This Giant 4x4 Ford Transit Blows Me Away With Speed and Monstrous Traction! Twin-turbo
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My boss' boss loves Fords and traded our work van in for a brand new dually Transit panel Ecoboost XLT with the high roof and extended wheelbase. It hauls ass and carries two pallets while doing so.
Expediter special?
@@thawk1435 kinda. Reefer used for pulling cases off route trailers and hotshotting them.
Once availability increased, I plan on getting an AWD Transit with the ecoboost and the 3.73 limited slip rear end. Camper, hauler, tow vehicle, road trip vehicle, Just super cool.
In my line of work as a courier, I've driven the 2020 Sprinter, both in short and long wheelbase. My current ride is a 2020 Transit and I must say except for the engine it is a superior van in all respects. It drives/handles way nicer, more like a tall car than a truck. Rides nicer, gets blown around on the highway a lot less. Brakes are better, better pedal feel. It rattles/squeaks less and feels more solid, all the doors close with a much nicer thunk. Seat is better, infotainment screen is LIGHT YEARS ahead of the garbage Benz offers as standard. Mirrors/side window design is way better. Main thing is the step in height is significantly lower, the Ford is a lot more short person friendly. Only complaint is the base V6 in the Transit has ZERO low end torque and feels like a total slug. Which makes sense, it was the V6 Mustang motor, it doesn't crank until 3000rpm and has a 7000rpm redline, just the wrong sort of engine for this application.
It could be a perfect 4x4 motorhome.
ruclips.net/video/MWTxuTnYiW0/видео.html a better option
You’re crazy. This thing is too long, too tall and not enough ground clearance.
An Iveco Daily 4x4 is in the same segment as this full size Transit AWD. But it has a proper transfer case (an rather unusual three speed one actually) and three diff-locks with manual transmission as standard, whereas this AWD version of Transit only has a normal AWD system that typically found on urban soft-roaders.
T Hawk Yes the Ujoints are awesome, but for $5K vs 14K (maybe more) this fills a market for people that want traction on snow or mud, but aren’t going major off road. Low ground clearance for sure, but means lower center of gravity. I’ve been wishing I could afford a cutaway with a Total Composites box.
Thor Compass or Gemini is exactly this. Just bought one last week!!
What a sickk van!! Twin turbs lol I love it
I love vans
Andre “Just Over Six-Two” Smirnoff
We just bought a 2018 cargo version with the 3.5 ecoboost and drove it across country from MI to CA, and got 16.1MPG!!! And yes, its gets up and moves with the ecoboost.
I own a 2016 Transit 350 XLT(Med-Roof and Long WB) with the 3.5L V6 Ecoboost. The Ecoboost power delivery is amazingly smooth/linear and the 6R80 transmission shifts like a dream.
I used to own a 2014 E-350 XLT 12-pass and it was such a clunky riding van. The Transit is on a totally different planet.
I love my Ford Transit!
BTW I'm not a big fan of Fords AWD systems, simply because of the PTU's. They were always problematic and hard to maintain after a certain mileage. Just get the RWD version, less headache with tires, better MPG, and less complexity overall.
What is ptu? Thanks...
This van stomps the Sprinter and all the other vans in the segment; go Ford!💪🇺🇸
lol, no
nope the Sprinter kills this lmao
@@Mcmerc01 I'm not sure I worked on both the old transit, and sprinter, and I don't think either are very good.
@@Ocastia It depends, working on a range of them they're somewhat similar, I think the MB drivetrains are much stronger. Outside of the US the Sprinter outsells most everything.
@@Mcmerc01 hm well it is true that I never had a drivetrain failure on a sprinter, but I feel like nothing starts rusting as quickly as a sprinter.
i want a cargo version. camper, bike transport, work van..... its PERFECT
The nature of my work means that I really need a mobile office. I'm very seriously considering buying a cargo version of one of these and building it into a mobile office, camper, and bike hauler all in one. If I ever do I'll send a video into TFL :)
@@alldecentnamestaken heck yeah my sentiments exactly! instead of renting a space for an office, use the van. will pay for itself after time if all goes well with the business
Cornelius Carroll If your going to do it check our Total Composites. I’m not affiliated with them, just wish I could afford one.
