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Did you get a two-seater with just a boot in the back? No crew cab available?

I have owned both. The previous gen Berlingo which I swapped for a new Connect after realizing it won't work (for other than pizza delivery that is). I also went to try out the current Berlingo (was considerably cheaper fully loaded, about 8K) but it also failed to deliver. These are different classes, Connects are work trucks by all characteristics among small vans, can carry double the payload of Berlingo and you can feel that.

If it has gas struts you could just replace those with shorter ones. A few mm should do.

It's usually a connection/earth problem. 2013 should be under warranty, have them deal with it.

While you have the door card off - get some sound insulation mat and put as much of it in the door sheet metal as possible. Well worth it.

The 2.5 must be great. we only get the 1.0 Ecoboost (plus three different diesels).

Now a nice set of alloys?

A bit too early for a fuel filter change but an oil filter should be easy like any other.

Apart from the drive train and the odd brake light replacement it is the same exact car so the same issues must come up. Sure, it's been on the market for many more years (2002-2013) here so more issues have surfaced.

4-speed automatic connects have had shifting issues. The drivetrain is shared with the Focus so you can cross check that. Other problems that have been reported and I have experienced include door lock issues, stone chips that create zinc bubbles under the paint, heater blower resistor pack or plug failing (max speed working only), overhead light acting up (related to door lock/contact issues, probably). Front tire wear (more in the inside), not sure what's the reason, I have experienced it on both my units, heated windshield issues, rear barn door hinges wearing out if not greased properly, door sill rust if not equipped with mud flaps. Pretty sure I'll remember some more if I think about it. The major problems I have had have been related to diesel or poor maintenance. One of my service engineer drove the '06 one for three years and did not pay attention to front suspension clunking which eventually took out the whole steering rack. Gearbox failed this year, it was working but there was some metallic shine in the oil so I replaced it with some scrap yard focus box. Diesel pump failed 3 years ago, but it's considered normal for the Bosch system I have. Drive shaft support bearing failed this year. Exhaust pipe rust through a couple of years ago, replaced the whole cat back part. A couple of wheel bearings. Brake parts, normal wear and tear for a towing vehicle. Not bad for a 10 year old work horse.

The first and second years of a new model always have these teething problems.

I even got used to a windowless boot. Not sure who configured it but there's a window in the bulkhead for better rear visibility.

The camera replaces the inner number plate light and you have to connect the power feed to the backup light wire. I have the same unit. It's a bit weird to use for parallel/box parking as it's off center but okay for distance and hooking up a trailer. The sensor is poor in the dark so you might want to upgrade your reverse bulbs to some bright LEDs. The accordion rubber comes off the door and body together with the plastic clamps, this way it only takes a few seconds to run the cable through. Then snap it back on.

It was done by some company in Holland, no idea if they were certified or not but they did a lousy job.

I had torque converters go bad in both my Hondas (lock-up clutches failing) and the dealer was trying to tell me, with a straight face, that this has never happened before but was ready to offer me remanufactured units from the shelf. That didn't work out as these were even worse than mine. Ended up with getting OEMs.

No Transit Custom over there?

Seems like FAQ: http://fordtransitconnectforum.com/topic/4348-tpms-failure/#entry12197

Just checked mine for you. No play at all. I can feel the resistance both ways.

Cheat device removed before getting busted? :D

I think the US Connects have the engine and transmission off the Focus so Focus stats should apply and there's plenty of those around for more than a decade.

Completely forgot about that one.

You probably need to check the UK forum. Many guys have lowered their TC there. Here are some awesome TC sights (link):

I had an intermittent wobble. Best felt at moderate speeds with a little load on the steering wheel, like a very slight turn or an offramp at slow speed. Today swapped to winter tires and the wobble is gone. Looks like both front tires had some damage which was not visible and not apparent when the damage side of the tires were off sync but exposed when the damaged parts lined up and multiplied their effect.

I guess they wanted to reserve the Transit name for commercial vehicles only as it's been the synonym of hauling stuff around for the past 40 years.

Tourneo Connect = wagon Transit Connect = panel van