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@jrm223 - thanks for the design ideas and pics. very helpful. @GBL - thanks for posting the pic of the wagon model step molding. I can see using that in place of the van step molding. It will be fun to see how we customize this storage area.

@jrm223 - thanks for posting. I wasn't sure if you were going to post about this so I add a post and link to your gallery in the other storage thread http://fordtransitconnectforum.com/topic/3619-storage-under-the-lwbs-load-floor-extension/ many thanks for providing pics and info on your exploration. many of us are interesting in capturing this unused space. what do you plan to do next for creating a storage area? my initial thoughts were to replace the step molding with the one that comes with the wagon model since it has a lower step and create some type of access door on each side. I'd also like to have some open space behind the seats for stashing things. With my driver's seat all the way back there's no room between the seat back and the start of the platform. I'm not sure you need the platform to come as far forward as it does now for my use. Can't really figure this out until everything is removed. please keep posting as you make more mods.

l could be wrong, but it looks like an NV200 or looked liked an NV200 until the freight train modified it. maybe the driver should consider a TC next time and definitely strap that ladder down better too http://www.msn.com/en-us/video/news/officer-saves-man-from-oncoming-train-with-seconds-to-spare/vi-BBqwW6R

poster JRM223 recently added some nice pics to his gallery regarding the foot well area as a storage spot. I don't see a reference to them in any post so here's the link in case you missed it http://fordtransitconnectforum.com/gallery/image/1007-total-depth-of-steel-floor-without-vinyl-is-11-inches/ wonder why his van has vinyl flooring. as far as I can tell mine has black carpet, same as what's under the front seats and in front of them.

@twinankhs - congrats on our your TC Sorry to hear about your tail light issue. bummer Must be the stop and go traffic out here in CA that did it unless you're one of those drivers that drives with two feet Hopefully you can get Ford Service to fix this as a warranty electrical issue. Quick way to Attach Pics 1 - Type in your message then select More Reply Option (next to Post option) 2 - Under Attach Files, select your image or PDF using either method below Choose Files (Advanced Loader Option) Browse (Basic Loader Option) 3 - Do a Preview Post to see your image The other options is to create your own Gallery and then when you post, you can select a pic from your gallery using the MY MEDIA option in the post toolbar. You can find the Gallery option in the upper right corner where your username is shown - select the down arrow and then select Gallery. If you need more help then please let us know. cheers!

@paul - thanks for sharing your project. very nice job. It would be great if you could take some higher resolution pics and post them in your gallery. I'd really like to see the details of what you did by zooming in closer. Doing something similar has been on my to do list since I got the van and realized that more storage space is needed. Looking forward to seeing how others will capture this available storage space with their own unique designs. another forum member, WA0RTU, recently posted some exploratory pics of this foot well but didn't add them to a post. below is link to those pics http://fordtransitconnectforum.com/gallery/image/960-lot-o-wasted-space/

I ordered the DRL as a factory option here in the US. Another poster a while back (over a year ago) had mentioned that your Ford dealer can easily program the DRL option for you. Nominal fee. Try asking your local dealer if they can do it for you.

I'm providing an update on my transmission and recent service. I think there might be another transmission thread in the forum with more recent posts but I couldn't find it so using this one that has some history to it. Brought my TC in for a 5K service - 99P Multi-point inspection with oil change and filter, tire rotation. I plan to do oil changes at 5K intervals, which is about a years worth of mileage for me. Inspection of the left drive shaft seal showed no signs of leaking and the AT fluid was at the correct level, so it appears the SSM done back on 08/11/15 at 2,834 miles is working so far. The original seal was leaking and detected during the initial 1,000 mile oil change. I asked the Service Advisor what the difference is between SSM 44938 that I had done versus SSM 45441 that another poster had done (posted in that other thread). Advisor said the work under both SSM's is the same. The number difference is only based on the VIN. In case anyone is interested, the cost for the service was $39.95 plus $5.35 for an additional quart of oil. Last month I enrolled in Ford's Owner Advantage Rewards program on their website, which offers some member benefits that seem useful. No cost to sign up so check it out if you plan to have your TC serviced at a Ford dealer.

congrats on getting your TC ordered. I'm guessing you're ordering a wagon model and not a van model since you're getting a roof rack option. I ordered my van via the Costco program so when at the dealer he entered my order into the Ford system and kicked out a 2 page Vehicle Order Confirmation. This lists all the options by name and their code and also MSRP and dealer Invoice. That's a requirement for the Costco program since you pay dealer invoice or in my case $100 less. I wanted to make sure the van had the right options ordered so it's important to see this since it takes months to get, in my case about 6 months. About 10 days after the order was placed into the Ford system the dealer got back a confirmation back from the ordering system that the van is ordered. You can make changes to the order until they issue a VIN number and schedule production. BTW - some forum posters weren't crazy about the quick clear. something about lines running through the front windshield that took some getting used to. you might want to do a search on that to find their posts. It's been a while. The regular defroster works really well for me but never had ice on the windshield. Poster GBL would be a good person to answer that question since he lives in that icebox state aka Vermont. Regarding other options to consider, I really like the backup camera option and the front/rear parking sensors. Highly recommend adding those. Also, it's really inexpensive to add extra key fobs when ordering, $65 msrp, but very expensive to get them later. I also love the fog lamps that are adaptive for cornering and the daytime running lights is an inexpensive option at $45) that's worthwhile.

