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You need to look at the third brake light socket sounds like a problem with that socket and that could short out causing the fuse and the switch to fail.

Thanks Don a good catch, as english is not my strongest skill. The computers in the tc all require some power to matain memory. There is always some draw. You need an accurate ammeter with a low enough scale to see what the actual draw is and is it enough to kill the battery.

You need an low range ammeter to put in series with the battery and then start pulling fuses till the draw goes away. After the fuses then you start pulling relays. That is a good way to start .

How far from straight do you have to turn to get the noise? Have you had some one walk beside the car when you go forward and turn at slow speed? The fact that it is a clicking noise says cv joint. What kind of service are the Tc's in?

It is not the easiest task I will admit. I do the setup with the engine cold . The flow through the funnel is not bad for me . The hardest part for me is to replace the vent cap once the job is done. Now that I have done the job 3 times I know the drill well. This time I also did an engine oil change at the same time. Two jobs done for the same lift !!

Here the picture of the funnel, it will slide right into the vent hole , it makes the flush a breeze.

I am with you on the dipstick, The funnel I made to fill the trans makes the flush very easy. I you check my post on the flush there is a picture of the funnel.

How much did it help the performance? You could find a way to override the grill shutters and see if it improves the performance. The grade for enjoyment , what was that?

Just did the trans fluid for the third time 73802 mi. I checked out the post on the color change. Here is the same tech and a new post on service intervals. It seem that he has modified his opinion. https://www.youtube.com/embed/pYDjVYT51Jg?rel=0&autoplay=1.

This is the illustration from my manual hope it helps

The setup I picked looked like it Could be adapted to your purpose. There is no direct listing for a Transit Connect.

Welcome sounds like you are fully engaged in the battle . If you are remembering the code number correctly this link has good info. https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0104-obd-ii-trouble-code-mass-airflow-maf-electrical-circuit-erratic-and-irregular-output-by-john-nelson

Sounds like a great trip. Nice Pictures Maybe we should start a topic for great road trips?

If the TC you are working on is a Gen 1 it has leaf springs in the back . This kit for a Ranger could be adapted and would help the Sag. MN-282_59516 Air lift ford ranger.pdf

If it is humid and over 75 I will pay for the AC. My two Cats in the back seat are very demanding ( in the summer they are on board 400 miles a week!)

I suspect that There is enough money spent on health care right now to cover everybody if the voodoo was taken out of the system.

The wrecked tire was run flat or very low air for several miles and came apart. If it was mounting a bead leak could be the issue. If the tire was balanced on a computer wheel balance machine the computer tells the operator where to place the weights. Then the operator rechecks the balance. If the tire is out and the Rim is out then spinning the tire on the rim will help. The fact that the weights are adhesive style and steel requires more weight then the rim mounts . Have you had the truck out on the freeway? Take it up to 80, if it is nice and smooth then they have the balance correct.

The Gen 1 has leaf springs. Some vehicles with leaf spring want a retorque on the u-bolts just to take account for the possible stretch. If there was going to be a problem it would have appeared by 55000 miles.

Fifty 150 Great Video ! Think regular fluid changes are a good idea!

If you have a fully loaded Van or Truck you run Max Psi 100% 0f the time. At least I do. Surprisingly Close!

The real problem with the explorer tires was Ford was too cheap to have Firestone design a tire for the vehicle.

I replaced The Continentals with these. https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Sumitomo&tireModel=HTR+A%2FS+P02+(H-+or+V-Speed+Rated)&partnum=16VR6HTRASP02XL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes I went to 215/60/16. Better ride Less noise and very acceptable handling . They also are the proper load range and are priced very competitively. When I mounted the set they were round and required very little weight to balance.

It seems the world is in the Moving backwards mode. We are right there with you!!

It is only cheapness that keeps the Tc from telling the driver the tire pressure. If the Bcm has the info then it could be displayed.

I did not see that story. I will have to see what happened .