Comments on: Ford Transit Connect Family One concept [Live Image Update]

By: RHermann

RHermann — Mon, 04 May 2009 20:11:42 +0000

I’d love to see them push ahead with this, though some of the ideas are a bit too show-car to make production and that is fine. I was at a bike race yesterday and there were several people checking out a VW Euro-Van/camper van thing. I’d be VERY interested in something like that from Ford, with decent mileage and proper road manners (NOT a truck). Give the steering some weight and feedback, a set of good brakes, and some decent torque (diesel, please?) then let us option the bugger with a sink, fold-down sleeping, LP ‘fridge, etc. Or work with someone in the aftermarket to help them produce the options. The sun awning and sunblock dispenser are great ideas. Add a solar heated shower/water supply (look at that roof!) and a solar panel or two for supplemental power (3rd gen Prius)…

And keep it under $40k.

I’ll keep my fingers crossed.

By: Lyndongolden

Lyndongolden — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:30:22 +0000

The Transit Connect is a great “blank canvas” for Ford, since it can be outfitted to meet a variety of needs. After seeing last year’s taxi version, and several cargo/delivery configurations, it is no surprise to now see this ‘FAMILY” concept. I predict we will see a wheelchair-access conversion and a hearse conversion next. If Ford keeps unveiling concept Transit Connects, the product will be a household name before the first retail delivery takes place in the US. Ford: you’ve got a great little van here…keep the concepts coming.

By: Suzhou

Suzhou — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:08:22 +0000

looks like Japanese car…

By: johnnycanuck

johnnycanuck — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:31:52 +0000

We had an Aerostar once. I apologize. On one particular vacation outing I was pulled over for speeding. I know that may be considered a punchline in itself, but in the time it took to pull off to the side of the road I had already rehearsed my piece. I was bound and determined to give this pig a piece of my mind for the unadulterated gall to impede my progress after being stuck behind a parade of motor homes for the preceding 40 or 50 kms. As he walked up to my window I happened a cursory glance to the back of said Aerostar and bore witness to the empty beer cans strewn across the floor (we had the middle bench pulled out leaving only the back row) and the young ‘uns lying on the floor (and therefore unbelted) watching a 13 inch AC/DC VCR combo TV that was plugged into the cigarette lighter. It was at that point I came to the grand conclusion it was in my best interest to be the most cooperative mofo in the province. And yes I got a speeding ticket. And yes it took me the rest of the trip to wipe the sh*t eating grin off my face.

So what does this have to do with the Ford Transit One Family Connect Concept? Not much. Except for the fact I’d probably have to work even harder to earn that ticket in it than the Aerostar. This is progress?

By: shane train

shane train — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 01:27:05 +0000

I’m sorry, but I can’t look past those blue doors.

By: Borat

Borat — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 01:20:52 +0000

If Ford will paint it one color, it will look better (it did last year at NYC auto show). It is decent work horse or people mover in this case, except for engine. It may archive 22/25 mpg, but how enjoyable will this achievement be? It is Focus engine installed in car with size and aerodynamics of British barn.

By: A4

A4 — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 01:00:45 +0000

Hahaha that it does, tyler, that it does.

By: Lariat Luxury Locomotive Liner No.3

Lariat Luxury Locomotive Liner No.3 — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:31:20 +0000

The utilitarian aspect of this vehicle is undeniable, and there’s a lot to be said about that. The two-tone paint scheme breaks up the mass, but also make it look as though it had all four doors open and ripped off by passing vehicles. All-n-all a strong step in the right direction for those of us who are more pragmatic, and less enthusiast. Ford is going places.

By: gogogodzilla

gogogodzilla — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:42:16 +0000

Actually, I kinda like it.

But then, I thought the Honda Element was pretty nice for it’s day, too.

By: tyler_is_aero_tt

tyler_is_aero_tt — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:32:38 +0000

Um, it has blue doors.