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Welcome and good to see a loyal Ford customer. My son has an '18 ST which has been a great car for him. Previous girlfriend complained about it - she fell by the wayside. I have been super happy with my 2016 TC Titanium which does everything from hauling elderly inlays to grandkids to all kinds of stuff. LOL way back in the day before CV I would pick the twin grandkids up from school sometimes. Nobody knows how to deal with a van without power doors. My first new car was a Ford Fiesta S in 1978, after that a Merkur XR4Ti and then disaster struck, an '88 Taurus wagon (actually the wife's car) - after that took a break for a while. I've always liked the European Fords and have desired an RS but at the time had a Honda CBR600RR which was lots of fun. A couple of time I rode by the junior high school as the kids were arriving - hateful looks from moms, girls mostly didn't notice but most of the boys stared. Of course I was on my vey best behavior, no wheelies.

That is really nice, holds it really well and I like the strap holding it down. Easy to remove when not hauling the bike. My only suggestion fro improvement would be to fasten the rear of the bike down in case of an accident - you may have done that just not in pic.

LOL, OK Beta Don, I have my engineering degree and therefore get a free pass on spelling :-) My favorite oil is the one on sale, Castrol preferred if I can get a deal on it but will run other brands. IMO modern engines are so good that most any good synthetic oil changed at the recommended intervals will not have any failures due to poor lubrication. All the problems I've seen in recent years have been due to design screw ups. Best illustration I personally have is VW's timing chain tensioner design. My son's VW Jetta 2.0T had one fail which destroyed the engine. Took a $6,000 loss on the car and just got rid of it. Last I looked at that engine they were on over 10 on the revisions/modifications to the tensioner. I can understand one or 2 over a multiyear period but soo many???? Have been much more particular about the oil in my motorcycles until my current BMW F800GT. Bought it used with a maintenance plan and just take it in and have them do the scheduled maintenance. Fantastic middle weight sport touring bike except the engine has no soul. Came off of a 600cc class sport bike and love the character the inline 4 engines have. Full throttle shifts at 15,000 or 16,000RPMs sounds so good. Couldn't make more than 2 on the street before in go to jail territory. I don't push the envelope on performance in my vehicles - yup the accelerator pedal get pushed to the floor from time to time but don't haul heavy loads or do a lot of short trips. It does get hot here but not like in Arizona. Im concerned about the transmission fluid but again regular changes and expect it to be OK but will probably go with a better fluid if I can figure out what that is.

WOW, when I haul my scooter I always put it in the center just in case something like that happens and the straps were to fail it would go between the seats. I use multiple straps, one is a 3" belt and the other two 1.5" for a scooter that weight about 250 pounds. Good point about loose stuff in the back. Hauling stuff always like to put heavy stuff down low.

Mobile 1 is not my favorite oil. Used to be a real synthetic but they changed how it was made about that time. I had a VW Jetta with the 1.8 turbo. Those engines were really bad about slugging due to the hight temperatures the oil saw. I saw some slugging with Mobile 1 and checked and it did not state VW's certification. Changed to an oil was did have the VW certification and slugging wasn't so bad. I'm down to my last VW which my daughter drives and when it's gone will not get another. Too many mechanical problems. I will run Mobile 1 in the van but it's not my preferred oil.

Welcome. Its a great van I have the same year and trim level but I have the ever popular creeper white :-) It's great for hauling stuff. Got mine 2 1/2 years ago to haul inlaws, grandkids and my scooter (a real scooter not a mobility scooter). It has done all of that and more. Have 6 yo twin grandkids and they love it. Biggest drawback is folks in the carpool line don't know what to do about a van without a power sliding door! My daughter has a Honda Odyssey with all the power stuff but the TC handles much better. The headroom in the TC is fantastic and really nice when putting a little one in and out of the car seat. Another thing I had in mind was hauling my in-laws around. My father-in law had terminal prostate cancer and the last three months of his life the TC was the perfect vehicle to haul him and everyone to the hospital and doctors appointments. He has been gone a year and now mother-in-law who is 91 with very bad arthritis. She either rides with my wife in her Smart car or I take her in the van. Van is perfect as the seat height is perfect, not up or down and cost to the door. Very easy in and out and her walker is easy to stow either in the back or next to her. It will haul either one of my scooters even without taking out the back seats although I usually do to get the extra headroom and lower the load height. I have enjoyed the navigation system although it is probably time to update the maps. I have the WeatherTech matts for the front and middle seats as well as the big matt that goes over all the seats when they are folded flat. For hauling the scooter I take out the rear seats, put the mat down with a 3x3 piece of MDF on top. MDF is good for when I put the scooter on the center stand. My father-in-law had several Grand Marquise over the years. However yours looks like the one with some extra grunt. Several years ago I was taking photographs at a BMW track day. One of the instructors had a rental Crown Vic. Somehow they conned the track folks into letting him take it out with four guys all wearing white shirts, black coats and ties and black helmets. He was a very good driver and it was quite a sight. A few places I was sure the inside rear wheel would lift but it never did. After that the track said never again! Im sure the rental company had no idea what had been one with their car but ay have wondered why the tires were so worn. :-)

