We don?t often write articles about Transit vans, but I was so amazed by the testing process from Ford I had to share.
Designers at Ford had one objective. To offer the largest loading space for one tonne vehicles while keeping inline with the streamlined appearance.
Special consideration was given to the bulkhead and body side when optimizing available space. This dedication to the process enable Ford to offer the best in class load volume to their customers. A short wheelbase model has 6.0m3 with a full bulkhead fitted. The long wheelbase respectively with 6.8m3.
Included with the new design is locking check arms on the cargo doors, helping with safety while loading/unloading. Tie down hooks have been repositioned to easier load items on the floor space. Ultra-bright LED lighting has been installed to improve hull visibility.
The testing procedure is more of a punisher treatment. First a computer simulates changes throughout the vehicles lifespan. But after this the prototypes will total a combine mileage of over three million miles in real life testing.
The most brutal test is known as the ?Trailer Tow General Durability? which condense a 10 year vehicle life cycle into an accelerate form for six month, running 24/7. It consists of towing a fully laden trailer across the toughest worldwide conditions.
For more in depth information on the Transit design and safety click on the link below.
Transit Custom Design and Safety
This is a selective market. Those who need the space and loading capabilities offered by a transit van, you can be assured you?re in safe hands with Ford.
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