First Drive: 2015 Ford Transit Van

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  • Опубліковано 29 жов 2024

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  • @HankDCFC
    @HankDCFC 9 років тому +1

    Thanks for the review.
    Finally a proper van for the USA.
    What people don't realize here is that the Transit has been the best van in the world for almost fifty years.
    Also that diesel engine should have been made available for the 2015 F150.

  • @BradBrother
    @BradBrother 9 років тому +3

    these things are absolutely awesome for hauling dirtbikes

    • @jonathanoxlade4252
      @jonathanoxlade4252 9 років тому +1

      +Brad Charles great for dirtbikes theres enough room to build a garage workstation

  • @adam200784
    @adam200784 10 років тому +3

    Its funny here in Europe we think the new Transit is American designed. We get another Transit here too called the Custom. It sits between the Transit Connect & Transit.
    To see a Transit driven quicker search Auto Express Fastest Van Track battle.

  • @PaulCarterArt
    @PaulCarterArt 5 років тому +1

    Great overview and I like that tan van, well done thank you

  • @jrisbak
    @jrisbak 9 років тому +2

    I have driven the 2014 E Series for work daily and they werent the best, they handled poorly due to the heavy steering and they did not have great lines of sight for the driver. When it was switched over to the Transit 250 versions much better responsive engine, steering, and overall easy of use for a daily worker..

  • @bk-wd4uk
    @bk-wd4uk 6 років тому

    I have been driving a company Transit 250 high roof mid length for roughly 2 1/2 years, a replacement for my 2005 Chevy Express. There is no comparison to the convenience and flexibility of the Transit. The Chevy was comfortable, powerful and dependable just not as versatile as the Transit. The US Postal Service is testing the Dodge pro master line that in my opinion is not as dependable as the Transit. Lows of the Transit may be the transmission - not a complete failure just on certain occasions. When merging onto the freeway and excelleration is called for, the transmission drops and the rpms scream near to the redline. On the plus side, the trans has a very smooth shift band and the manual shift mode can be extremely useful in traffic. The power from the V6 is impressive with reasonable mileage about 14.5 on average with 87 octane. Minor pet peeve is the clock / radio brightness- it is too dim and is not visible in majority of weather conditions. The instrument panel as well the clock / radio display will not brighten enough to cure the issue - but that is a minor complaint. The side mirrors require improvement the range of vision is limited and I find myself using the blind spot mirrors more than the regular mirrors.The Merc’s have a better side mirror design. Drivers seat can use more foam for comfort. The van handles surprisingly nimble, has a stable, planted feel on the road and an incredible turning radius oh, and handles well on back mountain roads. As Sam describes, the cockpit has numerous cubbies and cup holders and aftermarket vendors are numerous. My vehicle is outfitted with trade shelving, bins, bulkhead and ladder rack I lost count on the amount of compliments I get from customers and job site tradesman on the how awesome the Transit is - all have been positive. There have been a couple minor recalls and the Ariel required replacement at 30,000 miles - bent at the composite base - covered under warranty. Rear brakes were replaced at 34,000 miles.

  • @christiankamal7549
    @christiankamal7549 10 років тому +1

    i have a 2010 mercedes sprinter 3.0l. It has 75000 miles now. Engine and transmission are fine so far and it drives like a small car. Handles well and has a good gas mileage overall even though i cannot get more than 13 miles a gallon in town (I am not a slow driver though). Breaking is not the forte of the sprinter though. Beside that, the list of what went wrong from 5000 miles forward is endless. From defective steering wheel, to electrical problems, to sensor problems (Air bag will not deploy in case of impact and despite an extended warranty, they refuse to fix the problem unless i pay 500 dollars plus labor), to turbocharger complete failure at 68000, brake line that fail almost sent me to my death, to shocks that failed, to return lines, to starter that left me stranded in the middle of nowhere and so on.
    I have just looked at the Ford transit 2015 and it is my very soon next purchase. Not to mention that it has a far more better mileage than not only the 6 cylinders but also the new sprinter diesel 4 cylinders. Mercedes will make you pay the high price for its parts not to mention the 160 dollars per hour (at keyes dealer "cheap" in Van nuys) for the labor. As they recently did for the starter, Giovanni charged me 90 minutes and the technician spent less than 40 minutes, which i call stealing customers) Keyes in Van Nuys in the Los angeles area will screw you without even a smile. Stay clear of the service advisor Giovanni. He will stick it to you and will ask you to say thank you. A dishonest man as so many others probably are in that dealer "cheap". They will lie to you through their teeth. For instance, the sprinter does not need alignment upon changing the shocks. They will charge you for it if you don't know that fact without even looking at the alignment because they know it is not needed. No one over there will do anything for you there beside taking your money directly out of your pocket. If you ask questions about the way they charge you or work, they will tell you to go screw yourself, which I personally heard from Giovanni when I told him that the brake line failure should be their responsibility. ( I called the headquarters and mercedes took care of it but meanwhile they kept my van, I lost an extra day of work and had to take my van out of the dealer "cheap" using my spare key because they would not release my van) The van had only about 45000 miles! Again, stay away for Keyes mercedes service. You will save yourself thousands of dollars. A truly unhappy and frustrated soon to be an ex mercedes owner.

