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--- rv:ford_transit [2024/07/08 13:01]
princess_fluffypants [Aux heater/Fuel Line]
+++ rv:ford_transit [2024/11/11 18:10] (current)
princess_fluffypants [Quirks]
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 ===== Common Modifications =====
+==== Disable Marker Lights ====
+By default, all of the van marker lights (tail lights, side marker lights, indicators) come on every time a door is opened or closed.  This can be problematic for vans that are parked up for a long period of time as camper vans, as it's a drain on the engine batteries (not to mention greatly decreases stealth at night).
+Disabling it requires an OBDII reader, along with the [[https://forscan.org/|Forscan software]] to change values in the Body Control Module. Specifically you need to enable "Police Dark Mode" and then "Silent Mode Option", which gives an option in the dash menu to turn on Silent Mode (which turns off the entry/exit lights, along with disabling the chimes).
+See the Ford Transit Owners Forum [[https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/threads/police-dark-car-mode.91914/|thread here]]. You will need the "Extended License" for Forscan in order to write the values (2-month free trial is available at the website). Exact procedure may differ for different model years of vans, but the above is confirmed to work on 2020+ model years.
 ==== Tires ====
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 The AWD Ford Transit cannot be lifted very much. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFWNUXhv3aw|Van Compass has a good technical overview of exactly why]], but the quick answer is that the CV joint of the passenger side front axle is extremely short and will start to bind when it is moved out of its intended range. This can lead to early (and very expensive) [[https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/threads/2020-ford-transit-awd-lift-kit-question.81988/post-1067274|failures of the passenger side CV joint]]. Even if the joint is okay, there's some speculation that the boot being constantly flexed closer to the limits of its tolerances [[https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/threads/inner-cv-boot-damage-susceptibility-upgrades-front-axle-diff-lubricants.89489/#post-1171421|may also lead to early failures]]. The best way to lift an AWD van is with a Subframe Drop, as it mostly eliminates the worries over the CV joint/boot.
-Beginning with the 2023 model year, Ford began offering the "Trail" package on the Transit, which comes with a 3.5" lift and larger tires from the factory. It is only available on AWD vans, and adds $10,000 to the base price.
+Beginning with the 2023 model year, Ford began offering the "Trail" package on the Transit, which comes with a 2" lift via a subframe drop and larger tires from the factory, giving an total 3.5" of lift. It is only available on AWD vans, and adds $10,000 to the base price.
 The RWD Transit offers more options.  There are four different methods of accomplishing a lift, with [[https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/threads/my-two-cents-on-lift-kits.86177/|varying levels of reliability]].
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   * **Sub-Frame Drop**
-  * Cost: [[https://bikerumor.com/vanlife-quigley-4x4-adds-2-lift-kit-for-2wd-awd-ford-transit/|$3,500-$3,700]], including installation.
+  * Cost: [[https://bikerumor.com/vanlife-quigley-4x4-adds-2-lift-kit-for-2wd-awd-ford-transit/|$3,500-$3,700]], including installation. Beginning with the 2023 model year, this is offered as a factory option (via the "Trail" package)
   * Pros: The only proper way to lift a factory AWD van that will not result in potential damage to the CV joint. The entire suspension system is unchanged, making any potential maintenance or warranty work from Ford much easier to accomplish. Handling will be identical to factory.
   * Cons: Very expensive and still only gives a 2" lift. Needs to be professionally installed by approved installers. Doesn't increase ground clearance in between the front wheels.
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 ==== Propane Tank Mount ====
+{{:rv:installed.jpg?direct&300 |}}
 On the Extended Transit, the area behind the rear diff is a popular place to install a 5.9 gallon propane tank.
-[[Install thread is here|https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/threads/propane-tank-mount.88450/]], and details including schematics to [[cut your own mounting bracket are here.|https://www.greenstello.com/van/structural/propane-mount/propane-mount/]]
+[[https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/threads/propane-tank-mount.88450/|Install thread is here]], and details including schematics to [[https://www.greenstello.com/van/structural/propane-mount/propane-mount/|cut your own mounting bracket are here.]]
 ==== Headliner shelf ====
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   * The Power Sliding Door (an option from 2020 onward) will close very slowly if left open for more than 2 minutes. This is intentional as a safety decision from Ford.
   *
-  * The Power Sliding Door will not operate if the vehicle battery level drops below ~80% and the van is not running.
+  * The Power Sliding Door takes a lot of power and can rapidly drain the vehicle battery.
-    * This is fairly easy to achieve as the door takes a lot of power, and some owners have reported that it will drain the battery to this level after as few as ~10 cycles with the engine off. Therefor it is //highly// recommended that owners ordering a van with a power sliding door should also order the dual battery option.
+    * Some owners have reported that it will drain the battery to below the level needed to start the van after as few as ~10 cycles with the engine off. It is //highly// recommended that owners ordering a van with a power sliding door should also order the factory dual battery option.
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