Yes they are awesome an very popular! Ultra comfortable an ultra reliable .
@@alldecentnamestaken u won't be disappointed. The AWD version is the hot seller an harder to find . That's what I'm looking for right now. '21 Transit Ecoboost AWD!
Watching Andre pretend to fish out of the back of the van was the best part. lol
Hey “FIVESTAR TUNING” You want to get some attention? Tune the heck out of one of these!!!
You got it! Will have dyno results soon!
Hahahaha, yeah let’s increase the hp/L coefficient. That’ll last all of 60k miles.
I have a transit 250 2wd naturally aspirated and have a general contracting business. Not the sexiest option but by far more useful than any truck I had. These are great vehicles, now I just need turbskis!
I drive one as a delivery driver. It rides very smooth and steering is easy besides lack of turning radius.
Wait til your transmission goes out.
My company has operated Sprinter, NV and Transit and the Ford Transit by far is the best van that we have ever owned and operated, especially with that EcoBoost 3.5L. Performance wise it blows away the other vans but also with comfort and features. And most importantly it has also been the most reliable. There is a reason Ford is dominating this commercial van market and based on the competition that is not going to be changing anytime soon.
Ford Transit. All we ever used in the UK as a workhorse. BEST panel van EVER. Backbone of Britain. Glad to see it's getting some kudos this side of the pond. peace
great family van
These really make the GM vans look like dinosaurs. 25 years old and counting.
plmn93 they are dinosaurs, GM is a joke now. at least ford still keeps it’s quality when building its cars!
@@yidne8239
I don't know about that, I've been in brand new Fords that left me scratching my head, asking "Who let this leave the factory like this?"
Dont say quality. No manufacturer has quality. But if you say fords improving or something like that and GM is losing their mind then sure
I'll keep my co Chevy van 170 k miles 9000 lbs of tools welder etc. Never let me down leaks nothing on my concrete driveway.
My dad owns a garage door company and is actually upset about that. Not because GM hasn't updated their vans, but because Ford got away from the econolines. He has no brand loyalty, but likes the option of going with the cheaper brand. Now he can't compare apples to apples because of the different style vans.
I Have a 2018 ford transit connect long wheel base . 2,5 liter 4 bangger 170 hp for a small work van i think its great . Has a good pay load and plenty power to cruise at 80 with no problem . Pretty good gas mileage too . Maybe 26 on the interstate . Its been a great van . I'll be sticking with for for a long time
Great video. Absolutely love my transit 350 passenger low roof van 3.5 ecoboost. I took out two back rows of seats for more cargo space. I can tow a reasonable amount of weight, take a butt load of passenger and cargo anywhere i want. Not the prettiest vehicle out there but I can do more than most vehicles can do
I'm driving a 2016 Ford Transit base model cargo van with the 3.7 liter naturally aspirated V6. It's my work horse in the HVAC business. That van has got almost 100k. miles on it in four years, and has taken a beating like no other. The van is tough as nails and I highly recommend this van to anyone trying to decide whether to purchase one or not. Ford knocked it out of the park with this one. The van in this video would be nice as an RV conversion, but a body on frame would be a better choice of van though to support the added weight.
I love the wheels!! A retro throwback to the 70's
Definitely would get this over the Mercedes!!!!
Ram is wider, but I'd have the Volkswagen Crafter (which isn't sold in America, just Europe)
Any day. These are way more reliable than the Sprinter or Promaster.
Oh for sure! I have mine filled max payload daily and it doesn't skip a beat. Can't say that for the Sprinter I used to have
More reliable but needs rear breaks ever 25k miles and massive driveline issues and an all new driveline based on a Ford explorer the new one not the fwd one so just as bad
@@pudermcgavin4462 40,000 miles and just did my first set of brakes. I also haul heavy every single day. Haven't had a single issue with the driveline aside from an axle seal.
