I drive one of these every day at work, since Jan2017.
GENERALLY,
much better ride and lower non-diesel noise level ,,,no vinyl seat covers than the Mercedes/Dodge "Sprinter". Preferred, but,,,
POWERTRAIN:
Old twin turbo is phased out for new single turbo "Eco-Boost" engine.
Regular aspirated engine-trany powertrain is Not Recommended because of decades of Ford's redline loud over-rev-ing accelerating in each gear.
BACKUP CAMERA:
Also, back up camera screen is way too small and Dark during daytime and fisheye too distorted, making it highly likely you will back into something or someone.
AIR CONDITIONER:
Also, for 80F weather, not yet 100F in Napa,,, the a/c is Totally Inadequate!!
Maybe the dealership mechanic did not add enough freon2. Maybe. Huge problem.
But a dark paint van or even white van sitting in the mid day Winter sun with closed windows gets Way Too Hot and needs over 30 minutes in the shade to cool down with this very weak a/c.
RYDER RENTAL:
They upgraded the A/C and battery, etc. if you want to find out how to do the same.
STEERING WHEEL:
too sticky by far!
RADIO:
Also, the special, oversized Radio has already in 1 year begun to Malfunction.
Often takes 2 same button touches to change channels.
Don't like at all combo on-off and volume knob, when there is an unused button above the Up arrow for on-off!
SIRIUS:
NOT one full album station for classic rock or classical music. Very disappointed in 6,7, and 8 'on the 80s' with famous dj's , so mostly use 32 the bridge, 17 yacht music, 25 classic rock and 26. Margaritaville is not just Jimmy Buffet as it should be.
Wish screen would show not just song playing title on one station but scrolling all station's on 9 presets. But then the screen is way too small dark and forward, really horrible design.
Want a classical channel for each major composer like Handel, Bach, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Mozart, etc.
And at least 2 or 3 full album station's for rock of 60s, 70s and 80s playing complete album.
Otherwise, some songs are published but don't deserve play or excessive replay, so have your radio preset options!
And Sirius website is a mess without good complete listing and description. Lots of room for improvement in this Monthly Paid Service!
DIPSTICK:
The engine oil dipstick tube is Too Short, down by the valve covers ,,, or something.
Should be 10" Longer and higher, more forward design, dudes.
And the trany oil dipstick,,,?
Yikes!!
DASH GEAR DISPLAY:
Also on the dash, the Gear Selection letters are NOT SPACED APART,
"P R N D M" ,
but crammed,
"PRNDM", A Mess,
when there is plenty of room and a need for clear communication.
DASH CELLPHONE HOLDER:
right of steering wheel.
CLOTH GREY SEATS:
The cloth Seats Stain easily and should have been Scotchguard-ed.
Only the 2 front seats are Moveable. Even on the top of the line model, the backs seats can't individually be move Fore
and Aft.
UNLOADED, REAR DRIVE:
Going up steep gravel driveways is slippery because of appreciated rear drive, but usually light load on the Rear Axle.
TURN SIGNAL LEVER:
The Left side of steering wheel Turn Signal Arm is too sensitive; Touch it and it indicates even a light touch to turn vs having it only signal when fully shifted up or down.
This is a confusing Nuisance for all those Behind You ,Ford !!
ADD-ON LOWER TRAILER HITCH:
Scrapes driveways.
Should have been "designed into chassis" and Higher!
Not under mounted and too low.
HEADLIGHTS:
Could be brighter.
Headlight should be far right setting, if in a hurry, then Automatic to Left... Not Auto on far right knob stop.
No dash indicator ON on Automatic, so beware of dead batteries! and the position indicator is too insignificant!, so make it more obvious please.
POWER PORTS:
Just the flimsy cig-lighter type, no USB multi terminals all over.
Ford, get with it!
Should have UBS multi ports all over versus those cheap short-lived cig-lighter power ports.
MANY CUP HOLDER RECESSES:
they are all too shallow for a standard size water bottle. Maybe 1" inch deeper would be OK.
No 2 SMALL FRONT FLOOR CARPETS:
My right heel is wearing a hole in the rubber flooring.
TWIN TURBO and TURBO:
but doesn't say so outside on the body.
How can Ford expect to sell and not Advertise!?
