My 2015 Ford Transit Experience

TheOGExpediterGuy · Jun 30, 2014

Wow! I'm a bigger guy and the seats are comfortable, everything is at your fingertips! Lots of power throughout the gears soft ride! People who've been waiting go get it! I test drove a 2015 Gray Ford Transit 250, 3.7L V-6, 6Speed Auto Trans, Medium Length Medium Roof that comes with Hankook Tires! Mandy Simon at Dorian Ford in Clinton Twp. Michigan has Em! Her number is 5867924100! Tell her you seen this posted by Todd Patrick here are detailed pics for y'all ENJOY & WATCH OUT SPRINTER YOUVE MET YOUR MATCH!!!

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xiggi · Jun 30, 2014

Lots of power, how much payload was on it?

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scottm4211 · Jun 30, 2014

What model is that? Cargo length?

zorry · Jun 30, 2014

Is this Mandy ?

TheOGExpediterGuy · Jun 30, 2014

Lol that was the Mid Roof Mid Length 250 it says on pics of the window sticker if you zoom in!

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scottm4211 · Jun 30, 2014

It ain't Todd.

TheOGExpediterGuy · Jun 30, 2014

Yes that's Mandy!

lol

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TheOGExpediterGuy · Jun 30, 2014

More pics

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Treadmill · Jun 30, 2014

Sweeeeeet!

LDB · Jun 30, 2014

Photo 7 shows the real reason you bought one.

robh2 · Jun 30, 2014

Did you buy it? I see Mandy can stand in it. Could you?

billg27 · Jun 30, 2014

At the Transit test drive in Chicago last week I drove the diesel, ecoboost and the 3.7. All had 2000# loads strapped down in the rear. The 3.7 felt stronger then my current 4.8 gm engine. I believe the 6 speed transmission has a lot to do with that power. Lower first gear and 2 overdrive gears. Much better gear spread then the 4 speeds have.

guido4475 · Jun 30, 2014

billg27 said:
At the Transit test drive in Chicago last week I drove the diesel, ecoboost and the 3.7. All had 2000# loads strapped down in the rear. The 3.7 felt stronger then my current 4.8 gm engine. I believe the 6 speed transmission has a lot to do with that power. Lower first gear and 2 overdrive gears. Much better gear spread then the 4 speeds have.

I am really curious as to what the empty weight of these are, high roof, longest wheelbase. Weight over front and rear axles as well, empty, and what each is rated for. Was the 2 grand making it squat a lot in the rear, and where was that weight placed? How was the handling and braking with that 2 grand in it? Just wondering....lol...I guess I just need to go look at one this weekend when I get home.

zorry · Jun 30, 2014

scottm4211 said:
It ain't Todd.

If it was, this thread would have made an abrupt left turn.

billg27 · Jun 30, 2014

guido4475 said:
I am really curious as to what the empty weight of these are, high roof, longest wheelbase. Weight over front and rear axles as well, empty, and what each is rated for. Was the 2 grand making it squat a lot in the rear, and where was that weight placed? How was the handling and braking with that 2 grand in it? Just wondering....lol...I guess I just need to go look at one this weekend when I get home.

The 2,000# was not making the van squat at all. The weight was 8' long rubber mats stacked about 12" from inside of rear doors. Brakes were amazing. floored the van, got to the end of test track and slammed on brakes to make the corner. no problem stopping. I got all the specs on the longest/tallest 350 van. It weighs 5,510 empty. Front curb weight is 2,942 and rear curb weight is 2,568. It has a front load capacity of 4,130# and a rear load capacity of 6,000#. So, it appears that you could load very heavy towards the rear of the van The door sticker shows a GVWR of 9,500#. Paperwork shows 3,930 available payload. This van that I built had some extra weight in the form of the ecoboost engine, running boards and a class 3 trailer package.

Daffyduck528 · Jun 30, 2014

billg27 said:
The 2,000# was not making the van squat at all. The weight was 8' long rubber mats stacked about 12" from inside of rear doors. Brakes were amazing. floored the van, got to the end of test track and slammed on brakes to make the corner. no problem stopping. I got all the specs on the longest/tallest 350 van. It weighs 5,510 empty. Front curb weight is 2,942 and rear curb weight is 2,568. It has a front load capacity of 4,130# and a rear load capacity of 6,000#. So, it appears that you could load very heavy towards the rear of the van The door sticker shows a GVWR of 9,500#. Paperwork shows 3,930 available payload. This van that I built had some extra weight in the form of the ecoboost engine, running boards and a class 3 trailer package.

The diesel has to add a decent amount of weight eh?

billg27 · Jun 30, 2014

Sorry, never checked the weight of a diesel powered unit. But, they were very quiet and had impressive acceleration. Noticed it had a gauge on the dash showing exactly how full some filter was. The diesel I drove showed 35% capacity. Not sure what it was, maybe that exhaust filter?

OntarioVanMan · Jul 1, 2014

question answered...................

billg27 · Jul 1, 2014

They come with LT235/65R16 BSW S-rated tires on steel wheels. Didn't check the sidewall rating but the tires on my current CV are rated for 3,042 each when used on a srw axel.

OntarioVanMan · Jul 1, 2014

billg27 said:
They come with LT235/65R16 BSW S-rated tires on steel wheels. Didn't check the sidewall rating but the tires on my current CV are rated for 3,042 each when used on a srw axel.

sorry I pulled that question Bill.....S Rated?