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Window tint helps. Some people have added power ports and upgraded the radio. There is a mod to raise the driver's seat. Depending on what you plan on doing, an LED light bar could be useful.

Your spark plugs are Motorcraft SP530. The spark plugs are pre-gapped. It's important to check the gap. Do not regap. If the gap is not within specification, exchange it. Amazon has them for slightly less. This part interchanges with Autolite XP5363. Autolite has a rebate of $3 per spark plug.

It's 4 liters. You would have zero issues using 4 quarts during the flush process. 4 quarts is less than 4 liters. Fill with 4 liters.

Here is what Forscan has for your iPhone. Note the differences between Forscan viewer for an iPhone, versus Forscan for Windows with a license.

There are some codes and parameters that not all OBD II code readers can read. The basic code scanners are able to read operating parameters related to the powertrain control module. They sometimes do not have the technology for brake codes, transmission temps, etc. That is why scan tools can range from $20 to hundreds of dollars. Professionals spend thousands for diagnostic tools. Forscan is an application which allows you to read the various modules in your car via the OBD II port, and make changes is some instances. It operates via the OBD II port, but at times, is limited by the hardware. Some of the connection devices may not be able to read all of the vehicle's modules. Some versions of Forscan are different. Forscan's website has the answers to most questions, and it is where you would download the application from. Forscan's website recommends certain compatible OBD2 adapters. Be certain, that other adapters can work, even if not recommended by Forscan. And you will also need to have the correct platform to run Forscan. Supported modules Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Anti-Lock Brake / Traction Control Module (ABS) Hybrid Electronic Cluster (HEC) Left High Intensity Discharge Lamp (LHID) Right High Intensity Discharge Lamp (RHID) Vehicle Dynamics Module (VDM) 4X4 Control Module (4X4M) Air Conditioning Control Module (ACCM) Audio Control Module (ACM) Audio Control Unit (ACU) Alternative Fuel Control Module (AFCM) Adaptive Front Lighting System / Auto Leveling Module (AFS/ALM) Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) Auxiliary Heater Control Module (AHCM) Audio Interface Module (AIM) Auto Leveling Module (ALM) Amplifier Module (AM) Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) Automatic Ride Control (ARC) A-STOP System (No Idling System) (A-STOP) All Terrain Control Module (ATCM) All Wheel Drive Module (AWD) Battery Charger Control Module (BCCM) Body Control Module (BCM, BCMiim BdyCM) Body Control Module / Generic Electronic Module (BCM/GEM) Body Control Module B (BCMB) Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) Body Electronic Module (BEM) Bluetooth Phone Module (BPM) Security module (CSM) Blind Spot Monitoring (Left) (BSML) Blind Spot Monitoring (Right) (BSMR) Remote Climate Control (RCC) Cruise-Control Module (CCM) Circuit Deactivation Ignition Module (CDIM) Compact Disc Player (CDP) Instrument cluster (INST) Column Lock Module (CLM) Camera Module Rear (CMR) Connectivity Master Unit (CMU) Cellular Phone Module (CPM) Central Timer Module (CTM) Convergence Telematics Module (CTMii) Digital Audio Broadcast Module (DABM) Digital Audio Control Module C (DACMC) DC to DC Converter Control Module (DCDC) Driver/Dual Climate-Control Seat Module (DCSM) Reductant Control Module (DCU) Driver Door Control Unit (DFDM) Drivers Door Module (DDM) Deployable Hood System (DHS) Driver's Seat Module (DSM) (Audio) Digital Signal Processing Module (DSP) Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) Rader Brake Support (EBS) Electronic Crash Sensor (ECS) Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Electronic-Controlled Power Steering (EPS) Anti-Lock Brake / Traction Control Module (ESOF) Front Body Control Module (F_BCM) Fuel Additive Control Module (FACM) Front Control/Display Interface Module (FCDIM) Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) Front