Removed my 3rd row seats today. 8 bolts, T50 Torx socket took them right out. Put the bolts back in after removing the seats so they don't get lost and also holds down the floor.
Haha I love your review, I bought a cargo transit for my business and randomly ran across your review. Wonderful father / daughter review, just felt the need to comment on that as now you have a great video memory of dropping her off to college now :)
Nice review! I reserved a "minivan" on a vacation last year and they handed me the keys to a Ford Transit Connect. I didn't even know what it was and when I went to load up my family, I was initially disappointed and felt shortchanged (I said, "that's not a minivan!"). However, after driving it for a week, I was impressed. It had amazing visibility, tons of headroom, and good cargo space. I never used the third row and kept it folded, but the seats did seem flimsy. I agree with you regarding the seats not folding flat. Other negatives were that it was underpowered, but it actually handled quite well. It's very utilitarian, yet also very practical.
refer to 6:45. Theres a little tab on the seat bottom cushion. Pull that tab up, and the cushion will back flip onto the floor and the back rest will be flush to the ground.
I think the Transit Connect is pretty cool. A lot of reviews complain about what it doesn't have. However, it does have a lot. You get a 5 or 7 passenger van/wagon like vehicle that gets decent mileage, has decent power, a bunch of safety technology that did not even exist a few years ago, almost power everything, (Except for power doors) ease of access and drives pretty good. And an affordable price. It cannot tow your 40 foot toy hauler full of atv's. So what. It's not supposed too. Short on all the spendy entertainment toys? That's what your phones and tablets are for. They are better media buys anyway. (See daughter in back with her hand held device and the camera your producing this video with.) In 4 years todays media systems will be so yesterday. It fits in parking stalls with room to open the doors. It fits in garages. Try that with your quad cab F-250 high boy 4x4. The one you drove was a loaded model with almost all the bells and whistles. A skylight with a motorized sun shade? That's not a penalty box at all. There are fancier cars and trucks, but these are plugging a big hole in the market left behind when minivans stopped being minivans and turned into 4500 plus pound 280 + horsepower behemoth tanks which outweigh and outsize the big full size v8 wagons and vans of the 1960's and 70's. Don't believe it? Park a new 2016 F-150 next to a 1990 F-150 and see the differences in size. Do the same with a Camry or Accord.
We bought a 2010 Transit Connect just in time to move our son into college -- and were so happy to have everything fit in just the one vehicle. Similar car-like drivability in that earlier model. Looking to buy a 2016 model now (Ford's having a big promotion this month).
He graduated from University of Illinois of Urbana-Champaign in 3 1/2 years, and is now in his last semester of law school at SIU-Carbondale. His sister is now in her last semester at Monmouth College in Monmouth, IL. We've used our 2010 Transit Connect for all of their move-in/move-out days, and have loved being able to get all of their stuff in one vehicle. We were using the "build your vehicle" app on the Ford website to pick out which features are important to us in a Transit Connect, and plan to buy a new one (either 2016 or 2017) later this month. We'll hang on to the 2010 Transit Connect, though, because our son plans to join his dad's law practice, so there will be times when the 3 of us will need to be in 3 different places.
I'm definitely interested in this model. I'm going to be traveling soon and plan to sleep in my vehicle, but I wanted something that if I needed to I could take more than two passengers safely. thanks for sharing. I'm not planning on living in my vehicle just sleeping.
Certainly a better review than most, but I was surprised that you made no mention of how the acceleration, braking, and handling were affected by the "stuff" you hauled for your daughter. As a potential buyer I was hoping to hear about fuel economy when driven by an "average guy". Not sure what I feel about the seat folding issue, but agree that Ford kind of missed an opportunity to incorporate a better/more space efficient design.
I was actually rushing that weekend and had limited time to do a proper review. I appreciate your comment and time spent watching the video. I agree about the deign.
@@averageguytested Saw another video after yours, yes, the 3rd row seats recline like you thought they might, and strangely they never showed the 3rd row folded. (Maybe too embarrassed to highlight the poor design?) Oh, and in your video I noticed the 3rd row seats were on "runners" so you can get more kneeroom that your video shows you as having. BTW, owner's manuals really need to be better written when they come to showing features. My Ford truck had a huge owner's manual, but still left owners unsure about how to operate some of the optional extras.
Thanks so much for sharing as a mom I’ve been trying to learn more about the “ford minivan” hoping the husband will like this model better than a traditional mini van we own an escape now but with 3 kids it’s just a little to small and with 4 of course we are grown out of it.
Since Ford does not sell a minivan any longer, they should have made the interior more user friendly, I suppose this was meant for use by clinics and other such companies to provide transportation for their customers.
Ok, so the third row kinda can lay down flat. On the back of the third row seats are "things" that can fold flat. They are held by magnets when the seats are up but when they are down you can unfold the platform "thing" and you can have more of a flat cargo area
Correct..I own a 2017 and it took a while to figure it out but third row does go completely flat...I love everything about the Transit...the audio system has been upgraded to a touch screen and is great to use.
It should be called the Ford Dad. It's the perfect vehicle for a father with side projects. It's more boxy than other minivans so men prefer that style in vehicles over women.
Tony~~It reminds me of taking my son to college in Oneonta NY years ago in a rented Ford Country Squire wagon ! Just when I was getting used to sandwiches in your videos you stopped! Come to think of it, no nature breaks either! Good luck to your daughter!
