Load Carrying; General Information; Roof Racks And Load Carriers; Load Retaining Fixtures - Ford Transit Owner's Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNINGS
Use load securing straps to an
approved standard, e.g. DIN.
Make sure that you secure all loose
items properly.
Place luggage and other loads as low
and as far forward as possible within
the luggage or loadspace.
Do not drive with the liftgate or rear
door open. Exhaust fumes may enter
your vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximum front
and rear axle loads for your vehicle.
See Vehicle Identification Plate
(page 204).
Do not allow items to contact the
rear windows.
Note: When loading long objects in to your
vehicle, for example pipes, timber or
furniture be careful not to damage the
interior trim.
ROOF RACKS AND LOAD
CARRIERS
WARNINGS
When loading the roof racks, we
recommend you evenly distribute the
load, as well as maintain a low
center of gravity. Loaded vehicles, with
higher centers of gravity, may handle
differently than unloaded vehicles. Take
extra precautions, such as slower speeds
and increased stopping distance, when
driving a heavily loaded vehicle.
Transit (TTG) Vehicles Built From: 06-01-2014, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2014, CG3612en enGBR, Edition date: 12/2013

Load Carrying

different driving characteristics.
Medium Roof
High Roof
Make sure that you securely fasten the
load. Check to make sure the straps are
secure before driving and at each fuel stop.
When using the roof rack system, we
recommend you use Ford genuine
accessory crossbars designed specifically
for your vehicle.

LOAD RETAINING FIXTURES

Note: The number of load retaining fixtures
may vary depending on your vehicle model.
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WARNINGS
Do not exceed the maximum axle
load for your vehicle. See Vehicle
Identification Plate (page 204).
Read and follow the manufacturer's
instructions when you are fitting a
roof rack.
Do not place loads directly on the
roof panel.
If you use a roof rack, the fuel
consumption of your vehicle will be
higher and you may experience
Do not exceed the maximum roof
load for your vehicle.
Variant Maximum Roof
Load lb (kg)
331 lb (150 kg)
220 lb (100 kg)