Ford van tech aims to save delivery drivers time and stress

Ford Pro is rolling out new technology on its E-Transit van range to help simplify the lives of delivery drivers.

The commercial vehicle arm of the Blue Oval is introducing ‘Delivery Assist’ to streamline and automate many of the functions drivers find themselves doing repeatedly over the course of a day.

Offered on the full-size E-Transit and E-Transit Custom the system automatically turns off the motor, closes windows, locks doors and activates hazard lights when the driver makes a delivery stop.

The tech is said to save several seconds every time a driver stops which, over the course of a day’s urban deliveries, will add up to noticeable time savings.

Ford says that the assistance helps not only by ensuring the van is secure every time a driver leaves it but also helps by reducing the number of tasks a driver needs to remember, allowing them to focus on the task at hand.

Once a delivery is complete, the driver can unlock the van using keyless entry and once they climb in and press the brake pedal the motor automatically restarts and restores the windows to their previous position. Drivers can tailor the window, hazard light and locking automations to suit their needs.

“Delivery Assist makes the driver’s to-do list shorter, their journeys more comfortable, and can cut up to 20 seconds from each delivery stop to help them deliver more parcels, faster,” said Hans Schep, general manager of Ford Pro Europe.

“It’s good for both our customers and their customers – by taking away lots of tiny tasks we are helping to make a big difference.”

The system is available now on any new orders of E-Transit and will be rolled out to the E-Transit Custom range from summer 2025.