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Cost of ownership

Servicing, maintenance and repair costs are an important consideration for many commercial vehicle owners, due to the high mileage their vehicles drive every year.

The 'cost of ownership' of the new Transit is enviable. See below for more details.

Cost of ownership

Contributing factors include:

Strong residual values: due to high quality build, durability and specification
Low fuel consumption: due to improved engines and exhaust treatments
Competitive SMR: due to enhanced component life, easily replaceable parts and longservice intervals
Competitive insurance ratings: due to comprehensive safety and security systems

Servicing

Careful component selection and design gives the new Transit increased service intervals. Key service features include:

All diesel (except the 2.4L Duratorq TDCi 140 PS)

Easily accessible engine components
50,000 Km or 2 years service intervals
Minor interim service at 25,000 Km or 1 year

2.4L Duratorq TDCi 140 PS diesel

50,000Km or 2 years service intervals
No interim service required

2.3L Duratec Petrol

20,000 Km or 1 year service interval

Maintenance

Attention to detail in the design process has increased the durability of components and made them easier to access and repair.

Key features which contribute to this increased durability include:

8 year corrosion protection: achieved by increasing the number of pre-coated panelsin the lower body structure, introducing a PVC coating on the underside of the vehicleand protecting the vehicle side rails with a wax coating
‘Smart’ starting system on all TDCi vehicles: monitors the engine speed during ranking and disengages the starter motor as soon as the engine is able to run by itself
Twin batteries are available on all RWD vehicles, which improves start performance

Repair

Thoughtful design and careful component selection also means that New Transit offers competitive repair costs.

Key features which contribute to this include:

Re-designing key areas and components: including the bonnet and bumper position aswell as the front lamps
Retaining easily repairable sections: three-piece front bumper and fi ve-piece rearbumper
Combining design with practicality: the positioning of the wheel arches ensures thatthe alloy wheels are protected against scrape damage

Other factors

Wheels

In case wheels need to be replaced at the side of the road, New Transit includes an easily accessible spare wheel and vehicle jack to ensure that the process can be managed quickly and efficiently.

Spare wheel located in a carrier below the vehicle which can be lowered using a winch devise
New improved vehicle jack

Corrosion protection

Increases panel life
Reduces maintenance costs and enhances residual values

‘Smart’ starting system

Reduces electrical consumption during cranking
Reduces starter motor failurea Enhances starter and battery motor life by 10%