Perfect vanlife van. Plenty weight rating, tow rating, and power.
in the UK we have had AWD Transits for DECADES. the Transit also outsells the second best selling van (Mercedes Sprinter) by 3 units to 1
We had one of these custom for a wheel chair vehicle for our son. We drove the wheels off what was a very dependable van. It had been a frame off custom wheel chair van but still the core vehicle was awesome.
I love how you called it an airport shuttle van when that's EXACTLY what I did all winter in one if these😂 Aspen/Snowmass airport in the winter to pick up skiiers.
Good Video Andre...
@ Fast lane truck you guys should do a van showdown that would be awesome 👏
These vans are awesome
I deliver cars for a Ford dealer. I genuinely look forward to driving these vans when I get a call on one.
I drive a Ford transit as a delivery driver. Rides very smooth. It’s a very easy van to drive.
Thanks to Brighton Ford for giving TFL the chance to test another Ford
It is real nice to see Troy Aikman take time from his busy schedule to sponsor these nice transits.
Never thought I would see an EcoBoost with a dual wheel setup.
It was this van or the E350 Cutaway with the 7.3 Godzilla motor. I love the way my 7.3 pulls and sounds.
In the Winnebago Gas Class A's they have lower GVWR and GCVWR than the 6.8 V10 in earlier years. Does not make sense
16 cup holders! There was a time when you owned a car, you’re lucky enough to get two cup holders
I remember owning cars with zero cupholders.
My 99 F250 xlt has 2, and my 02 Lariat F350 had 4. Both had more seats than cupholders.
I remember when my parents bought a new 89 GMC Sierra that only had them in the glovebox door...
That’s luxury mode. I think my base model transit has like 8 cup holders.
My 97 SUV’s cup holders broke!
Thanks for reviewing a van! We have to keep the “Van Guy” culture going! ☮️
This thing is sick
I just ordered my 2023 Transit cargo high roof extended AWD SRW with the EcoBoost! 67k sticker! Super excited to turn this into a wheelchair accessible camper/ mobile office/ beach party hangout. Could not even get a Mercedes dealer to call me back, much less order one. ‘Murica, baby!
Hewlett-Packard has a few of these twin turbo cargo vans - no 4wd.
Plenty of cars get smoked and if you hit the throttle doing 60...you think you’re driving a CTS-V.
Obviously you have never driven a CTS-V. 😂
I know! There really quick especially for the size! @ 60 mph when you floor it you feel like you’re in a sports car. Idk how ford does it. 👌🏻🤙🏻
Travis Costanza obviously you have never been in a Hewlett-Packard cargo van
Kyle Inman not a hp van but I own two f1150’s with the 2.7 and yes they are quick but nothing like the CTS V.
Travis Costanza Thats a 2.7, this is a 3.5. This van couldn’t move nowhere as quickly with the 2.7 as it does with the 3.5 eco.
I own a small construction company. We build new home and also compete remodels from foundation up. For years we all drove pickups. Some still do but, I purchased a Pro-master 3500 high cab extended and built it out to hold 95% of tools we need (on average) over a years time. We use the Milwaukee Pack-Out system and a mix of other storage solutions that hold miscellaneous materials and tools. Table, miter, shovels, brooms, vacuums, compressors .... etc all have their place. In addition we can still get 2500 sq ft of flooring staked up the middle. We can also care a few 16’ boards if hey go all the way to the toe kick beneath the dash. But it’s limited to about 10 pieces of baseboard. Otherwise we have to leave the black doors open to with flashers and caution tape for drivers coming up behind us.
I think all of the vans like this are great but after driving all three: Mercedes, Transit and Promaster...... our next van will be the Transit. It’s just more comfortable, has more power, has amenities that make working long days better.
Cost ..... well if you load up and F-250 With computable amenities and buy a 16’ trailer ...... your probably $15k more but have the flexibility of using as a personal vehicle. I do a lot of work in both the city and suburbs. Trailers are difficult in the Cory.
So great news Ford is making one heck of a nice van with options that will make most everyone happy. I wish Ford would add an option for air conditioning / vent to the leather, vinyl and cloth seats of the
Transit cargo.
