Ford Transit Connect for people with reduced mobility

Ford offers a variety of customizable commercial vehicles. One of them is the Transit Connect, which, thanks to its enormous adaptability, works well as a vehicle adapted to transport people with limited mobility. This model is currently available in a unique offer.

Attractively priced Ford Transit Connect for people with limited mobility.

The Ford Transit Connect has become one of the most practical compact commercial vehicles in the market. The key to success was a wide selection of versions. This model is available in both cargo and passenger versions. Moreover, each option has two wheelbase options - the length of the long-wheelbase version is as much as 4825 mm.

The car is available on the market with a 1.5 EcoBlue engine producing 100 hp. Power can be transmitted through a six-speed manual transmission or an eight-speed automatic transmission. The catalog price of the Kombi L2 version, that is, with a long wheelbase, starts at approximately 140,700 USD. (4 cu = 1 USD) gross.

Transit Connect can be equipped with Ford's SYNC 3 system for smartphone connectivity. Thanks to this, you can control phone calls, text messages, music or navigation through the 6-inch screen. The list of equipment also includes advanced technologies that increase driving comfort and safety - for example, a traffic sign recognition system, a distance indicator to the vehicle in front, a collision avoidance system with pedestrian and cyclist detection, a lane and crosswind control system. assistant.

Ford Transit Connect in Kombi L2 version is a car that is ideal for adapting to one stroller. In this specification, the original rear seats do not retract, meaning the car can only seat six people.

The adaptation involves lowering the floor to create more space at door height. Thanks to this, a person with limited mobility in a wheelchair can get into the car. The entrance itself is possible thanks to a double-leaf ramp, the lightweight design of which ensures ease of use. The standard upgrade also includes LED lights at the ramp entrance for better visibility and a 4-point wheelchair harness system with an adjustable 3-point seat belt for a disabled passenger.

The vehicle may also be equipped with a system that eliminates the need for the caregiver to physically push and secure the stroller in the vehicle. This solution - thanks to its powerful electric motor - can easily pull a 200 kg trolley, and thanks to the automatic belt alignment function, this is always done in a straight line. The device is controlled using a wireless remote control, and four-meter straps guarantee ease of use.

Many Ford dealers sell vehicles with custom bodies. Prices for car conversions depend on the model and client needs. Taking into account co-financing from the State Fund for the Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons, the cost of purchasing a car with a body can be reduced by more than 75%.

Source: Ford