I like that messenger bag. Typically i just use the undersea space on the scooter and if that's not enough will hang grocery bags from hook above the floorboards. I loved the area out there, was a lot of fun and the drivers are better than here. Still not used to having motorcycles lane split. Still hoping this clears up enough so I can do a solo motorcycle trip out there late in the summer.

We visited our oldest son in Jan Jose at the end of Feb. Flew home on March 4th! Got out just in time. His wife is from Southern China and they went to China for Christmas. Her mother became sick with something that sounded like appendicitis and almost died. He flew back on January 2nd. Showed my a photo of his plane ticket where he changed planes in Wuhan!!!! Too close! His wife can back a couple of weeks later, just a few days before everything was shut off. They are fine but sheltering in place. We are sheltering in place although my wife has to take her 91yo mother to doctors appointments. My TC has been out of the garage one time since mid February! A couple of days ago I went over to our daughter's and watched her 6 yo twins while she made a run to Costco and Home Depot. I used to take them to lunch all the time so we made it a lunch outing. We sat on the deck and ate our fast fool lunch while keeping like 10 feet apart. Daughter sent a text message TP in the wild! Costco had some in stock so she bought a package for us to share. We don't have a stockpile so it was a welcome find. LOL I had ridden my scooter over there so rode it back with a package of TP on the floorboards. If I need to go check on mother-in-law or take something to the grandkids my primary transportation is my scooter. See lots of families out walking, most folks are working hard to self isolate. In January I bought a 3D printer and have had lots of fun finding and printing stuff. Grandkids have enjoyed all of the toys I've made for them. Latest one was a corona monster. Our youngest son is a second year resident so we are a little concerned about him. He is currently working in OB but if things get bad will be pressed into service taking care of corona patients.

Welcome and congrats on your TC. Don't know much about the partition but the cargo and passenger versions are pretty much the same except for the floor area. The cargo versions have a cover over the footwell. I would think it might not be too difficult to adapt but not sure. With the passenger version you get the rear temp controls which can be adjusted from the front if your arms are long enough and flexible enough. I have a 2016 TC Titanium LWB wagon. I do notice more noise when all the seats are folded and have the WeatherTech matt on top. It's been driven one time since late February, I mostly just ride my scooter when going to check on immediate family members.

EGR is exhaust gas recirculation. Is the leak in a hose or an engine seal or gasket? sometimes it can be hard to tell where the leak is coming from. Did it overheat due to low coolant or is the leak due to the overheating?

I went and measured my 2016. With all seats folded and the passenger seat back pretty far and the seat back reclined a bit I got 84 inches, with the seat slid forward all the way I got 89inches. With the passenger seat back leaned forward it would be more but someone could not ride there. Between the armrests (I have the 6 passenger version with 2 seats in the middle row) there is about 9 1/2 inches. It is possible to fold the rear seats and run something between the middle seats and even rest it on the top of the center console. Of course if you had something like a pipe or 2x4 there and slammed on the brakes it might be time for a new dash and radio. I know someone with a SUV who broke their front windshield that way. There is no space between the two rear seats to slide something between them. However it would be very possible to put something in the back that went between the two middle seats like say a 65" LCD TV. I know because I did just that. I had my mother-in-law in the front and no one in the middle seats. I haul my scooter regularly in the van with the rear seats removed. It will fit with them in there but is easier with them out. The TC Wagon is a very versatile vehicle and I love mine. Ive attached a photo of mine with one of my scooter in the back with the 3rd row seats removed.

Looks nice. Impressed with how you got it over all the surfaces.

