Driving safety
The new Transit features an impressive range of active driver assistance technologies to help keep you safer and always in control (whatever the conditions), and make every journey as comfortable as possible.
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
The Electronic Stability Programme, incorporating anti-lock braking system (ABS), senses any slight deviations from your chosen driving line and automatically corrects the Transit�s road position - helping you remain in control.
In addition, Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) reduces your stopping distance if you have to brake sharply, by instantly reacting and applying maximum braking effort.
Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
EBD balances your braking force independently across all four wheels, making the vehicle more stable, which can lead to shorter stopping distances. It works together with ABS.
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
When you�re making a hill start, this system prevents you from rolling backwards. It works by keeping the wheels braked, after you�ve released the brake pedal, helping you move away safely.
Brake Traction Control System (BTCS)
This helps avoid wheelspin when pulling away; particularly useful when you�ve two wheels on a grass verge or loose gravel at the side of a road.
All-wheel drive (AWD)
This innovative and intelligent AWD system is designed to give you extra confidence on slippery surfaces, on or off-road. It diverts drive to the front wheels if they lose grip, providing even greater traction just when you need it most.
Additional traction in diffucult driving conditions, such as loose surfaces, mud or heavy snow
Improved vehicle competence on slippery or off-road surfaces, when the system increases drive to the front wheels to enhance traction
'Intelligent' automatic system needs no driver input
Particularly suited to rescue services or utility companies where field and track work is frequently undertaken
Speed Limiter
This switchable device enables you to set and limit your van�s top speed, up to 70 mph. As well as improving safety, this can help reduce fuel consumption and lower emissions
Cruise control
Just set your desired speed via switches on the ergonomically designed, 4-spoke leather steering wheel, and let cruise control make travelling long distances far less tiring.
Passenger safety
The Transit is designed to absorb and channel crash energy away from occupants during a collision. A driver�s airbag is standard and front passenger and side curtain airbags all enhance occupant protection.
There's also a strengthened front seat pedestal and supportive, comfortable seats that incorporate three-point lap and diagonal seat belts plus individually height-adjustable head restraints.
Vehicle security
The new Transit�s impressive range of security measures includes:
Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) that disables the engine when your key is removed from the ignition and will only prime the engine when it recognises your uniquely coded key
High-security shielded locks with strengthened mountings and the unique lock-in-latch system to prevent door lock tampering and unauthorised access
Central or double locking, key-operated bonnet release and fuel cap will deter and hinder thievesSlam locking, which locks the cargo door immediately when a door is closed
Visible Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Torque slip� anti-theft steering wheel
Slam locking, which locks the cargo door immediately when a door is closed
There are also optional security features available:
Configurable unlocking, which lets the driver choose which doors to lock and in which order, using the remote key fob For added protection and potentially lower vehicle insurance, an alarm system with an interior scanner and battery back-up is available. This alarm also monitors trailer coupling to safeguard whatever you might be towing.