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@Orchardhomebuilders See the thread link below regarding issues I had with the parking sensors on my 2015 Gen 2. My backup camera worked just fine. The parking sensor (front and rear) system was disabled because the rear speaker was bad. Hope it helps you. Good luck!

You found it, good job, thanks. Looks a lot like the Honda Acty Kei Van. I like it. https://www.importavehicle.info/2018/06/1992-honda-acty-kei-van-for-sale-in.html

Old thread, but right topic for my question. Saw the van pictured below on a credit card home page splash. Funky looking van. Looks like an egg. What is that thing?

Looks like we had yet another meltdown overnight. I thought I smelled burnt toast when I woke up but we don't even own a toaster. Confused! Instead of wiping out every post with "thread deleted" we now have "Bunch of gay shits and giggles". Oh, the humanity! Enjoy the brief moment of calm and peace but stay tuned for the next reincarnation. Not a matter of if, but when. Lucky us!

@Kitevan - looks nice. Thanks for sharing that. I don't recall anyone else adding something like that. Will be curious to see how it works out over time.

Below is the label on the factory hitch on my 2015 cargo TC.

Ha, ha. Same thing you would do. Run away as fast as you can then wash the pepper spray off your face. ?

@chip - very nice. Thanks for sharing. You do realize you're now a "Camper Van Conversion Idiots" member in good standing. A badge of honor.

What year van, how many miles? Are you outside your warranty coverage?

Welcome to the forum. Congrats on your new TC. I agree with Don, confirm the diagnosis first. My van's radio faceplate is the same as the pic below from the manual, which shows a phone option, but I don't have sync so it's inoperable. Are you sure your van radio has sync? Not sure what audio system comes with the Titanium trim. Is sync included or is it an option?

@KiteVan - welcome to the forum and congrats on your new TC. You're going to have fun with it. I have a 2015 TC Cargo so can't address your question since we have a different engine and trans, but no issues with uphill power with my van. Perhaps someone with a 2020 or newer model can provide a meaningful post to help you. You could also bring your van to a dealer to diagnose as part of your warranty coverage (bumper to bumper or drivetrain) Good luck!

You are correct, but limited to 36,000 miles within those three years. OP has just under 40,000. How much under 40,000? Still worthwhile talking to a service adviser at the dealership to see if there is any wiggle room on the mileage part.

Pics attached are from my 2015 Cargo. No tie-downs in the rear. Four total: two in the middle and two in the front. I have a sheet of 1/2 or 5/8" plywood covering the entire deck and it's bolted down in the middle, only because I had holes punched through the plywood and carpet for a temp seat bracket. It's not really necessary to hold the plywood in place. Initially I removed the entire vinyl mat, added sound proofing, separated the white foam part from the mat and put the foam padding back to fill the grooves in the deck. Plywood on top of the foam fits nicely and adds good insulation and sound proofing. The plywood is carpeted.

Thanks for sharing. Didn't know we had an apiarist among the ranks. That is so cool raising bees for honey. 1200 POUNDS - That's a massive amount of honey. Well done! Do you have to wear protective clothing when driving the supers around? WORK TRUCK = WORK VAN = CARGO VAN = UTILITY = TRANSIT CONNECT

Curious, what's the motivation for wanting the SWB over the LWB? Esthetics or function? Looks like the SWB is 16" shorter in overall length and wheelbase. Easier to parallel park for sure. I see a lot of Gen 2 TC's on the road in my parts for both commercial and personal use. Very rare to see a SWB model. Sourcing a decent used one might prove difficult. Please keep us posted and good luck!

