Is the Ford Transit a good work truck?

The Ford Transit is a very popular work truck. According to Far Out Ride, the Transit makes up 32% of all large van sales. So before buying a new worker van for your fleet, you’ll want to know––what are the Ford Transit model years with the worst problems?

How much weight can a Ford Transit carry?

Gross vehicle weights start at 2.5-tonnes and go all the way up to 4.6-tonnes, while payload maximums start at 772kg and carry on up to 1655kg depending on the model you choose. The Transit can carry from 6.6m3 up to 14.3m3, again based on which version you buy.

What are the different body options for the Ford Transit?

However, the Transit does compensate to some extent with the variety of body options available over the counter to customers. It can be bought as a panel van, minibus, side tipper, Luton van, and pick-up, as well chassis cab and double chassis cab.

Is there a speed limiter on a Ford Transit?

New for the revised Transit is a standard speed limiter set at 70mph. More unusual is the button on the dash to disable the limiter, which seems to defeat the purpose of having such a device in the first place if a driver can switch it off the moment he or she is out of sight of the depot. But Ford has addressed the Transit’s noisy cabin.

What are the most common problems with the Ford Transit?

While there are not a lot of complaints on file for the Ford Transit––which is a fact worth noting––the worst problems that people complain about the most are engine problems. There are reports of the Transit’s 3.7 liter V6 abruptly losing all power.

Which Ford Transit has a high or low roof?

Ford offers the short-wheelbase Transit with a low or medium roof, while the medium-wheelbase version comes with low, medium or high roof options. The Jumbo van tops the range, featuring a massive 4,122mm load length and a high roof.