    • @arasb3258
      @arasb3258 7 років тому

      wow, thats worrisome. the sprinter seems cool on paper, but reliability and cheap(ish) repairs are more important than 'coolness'

  • @goldenretriever6440
    @goldenretriever6440 7 років тому

    That thing looks so top heavy
    I know they might have some fail safes in there but it probably wouldn't help when the thing is loaded with a bunch of heavy stuff

  • @Franco66
    @Franco66 10 років тому

    how does payload compare, we repair garage doors and use E250's now

  • @michaelmonaco2770
    @michaelmonaco2770 9 років тому

    I own one with front wheel drive got me out of snowstorms

  • @CALOCALKY
    @CALOCALKY 6 років тому

    My family have been in the bus business in Ireland and have used ford transit for a lot of that time . The window poisitions always looked like slightly wrong two low like in that hi roof 15 seeter its about if thay are going to sell transits for pasangers that they position the windows corectly .And merck wipe there eye whit larger seating copasaty ..

  • @tarabit
    @tarabit 8 років тому

    I live in the UK, and if you want to know the truth about the vans used here, here goes. DPD, DHL, UPS, TNT, FedEX and most supermarket food home delivery teams all use the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. They are capable of huge mileages, are the cheapest to run and operate over their useful life, achieve the best real life MPG, have excellent resale value and are very reliable. The Transit used to be popular in large fleets before 2000 purely down to the massive discounts Ford used to offer, but people had had enough of the continuous breakdowns and very poor after sales from the dealers that it was time for a change. Major engine issues occurred from as early as 75,000 - 125,000 miles. Transit sales had slumped 60%, the factory was closed in England and now the Euro spec Transit is built in Turkey. If you think the New Transit is going to be covering Econoline mileages then prepare yourself for mass disappointment and eye watering repair bills.

    • @arasb3258
      @arasb3258 7 років тому

      well, in Europe, Mercedes is the LOCAL brand. I mean its service and parts are everywhere. Does Ford have as much as good a parts and service network in Europe, as does Mercedes?
      I heard some people complain about eco boost engines spark plugs popping off, as far as engine problems go, but that was for older ecoboost, and the new ones dont have that problem.
      My old Econoline went to 400,000 miles before a friend hit a telephone pole with it (and the engine was still running afterwards, even though it was not legal to drive, due to the new V shape of the front). The new Econoline is tough and all, but unpleasant/tiring to drive (which I do half the day)

  • @Rockdaground
    @Rockdaground 9 років тому

    How does it compare against the Nissan NV2500? Looking to buy a van soon and the Nissan is on the list. I like the ford diesel option.

    • @ZombieZim713
      @ZombieZim713 9 років тому

      ***** lol, great argument. the NV2500 is based on the now ancient titan platform.

    • @ZombieZim713
      @ZombieZim713 9 років тому +1

      So you think. Try working in the industries it targets. Great decision on fords part. Companies are tired of antiquated equipment that is inferior in every possibly way. We are ditching all our sprinters and express vans for transits and transit connects. So far everyone loves them.

    • @swainer8014
      @swainer8014 9 років тому +1

      ***** I have driven a 98 Econoline 150 (V6) for 6 years daily. It was a fine work van that I had bought used. It did its job day in and day out without much trouble and for that I will be forever grateful. That being said, I have purchased a Transit 150 with the mid roof height and the base V6. I don't miss the body on frame construction (cant really tell a difference to be honest). The steering feels much more responsive, the turning radius is tighter, the ride is smoother and quieter (after a long day of work this is truly appreciated). I don't have to stoop over while working/cleaning my van (priceless). Most importantly I can fit the taller high efficiency air conditioners in the van versus having to lift them into a pickup bed nearly 3 feet off the ground. The Econolines were good vans for their time but I appreciate that Ford decided to make a van that suits my needs better. PS I am a consumer and flimsy would not be a word I would think of when it came to a Transit.
      PS I don't know what the reviewer is talking about the steering wheel. I did like the positioning of the Econoline's better.