Distance Sensing Module (FDSM) Transmission Control Module (TCM) Fuel Fired Coolant Heating Module (FFH) Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Front Electronic Module (FEM) Fuel Injection Control Module (FICM) Fuel Indication Module (FIM) Fuel Injection Pump (FIP) Front Lighting Control Module (FLM) Fuel Operated Heater (FOH) Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) Fire Suppression System Module (FSSM) Folding Top Control Module (FTCM) Generic Display Module (GDM) Generic Electronic Module / Smart Junction Box (GEM/SJB) Generic Electronic Module (GEM) Generic Function Module (GFM) Global Positioning System Module (GPSM) Gear Shift Module (GSM) Gateway Module A (GWM) Headlamp Control Module (HCM) Headlamp Control Module 2(B) (HCM2) Headlamp Leveling Module (HD_LVL) Instrument Cluster (IC) HVAC Integrated Module (HIM) Heated Steering Wheel Module (HSWM) Head Up Display (HUD) Heated Steering Wheel Module (HV) Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Integrated Air Bag Module (IABM) Smart City Brake Support (ICA) Intelligent Cruise Control Module (ICCM) Information Center Module (ICM) Injector Control Unit (ICU) Interior Lighting Control Module (ILCM) Instrument Panel Control Module (IPC) Intelligent Power Distribution Module (IPDM) Image Processing Module A (IPMA) Image Processing Module B (IPMB) Lighting Control Module (LCM) Left Power Sliding Door Module (LPSDM) Liftgate / Trunk Module (LTM) Message Center (MC) Multifunction Steering Wheel (MFSW) Multi-Information Display (MID) Motor Pretensioner Module (MPM) Navigation Controller (NAV) Air Suspension (4WAS) Air Conditioning (AC) Cruise Control (CCM) Steering Column Locking Module (SCLM) 4 Wheel Steering (WS4) Next Generation Speed Control Module (NGSC) Battery Control Module (OBD_BCM) Fuel Injection Control Module (OBD_FICM) Occupant Classification System Module (OCS) Overhead Trip Computer (OTC) Parking Aid Module (PAM) Park Brake Control Module (PBM) Passenger Climate-Control Seat Module (PCSM) Passenger Climate-Control Seat Module 2 (rear) (PCSM2) Passengers Door Control Unit (PDM) Power Running Board (PRB) Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) Passenger Front Seat Module (PSM) Rear Body Control Module (R_BCM) Rear Audio Control Module (RACM) Remote Anti-Theft / Personality Module (RAP) Rear Air Suspension Module (RASM) Rear Air Temperature Control (RATC) Restraint Control Module (RCM) Audio Rear Control Unit (RCU) Rear Electronic Module (REM) Remote Emergency Satellite Cellular Unit Module (RESCU) Rear Seat Entertainment Module (RETM) Remote Function Actuator (RFA) Rear Gate/Trunk Module (RGTM) Retractable Hard Top (RHT) Rear Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (RHVAC) Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Rear Lighting Control Module A (RLCMA) Rear Left Door Control Unit (DRDM) Right Power Sliding Door Module (RPSDM) Rear Right Door Control Unit (PRDM) Tire Pressure Monitor (RTM) Rear Vehicle Monitoring (RVM) Steering Angle Sensor Module (SASM) Smart Brake Support/Mazda Radar Cruise Control (SBS/MRCC) Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) Steering Column/Instrument Panel/Lighting (SCIL) Seat Control Module E (SCME) Seat Control Module G (SCMG) Seat Control Module H (SCMH) Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Satellite Digital Audio Receiver System (SDARS) Steering Effort Control Module (SECM) Secondary OBD Control Module A (SOBDM) Secondary OBD Control Module C (SOBDMC) Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Left (SODL) Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Right (SODR) Speech Recognition Module (SRM) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Smart Start Unit (SSU) Trailer Brake Control Module (TBC) Energy Management Module (EMM) Tracking and Blocking Module (TBM) Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM) Telematic Control Unit Module (TCU) Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Transmission Range Control Module (TRCM) Trailer Module (TRM) Variable Assist Power Steering (VAPS) Vehicle Emergency Messaging System (VEMS) Virtual Image Cluster (VIC) Vehicle Security Module (VSM)

