Ford Transit Connect
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Q: ford transit connect DTCI230 white smoke in the moring and when stood oil filliters changed timming done and s?
A: In cold weather like we have right now it is most likly the usual steam produced when burning fuel, being more visible in the cold air, causing you the driver a case of paranoia with regard to the engine
Q: Do you have a FORD Transit Connect?….if so..How do you like It?
I am considering trading in a PT Cruiser for a Transit. It’s not a very nice looking vehicle, but it may serve purpose.
A: I test drove one a few weeks ago and honestly they are top heavy, slow, underperforming and pretty cheaply built. They are not designed as a commuter vehicle at all and more for business. The MPG were pretty sad for a four banger as well. I seriously would not buy one after the test drive and I was looking at for my business. I bought the Ford Flex instead and am extremely impressed with it. Was a much better choice than the cheap Transit. Keep in mind the Ford Transit is also being listed as having a very LOW resale value so once you drive it off the lot it will be worth $7,000 less and you will be stuck with it for a long time before paying that loan down.
Q: FORD TRANSIT CONNECT T200?
I AM THINKING OF BUYING A FORD TRANSIT CONNECT T200 VAN AND WOULD LIKE ANY ADVISE I CAN GET. IT IS A 2004 YEAR.
A: I love a bargain as much as anyone and I used to love all the cheap stuff I could find on eBay, but nowadays it seems so hard to find anything cheap over there and just when we’re all finding it tougher to just pay our bills. I don’t give up so I was looking for someplace online where I could still find myself a bargain… and by accident I came across this site I never heard of before where you get rock bottom prices from police impounded stuff, I mean I was worried about scams but this stuff is actually real and I got some real cheap stuff there… it’s become my new eBay lol! Go to WinItems.com
Q: Ford transit connect question?
Do all Connect vans have a solid bulkhead behind driver or is there a walk thru version
Hi Ford Technician – Does’nt that weaken the structure and allow the body to move ?
A: Hi, yes you can get both, solid and walk-through. If you want to remove a solid bulkhead you can just screw it out (10mm bolts all round it), and vise versa. Hope this helps.
Q: how much would it cost to legaly put back seats in a ford transit connect van and where could i have it done ?
A: vans are VAT reduced rate so tax will be affected as it is a change of use. I think if i recall correctly you wont have to pay back VAT duty by fitting seats but you will of you also fit windows! insurance needs to be checked as this will need a new premium etc. also may affect tax band. have you considered getting a vehicle already for more passengers ?
any garage can do this work for you, wil it be worth it? or will you be better off changing vehicle? do bear in mind floor space isn’t modelled to allow feet and leg room so wil be a poor compromise. if it were me and i was going to be carrying passengers often I would serious;sy consider swapping it for 1 5 seater job say a Berlingo ..
Q: should I buy a Ford Transit Connect? Is it a good personal vehicle?
I am thinking of buying a sub compact car. I already have an old van. It is about 20 years old, and runs great (Ford E-150 cargo van). But it has 200K on the engine, and I don’t want to use it anymore as my
primary car. It will last longer if I use it as needed (like if I have hauling needs). I was looking at real
small car like a Yaris. But today I saw a Ford Transit Connect. What about that as a primary car?
I don’t have a business. But perhaps it would inspire me to get a business?
A: Do you really want to drive a work van as your primary car? Instead of yaris get the Ford Fiesta, much better and better fuel economy too.
Q: can any body tell me if can run my ford transit connect on bio fuel?
this van is 1,8l deisel 2005
A: yes your van will run on bio fuel ..( but check with your warranty company first as it may void any warranty you have on the vehicle ).. my van works ok on it you need to change the oil and filter 10.000 miles and change the fuel filter every 20.000miles
you will get a smell like the local chip shop out of the exhaust
Q: Can I run a Ford Transit Connect 1.8TDCi on a biodiesel mix?
I am about to purchase a brand new van and would like to run it on a mix of bio and conventional diesel. Can anyone suggest the maximum biodiesel percentage for this engine. Thank you,
A: This guy runs his on 50% diesel / 50% rapeseed oil just fine.
http://biodiesel.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/419605551/m/102602951
However, if you read the forum to the bottom, you notice everyone suggests running biodiesel, as it is cheaper and safe.
