THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
Ford sold 65,288 Transit, Transit Connect, and E-Series vans in the third quarter, which was the most vans sold by the company in any third quarter since 1978, according to the company.
Ford Motor Co. will offer commercial fleet incentives for its F-150, Super Duty, Ranger, Transit, and other models, the company has announced. Ford announced most of its car and SUV incentives in June.
Ford will offer exclusive equipment to commercial fleet purchasers on 12 of its nameplates for the 2020 model year, including its refreshed Transit full-size van.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved the second generation model of Lightning Systems' battery-electric Ford Transit 350HD.
The 2020-model-year Ford Fleet Preview was attended by 600 fleet professionals from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. It was held from May 8 to 10 in Denver. More than 600 fleet professionals attended the three-day event.
The second-generation powertrain features more range and higher top speed, and batteries are located under the vehicle.
Supreme Corp. is recalling an estimated 99 2014 to 2018 service bodies that were added onto a Ford Transit van chassis because they may lack the required padded trim that protects occupants from a head impact.
Some of the new standard driver-assist features include Pre-Collision Assist with emergency braking and pedestrian detection, and lane-keeping system.
Mark Buzzell is no stranger to fleet. As the prior president and CEO of Ford of Canada, one of his key responsibilities was managing its Canadian fleet business. Buzzell understands fleet and recognizes its importance to Ford.
The 2020 Ford Transit is now available with two new engine options, all-wheel drive, and a 10-speed automatic transmission. Tiffany Chang, Transit brand manager, shows us the new van in this video.