FINALLY! A Transit video. So tired of seeing Sprinters.
It's the best selling vehicle in it's segment. If it were crap, people wouldn't continue to buy them.
Oops.
Walter K Bauer yep! The GMC dealership near me has 10, 1 year old transits for sale. 🤷♂️
Walter K Bauer lol, I did say gmc dealer! However, my new gmc sierra elevation with the 3.0 duramax is complete garbage. So buy what you like, they all make shitty trucks! GM has been wonderful though and have offered to make things right. I can't say the same thing for Ford and Ram. And I was a huge ram guy!
@Walter K Bauer
They can't do that for the same reason the 5.9 and the 7.3 aren't made anymore (and believe me, they'd both be killing GM if they were). Neither engine can meet emissions standards and wouldn't be highway legal in a new vehicle.
Walter K Bauer once they work the kinks out, the 3.0 duramax will be a great engine. It's just the truck overall! However, I can't say enough good things about their 10 speed automatic.
What a dandy van to convert into a camper, I mean a DIY model,...good project.
Man I wish I would of gotten mine in 4x4 I can’t tell you just how much I get mine stuck as a service van in the Santa Cruz mountain. Ok next year I am upgrading my 2018 for sure!
Это не шутки, мы встретились в маршрутке )))) Hi Andre and TFL. That's an interesting for me, because in Russia we have only 2WD 2.5 diesels used as a commercial vans in a public transportation.
All the big companies seem to be choosing these from what I see on rds. *Im looking into a smaller family version w/AWD. Be a great comfy travel vehicle to see the family bk east!*
Covered passenger truck. That's payload with those seats, weigh it with and without seats to see how much more you could haul. You could put 4x8 plywood all day, fridges, and all the stuff is covered in a climate controlled space.
Those seat probably weigh close to 800lbs in total. Take some out and you are right. Plenty of cargo capability.
I was thinking a nice base for a camping version (but it might be too expensive for that) starting at so high a base price; but still, maybe.
You guys should review the Sportsmobile 4x4 and take out on some trails.
I want one!!! Damnn
15,000 miles already on it, wow!
yeah! vans rule!
i did not know their was a crew version, i like it. would be nice to compare that with pickup and cap.
Badass vans
Good luck with your
I love the dash in the transit, it'd look good in a crown victoria police car. If 9nky the Mustang dash was more in line with other fords like this transit and the focus and the fiesta
I use your youtube videos as my white noise to help me sleep at night. also I am autistic. i like 15 passenger vans, and Airbus A321 aircraft as a hobby. i also like Yamaha stereo equipment.
Nice video. You guys should do a twin turbo 5.0 ford f150 video. Of course with 5 Star tuning.
I WISH THEY WOULD OFFER IT IN (LARGE) V6. SMALL ENGINE, TWIN TURBO, FUTURE RELIABILITY ISSUES. POSSIBLY RIGHT AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRES. YEEHAA! OUCHY!!!! I DO LIKE THE LOOK OF THIS VAN, I LIKE THE AWD OPTION. MORE RESEARCH.
Bad ass
i currently have a 2018 transit xlt 350 hd dually and but the looks it in this video, ford still didnt think about interior roof panels falling out from the pillars....
I work in the limo business. We have sprinters 3500 dullys they ain’t fast but they carry passengers and cargo like nothing. 15 passengers and luggage we’d be over weight in the Ford. Sprinter I believe is almost 6k of cargo capacity. Huge difference! Sprinter drive like a truck and the ford like a car.
Ford is bringing it with this Twin-turbo V6 engine. Chevy needs to step up their game!
Chevy actually has a heck of an engine powering their Express vans, the 6.6l V8 with over 400hp is no slouch, I'd actually say it's a bit overkill for such kind of vehicle. It's just the aesthetics that look way too old
Great review as always Andre have a 2018 EcoBoost f150 love the power . Have vans come in for service test drove one on the road quick and handle pretty good love the new set ups.
