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I have gone up to 215/65 R16 tires on my 2014 TC, wondering if there is anyway to reprogram the speedometer so it reads accurately or am I just stuck the way it is? Thanks

Well I have had the TC for a year now, have put 20,000 on it and have to say I'm all around pretty pleased with it. The mileage I'm getting is so much better than the E-150 I use to own. Two comments, Driver seat is kind of hard on the back, can I grab a seat out of TC passenger van and swap it in? I'm guessing the passenger vans have better seats? The rear doors, I swear, are designed to close no matter how I open them, swing them open quickly, they bounce close, open them gently, they close. I haven't figured out a way to defeat the return spring yet, any ideas? Thanks

Thank you sir, that did the trick. It's a small thing but it's just enough irritate.

2014 TC 180,000kms, it doesn't matter how many times I reset the clock it won't work, I got it working last summer and it was good for a few months but then I had to disconnect the battery to install a new one and it went back to the way it was when I first got it. It advances 2-3 min per day. Do I have to replace the whole unit to fix it? Thanks

Thanks again, just watched a video on re-timing the 2.5L ? Lots of opportunity to screw up.

Sorry, when I posted the TC was bare and empty, now I've filled it with shelves and equipment.

Thanks for the advice, that brings me to my second question. Is there a replacement mileage stated as to when the timing chain components need to be changed out?

I've looking around for some info on valve adjustment for the 2.5L in my 2014 TC, so far I haven't found much. Specs for intake and exhaust, availability of shims, any special tools required? Thanks

I've always thought a cabin air filter was just a gimmick to get you to buy more stuff, at least until I pulled the cabin filter from my new 2014 TC! Wow, and this pic was after I had already banged out the leaves and dried wasps. Guess it is time for a new one.?

I'm sort of the same situation as you, I just bought a 2014 TC long and I don't think you will have any problem getting most of that stuff in there except the 4x8 sheets. 4x7, no problem, inside wheel well to wheel well is like 4'1/8" with all the inside plastic protectors removed. If you get the dedicated cargo van you could put a 4x8 sheet in if you prop it up on the top of the headrests but then everything else you're carrying has to move around it. I could take pics if that would help.

Fantastic, it's a footwell, of course. Makes perfect sense. A lot of US vehicles are sold used in Canada so I'm glad mine is just bolted in. Thanks for the links, some good ideas there.

I finally got the van home today and started stripping it out in preparation for a new wood floor and shelves. The fibreglass partition was the first thing to go and once I got the black mat up I saw the added piece of floor. This black screwed down floor extension, is it integral to the structure of the truck or can I modify it with hatch to access some of that unused storage space underneath? Thanks

? The little buggers can get themselves in anywhere, I would take some of the white styrofoam blocks that comes as packing for appliances. Or just some foam or cardboard.

To answer my question, most of what I'm looking for is here, https://garage.wiki/ford/transit-connect-van/second-generation-mk2/

I've found the oil capacity for the 2.5L engine, 5.7L Just wondering where I can find capacities for radiator, trans fluid, trans axle so I can purchase the right amount? Thanks, Chris

Hmmm, well maybe I just need a new set of struts.

Hi Guys, I'm picking up a 2016 Transit Connect tomorrow from the dealership and I'm pumped. I took it for a test drive yesterday and noticed the ride was very hard, can feel every bump. I'm not sure if all I have to do is replace worn shocks , the van has 92,000 mi on it at the moment but I was just wondering if there was a go to spring/shock combination that long time owners know about? It will be my work van so I will spend a lot time in it, I don't need super comfort but the way it is right now it's a lot harder riding than my old 2011 E-150. Thanks, Chris

Hi Guys, I'm picking up a 2016 Connect tomorrow from the dealer, looks very clean with 92,000 mi on it, I'll post some pics when I get it. Thanks