2020 AWD Transit Mechanics

A full mechanics view of the underside of the all-new 2020 Ford Transit AWD system and how it operates.

[@googleuser2170]

Super useful video. Love that a dealer actually puts out useful stuff, not just a sales pitch reading off a Ford brochure. To be honest I usually avoid dealer produced content because it is so over the top. It was very useful to see the carrier bearings, transfer case, and front axle in motion. Gave me a better overall impression of the Transit awd.

[@joekirklin]

Absolutely perfect video. This is what I’ve been looking for. Thank You!

[@newbergford1777]

Thanks Joe!

[@justonpreble4083]

@@newbergford1777 In addition to this video which was awesome thank you. It would be awesome to have a tech explain the differences between this all-wheel-drive system and a four-wheel-drive F150 hybrid 10 speed transmission. There are a lot of current and future all wheel drive transit van owners who would like to know how easy it would be to convert their transit all-wheel-drive to be a hybrid with the 7.2 kg white pro on board power…

[@gabe7321]

It’s exactly the kind of video I was looking for !

[@Tuberhead1000]

Why do the rear shock brackets hang so low? Seems like a potential issue on rough roads.

[@SueBobChicVid]

Jacking points are incorrect.

[@bernhardheiniger6719]

Important point - mine got damaged this way & because i didn’t seen it right away, no one took responsibility

[@lesterma1608]

I have a 21 awd transit, the only gripe I have are the rear axel shock mounts, too low!

[@MarkLeonTanner]

No frame? No thanks...

[@DaBinChe]

Cool thanks for showing this!

[@chefduane3742]

Cleanest damned undercarriage I've ever seen! EDIT: In watching this again I notice that the van has a front sway bar but no rear sway bar. What would be the reasoning for this? It was my thinking that ALL high COG vans should have a rear sway bar. I understand that the new 2022/3 350HD AWD DRW's have a rear factory sway bar installed - can anyone verify this?

[@chefduane3742]

PS: Hope they've solved the overheating and oil leak problems on the PTU!!

[@wolfgangselle4307]

@Chef Duane ... no wonder it’s a brand new van HIHIHIHI so it should be the cleanest

[@bailey2624]

lets see how it looks in 10 years o hope they dont rust out like 90% of vehicles. Ill prob have to get it all sprayed to slow it down

[@mchristofas]

Don’t think you’re supposed to lift these vans by the pinch welds. @17 seconds you can see the side molding bend.

[@thatguy8482]

Perfect shots. Is there a lift kit available for the Ford Transit? Have been looking for this same video of the Ram Promaster 3500 extended and/pictures of the undercarriage.

[@michaeljohn7467]

Yes you can get lift kits

[@RexStarlite]

Niiice video, thank you!!

[@karlschmidt7258]

Needs some Wurth beeswax undercoating!

[@doi467]

can the front driveshaft be replaced with the engine still in or is it a huge undertaking if something was to go wrong?

[@neftalirosado6167]

Great video and great close up! Thanks! The next time for Ford Transit Connect XLT 2020 ? Please!!!

[@robertm4919]

May have to drive over from Tigard and check things out.

[@redhongkong]

Is it 150 or 250? I just made my order on 250 yesterday. That leaf springs make me think if im gonna need 350

[@voltecrules624]

250. It’s at the beginning of video

[@SG-oi8rl]

Only 400 lbs payload capacity difference between the T150 & T250, I have on order the AWD T150 for like $4,000 less than the T250. It's only money as they say.

[@johngudmundson9975]

I just ordered a 350. 👍🏿

[@Parkeralto]

Very satisfying; I'm going to run in on a loop.

[@d-s-ll2378]

me too

[@anniewilliams4840]

Very helpful video. Helps me understand the AWD without rolling around under. But should you be lifting the van on it's pinch welds?

[@erik_cruz]

Thank you for making this video! How big is that fuel tank?

[@userundefined01]

Does the AWD system transfer power to wheels that are not slipping, or do all 4 wheels constantly spin at the same time?

[@evoemperor3776]

Swap in 4wd transfer case from the ranger and your golden.

[@9_19Ming]

Ford Transit is my biggessssssst love !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!💜💙💛💚

[@TheZebbtab]

Very helpful video, thank you 👍

[@LowOnCash]

BEST AWD ILLUSTRATION ON KZbin - THANKS

[@OneManTrail]

will snow chains fit between the strut and the sidewall?

[@westwasbest]

Fantastic and detailed video, thank you!

[@pathollis9918]

great video! Ford must offer a lift kit soon?

[@MoSportsUSA]

Is the engine running without an exhaust hose?

[@Tuberhead1000]

Main difference between the Ford & Sprinter is Ford uses a strut in front.

[@Tuberhead1000]

Well found out the Sprinter is strut as well, but over half a foot taller.

[@michaelwas8549]

hmmm...alot of parts in that system.

[@TsunamiKitten]

Perfect, thank you!

[@Thinker669]

I drove one yesterday. An AWD system that can shifted into 2WD low range for mud and snow.

[@enzoh7763]

what does your ford do ? when it's in the mud and snow, it will shift to AWD ? ?

[@woolengrappler]

Not true. There is no low range.

[@laszlovarga6749]

Will not be able to climb a hill with a foot of snow on it

[@briangilbertson5909]

Sure it can. I drive a cutaway version with a 14 foot box. I do deliveries on snowy dirt roads in the mtns of Colorado. It's great.

[@mauroroman1565]

Its the europe version or usa version?

[@urielhernandezT150]

This is a usa version which means it has a v6

[@kaoskev]

All this video is missing, is some loud techno music. Just kidding, watched the whole thing and enjoyed it as is. Great to see.

[@buckbenelli8]

Imagine how much simpler everything would be if you had an electric van. I’m a van guy but really afraid of dropping 60K on an empty truck, then pumping thousands into a RV conversion.

[@danpatrick5944]

Why ford doesn’t offer a 4x4

[@user-zz8ln3uh5x]

While the Transit may not be a "true 4x4", it sounds like the system on the 2020 Transit is better than the Sprinter "4x4" system, which can't shift into 4x4 on the fly, can only send 33% of available torque to the front wheels, is more expensive and (reportedly) more noisy.

[@Alienking01]

@@user-zz8ln3uh5x where can I find that information about the Sprinter 4x4?

[@ghostchicken69]

Expensive maintenance on its way. I'll let everyone figure the problem on this design then ill trade my promaster. So 5 years from now 😆. I always love Ford after they fix all bugs of their designs.

[@doi467]

looks like you would have to remove the engine if something ever goes wrong with the front drive shaft...

[@bailey2624]

cool now how long before it breaks?