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Driving my transit connect for the first time I quickly realized it needed sound deadening. I pulled every panel and installed 10mm deadening everywhere I could find a metal panel. Then added corrugated plastic to cover where there was none, doors, walls, rear ceiling. I also added a second light in the rear and switched them both to LED bulbs. BIG upgrade. Seeing how I use this van for work, I build shelving for totes. I am loving this thing so far!

I bought a 2021 Connect about 4 months ago and am loving mod-ing it! I am from the Pacific NW. I use the van for work, but wanted something that didn't look so commercial. I will be posting pics and description of what's been done so far. Looking forward to seeing what you all have done to yours! James

I had a broken link on one of my cable chains on my 2016 Ford Transit Connect. There is no easy replacement since the links aren't openable and the cable chain is part of the entire door wiring harness. Poor design, Ford. I thought of purchasing a standard sized chain but there are a few tiny design features that they incorporated into the Kableschlepp chains that made compatibility problematic. I modeled an openable link (actually a closeable link - removing the clip is not recommended for wear reasons) and printed it in ABS that fits the stock links. I have had it installed and working for over a year now. I can print and ship them to you for $5 each + shipping if your cable chain is broken. This comes after many iterations and practice printing really small, intricate ABS parts on my Voron 2.4. Installation: 1. carefully cut off broken link without damaging the wires running within. An angle cutters or other similar pliers works well. 2. Install the new link into the chain without the clip. 3. Install the clip onto the new link. 4. Done. How to get them: Send me a private message here or contact me on reddit at u/seshsgarage. I am happy to send you a chain link for $5 plus shipping. If you want 10 or more I can do them for $4 each plus shipping.

Hello @windguy Just wanted to write back and say thank-you for the additional information for those parts. I ended up ordering two of those lights and placing them in the back of my cargo van. Both have been in operation for well over a year and a half. No failures in the light, seems it was constructed better than whatever cheapo stuff was available on the market. Fingers crossed they continue to work for years to come.