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I did not get a TSB. I stopped by my dealership and described the problem. They replaced the cap with the pictured version no additional questions asked or assuming I was at fault and did not know how to secure a gas cap... It was not noted on the work receipt as to the replacement gas cap so I am not sure how they accounted for it with Ford. I am extremely happy with my dealership. Pat Milliken Ford. They follow up on a regular basis after service to ensure the work completed is to my satisfacttion. I hope the other Ford dealerships are on the same track to keep the customer happy after the sale. So far there is a noticeable improvement but I did not have problems with the original cap in the first year. I was always careful to align and though the cap is designed to not over tighten by "clicking" when tight, I stopped at the first couple clicks... It was a period of time before i was experiencing the problems many others were having. Time will tell how this will perform long term but I had a similar design on a Focus and there were no problems with that cap in 11 years. Maybe the next generation TC will get the capless fuel fill design that many of the Ford vehicles now have. I have one on a Fusion and it is a time saver and will spoil you.

try using the link below along with your complete VIN # at the = this will generate the vehicle Monroney label as it was displayed on the vehicle. http://fordlabels.webview.biz/webviewhybrid/WindowSticker.aspx?vin=

My TC is a 2010 and still under warranty. I had a battery fail and while at the dealer mentioned the gas cap issue. I have been careful to align and only use 2-3 clicks to tighten. Took two hands to remove the cap on the last fill-up. The dealer had to replace the battery and yes, they did install a new gas cap. Time will tell but it was much easier to remove and replace on this station visit. I uploaded 3 pics to the gallery for review.

Looks like it is currently in Port Hueneme, CA Last update 03/16 Estimated ETA 03/30 Depending on the time required at the upfitter the ETA will change if it isn't shipped to dealership by the 30th. Once it leaves upfitter, it may take a few days to a couple weeks depending on final delivery location. FYI, your dealership can look up the information as to the latest status.

With the vehicle running, try manually locking the door using the door lock (from the driver side clockwise to lock). It works on my TC.

'bikehauler' date='03 June 2010 - 02:02 PM Ah, but which unlock button? There are two--one for the passenger doors and one for the rear doors. If one looks at the KEY FOB note the lock icon and the unlock icon . Ignore the deck release icon... %^) I do not have passenger door or rear door icons on my FOB.

For a search 8 digits are needed. Added AT based on other TC numbers. If correct, it is at the MODCENTER. It is showing an ETA of August 13. Depending on the final destination that date will be updated soon if it is not met. Time at the ModCenter depends on upfitting to be completed. It started the ModCenter process on July 26. Good news, it made the journey across the ocean. The dealer should be able keep you informed as to status updates.

Wondering as to those being locked out accidently in previous topic and I too wonder many times returning to my vehicle if I actually locked my vehicle, "Did I actually just now lock my TC upon my return after not really locking it as I thought when I left?" I have the XLT Wagon with key fob. Locking sequences I have noticed... (Test for your vehicle, you may not get the same results) To lock my vehicle I have to use the key fob or any of the exterior locks by key. Locking the vehicle from the interior locks from an OPEN DOOR or by key fob, front doors and cargo doors, the system "re-unlocks" all doors. Maybe so you cannot lock your keys in the vehicle? I tried leaving the key in the ignition not running and could not lock the doors from an open door. I believe the sliders can be locked independently, child safety setting(?), but in general use the key OR fob must be used to lock the vehicle from the exterior. Once all doors are locked, the rear cargo doors can be opened by key without auto unlocking the front doors. If all doors are unlocked, all doors can be locked by key-in-lock at either cargo or front doors. If locked by way of cargo key-in-lock, unlocking at cargo using key-in-lock will only unlock the cargo doors. Note: I previously reset my keyfob to open all doors using the first button on the keyf ob. It was set from the factory to only unlock the front doors and sliders on the first button. I would have liked an audio confirmation to confirm locks are set and vehicle secured. Many times after hearing the "clunk" and walking away I wonder if it was the LOCKCLUNK or the UNLOCKCLUNK... There is a difference but when you are not consciously thinking about it along with the visual lights flashing confirmation, it requires a trip back depending on the area you are parked in. With an audio confirmation maybe it would have included an audible anti-theft system. May not stop the thief but makes the owner feel secure knowing that your fellow-man will step in and call police if you do not respond.

FYI… TC feature discovery. While at the gas station I had opened the fuel filler door to fuel my vehicle when someone asked to look at the interior of the TC. I attempted to open the right side sliding door and it stopped mid-track. I checked the upper track and found a stop that flips down when the fuel filler door is opened. It is positioned to protect the fuel filler door and fuel nozzle if inserted. If the sliding door is opened first and then the fuel door, the stop is spring loaded and is moved out of the way if the sliding door is closed while the fuel door is open. First thought the door track was damaged. There is no reference in the manual that I noticed to make one aware of this feature.

Hopefully this link will work for those interested in Transit Connect (Tourneo in this link) camping modifications. There are 8 pages with many pictures and a lot of detail pictures. The text is in Spanish but I used Google toolbar translate to get a rough translation of the Spanish. Enjoy... http://www.foro4x4.com/foro/index.php?topic=9833.0

My TC spare is painted argent / silver. The other 4 are black.. Even though the spare tire is not a temporary spare like many passenger vehicles, assuming it is because it is being used on a commercial vehicle, I don't think the spare is intended to be part of the rotation. I don't think it includes a TPMS sensor. In the manual pg 141- 142 (TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System) it states: WHEN YOUR TEMPORARY SPARE IS INSTALLED: When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporary spare, the TPMS system will continue to identify an issue to remind you that the damaged road wheel/tire needs to be repaired and put back on your vehicle.

My guess is that is a panel that would match the style of the panels on the sliding doors. Looks like the the fastener (blind fastener) that is associated with it attaches to the back..

Including tax 24109.75. That included employee price. No tax write-off other than the government sales tax return. I am happy with my purchase and as a stock holder I am glad that Ford is holding the line on pricing with little or no incentives. We have come to expect Ford, GM, and Chrysler to offer big incentives based on past history but now they are working to sell/market with a pull strategy instead of a push strategy. Because the TC is marketed as a commercial vehicle I believe Ford can sit on these vehicles without panicking. As the customer discovers the need, many of the vehicles are a clean slate ready to be fitted to their specific requirements. The current owners will help to make or break this vehicle. I have had a lot of questions, can-I-look-insides, and I want one comments. The fact that my purchase is primarily for personal use has cleared up , "I thought you had to be a business or contractor to get one..." for a few of those interested. Maybe they will help spread the word. You have been kicking the tires long enough. You could wait till the end of the model year for possible clearance incentives but that means 4-6 months of waiting and maybe not getting it optioned to your needs. So far my TC has lived up to my expectations.

I believe you are seeing the " Ford Work Solutions - Tool Link" antenna covers.