    • @swainer8014
      @swainer8014 9 років тому +1

      ***** Again, I am sad to see the Econoline go as I've driven many of them. The one with the inline 6 and the three speed was an absolute DOG btw. No doubt the E series has a long of history (the transit chassis has a bit of history as well). What I do question is your assertion that most people who find the transit useful are in Europe and that for some reason you equate "durable" with a body on frame design. Is a car based on a uni-body chassis any less durable than a car based on a frame? For all practical purposes I don't really see much difference. I don't even think they are made anymore since the Crown Vic was retired. I am trying to recall a genuine need for a full body on frame design to put stuff into a van. The NV is not much more than a camper shell glued to a Titan and by having the driver and passenger way behind the engine vs a true van is a huge waste of cargo space. Lastly the American body on frame design is in its twilight. GM doesn't even make the half ton 1500 anymore. Chrysler gave up long ago. Ford is getting with the times and I think will run circles around the competition with all of the options. Want a mid or tall E150 van from the factory? Nope. Want 3 lengths no, just 2 (both with the same wheel base). Want dual wheels in back? Nope. I'm not a fan of change but this one seems for the better. Time will tell though.

    • @swainer8014
      @swainer8014 9 років тому +1

      ***** I don't even know why I'm replying to this (probably cause I've had a few). Hitting a pothole and damaging the structure?!?! Seriously? Hell all the cars on the road must have structural damage then. Not worring when it gets wet?!? When it rains outside my van rains inside at the door seals and windshield and IT HAS A FRAME! Okay you have a hard on for the frame, lets put 10 tons of crap in an E series and Transit. Maybe, just maybe the frame of the Econoline holds up better, but guess what the suspension, transmission, engine are screwed in either vehicle regardless of the chassis. The frame is overkill and over rated. The whole reason for a van is cargo space. If you want to tow a boat, rip a house off its foundation, pull a space shuttle, carry 5 tons worth of boulders then buy a pickup. For people who actually need to get work done and not look all manly on truck commercials, the transit runs circles around the Econoline. It probably literally could too the econoline had a turning radius of an aircraft carrier.

  • @dylaneor
    @dylaneor 10 років тому +3

    How about putting that diesel in the new F150?

  • @MY-pj8cd
    @MY-pj8cd 10 років тому +5

    Its about time, ford wouldnt have brought these vans to the usa if Mercedes had not brought theirs, to eat up fords market share in the full size sector. We would still be driving vans with early 90's design, technology and worst of all fuel milage, so i say than you Mercedes, and by the way is American engineering that bad, that for had source this from our European counterpart?

    • @MY-pj8cd
      @MY-pj8cd 9 років тому

      ***** well Mr J.R Crews we will see when that day come, and when it does I'll say you are right. For now though the sprinters and other such vans are crowned king because of efficiency, and let's say you are right that they are not sturdy enough vans, customers can opt for the 3500 variants which I'm sure ford will come with next. For example Frito lay has for a few years now replaced econolines with sprinter vans, sprinter vans with cube boxes which have in turn made them retire some of their bigger internationals. Myself who used to be delivery driver have been waiting for these efficient "unsturdy" vans. Let's hope they we tweek them over the coming yeats to make them more sturdy eh ;)

    • @MY-pj8cd
      @MY-pj8cd 9 років тому

      ***** im sure they are flimsy, I've seen plenty 5yo sprinters and other such vans with 300k miles, so I don't think they could be all that bad. Also if you are running a business and you increase your bottom line by saving a lot on fuel, most business operators trade up to a newer model. In the coming months to a year fuel prices will soar again, and I don't think a lot of the loyal E series people will be happy to drive them

    • @jfever78
      @jfever78 9 років тому +1

      maurice yapp
      Spot on. I'm seriously considering one of these for my new business. I've been driving a 2004 GMC Savanna for the last 9 years (I bought it off my boss when I went out on my own). While it's been extremely reliable, It is a bit of a gas guzzler and just far too small. I test drove a 250 a couple of days ago and was completely blown away. It makes my GMC feel like it's from the stone age.

  • @Timpala44
    @Timpala44 9 років тому


    The suspension on our Transit passenger van is TERRIBLE. Needs work done after only 1,500 miles. I constantly hit my knee on the steering wheel column when getting out. Also, the step out of the side door is way too small for passengers to step on when getting in or out. It does take some getting used to when transitioning from a standard van. It does have pretty good power for a 6 cylinder. There is a 2 second turbo lag when you have to step on the gas hard. I drive the shuttle for a major hotel and have driven MANY of the Ford vans over the last 13 years.

