Ford TRANSIT Parts | 2000 - 2006 | Duratorq #27A4K775K
Ford Transit sold from 2000 to 2006 - called the fourth generation or Mk6, depending on how the evolutions are recorded - was the first completely new Transit design in a decade and launched with a series of innovations that helped cement the Transit’s position as the best-selling van in Europe. Covering both the 1.0-ton and 2.0-ton areas of the van market on a single platform - more commonly known as the medium and large van sectors (as provided by the Transit Custom and full-size Transit today) - when it was announced at the end of 1999, this new innovative transport offered the widest range of body styles and load capacity of any commercial vehicle. Front-wheel drive for the first time, plus a multitude of variants The first Ford Transit available with front-wheel drive (FWD), as well as rear-wheel drive (RWD), came in a selection of three wheelbases (short SWB, medium MWB, and large LWB), three roof heights, and four load lengths and truck, minibus, and chassis cab variants. SWB models were built in Southampton, although all other transit variants of this age were produced in Europe. Transit’s turbodiesel engines were also completely new at launch. Known as the Duratorq family and made from aluminum for reduced weight, FWD models were equipped with 2.0-liter versions, while RWD models had larger 2.4-liter engines. A 2.3-liter gasoline engine was also sold. Driving experience Ford Transit (00-06) With the introduction of front-wheel drive (FWD) for the first time, alongside the traditional rear-wheel drive (RWD), the fourth-generation Transit had a driving solution that suited almost all types of use. FWD Transits of this age were directed towards the smaller (1.0-ton) van sizes, while larger models (2.0-ton) still favored RWD for its extra traction when carrying heavy loads. As such, FWD models are powered by 2.0-liter diesel engines, while RWD models have 2.4-liter diesel engines. Both initially used older low-pressure diesel injection technologies, although more efficient high-pressure models (also known as "common rail") were introduced over time. Power output ranged from 75 HP to 135 HP, with early entry-level engines feeling particularly slow; later entry-level versions were much improved but will still feel glacial by modern standards. A 2.3-liter gasoline engine was also offered on the RWD Transit, as was an automated manual gearbox (known as ASM or Automatic Shift Manual). Neither should be recommended... Ford used all its handling know-how to deliver a van that was good to drive from the wheel, and (again) for its time, this Transit was considered almost unrivaled, winning praise for its car-like comfort and composure - not to mention the overall title - from the international Van of the Year 2001 jury. Just dont expect it to be as easy to drive as the latest model. Ford Transit (00-06) cabin and interior The seats are generally comfortable, and visibility is quite good. There is, for example, a visual view of the road. But this Transit shows its age with the long appearance of the floor-mounted gear lever. Some other large vans of the time adopted a more user-friendly and less intimidating dashboard switch, which has now become the norm. There are plenty of compartments for storing small items associated with a work van - mobile phone, coffee flask, documents, and so on. Ford Transit sold from 2000 to 2006 - called the fourth generation or Mk6, depending on how the evolutions are recorded - was the first completely new Transit design in a decade and launched with a series of innovations that helped cement the Transit’s position as the best-selling van in Europe. Covering both the 1.0-ton and 2.0-ton areas of the van market on a single platform - more commonly known as the medium and large van sectors (as provided by the Transit Custom and full-size Transit today) - when it was announced at the end of 1999, this new innovative transport offered the widest range of body styles and load capacity of any commercial vehicle. Front-wheel drive for the first time, plus a multitude of variants The first Ford Transit available with front-wheel drive (FWD), as well as rear-wheel drive (RWD), came in a selection of three wheelbases (short SWB, medium MWB, and large LWB), three roof heights, and four load lengths and truck, minibus, and chassis cab variants. SWB models were built in Southampton, although all other transit variants of this age were produced in Europe. Transit’s turbodiesel engines were also completely new at launch. Known as the Duratorq family and made from aluminum for reduced weight, FWD models were equipped with 2.0-liter versions, while RWD models had larger 2.4-liter engines. A 2.3-liter gasoline engine was also sold. Driving experience Ford Transit (00-06) With the introduction of front-wheel drive (FWD) for the first time, alongside the traditional rear-wheel drive (RWD), the fourth-generation Transit had a driving solution that suited almost all types of use. FWD Transits of this age were directed towards the smaller (1.0-ton) van sizes, while larger models (2.0-ton) still favored RWD for its extra traction when carrying heavy loads. As such, FWD models are powered by 2.0-liter diesel engines, while RWD models have 2.4-liter diesel engines. Both initially used older low-pressure diesel injection technologies, although more efficient high-pressure models (also known as "common rail") were introduced over time. Power output ranged from 75 HP to 135 HP, with early entry-level engines feeling particularly slow; later entry-level versions were much improved but will still feel glacial by modern standards. A 2.3-liter gasoline engine was also offered on the RWD Transit, as was an automated manual gearbox (known as ASM or Automatic Shift Manual). Neither should be recommended... Ford used all its handling know-how to deliver a van that was good to drive from the wheel, and (again) for its time, this Transit was considered almost unrivaled, winning praise for its car-like comfort and composure - not to mention the overall title - from the international Van of the Year 2001 jury. Just dont expect it to be as easy to drive as the latest model. Ford Transit (00-06) cabin and interior The seats are generally comfortable, and visibility is quite good. There is, for example, a visual view of the road. But this Transit shows its age with the long appearance of the floor-mounted gear lever. Some other large vans of the time adopted a more user-friendly and less intimidating dashboard switch, which has now become the norm. There are plenty of compartments for storing small items associated with a work van - mobile phone, coffee flask, documents, and so on. The old Ford Transit was offered with both diesel and gasoline engines, with power ranging from 75 HP to 145 HP. Front-wheel drive models are equipped with a 2.0-liter, 75 HP unit, while rear-wheel drive models are fitted with 2.4-liter units and 135 HP. Compared to the third-generation diesel engines, the fourth-generation ones are slightly better, but the common rail technology was only introduced later. The gasoline engine is quite capable and offers a maximum power of 145 HP, also available in an LPG variant with 141 HP. Equipped with these engines, the Ford Transit was not a speed god, but it offered decent fuel consumption and all units were reliable. Unfortunately, they were not as refined as newer engines, but they managed to get the job done without missing a beat. The engines were paired with a five-speed manual transmission which, despite its rubbery feel, was capable enough to handle the vehicles heavy-duty missions well. While driving, the fourth-generation Ford Transit is not as refined as other vehicles in its class, as it feels a bit unbalanced due to its high position. Body roll is also quite significant, and you need to plan your actions carefully. At the front, the Ford Transit uses independent MacPherson struts, while at the rear it receives a multi-leaf spring configuration. The ride is far from being a charming and relaxing experience, but with some load in the back, things will start to feel a bit better. Unfortunately, the steering was not well-weighted and could not be more precise. The Ford Transit was a capable and reliable partner, offering generous load capacity and was also available in a wide range of body styles that made it perfectly suited for various commercial applications. The engines were also quite capable, and the fuel consumption was not too bad either. However, the best parts were the vehicles reliability and its cheap maintenance costs. We also liked the spacious interior, but we didnt like the poor build quality and third-rate ergonomics. The ride and handling didnt have much to do with it, and compared to other vehicles in its class, the Ford Transit was half a step behind. Overall, however, the fourth generation of the Transit remained the preferred choice when it came to light commercial vehicles.
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