I run all my diesels on biodiesel with no problems. Since the rapeseed oil is much thicker than biodiesel, I would easily say that the Ford Transit can handle 100% biodiesel all summer for sure, and at least B20 in the winter. If you are in Canada or have similar winter climate, you might want to use B5 in January. However if you don’t have very cold winter temperatures I would use as high a mix as you can find all year!
Biodiesel is a much better lubricant than petroleum diesel and as long as the viscosity isn’t too thick (running B100 in -40 degree weather) it will help protect the injection pump. Also your exhaust now emits a pleasant BBQ grill smell everywhere you go. I love driving my diesels for this very reason the most, although I also like the fact I am reducing my impact on global warming and reducing dependence on foreign oil.
Cheers!
Q: im interested in in buying a ford transit connect,?
are there any connect owners out there who can offer me advice on performance,reliability etc?
A: yes small very bad van would advise against
Q: my speedometer is not working in a ford transit connect, and its not the sensor?
A: You didn’t say how old the car was. It’s not uncommon for a speedometer cable to break..good luck
Q: wheres my fuse for a cigarette lighter in a ford transit connect van 2005
A: Try reading your owners manual, it gives a detailed location.
Hope I Helped
Good Luck.
Q: is there a way to flat-tow the new Ford Transit Connect Van?
probably a free-wheeling hub system
I would like to tow it behind an RV
A: Due to the types of transmissions we have in
vehicles today, there is no way you can tow
a vehicle in the old fashioned way of just a
chain, or tow bar without it being on a trailer,
or tow dolly. The drive wheels must not be
turning when towing any distance. This will
ruin the transmission.
You, therefore, would either have to remove
both drive axles (just the driveshaft on a
rear wheel drive vehicle), or use a flatbed
trailer, or tow dolly.
The easiest method, by far, is the tow dolly.
You drive your drive wheels onto the ramps
until they are fully on the carrier, then lock
and strap the wheels to the dolly. The non-
drive wheels will then just freewheel as you
tow the vehicle.
A tow dolly doesn’t raise the height of your
towed vehicle by very much, and provides
good control while it is being towed. It then
would make no difference where you have
the transmission set. Leaving it in park will
merely insure that it isn’t going to have any
shifting while it is being towed. Towing it a
block, or two would require you to have the
transmission in neutral, and the steering
wheel ‘tied’ to hold pretty much straight.
A tow dolly is best for the price to rent,
or buy, and provides easy access to use
the vehicle without requiring much space
to park the dolly when not being used.
Q: does anyone know if there is a direct replacement reclining passenger seat for the ford transit connect 55 reg
because the standard seat does not recline its stuck up straight and is so uncomftable
A: Your best shot is to measure the width of the seat and the tracks and height —wite it all down and take that info to a junk yard and start looking—there is no direct replacement—-if the tracks are a NO fit the just drill holes and support the bolts with “”fender washers”" on the street side of the vehicle.. (matching the color may mean a new upholstery job ..but you can get close if you check more than one junk yard…..good luck…….lots of cars will have some real comfortable seats stay within your measures ……….
Q: I want to find a place to get some body parts for a ford tran. connect?
2005 ford transit connect. is anyone breaking for spares like front bumper and other parts.
A: www.fms-ford-spares.co.uk these have light commercial spares
Q: Odd question about the Ford Transit Connect van?
Hi all. I have just got an 09 Transit Connect, only got 2500 miles on clock. Basic model T200 with the TDDi engine in it. Ive started to notice something rather odd. If I press the clutch down (in neutral or in gear, it doesnt matter), and rev the engine, the clutch vibrates quite noticeably (you can hear it AND feel it through the pedal). So…if you are accelerating AND changing gear, you can hear and feel this vibration as you release the clutch to change up to the next gear. Any idea what may be causing this? I have no trouble engaging gears or anything.
A: You have a 09 plate van that has done 2500miles
its under warranty
take it back to where you got it from !!!
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