Ford Transit Mobility
A new and exciting entry into the accessible vehicle scene is the new Ford Transit Connect which offers both agility and versatility. The Transit Connect is new to North America for the 2010 model year and offers great interior room and boasts high fuel economy. The Ford Transit Connect is an affordable option compared to many of the minivans currently used for mobility transportation. There are both wheelchair lift and loader options for this vehicle as well as a rear entry lowered floor conversion with a dependable manual ramp that exceeds the requirements of the ADA.

The size of the new Transit Connect makes it an agile vehicle, able to move in and out of tight spaces with street smart maneuverability. The Transit Connect has the cargo room of a van with the feel of a car. The Transit Connect is an ideal choice for wheelchair transportation for either private or commercial use. The Ford Transit Connect is the latest rear-entry consumer wheelchair van offering from Ed Koehn and Clock Mobility. Economically priced, the Transit Connect provides a new van option with affordability for wheelchair van passengers and caregivers. Its sleek European style and ample interior space may be just what you're looking for in today's accessible van market.

Developed by commercial wheelchair van providers in The Clock Mobility Alliance, in conjunction with Ford Motor Company, the Ford Transit Connect Mobility Van offers a new ADA Compliant rear entry option to the market that is economical and practical. With the rear tumble seat folded forward, the vehicle's design provides a wheelchair area of 31" wide x 50" in length. With the rear seat in its upright position, three full-sized adults can be transported in the rear seating area, along with the driver and another passenger in the front. This new design combines the affordability of a rear entry transport van for handicap passengers with non-wheelchair passenger capabilities, transitioning from one use to the other in less than a minute. Two rows of L-track and retractable wheelchair tie-downs provided with the Transit Connect package will easily secure most any type of chair.

The Transit Connect Mobility Van was originally designed for commercial use in tight, urban environments, where space is at a premium and fuel economy is an absolute business necessity. The benefits of the Transit Connect, however, were quickly noticed by wheelchair van consumers who saw the design as an attractive alternative to traditional lowered-floor minivans and full-sized vans equipped with wheelchair lifts.

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The Transit Connect is a front-wheel drive vehicle and comes in XL and XLT trim levels. It has sliding side doors in the rear like a minivan and two rear folding doors similar to a commercial van. The power train comes with a 136 horsepower 2.0 L, 4cylinder engine with a 4-speed automatic transmission. Its safety features include ABS, traction control, an anti-skid system and front-side airbags. For many people however, fuel economy might be its strongest selling feature. The 2010 Ford Transit Connect delivers 22 mpg city and 25 mpg highway.

The Transit Connect offers a new ADA Compliant rear entry option for taxi companies, clinics, nursing homes and any other business that transports wheelchair passengers.