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 ===== Facts and Figures ===== ===== Facts and Figures =====
  
-The stock van offered in North America is RWD, but can be ordered as [[rv:awd|AWD]] from the factory starting with the 2020 model year. It is available in a dual-rear-wheel (DRW) for GVRWs above 9,550lbs.+The stock van offered in North America is RWD, but can be ordered as [[rv:awd|AWD]] from the factory starting with the 2020 model year. It is available in a dual-rear-wheel (DRW) for GVRWs of 9,950lbs and above.
  
 ==== Dimensions ==== ==== Dimensions ====
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 The Transit has been offered with either 3.31, 3.73, and 4.10 rear differentials in either open or mechanical limited-slip options.  For the 2022 model year, the 3.31 option was dropped.  All factory AWD options use limited-slip differentials. The Transit has been offered with either 3.31, 3.73, and 4.10 rear differentials in either open or mechanical limited-slip options.  For the 2022 model year, the 3.31 option was dropped.  All factory AWD options use limited-slip differentials.
  
-Ford offers a variety of GVRWs from 8,000lbs-11,000lbs, with dual-rear-wheel models for anything over 9,500lbs. If you're ordering a "dually", Ford offers a 9,950lb GVRW option which is //highly// recommended as keeping the GVRW under 10,000lbs will frequently result in cheaper insurance and registration fees.+Ford offers a variety of GVRWs from 8,000lbs-11,000lbs, with dual-rear-wheel models for anything over 9,500lbs. If you're ordering a "dually", Ford offers a 9,950lb GVRW option which is //highly// recommended as keeping the GVRW under 10,000lbs will frequently result in cheaper insurance and registration fees.((This varies by state and even insurance company, but many insurance companies will not offer consumer insurance on vehicles over 10,000lbs. They only offer Commercial insurance, which is a lot more expensive.))
  
 === Single vs. Dual Rear Wheel === === Single vs. Dual Rear Wheel ===
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     * Some of the sheet metal braces between the interior walls and the exterior shell will separate, [[https://youtu.be/jjrYs3_kOfk|as seen in this video]].      * Some of the sheet metal braces between the interior walls and the exterior shell will separate, [[https://youtu.be/jjrYs3_kOfk|as seen in this video]]. 
     * Not actually a problem. These braces are not intended to be welded, they provide stiffness only with pressure against the exterior skin and the glue is there only to hold on the sections of foam rubber that prevents the braces from rubbing a hole in the exterior shell.      * Not actually a problem. These braces are not intended to be welded, they provide stiffness only with pressure against the exterior skin and the glue is there only to hold on the sections of foam rubber that prevents the braces from rubbing a hole in the exterior shell. 
-    * This looseness is intentional, as it allows for thermal expansion/contraction of the skin separate from the interior structural framing.  [[https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/threads/adhesive-between-body-panels-outer-sheet-metal-shell-and-internal-support-frames-not-holding-anything.85108/|Discussion thread here]].+    * This looseness is intentional, as it allows for thermal expansion/contraction of the skin separate from the interior structural framing.  [[https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/threads/interior-wall-strength-and-your-safety.19994/|Discussion thread here]].
  
  
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