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Charter Communications, the fourth-largest cable operator in the
United States, ordered more than 800 low-roof, regular-wheelbase Ford
Transit vans to be used by technicians across its 29 state footprint
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Charter selected the 2015 Transit due to its superior fuel economy and
cargo space
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Charter is one of the first large fleets to order the new full-size
Transit van in the U.S.
Company Website:
http://corporate.ford.com/
DEARBORN, Mich. -- (Business Wire)
Technicians for the fourth-largest cable operator in the United States,
Charter Communications of Stamford, Connecticut, will soon drive
brand-new 2015 Ford Transit vans. Charter recently ordered more than 800
low-roof, regular-wheelbase Transit vans for its technicians. These
vehicles are used to transport equipment for installing and servicing
Internet, TV and phone customer homes across 29 states.
Charter Communications, the fourth-largest cable operator in the United States, ordered more than 800 low-roof, regular-wheelbase Ford Transit vans to be used by technicians across its 29-state footprint. It is one of the first large fleets to order the new full-size Transit vans in the U.S. (Photo: Business Wire)
“Charter Communications’ choice of the low-roof-model Ford Transit
allows its installers the ability to maneuver in tight parking spaces
and garages, while offering almost 56 inches of cargo height with rear
cargo doors that open up to 180 degrees for easy loading and unloading,”
said Kevin Koswick, director, Ford North American Fleet, Lease and
Remarketing Operations.
Charter is one of the first large fleets to order the new full-size 2015
Transit van, which went on sale in June.
After an extensive review of available full-size vans, Charter selected
Ford Transit due to its superior fuel economy and cargo space. Upfitting
convenience was also a factor. The new Transit is built near Kansas
City, Missouri, home to Charter equipment installer Auto Truck.
When the Charter team drove Transit at a March ride-and-drive event, the
van’s handling, tight turning radius and panoramic windshield view
sealed the deal.
“Charter is excited to be adding the Ford 2015 Transit Van to our
fleet,” said Kathy Carrington, SVP of Corporate Services at Charter.
“The handling, safety features, cargo space and fuel efficiency were all
contributing factors to our choice and our technicians will be well
equipped to serve our customers with these trucks.”
All-new Ford Transit offers 75 percent more volume
In the United States, Transit replaces America’s best-selling van for 35
years, E-Series, first sold in 1961 as Ford Econoline. Transit was
introduced in Europe in 1965, and has been the best-selling commercial
van in the United Kingdom for 49 years. The vehicle is sold in 118
markets on six continents.
In some configurations, the 2015 Transit offers as much as 75 percent
more cargo volume than the largest E-Series, helping customers save in
fuel costs and time associated with having to make a second trip.
Maximum payload increases more than 600 pounds across the lineup versus
comparable E-Series vans.
The all-new Ford Transit was designed with improved handling, steering
and ride qualities. A power rack-and-pinion steering setup provides
exceptionally communicative steering feel to the driver. The front
suspension consists of subframe-mounted MacPherson struts and a
stabilizer bar for smoother, flatter cornering, combined with
progressive-rate rear leaf springs and heavy-duty gas-charged dampers
for well-controlled ride quality – regardless of load status.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford
Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in
Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six
continents. With about 186,000 employees and 65 plants worldwide, the
company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company
provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more
information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com.
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Contacts:
Ford Motor Company
Mike Levine
313.323.6854
mlevine5@ford.com
or
Kristen
Simpson
216.991.4297
kristen@simpsoncomm.com
Source: Ford Motor Company
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