I wish that Ford made the transit connect family wagon an awd like the focus rs
I just got mine. I ordered it on January 8th. Took too long to get but I am amazed by it. I got the shortest wheelbase and lowest roof 150 crew model. I wanted the highest power to weight ratio and it fits in my garage nicely. The power and acceleration from the twin turbo EcoBoost and ten speed transmission are really amazing for a van. I built this vehicle in my mind years ago but Ford was the only manufacturer who could bring it to life. I had to wait until the 2020 model for AWD and crew (five person) setup. So far it's more than I had hoped for. You can watch a short walk around video on my channel and I'll answer any questions if you're looking to get one set up like mine. I got just about every option available and came in at about $50K. Good value when compared to F150 in my opinion.
Sonic Ox I ordered my Cargo van Jan 9th and it is still in Missouri on a train car. I ordered the 350 cargo, ecoboost, 10365 GVWR ,high roof, extended, AWD with many extras. My van build project has been delayed significantly. I feel your pain.
Sounds like a really nice van Jeff. I think you're gonna love it. I live in central Arizona. I got my van about a week after it was loaded on a train car. I don't know where you live, but maybe that gives you some hope lol.
Sonic Ox Thank you for the information on delivery. As I am one state west of you I hope to get notified in about a week.
Good luck Jeff. I'm sure you'll have it soon. They don't like to let stuff sit on the train car. It costs the railroad money lol. If you make a video of the new van I'd love to see it. I hope it's everything you imagined.
Sonic Ox Wow! Crazy I just got a call from the Dealer and my van has arrived at the lot. Now for the paperwork. I think I said I ordered it on Jan 9th, but I just looked at the paperwork and it was the 10th. Lots to do now.
You can’t legally add more seats as it becomes a commercial vehicle requiring a cdl/chauffeur license to transport more than 15 people at a time....indeed there is discussion right now in congress to reduce this number further.😡
How does this not look like a commercial vehicle in this configuration?
If you get pulled over, odds are, law enforcement would not know the laws and give you a ticket anyway which you would have to go to court to straighten out.
Getting a CDL isn't all that hard. Depending on your region, "bus" insurance might not even be all that expensive.
It’s driver + 8 in Europe
Yeah we had this problem in high school on school trips. The teacher didn't have a cdl and could drive the short bus with up to 15 kids. Couldn't take the big bus though. Probably against some rule but it was for class "learning."
In my state, it’s a passenger endorsement that goes on your license
Sprinter !
Went to ick up my ecoboost awd 250 2021 transit. Didn't make it off the lot. Salesman tells me it needs a timing chain and it's going to be a week. Mechanic comes out and takes it away. True story. Happened to me today.
I want one
Perfect for a overlander proyect...
"happy time in the parts bin at Ford!"
A couple of those 'cupholders' up front are cubby holes. If you put your Big Gulp in them it would spill.
Taking the family to Fairplay Colorado in November but can't find a 15 passenger 4x4 Ford van for rent anywhere. We plan on driving up there from San Antonio. We're screwed.
What's your shirt about? I remember a video about a road trip. I see your shirt shows destination in Oregon. More details please!!!!
My 99 e350 is rated to tow 10,000# all these new vans are missing the mark on the low tow ratings.
Its interesting to note this ford has a passenger side drop differential and there is a torque arm that runs from the h e differential to the engine block. Also there is no way to turn awd off. Its full time.
I wished it had the built in power generator, would be perfect for long term vacationing and road trip
Old post but it almost does. Ford offers customer connection points that offers a 175 Amp 12 volt connection.
I might have to trade in my Chevy Express van for this ford. 👍
Nice review. Sure isn't a E350 Quigley that is for sure. What about spare tire? You guys usually bring that up but didn't hear any mention if it had one or not.
Would like to convert one to a camper van
Future moto van for me mainly for the 3.5. Wonder why they detuned it
"I'm just over 6'2"". So.. 6'3"?
6' 2 and 3/16" :-P
@@vulpixgrant 🤣🤣🤣
@@vulpixgrant or 6'2 and 1/4, or 5/16, but after that we just gotta say a half.