Im in the not a TC camp. Buuuuut maybe, the TC is low to the ground for a reason - easier to old and unload and gives more interior space without being too tall. As for the VW hookup - nooooooooo, I'm done with VWs and if that;'s what the next TC is I won't be having one. Maybe VW has learned how to build turbo motors but the 1.8T had reliability issues, my daughters New Beetle had a pie shaped piece break off of a valve head - motor gone - sold it for $300 and purchased a Volt. My son had a nice Jetta wagon I bought hoping it would see him thru medical school and residency. Nope - 2.0T timing chain tensioner, motor toast. He drove my Volt for 9 months then bought a new Focus ST - Ford turbo motors are not perfect but better than what I've experienced. Oh and the Jetta with the interior that smelled like crayons, rubberized interior surfaces that went bad, headliners that fell down .....

Welcome, I bought my 2016 Titanium in Knoxville TN a little over two years ago. Yes it is somewhat traction inhibited which is further complicated (at least in mine) with a somewhat sudden surge of power when starting off. Not sure how the powertrain in the newer ones are. On wet pavement I sometimes have trouble starting off and spinning the front wheels. I got stuck in wet and muddy grass once and another time I was parked on a slight slope with damp grass but ground was firm. Was able to carefully start without any problem that time. After getting stuck previously was extra careful With a little practice it's possible to ease it away then feed throttle to it. My other car is a Chevy Volt which is vey soft starting off and I've gotten in the habit of just flooring it. As for snow and ice I just leave it in the garage! Around here folks can't drive in the snow. TC is a great van for hauling people and stuff. We have twin 6YO grandkids, they love riding in it, biggest problem is in the carpool pickup the helpers don't know how to deal with a van without power doors! Want extra space, Ill fold down the rack two seats, fold down all the seats and it is a lot of space. Several times a year I'll haul my scooter (Kymco not a mobility scooter). It will fit on top of the seats but usually I take the back two seats out. Hauled a 65"TV in the back standing vertically. My daughter has a Honda Odyssey which is longer, wider and heavier but not as tall and roomy inside. The TC drives like a car and will out corner my Volt.

Ive had good success with CarGurus web site. I can set search criteria up to I believe nationwide. It doesn't have all of the available TCs but can be a good tool. If I find one I like on there then Id'll look at it with the Ford dealer inventory website. To get different areas I chang the zip code I'm looking in. There are other auto locator website out there as well. I have a 2016 Titanium and have enjoyed the options. Why do the dealers hide the TCs? They don't care about selling them, big volume is selling F150s and SUVs and that is where they focus. I've often thought if Ford pushed the TC wagon more there would be a lot more sales.

Have you tried contacting places in the UK to see if they will ship to the US? Found this on: https://www.thecampercoshop.com/awnings-canopies/tailgate-tents/reimo-trapez-cabin-tailgate-tent-for-mini-campers

Sorry for the delay in responding - using stock shocks. Van has 20,000 miles on it. It is the wagon not sure if your is wagon or van. I think the wagon has more weight inside from seats and other interior stuff. If you have the van you might want to try putting 200 th 300 pounds of weight inside to see if that helps the ride. You will probably add that much if not more when converting to camper. Originally intended to go camping with my van but haven't so far. Instead I take my motorcycle. A couple of pics of it as I was leaving Minot ND in September. 52F and raining! Rode all day in that stuff - wishing for a bit more winter gear, 3 days before it was 97F in Montana.

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Welcome, I have a 2016 Titanium LWB and love it. Had it for a bit over 2 years and 20,000 miles. Goal was to go camping but take my motorcycle instead LOL. Love the color which my younger daughter describes as "creeper white"! Here in the south where folks say it 95 the question is temperature or humidity and the answer is yes white is a lot cooler. I love the versatility and ease of entry. It's great for hauling mother-in-law who is 91 with very bad arthritis. It's not a step up or down but just slip right in. Or I can put the car seats in and haul the 6 Y) twin grandchildren. Fold all the seats down and haul a dishwasher, washing machine, wood or take the rear seats out and haul my scooter. Towing capability isn't great but I have a small light trailer that is fantastic for hauling loads up to 700 pounds. There are lots of knowledgable and helpful folks here. If you have questions lots of helpful advice is available.