Shannon - MLB is correct. The conversion applies to Gen 2 cargo vans as well. I had evidence that my 2015 cargo was converted. As I recall there is (was) a processing facility in NJ that reworks the vans after they clear customs at the port. Sure seems wasteful but 25% if a hefty import tax. The bolted on front deck area is added (see pic below). Vans shipped to Canada have this decking welded on, not bolted, as shown by some forumites over the years. Canada doesn't have an import tax (chicken tax). My guess is that the second row seats could easily be added but I don't have concrete data to back that up. If you look at the two pics below from cargo van, you can see there are a series of holes, some threaded. You can take those pics to your local Ford dealer that has a wagon model and see where the 2nd row seat mounts are located. That might easily answer your question. My local dealer uses a wagon model for customer shuttle service so there's usually at least one wagon model to see. Remember to check out the seat belt config as well. Good luck!

That's not a very charitable comment to make and you couldn't be anymore wrong. Some TC owners actually believe their cargo van should be used for its intended purpose, to carry cargo for work, hobbies and pleasure like camping. I'm in this group. It's a utilitarian vehicle and how you customize it to fit your particular needs is both unique and practical. To some it doesn't matter how pretty it looks. It's all about function. The next owner will appreciate that it's a cargo van and can customize it to fit their own needs. The value isn't affected as long as the vehicle is mechanically sound. It's ridiculous to think otherwise.

Sorry to hear that. How about a more conventional approach and use the TC 2.5L engine. Assuming they are easy to source from a salvage yard? Considering it's a van, the 2.5L, which is what I have in my 2015, has decent power with okay fuel economy. I personally wouldn't want to sacrifice fuel economy for a bigger engine. Wrong direction for me. I'm not a gearhead but I'm assuming a higher output engine would require a matching transmission and more to handle the extra load. Mission creep. Good luck! Please keep us posted.

Thanks Don. Sounds reasonable.

Don, did you have any of the symptoms listed: wind noise, water leaks or looseness in the windshield? It's interesting that the notice I got and posted above says nothing about any safety issues as mentioned in the recall notice. Curious omission. The way I read the recall (cut and pasted below), if you have any of those symptoms listed, then your windshield may be inadequately sealed and that could lead to a problem in an accident. That makes sense but it's not a perfect cause and effect hence the "may experience" wording. I'm on the fence about doing this since I don't believe I have any of those symptoms. I'll discuss with my service advisor at Ford on my next service.

I read what you said, very clearly. I'm guessing you can go to 100 Ford dealerships and the outcome would be exactly the same. You said it yourself. "All they would do is reseat the current cracked windshield and not actually replace it." That is the recall. Reseat the windshield, not replace the windshield. Please show me where in the recall it says otherwise. Ford would have honored the recall if you let them reseat the windshield. But you wanted something outside the scope of the recall. Doesn't work that way and three different dealerships confirmed it. That's not the fault of the dealerships. They wouldn't get compensated from Ford Corporate for doing extra work, so why should they. In problem solving, sometimes the common denominator is the problem and not the numerator.

I don't understand your grievance regarding this recall. The recall clearly states Ford will remove the windshield and reinstall. It doesn't say anything about providing a new windshield because you have a crack caused by normal wear and tear. How is that not honoring the letter of the recall???

Ford just mailed me a notice about this windshield sealing issue for my 2015. They must be expanding beyond the original 2016 and newer recall. What's interesting is that they aren't saying it's a recall, but a "Customer Satisfaction Program 22N04". The offer has a 10 year / 100,000 miles limit to get it fixed at no cost. I've had no issues with my windshield so I'm inclined to leave it be. Guess I've got 2.5 years to change my mind on that. Anyone else with a 2014 or 2015 get the same notice recently?

@chip - there are a bunch of different threads on this forum regarding this type of mod. Just a question of how you want to customize it for your needs. Below is a link where I posted some pics of what I did to capture this space. It's a great project and you'll have fun with it. Well worth the effort. I have a sheet of plywood covering the deck, which is carpeted. I removed the foam insulation sheet that was glued to the underside of the vinyl mat and put that under the plywood for both noise abatement and to smooth out the valleys in the deck.

@lowspeedpursuit - nice job. Thanks for sharing the updates. Refreshing to see someone add some decent utility to their van rather than a bunch of nonsense. I get the feeling you might just keep this van after all, maybe?