Ford Other models

For this version the register lists a five-cylinder engine of 3,199 cm³ and 125 kW, a kerb weight of 2,130 kg against a gross vehicle weight of 3,500 kg, plus a length of 5.98 m, a wheelbase of 3.95 m and a width of 2.15 m. This combination of a powerful engine and a gross weight just under 3.5 tonnes marks a chassis sitting right at the threshold of the next licence category.

At a gross weight of exactly 3.5 tonnes, this Transit chassis stayed within the class that can be driven in Europe on an ordinary car licence, making it attractive to operators wanting a capable minibus without an additional entitlement. Such chassis served body builders as the base for coach, shuttle and community-bus bodies with correspondingly high seating capacity.

For a used example in this power class, check the condition of the turbocharger and intercooler, the tightness of the injection system, wear in the clutch and gearbox, and corrosion on the chassis, springs and brake lines. On minibus or coach bodies, also check seat anchorages, emergency exits and the approval of the non-standard body; parts for the drivetrain are widely available through the Ford dealer network.