    • @ZombieZim713
      @ZombieZim713 9 років тому

      Timpala44 Turbo lag? the Ecoboost pretty much has none. you are full of it.

    • @Timpala44
      @Timpala44 9 років тому

      I drive about 100 miles a day in a 2015 Ford Transit going back and forth to the airport. When you are driving down the street and decide to punch the gas, it literally takes 2 seconds to kick in and speed up. Once it does, it takes off and has plenty of power. But there is still turbo lag. If you gradually hit the gas, it responds a little better. However, I like to run orange stop lights. On another note... I am impressed that it is the only Ford van in the last 13 years that hasn't had the 'Low tire pressure' light come on after the first 500 miles.

    • @stevemilani6334
      @stevemilani6334 9 років тому

      Jason S He is probably running the diesel.

    • @arasb3258
      @arasb3258 7 років тому

      to avoid that, if you know you need instant power, you gently step on the gas to keep it running a little faster, while also gently pressing the brake with the other foot, then, when you NEED instant takeoff, just take foot off brake all the way, and step on the gas. it helps "enough".

  • @michaelstephen819
    @michaelstephen819 9 років тому +4

    If you Americans learned to drive properly you could handle the same vehicle spec. as in Europe. Here, it has a 2.2 litre 4 cylinder diesel and manual transmission, making it a LOT more economical for doing the same job. More profit, duh!

    • @bottledwindex1391
      @bottledwindex1391 9 років тому +3

      Hmm another stuck up European 😒

    • @michaelstephen819
      @michaelstephen819 9 років тому +3

      We just don't have the desire to waste resources!

    • @yanis2889
      @yanis2889 7 років тому

      It's becuz Americans dont give a shit about ecology, mostly with Trump now.

    • @sts1541
      @sts1541 3 роки тому

      Michael Stephen,
      Yeah, in Europe also Mercedes, BMW, Audi, they all fazing out diesels and especially manual transmissions.

    • @keldonator
      @keldonator 2 роки тому

      You can't tow anything with such a small engine...

  • @benschmelzer3665
    @benschmelzer3665 10 років тому +1

    No more ecoline

  • @Howard1939
    @Howard1939 10 років тому

    No thank you, if front wheel drive, as front wheel drive more expensive to maintain that front engine, rear wheel drive, per experiences with both Frightliner & Mercedes Benz vans of similar design, which turned out to be shop queens, spending more time in shop, than on the road... A friend has replaced his M-B diesel with a chassis cab GMC, easier to maintain & spends more time on the road making money..!

    • @TestDrivenTV
      @TestDrivenTV  10 років тому +7

      Howard1939 The Ford Transit is rear-wheel drive only in North America.

  • @austinsoleyn1854
    @austinsoleyn1854 5 років тому

    Hi how are you'll hope you'll are well blessed day tank you'll .I love the ford transit vans from Austin Soleyn of stvincent wid

  • @wiibaron
    @wiibaron 10 років тому

    It seems no auto maker can make a van [except minivans] that don't look retarted or just homely as sin. Every one of them are just downright hideous...

    • @arasb3258
      @arasb3258 7 років тому

      the front is ok (even kind of cool maybe), but what is with the back? It looks like something ugly from the 1920s

  • @ngoditrust7897
    @ngoditrust7897 8 років тому

    Poopouri ......

  • @The_Joker_
    @The_Joker_ 8 років тому

    Mercedes Sprinter wins

    • @swainer8014
      @swainer8014 8 років тому +1

      Not really,

    • @The_Joker_
      @The_Joker_ 8 років тому +2

      +Mike Swain I'll pick you up when your transit breaks down :)

    • @arasb3258
      @arasb3258 7 років тому

      people were talking about 160 oil changes? Is that true?

    • @swainer8014
      @swainer8014 6 років тому

      3 years, 48K miles, no problems and not one piece of rust. . . thank you for your offer though :-D

  • @juanpabloarena2724
    @juanpabloarena2724 6 років тому

    Horrendo diseño!!!!!! La más fea de la historia Transit!

  • @myrongaines5542
    @myrongaines5542 9 років тому

    Ugly van. Nothing can replace the 70's and 80's style vans

  • @smokeGR20
    @smokeGR20 9 років тому

    Euro crap. Keep that ugly az design over their. And Handel like crap. I have been driving E series van for decades and they where nice now America has to follow Euro crap. Don't feed us garbage..we are America not Euro ....

    • @striderhiryufan
      @striderhiryufan 9 років тому +6

      What exactly's wrong with these? These things have more payload than the outgoing E-series vans. They're RWD, and they come in both diesel and gas, when newer E-series only came in gas. They also come in low-roof versions that are the same height as the E-series.