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rv:ford_transit [2022/07/08 16:37]
princess_fluffypants [Dimensions]
rv:ford_transit [2022/07/08 17:21]
princess_fluffypants [Quirks]
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 //From the BEMM (Body Equipment Mounting Manual)// //From the BEMM (Body Equipment Mounting Manual)//
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 +The Transit is uni-body, meaning that not all frame/body locations have a reliable and solid path back to a ground.  Trying to source a ground from random places on the van can lead to strange electrical problems that are a nightmare to resolve.
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 +To avoid these problems, always use one of the grounding points as supplied and recommended by Ford:
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 +{{ :rv:ground_points.png?nolink&600 |}}
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 +Other quirks:
  
   * The brake pedal is ~2" higher than the gas pedal.  Owners report it feels weird at first but they get used to it.   * The brake pedal is ~2" higher than the gas pedal.  Owners report it feels weird at first but they get used to it.
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-===== further reading =====+===== Further reading =====
   * [[http://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/|Ford Transit USA forum]]   * [[http://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/|Ford Transit USA forum]]
   * https://www.faroutride.com   * https://www.faroutride.com
 +  * [[https://madocumentupload.marketingassociates.com/api/Document/GetFile?v1=6477244&v2=111221115635&v3=60&v4=3f4e613b367cff34a245660a846229f3535335d18baf354cbacd2af9&v5=False|Ford Transit BEMM (Body Equipment Mounting Manual)]]
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