Some people clearly like them. Ford announced today they are adding 1200 workers for a second shift.
My 2015 Ford Transit Experience
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I was just informed by a 20 year veteran of Fedex Express....Fedex will not be buying the Transit....they are staying with the Sprinter.... now this is just Rumor now...so take it whats it is worth The headlight assembly is a sealed unit....to change the bulb you'll need to buy the whole unit....cost....$450.00 So if you are buying one or have one....let us know the real story...
guido4475
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From what I have heard also, from my internal contacts at Freightliner......(lmao, not really) The headlight assembly is kinda the same way, only it is the marker light bulb or daytime running light that is irreplaceable and the whole unit has to be replaced to replace that bulb....speculation, of course...
rumor at this point....anyone can set the record straight?
So far, the only large fleet that has ordered the Transit is Charter Communications, with a little more than 800 units of the low roof, standard wheelbase vans. They really don't need the high roof, and they'll get about 75% more cargo room and better fuel mileage.
As for the $450 headlights, that doesn't make sense. If they were xenon bulbs, maybe, since those would last years, but the Fords have halogen bulbs which won't last very long in most commercial operations.
Incidentally, Ford had already recalled about 2000 of these vans for brake fluid leaking and slide door issues. About 1400 for the brake issue and about 600 because the doors were assembled without the epoxy reinforcements.
As for the $450 headlights, that doesn't make sense. If they were xenon bulbs, maybe, since those would last years, but the Fords have halogen bulbs which won't last very long in most commercial operations.
Incidentally, Ford had already recalled about 2000 of these vans for brake fluid leaking and slide door issues. About 1400 for the brake issue and about 600 because the doors were assembled without the epoxy reinforcements.
I have owned a Transit the diesel since Aug.4 Right now it has 29,800km ! no problems what so ever the fuel mileage is as good as 8.5/l 100km empty and under a full load of 3000 lbs I got 9.7 on the highway. so its holding up to lots and lots of use and long trips and being a great vehicle for the purposes of work. so far.
Trying to figure out your post on fuel mileage.. 8.5 pr 9.7 doesn't make since to me.. Now I might be looking at this wrong, can someone help me out
Think Canadian
8.5=27.67 mpg
9.7=24.31 mpg
9.7=24.31 mpg
Oh Please No... ...lol
littlejoe
Veteran Expediter
Aint got much choice in my situation. The old sprinter s bout to puke the engine. The bosses boss ( His wife....a very smart lady) Gave us full permission to pull the trigger on a 2015 Ford Transit. .. This one is gonna be fully loaded ( e trac , insulated , and espar heater
danthewolf00
Veteran Expediter
Look for a hood/front quarter panel mount for your cb antenna. I have had them on both vans and work great.
. Just got my battery bank, inverter and sofabed mounted in my transit. Looking forward to sleeping better.
Nice job. Can you give some details on that bed setup?
Murraycroexp
Veteran Expediter
Might want to run a rail down the side. That battery box looks like a skid grabber!!
I got it from rbcomponents.com you have to dig a little but under folding furniture.