I have read a lot about this van that Ford has been manufacturing and selling in Europe for decades. Does anyone on this forum have one, and if so, do you like it? I might trade in one of my three company vehicles for this next year when they come on the market here in the US:



Ford Transit Connect - Commercial Truck | Ford Vehicles

Hi Rob...wivers has one of those....

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I know a couple of them that have burst into flames

Hi Dave,

Hopefully Wivers will stop by and let me know about his experience with the truck.

CJ, that is NOT the kind of feature I'm looking for in a work truck.

Originally Posted by CJ

I know a couple of them that have burst into flames

I remember that CJ, LOL.................

Is this an inside joke about something that happened on Top Gear?

Rob..have you come across a wivers post yet...?....

deffo an eye opener..

No, Dave, not yet. Looks like I need to do some research!

Originally Posted by Rob Z

No, Dave, not yet. Looks like I need to do some research!

Enjoy..lol lol.. http://www.tilersforums.co.uk/search...earchid=325207

Originally Posted by Dave

Enjoy..lol lol.. http://www.tilersforums.co.uk/search...earchid=325207

That went nowhere..

Originally Posted by GazTech

That went nowhere..

does when i click it...

Hi
Had mine since December and have no complaint's.

Hey Dave,

I didn't get anything on that link. I tried a search and didn't find anything by Wivers about his van other than the posts about when he was getting it.

You will have to wait rob till wivers see's this post..in the mean time he has had some good days with his van..

http://www.tilersforums.co.uk/tilers...-day-ever.html

http://www.tilersforums.co.uk/tilers...pants-too.html


Ahh but its in the tilers arms !

Originally Posted by Sir Ramic

http://www.tilersforums.co.uk/tilers...pants-too.html


Ahh but its in the tilers arms !

so is rob..

Man, that is TOO funny! Wivers, I've had a few days like that as well.

This is a little off topic of the van, but I just have to know what "the skip" is?

"....and get told off by painter for leaving a turd in a bucket on the skip!!"

Skip is a large builders rubbish container.
Dont you call it a "Dumpster"?

these are skips rob..... Skip Hire, Nationwide Skip Hire, Mini Skips, Midi Skips, Builders Skips, Roll on roll off, Grab loaders and Asbestos removal from Skiphire UK

OK, got it! Yes, we call them either a dumpster or a roll-off. They are shaped differently but I get the picture. Maybe I need to start another thread here so you Brits can translate terms for me. I also read that Wivers said his day "was pants". I guess this is bad, but I'm interested in the origin of the slang. In another post, I learned that a "punter" is a customer, which of course to us here in the US "punt" and "punter" mean something else entirely.

I think Ford give free fire extinguishers with most Connects

Just shout out rob if you come across a word that puzzles you......wivers is a funny guy and you will come across his humour right across the forums....

I can't read the post.
Oh and VW transporter, best van in the world.

Originally Posted by Branty

I can't read the post.

coz it's in the arms...

So Rob the new boy get's in the arms!
Could you not copy and paste it?

Originally Posted by Branty

So Rob the new boy get's in the arms!

Have you asked ?

new boy.......he has been a member since last year...

Originally Posted by Sir Ramic

Have you asked ?

No. I'm not really bothered. Would like to read the funny story though.

I have a transit connect. Bought the LWB High roof one as it holds 950ish kgs. So far Im really pleased. Everything still works great, everything you could need is in the van. Lots of storage cubbys, decent stereo, electric everything. Quick clear windscreen and heated mirrors. Seat is fully adjustable and comfy and has a kick ass armrest

Had it new since April and have done 14k miles. Bridgestone tyres look great still, and Im due to put it in for its first service.

Really pleased.

Hi Adam,

Thanks for the info. What motor do you have? They say that the only one that will be available here is a small gas four banger...I think ~2.4 liter. I'm wondering how that does moving the vehicle and its payload? Also, the vans will only be available with automatics.