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In my tool box, I have a Craftsman tool for removing lug locks. My van did not come with the locks, so I have not tried the tool with the Transit Connect lug lock. The tool worked on a Honda with aftermarket wheels.

From all the replies, the one answer that seems to work is to go to a dealership. Maybe with all of the Fords that they work on, someone there has a key that will fit. Or go from tire shop to tire shop, hoping that someone there has a key to fit.

As for security, you can lock the bike to the rack with a chain, steel cable, or Kryptonite type u-lock. But nothing is secure. A bike thief can cut through whatever security you have.

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There is a pricing matrix for selling extended warranties. They don't set the price to lose money. Whatever you pay, or whatever they quote, is based on the fact that they will make money selling those "warranties". It's like an insurance policy. They collect a lot of money, from a lot of people. Someone may need a repair. They find a way to deny it. Then if they do pay, you still may have to pay a deductible. Their money is made off the float, between collecting the money, and holding onto it as long as possible, before paying out the least. You may also want to read all of the fine print. What does that warranty actually cover? What does it not cover? Are there limits? An "extended warranty" may not cover things like wear items, and you may need to have all of your service records before they honor it. Also consider the cost of the warranty, versus any anticipated repair. Think about the big ticket items. Engine. Transmission. What are the chances of a failure covered under warranty? I get it. It's like buying insurance, an auto club membership, et cetera. For some people, it's worth every penny. And we all view economics from a different perspective. Insurance, I have to buy, by law. An auto club membership, I just don't buy. I might change a tire. I might jump start the car. I might replace the battery. I can do all of those things. I haven't locked my keys in the car since you needed to have the remote in your hand to lock and unlock the car. The only thing that I can't do, is tow the car myself. So I take the chance that I may need to pay $$$ for a tow. As opposed to paying $$ every year, for who knows how many years. But everyone has a different stroke of luck. We never know when a car may break down and need a tow. And we never know when a car may break down, and need a repair. So if you feel good about spending a few thousand dollars every few years, just in case, then it makes sense to you.

Look at the photo. Right above the junction box, there is a seat belt. You will need that. And the body panels. For both sides.

There's a screen in the fill neck, so you can't siphon the tank. You could drop the tank and drain it. I don't recommend it, but you can drill a hole, drain the tank, then install a drain plug. Or try driving it. And topping off the tank every day to keep diluting it. And let your knock sensors try to smooth out the engine. 1.5 gallons isn't so bad. The tank capacity is a little over 15 gallons. I don't think you will have long term damage. That little bit may not hurt the van at all. Did the van feel okay as you drove to the gas station?

The price has dropped by $1,000. But I'm still not buying it. Automotive Connectors MCP2,8 BU-KONT

Does the junkyard have a complete van? The best thing to do is take photos. Lots of them. Photos of your van. Photos of that van at the junkyard. Compare what is different. As you may need things like the carpet kit, the interior panels, the seat belts (obviously). And if your van does not have an auxiliary junction box, and that van has it - then plan on taking that also.

If you can get the seats, I am sure that you can drill holes and bolt them in. Actually, you may already have the holes. Left the carpet kit and look. Installing the seat belts may be more difficult. But not really. You just have to have all the right parts. Then it's as simple as removing your parts, and installing the new parts.

Global Opening is listed on the window sticker. But I could never get it to work. The dealership couldn't figure it out either. According to the service tech, those things are usually factory programmed. At that time, he didn't have a service bulletin and could not find anything about it in the service manual.

On a new car, the bumper to bumper warranty is 3 years. The drivetrain warranty is 5 years. I'm not sure how brakes warrantied on a new car. Brakes are a wear item. They wear out depending on how you drive. A car with 100,000 freeway miles could have brakes like a car with 50,000 miles in stop and go traffic. Then there are other factors, like drive style and how much weight you carry. There's always the possibility that more expensive brake parts will last longer. I know that when I bought cheap brakes, they didn't stop very good and did not last very long. For several years now, Ford has offered a "Lifetime Brake Pad Guarantee". I have no idea how they do that. My best guess is that you have to pay for all labor, resurfacing the rotors, or replacing the rotors. How generous of Ford to give you $20 brake pads for free, after you pay $400 for the brake job. But it sounds like something worth looking into.

The recall notice came in the mail today.

Michael, thanks for you experience and insight. It will save someone a lot of headache and heartache, buying some expensive tools, for them to not work. Any chance that you can share the part number and/or source? As the guy at the next dealership may not be as sharp, or motivated enough to spend 20 minutes, trying to figure out what to order.

The van comes with a Group 40. There are 2 spacers in the battery box. Ford sells the spacers for installing a group 96 battery. A small kit like this will have the tool, and a few extra fasteners just in case you damage any while removing them. A piece of plywood or MDF on top of the folded down seats would be fine. It will distribute the weight evenly. And protect your seats from whatever you load on top.

It's a 2019. Still under warranty. I would let Ford do a diagnostic, and fix it.

There's a recall for the windshield.

That's what I was afraid of.

See you out on the road. high 5.

In The USA, the 3rd brake light is probably a legal requirement. For different Ford models, going back over a dozen years, the high mount stop lamp has been a source of leaks. On some models, Ford began to sell replacement lamps with thicker gaskets. There are also aftermarket lamps with bigger foam rubber gaskets. And some aftermarket companies sell just the gasket. You can install a fan by cutting into the roof. A lot of shops do installations for rooftop fans, air conditioners, and refrigeration.

No thoughts. I know nothing about building a transmission. I only know how to change the oil. Sorry I can't help. There are other people on this website who are extremely knowledgeable. Hopefully, one of them can help.

After that many miles, and whatever amount of time, it's probably electrical. Whatever got wet, is probably now corroded. Corrosion can be anywhere. Inside one of the car's many computers, or at the electrical connections. I would start by inspecting the connections. Look for obvious signs of corrosion. I know. The car is full of wires, and they all have connectors everywhere. The car's computer operates the car based on information collected from sensors. Those sensors also have electrical connections which could have corroded. A lot of trouble.

I would suggest a remanufactured transmission.