Dulce de Leche Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Who has a TC with the mid-vehicle overhead storage compartment that looks like the carry-on luggage compartments on airplanes? Not the open shelf above the dash, but the one that is further back. The TC I'm getting has this, and I wondered about the pros and cons of having this. As a typically messy-car person, I'm hoping it helps to keep some things tucked away, hence less mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Ridley Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 The aircraft-style storage bins are nice. The only problem is the door opening is small and this limits storage. For example, a hand bag or purse will not fit. I use it to store small bottles of water, small tools etc.. Dulce de Leche 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 (edited) Plenty of cheap car storage organizers available without the need of expensive and bulky overhead bins. Edited April 2, 2017 by mrtn Dulce de Leche 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandytc Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I like the aircraft style storage bins; they are great for storing some of the things that I like to have in my car, but rarely need access to, such as first-aid kit, emergency kit and supplies, flashlight, some small basic tools, etc. They are always there, never in the way, neatly put away. And for $100, I think it is a reasonable option for storage that is unobtrusive. That being said, I never carry passengers who might want to use the bins for themselves. Forrest Linderman and YONKK 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Stanley Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Anyone have a pic of one other than a stock ford image? Also, I need part numbers. I work at a dealership and can't seem to find part numbers for these bins. I'd like to price out how much it would be to add these to my TC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Roach Manning Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Here is a picture. My manual has a number next to the image. Possibly a part number? E188482 My kids love them and I do too. Not large but perfect for their iPad, jacket, tissue box, first aid kit, chargers and headsets, etc. We like them enough that we are searching for a second set to see if we could put it above the third row/just behind the second. Dulce de Leche 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 that is a great place to keep a handgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jeff99200 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Anyone Actually order one of these? Can't seem to find it on Ford parts site gminah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 (edited) Ford sure seems to keep info hidden well about this storage area. Did those of you that have this part have it installed at the dealer when you purchased the TC? Or, or it as an accessory with a new car purchase? When the doors to the storage bin are open, what are the dimensions of the openings? Did anyone install lights inside? Edited April 21, 2019 by Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidparker Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Check this post. @Tully Kieys has a link to the console part. https://fordtransitconnectforum.com/topic/7307-introducing-myself-and-a-camper/?tab=comments#comment-26602 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSted Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 First post. The thread mentioned here doesn't actually list the part number, can someone confirm this is correct? Has anyone installed this? Does the headliner have to come out? https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-rear-console-dt1z17519a70ab DT1Z-17519A70-AB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSted Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Anyone? https://www.tascaparts.com/auto-parts/2018/ford/transit-connect/xlt-trim/2-5l-l4-gas-engine/body-cat/overhead-console-scat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dulce de Leche Posted March 6, 2020 Author Share Posted March 6, 2020 Did anyone every have this installed after market? How did it go? I'm still thinking of getting one put in my 2019. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dulce de Leche Posted March 6, 2020 Author Share Posted March 6, 2020 On 8/25/2017 at 11:46 AM, Wendy Roach Manning said: Here is a picture. My manual has a number next to the image. Possibly a part number? E188482 My kids love them and I do too. Not large but perfect for their iPad, jacket, tissue box, first aid kit, chargers and headsets, etc. We like them enough that we are searching for a second set to see if we could put it above the third row/just behind the second. Thanks so much for the photos! Can you take a measurement for me? I need enough "floor" to ceiling clearance for a very large dog crate, and if these impede the interior height too much, I won't be able to use them after all. So - the measurement I need is with the back seats folded DOWN - how many inches between the seat-back floor and the underside of the bins? Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dulce de Leche Posted March 6, 2020 Author Share Posted March 6, 2020 (edited) On 5/8/2019 at 12:36 AM, RSted said: Anyone? https://www.tascaparts.com/auto-parts/2018/ford/transit-connect/xlt-trim/2-5l-l4-gas-engine/body-cat/overhead-console-scat No, that doesn't look like the right part. Needs doors that open like airplane storage units above the airplane seats. Here is the part: https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/body/body-hardware/console-assy-overhead-7851789-1 Edited March 6, 2020 by Dulce de Leche Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrm223 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 On 3/6/2020 at 8:59 AM, Dulce de Leche said: No, that doesn't look like the right part. Needs doors that open like airplane storage units above the airplane seats. Here is the part: https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/body/body-hardware/console-assy-overhead-7851789-1 Look at those part numbers, again - DT1Z-17519A70-AB (w/o fixed roof glass) vs 17519A70 from your second link. It's the same console - the original link you quoted shows a pic of the "front" of the console, meaning towards the front of the vehicle and thus it is the side that goes against the headliner, not the "back" of the console where the doors are. These are also not sold as a "kit" from Ford, so you'll need to make sure that you're ordering all of the relevant parts & pieces. For your info, the front console (the open shelf) is part number DT1Z-61117A72-BB (no roof glass) or DT1Z-61117A72-AB (w/ fixed roof glass) - all from that Tasco Ford link that you quoted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Nickels Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 On 11/13/2018 at 10:50 AM, Tully Kieys said: Hi - that’s from Tasca Ford https://www.tascaparts.com/?p=catalog&mode=search&search_in=all&search_str=Overhead An 8 in LED light was hard wired inside . The sun visors we added to use as a shelf inside. They are very flexible and the set on the side double block the windows from being seen in . They came out of ‘16 & ‘17 TC $150 for all 4 of them. Also snagged a front consoles from a ‘17 TC. Not sure how and where to mount it or maybe cut it up and use part of it . Dulce de Leche 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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