williaty Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I would imagine that we'll start hearing about updates for the 2017 USDM Transit Connect sometime soon. Has anyone seen any press releases about what they're changing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion84 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I've found the article about Ford Transit Connect 2017) http://lovethesecars.com/ford-transit-connect-2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williaty Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 I've found the article about Ford Transit Connect 2017) http://lovethesecars.com/ford-transit-connect-2017 Man, I hope that article is wrong about towing only being allowed with the 2.5L engine! Looks like the only real change from the 2016 is going to be SYNC3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) If towing was only allowed with 2.5L engine, noone would tow in Europe. Edited February 11, 2016 by mrtn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I think that most of the TC's in Europe that are towing are the Diesel version, Not sure that the 1.0 EcoBoost Petrol would be my choice for pulling. The EcoBoost 1.6 here has a lower Axel ratio than the 2.5, to make more mileage for the 1.6. This must make the large number of Lawyer's at ford nervous. In any event there are lots of After market hitches available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williaty Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Are you saying the 1.6L has shorter or taller gearing than the 2.5L here in the US? I'd assume you mean taller geared, based off the fact that you say it's for fuel economy since a taller geared rear end would cause the engine to turn lower revs for a given ground speed. I would suppose that's worse for towing since the forces on the gears would be larger. However, if they're focusing their economy efforts on starting in town (coming away from many stoplights), I could see them using a shorter rear end so the tranny would upshift sooner and get the engine sped down during acceleration (at the expense of worse fuel economy on the highway due to higher engine speeds while cruising). I would think this would be better for towing. So which did you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I meant that 2.5 is a rare size for a passenger car in economy class (sure, sport sedans come in all sizes). Most are up to 2 litres. We had the 1.6 Ecoboost + automatic for a short while but it was discontinued quickly, it was too thirsty and most would buy diesel anyway. So if and when I go for the new model I'll probably pick the 1.5TDCi with Powershift auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 The 1.6 rear end is taller they get away with it here because the Turbo puts more torque out at a lower Rpm so the off the line performance is not compromised Mrtn we are just starting to get a handle on the Idea of having better fuel economy along with lower performance expectations. The 2.5 Gen 2 goes 0-100 Km in 9.7sec. Here that is considered very marginal . Where the 1.5TDCi in Europe does the same in Just under 14 sec and is considered very good. A 550 Hp Mustang is not considered anti social unless the driver is a Jerk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 The 1.5 TDCi is a bit too small IMHO. I wish they went for 1.8 (Gen1 size) and an optional 2.2 TDCi which is the base engine in the Rangers and mid- & full-size Transits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) It would be good I bet 2.2 has good power. The Escape here can be had with a 2.0 Ecoboost Petrol that is 240 plus Hp , At the moment gas is between$1.75 and $1.95 a gallon here , so for the short term the fuel cost is fogging the economy push. One of the nice things about the 2.5 in my Gen 2 is good power , fair fuel economy and A very simple engine. Edited February 13, 2016 by G B L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 The highest fuel price we had was $6.80 in oil price peak and now down to $4 which is the lowest I've seen for the past decade at least. The 2.2 bi-turbo seems excellent even tho a bit overpowered for a compact vehicle. The Ranger I drove broke grip and started fishtailing as soon as you went over quarter of the pedal travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 What are the Stats on the 2.2, The Ranger is a small Pickup, and they are famous for a lack of traction at the rear wheels . Was the ranger Standard or Automatic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 It was 150 hp, 6-speed manual, Crew Cab LTD http://www.ford.co.uk/Cars/Ranger/Performance-and-efficiency#primaryTabs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 They are nice, still very famous for not much winter traction. Most of the rangers around here were four wheel drive. For Me Automatics are much better in the snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I don't think we get RWD at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Just checked the website in your post and there are a couple of 4X2 models, but they might not get over to You in Estonia. Ford might not bring in the basic models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 (edited) Double checked, there is one RWD with a regular cab in the price list. Given our climate conditions I don't think anyone actually buys it. http://www.ford.ee/tarbesoiduk/hinnakiri/ranger Edited February 13, 2016 by mrtn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Hey you could have a summer resident from Ambarnyy who has one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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