When did I buy a Ford Transit Connect?
When did I buy a Ford Transit Connect?
I started the project in September 2020 when I sold my car and bought a 2012 Ford Transit Connect long wheel base high roof panel van with 55,000 miles and a lot of potential. I’ll keep this post updated along the way. Use the links below to jump to various sections: In 2019 my current car, a Ford Fiesta, was on its last legs.
Where to go camping in a Ford Transit Connect?
Wild camping and weekend adventures. Drive up to Snowdonia on a Friday evening, spend the night in the car, then set off for the weekend on a backpacking mini-adventure. I’ll need space to store all my gear. Also, security will be paramount if I want to keep the van parked somewhere for a few days! Longer trips.
How to repair gear selector on Ford Transit Connect van?
You may need to cut the bolt length down so that it doesn’t interfere with the motion of the mechanism. Use a nyloc nut on the end of the bolt. You should end up with something like the picture below. Bolt inserted from the green arrow side and blue arrow shows the nyloc nut and margin of acceptable thread left.
Why did I Borrow my Dads Ford Transit van?
Having returned home for Christmas I borrowed my Dad’s Ford Transit Connect van for a small errand I had to run. I’d stopped in the queue for some traffic lights and dropped it into neutral as normal whilst I waited for the lights to go green.
Can a Ford Tourneo be repaired for free?
If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Ford Tourneo. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter. The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free.
Why do I need a SWB Ford Tourneo?
Opted for the SWB version to make it a bit more car park friendly. Height wise, they fit under most barriers and the SWB fits into a normal length space. Sometimes tight getting the angle right to easily move in and out of spaces. I’ve just adjusted my driving slightly and tend to be more choosy about car park spaces.
Are there any issues with the 2015 Ford Transit?
This owner of a 2015 Ford Transit experienced massive issues with the 2015 Ford work van and had terrible experiences with Ford customer service. In fact, he even wrote out a list of all the problems he had experienced: 2. BCM replaced twice under warranty 3. Battery replaced under warranty 4. Seat replaced under warranty 5.
Is the Ford Transit a good work truck?
The Ford Transit is a very popular work truck. According to Far Out Ride, the Transit makes up 32% of all large van sales. So before buying a new worker van for your fleet, you’ll want to know––what are the Ford Transit model years with the worst problems? Oof. This one is always a doozy.