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padman63

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  1. i am using a 2013 XLT cargo for my business. I bought it new and currently have 52,000 miles on it. I do considerable highway driving between San Diego and Las Vegas. When on that road I have to make a steady climb from 1000 elevation to just over 4600 ft. I have MUCH trouble keeping at highway speed climbing that hill. I have to take it out of overdrive and still can't go 50 MPH. It is beyond annoying! A friend of mine suggested I find a performance chip of some kind and an upgraded torque converter to help relieve this problem. Has anyone out there done something like this? I am sure there are many Transit owners who have similar issues. In my opinion the tranny is not properly geared with this small 4 cal engine, which is why so many have to replace them well below the time they should have. Anyway, I would appreciate any assistance you may have!

  2. Check crutchfield.com; all you have to do is plug in year, make, model, and it will tell you what fits. From there you can narrow down to the units that have the features you want using the checkboxes on the left side. That's what I did. I just can't replace the head unit because in my case this is a fleet vehicle, I do not own it.

    awesome!! thank you!
  3. I saw on Autoblog.com the other day that it looks as though the E-Series Ford vans are about to be GONE after it's 50 year reign with Ford. Replacing those will be a totally new line called FORD TRANSIT. Interesting, I see many new models coming, the article said some new things should be out for the 2014 models, here we go!!!!

  4. I'm not sure you could find anything that is the same "form factor" as this head unit, in the United States. I'm not familiar enough with the European Fords to know with certainty, but my guess would be the only OEM upgrade would be something from a different Euro Ford. It would be cheaper and easier to simply replace the stock head unit with an aftermarket one. As I said in the other thread, there are many that come with built-in or add-on Bluetooth, and can control your iPod/iPhone from the head unit, many also have an interface to allow you to plug in an adapter that allows you to keep use of the steering wheel radio controls... with the added benefit that it will have a much better internal amplifier, better display, and so on.

    Oh, and with regard to concerns about theft, there are some that have those options and stil retain a pretty plain appearance that doesn't scream "steal me" like the higher-end stuff.

    You got my interest with your comments regarding finding better head units that would accomidate steering wheel controls, and have bluetooth and ipod interface. All three of those items are important to me as I will practically be "living" in my TC. Are you familiar with brands or specific units that would work as you say for the TC? Thanks you!

  5. Hello, if you convert your TC to use CNG or LPG, an in dash switch is installed to use either fuel. Iv'e gotten a conversion estimate in Ontario Canada. It is around $ 4000 + Taxes. No government incentives? hope I answered your question.

    Hi, You mention an in dash switch installed. Is that to switch between CNG and PROPANE, or can you still use regular gasoline? Also the conversion cost you mention. I am thinking to order a new one with the CNG kit. That is $315, is the $4000 you speak of an aftermarket install cost or am I looking at additional after purchasing he new kit with a new order? Thanks for the info!!!!

  6. It sounds like the TC is a perfect match for your biz. Not trying to sound "elitist", but I went from a BMW sport wagon to the TC. Accept the power loss, adjust your driving & you'll be fine. As you note, road noise will be a non-issue because of the type of cargo you carry (except for your return drive home empty at the end of the day). Or, you taking dirties with you.

    The TC tracks pretty good on the highway. Audio sucks & BT on mine is part of the Magneti Marrelli computer system. I can't figure out if it's Nokia or some other mfgr. Go to a dealer & pair your phone up. Make a couple calls on a test drive. Since I bought mine ('10 model 28k, used) I see the TC EVERYWHERE.

    My $.02.

    thanks for your comments. Did you upgrade your stereo? What did you do to make it better?

  7. Hello,

    I am considering a TC to use for my small business. I sell pads and covers to the dry cleaning and laundry industry and it seems the cargo area for my type of business is ideal with the TC. I live and work in the San Diego and Las Vegas areas of the southwest US. With little exception, a few hills and some vicious wind from time to time in Vegas, the driving conditions I endure are pretty tolerable. I have read several posts here so far and have noticed some glaring issues with things like the audio system, the bluetooth, and passing power. All of these things are important to me as I pretty much "live" in my vehicle 60-70 hours a week. Some have mentioned about the noise as well. Based on what I sell I can not see that as any issue at all since the cargo area would be packed with the pads and covers. I drive frequently between southern California and Las Vegas and enjoy that time on the phone and listening to my iPod. I can see, it seems that some sort of audio upgrade would have to be implemented. I would like to use the bluetooth feature as well. My son has a Fusion hybrid with the bluetooth feature and it seems to work perfectly, I would assume the "sync" feature in the TC is the same setup? Anyway without too much more rambling I am currently doing my due diligence on this vehicle and am weighing the options. PLEASE, any comments, whether they good, bad or indifferent you may have I would greatly appreciate!!! Thank you in advance!!!!

  8. hi all i own a 06 reg transit connect l200 td swb 99.2bhp i have a problem with it when driving it seems to be holding back a little bit feels like turbo lag or its not boosting what it should ive drove my mates connect his is on a 05 and his pulls really well also drove 2 others 03 regs and they seem to be just as fast as my mates can anyone help was thinking of a faulty actuator on the turbo or somthing like that

    TOO BAD THEY DONT HAVE TURBOS IN THE UNITED STATES

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