thanks for posting. that SSM 45441 is different than the one they used to fix mine back on 08/11/5 under SSM 44938. Next time I'm at the dealer I'll find out the difference.

go to the website link below and punch in your VIN. Ford should provide your build info http://www.etis.ford.com/vehicleRegSelector.do When my van was built there was a link available that you could use to see your window sticker. That link doesn't work anymore but does send you over to a new one, shown below http://pub.s7.exacttarget.com/33usew0pe1k http://pub.s7.exacttarget.com/ih54wl1qnoi

I was thinking he might want to use it as a hearse but I like your idea. I guess I wasn't thinking outside the box.

thanks BHILLC. looking forwarding to seeing this. we talked a bit about the cargo mat in the thread link below. http://fordtransitconnectforum.com/topic/3154-cargo-mat-for-van-models/?hl=%2Bcargo+%2Bmat In my exploration of this I've also seen the carpet extended beneath the driver seat all the back underneath this platform making it obvious it was installed at the processing center in Maryland converting the van from a "wagon" model to a cargo model. having someone document the steps involved in how to remove this platform will be very useful to myself and others I'm sure. thanks

welcome to the forum. curious, why would you need an aux A/C unit for a TC?

I think another poster figured out that since this van was from Canada the van was imported as a true cargo van and not a converted wagon at a processing facility. No chicken tax issues in Canada. The deck covering the seat well was welded at the factory. 2014 and 2015 would be the same for the US market and the assumption is that the deck is bolted in. No one has documented removing it. @BILLHC - please take some pics of what the deck looks like. many of us are curious as we'd like to capture this available space for storage. Can the deck easily be removed by undoing bolts? Was it hard to remove the cargo mat? thanks!

Are these seats for a Gen 1 or Gen 2 or both?

I was thinking the exact same thing after reading Snowman's post. Does it taste like chicken?

what amazes me about eazy's chart is that gas is only $2 a gallon. gas finally dropped below $3 for the low grade stuff at premium stations (Mobil, Chevron, 76) here in SoCa. Lots of taxes added on :( regarding warming up your car in the winter, just read this interesting article linked below http://www.businessinsider.com/heres-what-idling-your-car-in-the-morning-is-doing-to-your-engine-and-its-not-good-2016-1 I always let the van warm up until the idle kicks down automatically and then drive it easy as best I can. Not a lead foot anyways.

is this this optional black keypad that you can order with the van or added as an accessory? same as the one shown in the pic below. factory mounts them on the driver's door.

same part is shown on Ford's website as an accessory. http://accessories.ford.com/interior/cargo-organization/panel-asy-rear-package-tray-trim.html

that's not good news. is this a dealer issue or a Ford issue or both? it's hard for me to understand why it's taking so long to get a transmission fixed or replaced. if it's a dealer issue, then have you considered having the van flat bedded to another more competent dealer?

just saw a Promaster City ad on network TV. At first I thought it was the TC from a quick long distance shot. checked the internet and there are a few of them out there http://www.ispot.tv/ad/AAaX/2016-ram-promaster-city-wherever-you-go http://www.ispot.tv/ad/Aoj1/2016-ram-promaster-city-speaks-volumes http://www.ispot.tv/ad/7_0w/2015-ram-promaster-city-run-the-town those vans sure look similar. wonder if the Promaster City sales aren't doing well and that's the reason for the TV ads. Found two older ads for the Transit http://www.ispot.tv/ad/7hzs/ford-transit-own-the-work ok, now I getting sucked into finding all sorts of interesting Transit videos Review of TC vs Promaster City vs NV200

good report. glad you're happy so far. you'll get used to that rear view mirror. I set mine on day 1 and haven't touched it since. the side view mirrors are excellent and since you have glass all around you'll have good visibility. I have barn doors and the frame in the middle creates an obstruction that you have to deal with . since you have a liftgate you won't have that. I had someone come up to me at the beach yesterday with total envy of my van setup. it's a great all around utility vehicle.

that's awesome. I think you just set a record for getting an ordered van the soonest. wow! keep us posted on how the van looks with pics of course.

I would agree that they should have a replacement transmission available regionally for installation to minimize down time. In SoCa this should be a fast fix with lots of TC's being serviced in the area. just like any major metro city. Not sure about the re-manufactured though. If your vehicle is under factory warranty, shouldn't you qualify for a new part replacement? I can see getting a re-manufactured after the warranty expires to save cost vs new, which would be your decision, but under warranty I'd want new factory Ford parts for all repair work. I hate hearing about an unhappy TC owner. bums me out. hope this gets resolved quickly and has a good ending.