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On the way, carried by Ford? (2,7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

in transit

'on the way' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'carried by ford?' is the wordplay.
'carried by' becomes 'in' (something carried by something else is inside it).
'ford?' becomes 'transit' (Ford Transit is a type of car).
'in'+'transit'='IN TRANSIT'

(Other definitions for in transit that I've seen before include "En route" , "on the wagon?" , "on the move?" , "while travelling" , "Being transported" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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