He's 190 cm's tall to be specific lol
if you open the hood, to the right there is open box with wires and when rain comes it all drips there, unless they fixed that
I would to see it take on the Ikegauntlet fully loaded.
This is a great 10 minute commercial.
Andre, how can you forget to mention the Promaster??
I wish Ford Philippines had this variant.
Any vehicle that can carry more than 15 people requires aCDL.
Thanks.... nobody asked
I was wondering, so thanks for the info.
Thanks man. I didn’t know that. People buying this will definitely need to know that. 👍🏻
Joe Lesko people actually did in the comments. 👏🏻👏🏻
Which is probably why it's only a 14 passenger vehicle
Interesting the Diesel version is rated for GCVWR of 13,500lb but the Ecoboost 13,000lb?
Chevy should update their designs including med or high roof + 4x4 options.
Marc Thomas
And the Miners!! Wallbridge Mining, De Grey Mining, First Mining Gold, Galane Gold, Jaguar Mining, Nevada Sunrise, Silver Tiger, Gold Terra, Silver One Resources. Load up
Heard these are selling like hot cakes, over seas. AWD did the trick! Wonder what took them so long? Getting through the snow n mud should be a breeze, not to mention a dually that can come along with it.
I want one
7:46 hahaha
13 MPG on the highway?! Whoa, this should have a small diesel...
Seems about normal considering how tall it is. the Sprinter Diesel only gets 14.5 mpg
Doesn't the European version have *way* better gas mileage? It says online that they get above 40mpg and that the mild hybrid version gets about 50mpg
Edit: See my next comment
@@ericsson_motorsports got a link for that ? Especially in this large version van.
@@LemonySnicket-EUC I think I got the numbers for the Transit Custom when I originally googled this, that being said the Transit is still impressive. According to Auto Express
"The latest updates have further improved economy, and Ford claims a best figure of 43.5mpg for the smallest front-wheel drive models. If you opt for the mild-hybrid 128bhp engine option with its 48V starter/generator... The best combined figures for the mild-hybrid range from 44.8-47.1mpg on the combined cycle, which could make a big difference over higher mileages."
Keep in mind that those figures are in imperial MPG, so 47.1MPG in this case is the same fuel consumption as roughly 39MPG in the US. The vans tested are also not the biggest ones so fuel economy will be reduced a bit for those models
www.autoexpress.co.uk/ford/transit
The European transits are just rough workdogs, great if you can buy used and do the repairs at the weekend !
The Ford Transit might be the next U.S. Postal Service truck. The competition is between the Transit, a Workhorse electric, and 2 different hybrids
Meanwhile we are stuck with RWD Diesels only. Man this would be a killer overlander camper. Please put steering wheel on correct side Ford 😅
My explorer has 12 cup holders
This is why Ford owns the van market. As regards to offering another row of seats, I believe that it would qualify this van as a bus in most states. That would be very unappealing to many potential customers due to the insurance and additional driver CDL requirements to drive it. For commercial fleet use, insurance is one of many things that will kill your business.
It really isn't expensive compared to today's average vehicle. If you were running a shuttle between DIA and the ski areas, this would be the optimal vehicle.
I didn't think so either, look what they have invested in their Jeep Gladiator.
Title is miss leading, it’s AWD not 4x4 😁
They should build it with 4X4 with 4L, that will be awesome for overlanding..
It can send 100% torque to either axle, which is how some folks define 4WD. The "4WD" Sprinter is stuck with a 1/3 - 2/3 F-R torque split, and has to rely to traction control to overcome that. Anyways, a traditional Transfer Case 4x4 is available from Quigley or QuadVan, and both are available on a ship-through basis through most Ford dealers, and maintain the full warranty.
I wonder how much VW has into this as their Vans are AWD as well. VW and Ford are working on future vans
Oh my god, it’s awd not 4x4. The worlds going to end.calm down everybody.
@@ZACH_95_ VW is very happy with its 4Motion system for it's Vans and it looks like Ford has picked it up