Steve-0 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Hello All, I am considering buying a new Ford Transit Connect for my work vehicle. My questions are: Is it a city vehicle, or is it safe for use on hwy driving, winter roads (ice/snow), and backroads? I drive 60-70,000 kms a year, 45,000 hwy, 1/4 year winter driving ice and snow in Atlantic Canada. How safe is if for driving hwy speeds of 100km/more for crash testing? I've only seen crash testing results for 50/km. Thank you for your responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
privateyec Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Prior to installing snow tires, I found the Transit Connect to be quite servicable in winter weather with all season radials. As a contract delivery driver in Upstate NY, I always use snow tires, begining in mid-December. As compared to my former Subaru all wheel drive, I found this vehicle to be almost as good as the Subaru for winter driving. I use the Transit for city, highway, and country roads. It's not as comfortable and quiet as commuter vehicles, but for a commercial vehicle, it's not all that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce2174 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) I purchased a transit In October for my primary work van. I replaced a 2003 Dodge grand Caravan cargovan, In the past 30 years I Have owned a Ford a Econoline, Chevy, Dodge Ram Vans and a Ford Aerostar. This by far has been the Best Handling van I have ever owned . Its gone trough snow this week (Detroit Michigan.) With 6000 mile on it so Far it appears to be solid And I am looking forward to many more years of performance. Equipped w advanced trac w roll stability the van does not appear to be top heavy even during a recent close call ( swerving out of a potential accident ) Edited January 13, 2011 by Bruce2174 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncranchero Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) Sure wish you could disable that Traction Control!!! :angry: Otherwise it's done well in this recent 6" snow. Edited January 14, 2011 by ncranchero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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