Comments on: Ford Transit Connect Named Truck of the Year

By: robin

robin — Sat, 28 May 2011 18:33:43 +0000

If it came in a diesel and standard transmission, we would be driving one now, until then we will look elswhere

By: Dale Thomas

Dale Thomas — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:57:38 +0000

When are American manufacturers of these small economical trucks and vans going to realize that we choose them to save on fuel costs? You have perfectly good diesel engines in European Fords that get over 60 miles a gallon. Get off you butts, put them in a transit and business will flock to them.

Don’t think diesel will be excepted? Look how Ford pichup diesels there are, Volkswagon Jtta TDI’s (which they pretty much sell everything they import).

Give us what we want and help us small businesses reduce fuel costs. Give us the diesel. (and not the diesel hybrid!!~!!)

By: Wyl

Wyl — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:44:51 +0000

I too am frustrated by the american car companies taking away the option of the manual trans and whats with the lack of variety on the diesel scene there are so many people who would jump at the chance to own a small diesel and what about four wheel drive in this new european style van!!

By: Pete

Pete — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:49:30 +0000

Cool van…but I\\\’d only consider one if it came in a 5-speed manual. Otherwise, I\\\’ll stick with my 4-cyl 5-speed manual Toyota 4-Runner.

By: Richard Savary

Richard Savary — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:28:57 +0000

Yes, and a 5-speed transmission, and a diesel engine, preferably a very small (and a very large) one! Why does Ford not offer the same options they offer in Europe? Do they think Americans are that much clumsier, or lazier than Europeans? That corporate decision will cost them my business, and hopefully that of thousands of others like me. There ARE (a few) alternatives! Hopefully, Ford with smarten up eventually, so we will finally be able to purchase what are OTHERWISE very fine utility and family vehicles.

By: Richard Savary

Richard Savary — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:13:47 +0000

I’m with you. I positively NEED a manual transmission, and would prefer a diesel engine, both features which are available, and a standard choice in Europe. Why does Ford not offer them here (in the US)? Does it think we are far to clumsy or stupid to drive a manual? And I for one would much prefer rear- or 4-wheel drive to front-wheel drive. I know RWD is not quite as stable as FWD, in the hands of a lousy driver, but for cone who enjoys driving, RWD is BETTER.

I would not expect Ford to change this truck’s entire layout of this vehicle to suit me, but the transmission and engine options should include manuals and diesels. It is certainly not unreasonable to expect that Ford offer Americans the same options available in Europe, at the very least.

Until they do, I’ll have to stick with my Toyota 4Runner, which, although it is not quite as practical for carrying large loads, and does not get quite such good gas mileage, as a Transit van, it DOES have a 5-speed manual transmission, a big 3.4 liter V-6 engine, genuine 4WD, and quality, reliability and durability that is unsurpassed, as well as always working extremely well, the main point being that it has the 5-speed manual transmission that I REQUIRE.

By: Waid Parker

Waid Parker — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:14:20 +0000

I get to England almost yearly, and see them all ovewr there. The wagon version has 3 rows of seats, and 3 side windows (front door, side door, rear side panel). I really need the third window to back out of diagonal parking spaces safely. Diesel engine is another big plus there. High mileage claims however are for a 5 liter gallon, not our 3.85 liter gallon. Reduce by 20%. 1 foot longer would carry my usual cargo. I had 350,000 miles on my Ford E150 with the inline 6 truck engine. 17+ mpg. New owner says still passing California smog tests with flying colors. That engine not available now.

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:29:39 +0000

We have an 18 year old whom is in a wheelchair & we are buying a transit That is going to Malley industries in New Brunswick for wheelchair conversion
It is getting a lowerd floor with a ramp in the back with tie downs of course

By: Bill

Bill — Sat, 29 May 2010 20:18:34 +0000

If a 6 cylinder engine option was available, I could seriously consider purchasing this truck. I love the size of the vehicle and style. The model I test drove was great in nearly every aspect except for acceleration. It was taxed going up steep hills and driveways. I found this vehicle difficult to get up to speed in a timely manner when driving on the city freeway and maneuvering fast moving interstate traffic. The ability to pass in a quick and safe manner hampered by the lack of power. I do love the size of this vehicle. Great in parking decks and small parking spaces. Great moving around on city streets. The cargo space is perfect. If this vehicle could have more power it would be perfect!

By: toddh

toddh — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:33:10 +0000

Just got back europe: PLEASE BRING US A TRANSIT CONNECT WITH A 5SPD AND DIESEL!! They are everywhere. We rented a subcompact diesel Citroen C3 4 door hatchback and got a an average 63 MPG for a two week rental without really trying too hard.

FORD – are you listening? HOW ABOUT A Transit econet full size van (google it)?

Bring these rigs with diesels and and many more of us will buy!