TRIO OF PLATINUM SAFETY AWARDS FOR FORD PRO VANS

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03/07/2024

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.

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 [email protected] for information about these Ford Telematics products. Data availability subject to data connectivity and access to vehicle data.