mrtn

All jokes aside, might be, there are a couple of winshield manufacturers here.

The Gen1 quick clear windshield costs €230 + labor here. Most people have insurance covering the glass + replacement in case of stone chips or cracks.

The panic about quick clear lines is an aquired problem. The lines are half the thickness of human hair and you have to focus hard on seeing it in detail. It might bother a fighter pilot but not a regular person with a regular vision. The feature is the best Ford has come up with. Had it in my '96 Escort and fell in love with it fight away. No scraping needed, the ice and mist is gone in a few seconds (or 30 if it's really thick). It reminds me of the other unbearable problems people list justifying their car related choices: "oh, I can never drive an automatic because""my left foot is just so used to clutching and I'll be all over the brake pedal with it" (stop it, it'll be ok in two days max) "I'm a MAN/WOMAN and want to be in control of my own car" (right) "I don't like Bluetooth hands-free, I have too sensitive stuff to talk about" (stop cheating on your partner or get an earpiece) "what's streaming?""oh, no, I have all my CDs with me, they're classic" (let me consult my calendar for the current century) "the quality loss of streaming/mp3 is not acceptable, CDs all the way, I only listen to vinyl at home" (which measuring instrument you use for listening to music in the car?) "I got the regular cruise control with my brand new car because I don't like the automatic accel/decel of the adaptive cruise control" (be honest, you were being cheap) In most cases a simple "I like it" would do. Admitting that the technology is way over your head and asking for help is out of the question. Heh.

Okay.

I have used Sikaflex windshield adhesive for weather strips.

Yes, You either have the fan speed control resistor pack failed or the plug melted. When did you last change the pollen filter? A clogged filter overloads the fan.

It should be the other way around. The DRL should be running at some 60% intensity for saving the halogens and only getting full power when switched on manually. Probably something wrong with the relay. Check the book for the correct relay and try reinserting it first. Perhaps it's just a bad connection.

Now that you mentioned it :D

The new pig-nosed full size Transit is growing on me. It was awkward at first. A significant change from the sharp and angular lines of the previous model.

Double checked, there is one RWD with a regular cab in the price list. Given our climate conditions I don't think anyone actually buys it. http://www.ford.ee/tarbesoiduk/hinnakiri/ranger

I don't think we get RWD at all.

It was 150 hp, 6-speed manual, Crew Cab LTD http://www.ford.co.uk/Cars/Ranger/Performance-and-efficiency#primaryTabs

The highest fuel price we had was $6.80 in oil price peak and now down to $4 which is the lowest I've seen for the past decade at least. The 2.2 bi-turbo seems excellent even tho a bit overpowered for a compact vehicle. The Ranger I drove broke grip and started fishtailing as soon as you went over quarter of the pedal travel.

The 1.5 TDCi is a bit too small IMHO. I wish they went for 1.8 (Gen1 size) and an optional 2.2 TDCi which is the base engine in the Rangers and mid- & full-size Transits.

I meant that 2.5 is a rare size for a passenger car in economy class (sure, sport sedans come in all sizes). Most are up to 2 litres. We had the 1.6 Ecoboost + automatic for a short while but it was discontinued quickly, it was too thirsty and most would buy diesel anyway. So if and when I go for the new model I'll probably pick the 1.5TDCi with Powershift auto.

If towing was only allowed with 2.5L engine, noone would tow in Europe.

This is a very common feature for most cars.

Yes, seen that as well. Actually it's a bit of an annoyance as I've been looking for a low mileage 110 hp TC (2011-2013) and most have the cage bulkhead. I need a rigid one.

Not all EU TC do, I have a rigid bulkhead and the passenger seat is identical to the other one since there is no need to fold it.

Every time I read your post I read your signature twice. At least.

The plywood floor is not a standard piece so you can just grind the heads of the bolts if you're comfortable with sparks flying around the van. If not then fix the bolt with preloadable pliers and drill the head off. And then hope the bottom pieces will not rattle.

Even tho my '12 is an European model the 6000CD reception is just fine, like any other car radio (not counting the crappy OEM speakers) I would check the rear of the head unit, the antenna plug may have fallen out. The roof end of the cable is fixed to the roof by a nut.

Is there resistance in the direction dial when you turn it? Remove the console plate and check the connections in the back.

So there actually is heat but only on one side? Then there's something wrong with the flaps that direct air flow.