February 2016 locations

[Steady Eddie]

for custom purposes it might be logistically easier to pipe the import paperwork thru one dealer and but they never actually see that dealer.
neither are the transits....only the assembly in KC....transit parts come from around the world, with the diesel engine made in S. Africa....

So, you are saying Ford has a engine plant in South Africa?
This is a review of the Transit from ClayComo.
Ford makes the Diesel engine.


3.2 I5 Power Stroke diesel

The most noteworthy thing about this Ford-made engine is that it's not unusably anemic. I mean, it doesn't let you forget it's a diesel — put the pedal to the floor and the engine will turn around, raise an eyebrow at you, then make a little more noise. But compared to other oil burners it would be an easier engine to transition to from gasoline.

The rest of the vehicle's attributes have more to do with size and payload preparation than engine output.


http://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/2015-ford-transit-a-well-behaved-whale-no-matter-how-1588075860

 

[Worn Out Manager]

Well he we are in beautiful South Central Michigan. 58°, turned on the AC, nothing but warm air. First thing to go wrong on 10 month old van with 96K miles. Hopefully low Freon if I'm lucky.

Add to that my "new" cold/sinus infectionwhich Mrs had the last 2 weeks before me, and I before her, and she before me. You see where this is going?

 

[OntarioVanMan]

You sure it doesn't have a sensor where the compressor won't engage below 68 degrees? My home ac won't come on

 

[Worn Out Manager]

You sure it doesn't have a sensor where the compressor won't engage below 68 degrees? My home ac won't come on

Don't know. My automotive knowledge is on par with my understanding of Women!

Perhaps this is a question for the world's smartest Turtle?

 

[scottm4211]

AC should work in any weather and it's a good idea to occasionally run it in the winter.

 

[Turtle]

So, you are saying Ford has a engine plant in South Africa?

At Ford’s Struandale engine plant in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, yes. The 2015 KC Transit version is an update to the 2011 Duratorq inline-five engine has already been powering the Transit and the Ranger in overseas markets, but has been specially adapted for the US emissions regulations. The Duratorq engine itself for 2015 is a second generation with emissions, fuel economy and other improvements, and the KC version has additional adaptations.

Ford dropped the Duratorq name in favor of its more manly Power Stroke moniker in hopes of aligning the five-cylinder diesel with the popular and manly Power Stroke V-8 diesels currently found in Ford’s full-size pickups. The Struandale plant makes those engines (including a 2.2 liter 4-cylinder model) for the KC plant, the Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria, SA, the Chennai plant in India and JMC in China, as well as machining many of the the engine parts for export to the Pacheco assembly plant in Argentina and the AAT facility in Thailand.

 

[Greg]

AC should work in any weather and it's a good idea to occasionally run it in the winter.

And the same for heater even when it is warm outside

 

[Turtle]

Perhaps this is a question for the world's smartest Turtle?

Turn the temperature control to COLD.

 

[Ragman]

Perhaps this is a question for the world's smartest Turtle?

Turn the temperature control to COLD.

Brilliant !

 

[OntarioVanMan]

Well my printed instructions from manufacturer say when ambient temp is less then 68 compressor will not engage ... Fan will run but that's it.. Iam speaking now of a house portable model...

 

[OntarioVanMan]

Sprinter compressor runs at any temp...
Yes it is recommended to turn it on in the winter time so bearings don't seize up I suppose

 

[TheOGExpediterGuy]

Well as I cannot post under Load One anymore I'm back to the General Forum! Hi y'all hope all is well and has been well and if not that is going to be well! Lol!!! Sitting in Kearny, Missouri at the Pilot! After my first load for my new Company! Romulus, MI to Liberty, MO

 

[tknight]

Sprinter compressor runs at any temp...
Yes it is recommended to turn it on in the winter time so bearings don't seize up I suppose

Are your defrosters turned on , ac compressors run when defroster is on, on most vehicles

 

[Moot]

At home starting week number 2 waiting for my van door repair to get finished.

 

[blizzard2014]

Finished the move last night at midnight, stayed and set up wife's office. Only had to move 2 chairs on my van. Gonna rest today and back in service tonight.

Hey, do you and your wife get a kick out of the show, Better Call Saul?

 

[fastman_1]

Hey, do you and your wife get a kick out of the show, Better Call Saul?

Nope never seen it

 

[blizzard2014]

Nope never seen it

You should check it out. It comes on AMC on Monday nights. It is a spin off of Breaking Bad. It shows how a con artists becomes a lawyer and then becomes corrupt. You can watch season one on Netflix I think.

 

[OntarioVanMan]

Good Morning peeps...from Pewaukee Wi Walmart...preparing to unload around the corner, down the street....

 

[Treadmill]

Good Morning peeps...from Pewaukee Wi Walmart...preparing to unload around the corner, down the street....

That goes for me too. In El Paso tx getting ready to run over to receiver and drop this puppy off. Then back to bed.

 

[sjp5030]

Good morn
I am getting hooked on this forum cause it's something of interest.
I see Exp guy and Ontario vanman and see a nice group.
I have never done forums so excuse any stupid mistakes please.
I looked at crossroads Exp but says not enough points or whatever to comment.
The more I read here the more I learn . I love it becoming wiser/smarter.