Ford EMS 1505
Built: 1993 · Series: EMS
More machines from model year 1993
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Ford EMS – collective page of Ford vans registered under the abbreviation EMS, including the EMS Transit, four-cylinder, 1,400 to 2,560 kg unladen weight, up to 3,250 kg gross weight
This collective page gathers Ford vans registered under the abbreviation EMS. The model name EMS Transit shows that these are versions of the Ford Transit, the panel van built since 1965 that for decades was Europe's best-selling commercial vehicle in its class and was produced across generations in Genk, Southampton and later in Turkey. The other model names, such as EMS 1505 and EMS/4DA/FT/20D, combine register and equipment abbreviations describing the body style and engine of the vehicle in question.
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The register lists here five versions with a four-cylinder engine of 2,496 cm³, unladen weights from 1,400 to 2,560 kg, gross weights from 2,820 to 3,250 kg and widths from 2,140 to 2,300 mm.
As a mid-payload panel van, the Ford Transit shaped European delivery traffic across generations, from trade and courier services to camper and ambulance conversions, competing directly with the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, VW LT and Renault Master.
On a used example, check rust on sills, wheel arches and the load floor, the condition of the rear axle and leaf springs under load, the seal of the sliding door and the service history of the diesel engine, the condition of the braking system under heavy commercial use and the function of the electrical system; spare parts are widely available through Ford's dense dealer network and the independent trade.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ford EMS, Ford (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,140 mmcorrect |
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| Wheelbase | 2,830 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,400 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,250 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Ford EMS 1505 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,400 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Ford EMS 1505?
3,250 kg.
What engine does the Ford EMS 1505 have?
4 cylinders.
When was the Ford EMS 1505 built?
Production years: 1993.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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