DUNTON, UK, July 03, 2024 – The all-new Transit Connect 1,2 compact van from Ford Pro today received a Platinum safety award from independent vehicle safety experts Euro NCAP.
The rating is the highest achievable result and was earned during standardised testing to Euro NCAP’s latest stringent measures.
Transit Connect's result means Ford Pro now has three top-rated vans within the latest generation of Transit products. The new Transit Custom 2,3 and Transit Courier 2,4 models have also received the Platinum safety award based on Euro NCAP’s most recent 2024 standards.
“We know that many of our customers spend long days on the road and often carry heavy loads, making safety a top concern. The latest Euro NCAP results show that businesses can rely on Ford Pro to help them look after their drivers and cargo, deliver for their customers, and get home safely after work,” said Hans Schep, general manager, Ford Pro, Europe.
Ford Pro’s support for safer and more efficient operation extends beyond the advanced driver assistance systems fitted to its vehicles. Ford Pro Telematics 6 offers in-cab coaching and shares driving insights, while FORDLiive Smart Maintenance alerts can warn owners about minor vehicle faults so they can be resolved before becoming more serious issues.
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1 Ford Transit Connect homologated CO2 emissions 127-175 g/km WLTP, homologated fuel efficiency 4.8-7.7 l/100 km WLTP.
2 The declared WLTP fuel/energy consumptions, CO2-emissions and electric range are determined according to the technical requirements and specifications of the European Regulations (EC) 715/2007 and (EU) 2017/1151 as last amended. The applied standard test procedures enable comparison between different vehicle types and different manufacturers. CO2 emission and fuel efficiency ranges may vary according to vehicle variants offered by individual markets.
3 Ford Transit Custom homologated CO2 emissions 178-296 g/km WLTP, homologated fuel efficiency 6.8-11.3 l/100 km WLTP.
4 Ford Transit Courier homologated CO2 emissions 137-202 g/km WLTP, homologated fuel efficiency 5.2-7.7 l/100 km WLTP.
5 Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. It does not replace safe driving. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.
6 Ford Pro Telematics is available complimentary for one year from the warranty start date, and then on a subscription basis, subject to agreement to Ford Smart Mobility terms and conditions, and provides a comprehensive suite of features in addition to vehicle health including location and mapping, driving behaviour, fuel/energy usage, multi-make capabilities and a companion app for drivers to interface with fleet managers. Fleet customers can contact the Ford Pro Software Command Centre at softwaresolutions@fordpro.com for information about these Ford Telematics products. Data availability subject to data connectivity and access to vehicle data.
Ford, a global American brand woven into the fabric of Europe for more than 100 years, is committed to freedom of movement that goes hand-in-hand with looking after the planet and each other. The company’s Ford+ plan, with Model e, Ford Pro and the Ford Blue business units is accelerating its European transformation to an all-electric and carbon neutral future by 2035. The company is driving forward with bold, new EVs, each one designed with European drivers in mind and innovating with services to help people connect, communities grow, and businesses thrive. Selling and servicing Ford vehicles in 50 individual European markets, operations also include the Ford Motor Credit Company, Ford Customer Service Division and 14 manufacturing facilities (eight wholly owned and six unconsolidated joint venture facilities) with four centres based in Cologne, Germany; Valencia, Spain and at our joint venture in Craiova, Romania and Kocaeli, Türkiye. Ford employs approximately 34,000 people at its wholly owned facilities and consolidated joint ventures and approximately 57,000 people including unconsolidated businesses across Europe. More information about the company, its products and Ford Credit is available at corporate.ford.com.
