone to deliver a voice message to 000 operators and keep the line open for hands-free communication.
Features: Ford VO Transit Van
Standard features for the Ford VO Transit van included digital radio (DAB+), a CD player and auxiliary inputs (3.5 mm/USB), Ford’s ‘SYNC3’ system with Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity and audio streaming, air conditioning, cloth seat trim, a four-way manually adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, cruise control, daytime running lights, steering wheel audio and phone controls, remote central locking, power front windows, power adjustable and heated mirrors, tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment, two 12 volt power outlets with a third in the cargo bay, a rubber floor and a trip computer.
City Pack
Upon its release, the Ford VO Transit could be specified with an optional, extra-cost ‘City Pack’ which included front and rear parking sensors, front fog lamps and an electrochromatic rear view mirror with rear camera display.
City Nav Pack
From April 2017, the Ford Transit could be specified with a City Nav Pack which included a satellite navigation system with a five-inch display. Like the City Pack, the City Nav Pack included front and rear parking sensors, front fog lamps and an electrochromatic rear view mirror with camera display.
For the Ford Transit 2.0 EcoBlue 350L FWD, however, the ‘City Nav Pack’ included Ford’s ‘SYNC 3’ connectivity system and featured a 6.0-inch touch screen (for navigation and the rear view camera), Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, and voice recognition.
Brochures
- Brochure: Ford VO Transit (May 2015)
- Brochure: Ford VO Transit (July 2016)
- Brochure: Ford VO Transit and VN Transit Custom (April 2017)
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