====== Ford Transit Connect ======

The Transit Connect (TC) is minicargo, and unrelated to the larger Transit.  In the U.S. market the TC has two generations:

  - 2010-2013. 2L I4 gas engine, [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_4F27E_transmission|4spd trans]]. Sometimes preferred because all 1st gens in N.A. were high roof models. 
  - 2014-present.  2.5LI4 or 1.6L EcoBoost.  


[[rv:van_issues#ford_transit_connect|known issues]]




===== builds =====
 
[[https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/gdmo7b/the_basic_beginnings_at_least_i_can_sleep/|{{ https://i.redd.it/36rzxpay1uw41.jpg?150}}]]


  * the most famous TC build may be by youtuber [[https://www.youtube.com/c/StaticCamperVan|Static Campervan]]
  * [[https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%22transit+connect%22+camper|other builds]] on youtube
  * [[https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/gdmo7b/the_basic_beginnings_at_least_i_can_sleep/|basic build on reddit]]


===== alternator charging =====

The TC appears to have either a 150A or "Heavy Duty" 220A or 230A alt;  this rating is written on the alt and may be noted on the window sticker.((https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/threads/what-size-is-my-alternator.79184/)) [[https://www.dcpowerinc.com/products/11272-270-xp-ford-transit-connect-2010-2-0l-i4-duratec|Aftermarket alts]] are available with up to 270A ratings.

See [[https://vanlivingforum.com/threads/transit-connect-2016-renogy-dc-dc-charger-install.46726/|this post]] on routing the wiring through the firewall.

Ecoboost-equipped models may have [[electrical:12v:alternator#smart_alternators|smart alternators]].((https://fordtransitconnectforum.com/topic/8865-any-recommendations-for-a-high-output-alternator/?do=findComment&comment=37168))

===== further reading =====

  * [[https://fordtransitconnectforum.com/|Ford Transit Connect forum]]
  * [[https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/forums/ford-transit-connect-general-discussion.75/|TC subforum]] on the Transit forum
  * [[https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/14ocn3h/2012_transit_connect_allterrain_tires_max_size/|all terrain tires]]