G B L T.C. Member 2.5k Region:U.S. Northeast Posted September 25, 2016 Here is the post I did on the Transmission Change. The hardest part of this operation will be getting the TC Jacked up. Should be almost level . Remove the Under body dust shield . Look for the Drain Plug. 11 mm or 7/16 wrench. ] This style funnel will slide down into the Vent plug you just removed Put 3 quarts of fluid in [attacjpg] ] Run the TC for 5 to 10 minutes . Then drain the fluid again. Repeat this 2 more times You have Now used 9 quarts of fluid. Put the Drain plug back in make it snug this time. Add 3 quarts of fluid You have now used 12 quarts. Go under the car and Look for the indicator plug (14 mm wrench) Loosen the plug. Do not remove yet Start the engine with the engine running and the Car in park pull the plug and add fluid into the funnel until it just drips out the Indicator hole Replace plug put the Dust shield on , Pull the funnel and replace the vent cap. Total Fluid 13 Qts. With most of number 13 left There is no filter to change on this operation and the type of fluid is Mercon LV. Have fun!

GBL did a write up which you may find helpful. Very comprehensive. There are several threads on this forum about the 6F35, Mercon LV, etc. G B L T.C. Member 2.5k Region:U.S. Northeast Posted September 25, 2016 Here is the post I did on the Transmission Change. The hardest part of this operation will be getting the TC Jacked up. Should be almost level . Remove the Under body dust shield . Look for the Drain Plug. 11 mm or 7/16 wrench. ] This style funnel will slide down into the Vent plug you just removed Put 3 quarts of fluid in [attacjpg] ] Run the TC for 5 to 10 minutes . Then drain the fluid again. Repeat this 2 more times You have Now used 9 quarts of fluid. Put the Drain plug back in make it snug this time. Add 3 quarts of fluid You have now used 12 quarts. Go under the car and Look for the indicator plug (14 mm wrench) Loosen the plug. Do not remove yet Start the engine with the engine running and the Car in park pull the plug and add fluid into the funnel until it just drips out the Indicator hole Replace plug put the Dust shield on , Pull the funnel and replace the vent cap. Total Fluid 13 Qts. With most of number 13 left There is no filter to change on this operation and the type of fluid is Mercon LV. Have fun!

White smoke could be water. Black smoke is usually oil.

The kits are all the same. They mount the screen at the same angle as the factory radio. And it is a bad angle. The only thing that I can think of is to make a visor to shield the screen. I haven't done it. I don't want to have an 8" homemade visor sticking out of the dashboard.

On US models, we can buy interface kits. I suspect the EU models have similar kits. Axxess ASWC-1 Pros: Plugs into many Metra stereo installation harnesses for easier installation Easiest to program — the auto-programming feature recognizes the car automatically in many cases (see below), and programs the buttons automatically Reads both digital and analog signals (see the explanation below) Cons: Difficult to remap buttons — It's not as easy to redefine what the steering wheel buttons do iDatalink Maestro ADS-MSW Pros: Programmed online — set it up before you get out to the car and define the buttons the way you want Supports multi-function buttons — press once to do one thing, hold it down to do something else Watch the video demo on iDatalink's website — under the "Video FAQ" tab, look for "How to Flash a Maestro SW" Cons: Does not read digital signals — analog only (see below) PAC SWI-RC Pros: Least expensive option Works in many older vehicles Cons: Programming is more complicated — you have to program each button in a specific order Requires an additional adapter to read digital signals (see below) PAC SWI-CP5 Pros: Reads both digital and analog signals (see below) Supports multi-function buttons — press once to do one thing, hold it down to do something else Multiple programming modes — manual or via computer Confirms manual programming with audio beeps as well as flashing LEDs (the other adapters only use LEDs) Cons: Most expensive option

In the old Fords, for decades, the HVAC system had a series of actuators which helped to regulate the hot & cold air mix, and the which direction to blow the air (floor, dash, defrost). Those failed. They were difficult to replace. Sometimes requiring removal of the dashboard. Get a factory service manual for whatever model year you have. Sometimes, information like this is not in an over-the-counter Haynes or Chiltons book.

You plan on doing everything with a pair of ViseGrips?

Be creative. Take the wheels off the motorcycle.

Before you remove the seat, disconnect the wire harness. See what happens. Then plug it back in. See what happens.

None of the small vans, as best as I can recall, can actually fit a sheet of plywood between the wheel wells, laying flat on the floor. Usually not enough room between the wheel wells, and the distance from the rear door to the seats is just shy by inches. It seems like transporting 4'X8' building material is still something that you need a larger truck or van for.

How much weight have you loaded on the rack?

Cut them in half. They will fit fine.

Once again, good work. You did more with the van than most of us.

In case the children are listening to our conversation, and they don't know what we're talking about..... You can still buy one.........

I think Ford Sync is good enough for a lot of people. If you upgrade anything, changing the speakers should be enough.

Get a small folding pad. They are good enough for camping, and you won't have to do anything to the van.

It was great technology before Bluetooth. You could plug your boombox into the car.

For years, until I wanted Android Auto, I used a Bluetooth FM transmitter. It pairs with your phone's Bluetooth, then transmits an FM signal to your car's radio. It also allows you to load a microSD card full of MP3 files. The 1 that I bought worked flawlessly in the pickup and the van.