I have a 16 Titanium and the ride is firm but not bad. I have the 17" alloy wheels. Shock absorbers can also make a difference. In the past when I have changed struts and shocks the most noticeable difference was in how smooth the new shocks were. Less resistance over small bumps but more and better resistance over the bigger stuff. The normal inflation pressure on the tires is pretty high but that is due to the load rating. I would expect if you are empty or lightly loaded the pressure could be dropped a little bit. I like men the way it is as it handles very nicely and will out corner my Volt. My daughter has a Honda van and it rides and drives better until it comes to the curves. Then the TC is much better. IMO it has a very European feel, very firm but not harsh. Couple of days ago I saw a pickup driving fast and aggressively on the interstate. Amazing the amount of suspension movement it had - not in a good way. At one point they swerved from the right land across two lanes, they had a bit of difficulty controlling the truck. Wondered if it was really bad shocks or an off road setup. 80+ in a 60 when everyone else was doing 65-70 (MPH).

Agreed, many years ago we were on vacation with the inlays driving 2 rental cars. I noticed the other car had a very low tire. In the very few miles to get to a gas station to put air in it the sidewall became too hot to comfortable touch with my hand. This was driving at speeds less than 30MPH. I know of BMW motorcycle owners who have received TMPS messages that indicated a deflating tire. On a motorcycle that's very nice to know. When I first got my TC (2016 Titanium) it showed the pressures on all 4 tires but since then I have never been able to get it to do that. My Volt shows all 4 tire pressures.

CVT in my Honda Metropolitan works great. :-) On a good day it will get to 35MPH on level pavement.

TC is quite a change from a race prepped Miata. As you say there is not an easy way to get more power. Initial takeoff is as much or more than the front tires can take already but could certainly use another 75 to 100 HP on the interstate. I think there has to be a way to put a Focus ST motor and transmission in it but would be a challenging job with so much of the vehicle run by its computer. If it were a Mustang I'm sure someone would have figured it out by now. Power aside I find it to be a capable little van that handles very nicely. Next to my Volt with the OEM tires it is a sports car! I have gone to just energy saver on the Volt and gave up some range but it will actually stop when I stomp on the brake pedal! I'm pleasantly surprised at how well it corners but generally just poke around as most of the time I have grandkids, mother-in-law, wife or am hauling something plus in my neighborhood with lots of hills and stop signs it doesn't get great gas mileage. However if I could figure out how to put that engine in my TC .....

That is very nice to know.

CMax in a nice car. 4 or 5 years ago had a rental we drove to Yellowstone. Not bad, extra kick from electric was nice in higher elevation, I was able to pass without too much difficulty. We had a fun game between my wife, son and I to see who could get the highest speed before the gas engine kicked in. My TC is certainly not fast but is good enough, I have wanted more power many times but it does OK. My other car is a Chevy Volt which is pretty good up to about 50. I have ridden sport bikes for years, now that's acceleration! I find the interior room in the TC to be fantastic. Biggest issue I have is the rear opening (I have the lift gate) is lower than the inside height. I sometimes carry one of my scooters (not that's not fast) inside. Both will fit with the seats folded flat but it is easier if I take the rear seats out. I have the big WeatherTech mat that is supposed to go on top of the folded seats. With the rear seats out it is not flat but is good enough. For scooter hauling I put a 3x3 piece of MDF board on top of the mat for the center stand to rest on. the front wheel goes between the two middle seats. Note I have the Titanium with 6 passenger configuration. I have hauled all kinds of stuff in the van including, a scooter, wood, grandkids, 65" TV, furniture when my son moved out, dishwasher, double ovens, and my mother-in-law. The TC is a great vehicle for older folks as it's not a sit down and have to climb out or a climb up to get in and then need a ladder to get down, its just slide right into the seat. I did not set out to buy a Titanium, was looking for a good deal on a new one with leather, 6 passenger, upgraded sound system, and a towing package. I bought a 2016 in late November of 2017. The dealer came off a little over $7,000 so I was happy. I have the Ford MyTouch instead of the newer Sync 3 but it works well for me. The Navigation system is nice. I really like the larger backup camera screen and the backup sensors. I have the towing package and the driving lights. Most of the time the driving lights are off but the corning light function is nice. It had the towing package which is good for me and I like that it is integrated in the wiring without having to do a lot of extra work. Like the lift gate, nice to stand under when loading grandkids and groceries at Costco. The Titanium has folding mirrors which are good for me as my garage is tight and I fold them to make it easier to get out. Also for the cool factor when parked next to an expensive German car. :-) I am super happy with my TC Wagon and have done everything I wanted it for except camping in it - took my motorcycle camping instead.