JackGrimshaw

I assume that, besides any window openings,the basic body structure is the same in both the cargo and passenger versions. In my cargo,I have relocated 2 of D rings(from the floor mounts) up to the rear seat belt bolt holes. There are multiple threaded holes throught the structure and most likely exist in the passenger version also but covered by the floor mats and trim. In my 2016 LWB,the false floor was bolted in but later models may be different.

I got many results in a youtube search "Transit connect headlight removal" No guarantees

Just a guess,maybe 250 lbs and I would not recommend it. The rack and the roof handled it fine but the van felt top heavy. I regularly carry a good sized Yakima pod while camping,occasionally a 17 ft canoe,framing lumber and sheet goods (with a support frame) and ladders. The biggest problem is the noise.

I have a small trailer also.Presently hauling next years firewood a third of a cord at a time. With tools and misc odds and ends there's not much room inside a TC. I also have a roof rack.

Sarah,what is that triangular piece on the roof just above the drivers window? Is it a fairing?

In my 2016,I have used it to play music stored on my tablet and directions from Google Maps

My father in law was from northern Maine, Everyone up there had a beater to drive in the winter. Actually,vehicles are alot better than when I had my first car.Plastic inner fenders and plastic panels under the engine compartment help alot but most of my vehicles still die from rot.

No clue about the the 1st gen.Was there a 4 pasenger model? In the 2nd,there is no extra space "under the seats".The extra space is the foot well for when rear seats are installed in the pasenger van.In the 2 pasenger model,this space is covered by sheet metal to make the rear floor continuous from the rear doors to the back of the front seats.

Exactly what my dealer used when my hitch was installed but they had the sense to run the wire through the fire wall,under the door kick plates and then following the tail light wires.Inline fuse to battery clamp. 6 years trailer use in harsh conditions and no issues other than normal wear and tear. Take the time to run the wire inside the van and include a foot of extra wire in the rear for if you ever need to repace the receptacle.

Bought mine here. https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-recovery-hook-6m2z17a954a I'm glad I had bought one when I learned to turn off traction control the hard way. I was traveling a farm road in the spring and I needed some momentum to get thruogh a muddy spot.Traction Control subtlety applied my brakes until I was stopped in the mud and had to call for a tractor

Bought mine here. https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-recovery-hook-6m2z17a954a

Yup,that's basically what I get now. I'm running McAfee anti virus etc but up until last week I had no problems accessing the forum for the last 6 yrs. I was just wondering if anything had changed at the server end or if it was on my end.

Have not been able to sign in to the group on my tablet for the last week or so. I get this error page " This server could not prove that it is fordtransitconnectforum.com; its security certificate is from fordtransitconnectforum.qyy.qkg.mybluehost.me. This may be caused by a misconfiguration or an attacker intercepting your connection. Proceed to fordtransitconnectforum.com (unsafe)" Can you help? Thanks Jjackgrimshaw@sbcglobal.net

Fifty : That part looks identical to the piece that holds the fullsized spare on my 2016 LWB. Changed a front tire in my driveway,what a b***h! Had to dig out an old jack to put under the dealer installed trailer hitch to get enough clearance to drag out the factory spare because I had already removed the flat and the van was sitting on factory jack. Note to self: get spare ready first! Also had to get the wife to slowly crank down winch while I dragged the tire out far enough to see how to unhook above bracket. And then 20 min with manual,WD40 and flashlight(in the middle of the day) to actually unhook it. If I wasn't so smart I would have called Triple A.

You could just cover it. A plug for Weather Tech liners. My daughter bought me a set when my TC was new. I have a gravel driveway,wear work boots with a semi aggressive tread and deal with mud and snow on a regular basis.These liners collect all the mess and is easily removed to dump contents in the bushes. https://www.weathertech.com/floorliner-digitalfit/