2020 Ford Transit AWD Overland Review 

Who knew I'd be sitting here at 3:15am watching a van go off roading

Excellent video, I really enjoyed the detail on what kind of terrain you were going over.

Thanks for making. Put my deposit in last week. This has me stoked.

Love this look. Possibly my next van after my Chevy Espress.

I am way to excited about this, for a guy who like pickups and lots of horsepower lol. It looks amazing and practical for everything, and with a 3.5 twin turbo option, i bet it would be pretty fun

Great job good shots clear explanation thanks - Mike

Scott Brady! These are great vans and I kind of wish I had of waited a year to get the AWD model. I bought a 2019, SWB, medium roof transit van, built a basic interior and did a trip to Tuktoyaktuk with it. This year has included more mods like spare tire carrier and a ladder to get to the roof racks and a whole interior redo, I digress though. The 2WD van is surprisingly well suited for some off-road driving and I’ve been able to sneak it into some harder spots with some clever overload driving. I too went for the NA engine for the same reason though, the 2019 engine is even simpler, the 2020 engine is a PFDI engine. Which I think is brilliant, it is both direct injected and port injected. Each of the systems short comings are cancelled out by being together. Very brilliant if you ask me and not entirely complicated. As a certified mechanic though, I will say this, the newer engine will need some more particular maintenance because of the updated injection system. What a sweet engine none the less. Thanks for the video! I might just have to trade mine in next year!

This was so helpful! I was wondering if a stock AWD Transit would be sufficient for rough (but no rock-crawling) types of terrain, or if I should budget for a lift or a Trail package. This answered many questions. Also I loved the mellow, vibey music. Good stuff!

Thank you for sharing. Someday . . . someday . . .

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Now, this is a simple and fair review ! For the old ones, lacking of low gear was an issue and will be nice to see more about this automatic low ratio gear. How this is working, does it have a reduction separate from the gearbox?

Good info. Did this van have the limited slip differential addition, or heavy duty front axel? Have you tested the 2021 yet?

You should do an update, highlighting the difference in features and capability between this model and the new transit trail that’s about to release this year. I’d like to know how the ground clearance and bumper clearance differs in the new transit trail version.

I have a 2015 Ford Transit high top long bed. I have plenty of traction with my rear wheel drive. My biggest problem is the long overhang from the back wheels. If you were going to get the long bed option I would recommend saving your money and not getting a four-wheel drive

I used to work a delivery driver and I had some fun offroading with one of these big dud.

This was exactly what i was feared. I was looking into converting a van. I didnt love th awd over thr 4x4 versions of the mercedes and i dont know nothing about thus engine either. And yes. The clearance is not good. May be air suspension can be added to lift it like 2 in during a little of offroading?

Great video. We're considering our options for a build next year and really want to understand the capability of the AWD system in Mud/Ruts vs a dedicated 4x4 system like Quigley. Would you have any further comments in this regard?

Ford transit van is my biggessssssst love !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!💜💙💚

Imagine the places you could go with a new set of bfg ko2's.

I am currently running a 3.1 ton high roof as a work vehicle for last 4 years she is always fully loaded with equipment, and it's just done 95,000 mls and developed an injector fault, sorted by dealer, it's got plenty of power in fact a smart get away will spin the wheels so you have to progressively put power down, we often tow an ifor williams tri axle trailer with various equipment too which gives her something to think about but on the whole I can't fault it, I've had a custom while mines been in dock but hate the low head room of cab and load compartment doors, never the less they are world's away from the bags of crap iveco' we had previous, you should check out 'Ford transit county'

So add a lift and grippier tires and it's perfect.

I would also pick the 3.5L naturally aspirated... over the turbo, mpg is going to be about the same for sure.

I have it for 3years , not Good on snow ❄️ , but I love ❤️ this car, very comfortable even mine is 2 Wheel Dr. Now I don’t enjoy driving any car , Ford transit it’s a king of the road, Easy to drive 160 km , this car is crazy fast as sports car , love the driving it.

as far as carry heavy load in the back and mpg which does a better job?awd or rwd (250 transit version)

Thank you

Maybe Skyjacker could market a lift kit,pole saw included.

Does this have a low ratio gear box or something similar?

Shame they couldn't offer an Overland version with a decent 4 to 6" lift

i got 2019 transit 3.5 ecoboost its great on power but very sucks on fuel . i kind of wish i had my sprinter that was taking 22-23 mpg all day long with average 9,000 lbs

Is this the 148 wheel base?

I've made up my mind I need a 4×4 cause 2wD just isnt sufficient 4 a cohesive van therapy. With the enviorment now Bi I have to go where they wont follow cause geez wtf has happened these last 20 years

I would be happy with the base V6. I'm in no hurry.

What about those moronic fangs on the rear axle? Yes, the shock absorbers.

Does it have the same ground clearance as the regular Transit? Also do you know of any lift kits available for the Transit?

Do the diffs lock?

This is going to dominate overland van buildouts.

Need a lifted version with lockable centre and rear diff

Head lights I see head lights and a nice van

I will have one of these on 33,s soon ,

Wonder what happened to the 2 litre diesel they were going to offer with this van?

I think I must have missed it, but this isn't an ecoboost?

I’m amazed that thing didn’t tip over I mean look at that thing Looks like it was designed to do that

Think a Van Compass kit would fix the clearance issue...

So, anyone with an opinion, feel free to weigh in on my question: For all that this video demonstrated, would it be better performance with the rear 'dualies' with AWD and a 2" or 3" lift? Would that help for a lot of soft off-roading? I'm trying to decide between a van like this or a mid-sized truck and a tear-drop trailer. I'm so freaking confused! Hahahaha...Cheers to you all!

Ford revel sounds nice

1love this car

When I see one wheel in the air, I get nervous about it tipping over.

You should get your hands on a Quigley converted four by four Transit van and compare off-road performance between the two models

What tires did you put on?

I have considered playing for one of these on the B.O.T.B online game, but it would only be useful if I were to go work as a delivery driver for AMAZON, and even then, A) I would have to be fit enough to do such a job and B) For the items the size this vehicle can take, I would need a workmate which I do not and am not likely to ever have, so I'll carry on playing for the vehicle I almost always play for my dream car, that is what the comp is all about after all is it not, winning your dream car. It may, may that is, be a more useful vehicle for the Australian outback should I ever move there and go looking for gold out in the bush in my spare time, but it doesn't really have the needed ground clearance.

does it have independent suspension?

The Diesel engine has a lot of torque and handles good

Could one of these be lifted?

Wondering about snow?

No mention of the optional rear E-Locker.

Kind of a generic review. Do the axes lock, what about the transfer case? How will it do in the sand, what's the tow capacity???

The 10 speed auto 4x4 would be my first choise for the USA and Canada. For international travel, the sprinter is more popular, because it is the only van that is build around the world with the same tech specs. Transit, Promaster/Ducato, Volkwagen ect. are build for special countries in many different tech set ups. For examble, the Transit in europe has most times frontwheeldrive and 6 speed auto or manua and diesel engines. 4x4 are only with manual trans to buy. Outside of America, Ford offers a factory camper van on the new full size models, the Big Nugget. Its sold official only over the ford dealerships. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Wrv7Yu1775A.html

Australia please.. I want an Awd van

Waiting for a company to actually make a decent build with these to offer a 6 inch lift kit or better with a 4x4 conversion, AWD isn't what you want if you want an offroader.

I was hoping for a more serious off roading review with deep sand and ledges like we have in the Southwest desert. Realizing that cameras flatten the images it still looks like my old RWD Ford Aerostar could do all of what was done here.

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I will just stick with the quickly option to be honest

I own the 2 wheel version I love it the AWD would be awesome. You couldn't give me a pick up truck. My transit is totally useless in the snow . I put 70 small hay bails In it this summer I have the big one.

A huge Subi.

That van's grandpa. An Aerostar 4WD ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jCLeTAl23ZQ.html How does it do towing boats? My Aerostar tows a 20' Bayliner. Aftermath: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qOrTgcjy_p8.html

4wd Econoline, "hold my beer trashit"

Hi bud I'm in ireland and a petrol or gas engine is no good here in Europe. You need a big diesel turbo 4 x 4 manual cause the green warrior fuel tax makes driving very costly. But we love our Ford's here they have a better resale value than Chrysler fiat, or modern Renault. So consider that if your coming to Europe, also a diesel van is much safer then petrol with spare fuel cans, and the diesel night heater can be piped straight into the fuel tank. Unfortunately even if I won a brand new petrol transit, I would have to leave it in the dealership and trade it in off a same speck diesel model instead. So the moral of this story is don't come to Europe in a gasoline van. Bye HAPPY Christmas

With the amount of mechanical issues the 2WD transit has, I can't imaging how bad an AWD version will be. These Euro vans all have huge mechanical issues here in the states. Personally I have a 12 year old E250 and I wouldn't even look at one of these to buy.

How does this compare to the 4x4 Sprinter?

Sorry transit I still have IVeco it carries more in weight and good driving

So many Ford haters, as if sprinters are all as good! I wonder why people just hate "Made in America" I have two wheel version and am just loving it. I won't buy a sprinter because it's too long wheel base, compare to small space, not a good for agility, it requires wider turning,. Not a good option for traveling. It has all the same problem even more, with it's weak engine, and heavy load. If you don't have it, don't tell me it's bad.

Those rear shocks hanging down are the worst !

What? This is not an overland vehicle! It has 6.3" of ground clearance and dinky tires. Go anywhere even mildly sketchy offroad and you are going to get wracked up. I know.. i took one out and I was amazed at how quickly I had problems. Lift it and put bigger tires on it and you have a chance. How anyone can say a vehicle has poor clearance and then call it a good overlanding vehicle - doesn't make sense to me.

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Never let the exhaust manifold on a Ford transit go bad with no maintenance or else it’ll catch on fire

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Super Great Video! Really Appreciated!

In Ukrainian we crossing easy off-road way how in your video without full drive Sorry)

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Pos no body wants a all wheel drive we want a dam4x4

My Honda Fit could handle 90% of this. Maybe off-road is a little more serious in Canada.

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Finally, let me watch your video and see if u sold your soul to MB....

A normal transit could do all this.

i wanna see it in sand

Bring back the Econoline. Love mine. These new Euro vans suck. I drive the Ford and Dodge for work, they are made like crap. I've traveled 2yrs in my 2000 E150. Motorcycle on back rack, canoe on the roof, put a full size bed in back. Went on worse than what I just watched here.

It’s a delivery vehicle...... you said it best....... not intended to be used the way your using it...... or as a house with all this new living in a van hippie craze that I don’t care to understand.....

Be hard to convey less actual information in 4 1/2 minutes. This video not useful to me.

Practical, but the vehicule is so ugly.

Transit 👎

Failed.

100k miles later that thing will be on its last limb. Maybe even a transmission replacement. These will never be a Mercedes Sprinter which can go 400k plus miles fairly reliably. The dodge promaster is the only thing worse than this ford. Fiat drivetrain in those.....run.