I don't know why you are getting so much heat for videos. I think the title says it all: average guy's review. I think the video was informative and funny. Thank you sir.
we had one of those in Canary Islands. it is a hell of a familiy car. with 2 lt diesel engine and turbo, it was be very fuel effective and go&go forever. much power and very good speed. we were happy: we could carry all of the diving equipment and whetever else you wanted to (for a 2 peers family). there was a single, simple problem in 4 years (a rubber tube for the air intake to the turbo). I am in Greenland now and bought a 4*4 Yeti due to conditions here but I would buy a F. Tourneo again as I move back to civlization. Best from Nuuk, Greenland.
I sat in one of these in the showroom while I was waiting for my Focus to be serviced. 2 things I noticed right away was the headroom was huge. Another was that my right knee seemed to be right up against the middle console. My Focus's middle console isn't up against my right leg like the Transit seemed to be.
It's been a very reliable car. Most reliable car I've owned actually. Have a bit over 77k on it now. It's a 2012 Hatchback with the DCT. On the highway I get 39 MPG. That's highway like road trips/interstate, not highway slowdown and speed up like a commute. Can fit quite a bit of stuff in back with the seats down. I've carried old antique dressers in back and with the passenger seat pushed forward, had a 7 foot ladder in there. Just wish they would offer the wagon version (Called the Estate in Europe) here in the U.S.
Can anybody confirm if there is a variant that allows total fold-flat seats or removable seats? Looking for a family minivan that can do dual duty for cargo occasionally, so that might be a deal breaker. Thanks.
I actually saw that video, but I don't think my question was worded very well. What I mean is, I am looking for something that folds flat as in "into the floor." IE - allows 100% of the rear space to be used for cargo. In this video, there still appears to be 8-12 inches of clearance taken up by the seats when "totally flat." Thanks for replying, tho.
I believe there is a configuration that will allow for the seats to be removed. I would check with the dealer. Outside of that - I really enjoyed this little van.
These vehicles are meant for business people who don't want to buy FULL SIZED vans and these passenger versions are usually picked up by fleet. That's my guess. HI TONY :))
HINT VIEWERS - This guy does not actually start showing the vehicle and talking about what it has to offer until 5 mins into the video. I was hoping to hear your opinion on driving experience. Gas mileage, drivability, ride comfort, etc. BUT NONE OF THAT????? SKIP HIS RAMBLING and jump ahead 5 mins **Next time make a separate video about your kids
theMediaMart I bought a Honda Odyssey Special Edition for $ 30,500, it has DVD, Backup Camera, Lane Camera (the one on the right mirrow), Captains Chair, Bluetooth, Vaccum (hahaha). Its a best buy, but the problem with Special Edition is, a new model will come out next year.
I do have to ask, how many times you forgot your key in between seats in the van? I noticed you kept it with you between shots kind of lying on its own. I would have had a five minute search looking for it at all times if I did that. Though I guess there are people who have this little thing called organization I haven't grasped yet. It seems like Ford believes in making their vans like Tinker Toys. You can kind of throw them together however you want if you enjoy lists of options. Bottom line, I loved your review. I saw one of these on campus today and of course, got a little curious what they were like. The irony behind that and this video is... strange to say the least. Good luck to Peggy! The college grind is ever present.
I almost bought a 2016 Connect but it was too late to build one and I couldn't find any at a dealer in Ontario (I'm in Canada)...wanted a 2016 because of 0 percent interest. I was quite disappointed....ended up with a ford flex.
Hi, 3rd row seats fold flat. You need to fold / tilt the bum section forward and then pull the red string at the back of the 3rd row. this will then make the back rest fold into the bum section. Then, folding the 2nd row flat allows for a perfectly flat floor at over almost 7 feet in length.
Yes they use these vehicles in the paris dakar rally and the Rubicon jeep trail in CA. Also I believe the military uses these vehicles when the Hummer isnt quite capable enough
I watched so many of your reviews and I have to say that I enjoy the ones about minivans, your tone of disdain is almost laughable, is so obvious your dislike for these poor boxes on wheels...I do share your hate for minivans, Great reviews!!
Ford has throttle body, and computer problems on there cars just dealt with this problem on my Ford Fusion that I sold. They want do a recall, but offer an extended warranty that they do not honor. Stay away from Fords.Also the rear seats are an headache to let down and move.
We have one of these as a work van. it has 13000 miles on it, wiring harness has gone bad, drivers door window switched pushed into the door, outside temp sensor is intermittent and the ride is harsh. Also, the edge of the drivers seat is already starting to wear. I wouldn't buy one.
K Kampy For work, you say? I'm wondering if ALL of the company employees treat their service vehicles with care? I highly doubt it. Most people treat their company vehicle like shit and thus, it wears down faster than the normal rate. Imho...
Err.., I think Ford & as well evry other car manufacturer else, including the Koreans themselves, seriously's gotta loose that absolutely hideous ala Korean 4-by-4 pioneered air-conditioner vent-vanes design that purportedly vertically sandwiches-in the whatevr. sound system or touchscreen smart-panel in the middle, that type of simplicity. If anyone needs any cue pointers, just go look-up on Frenchs' Peugeot or Citroen designs. I once read, but coud not place where I read it, dunno if it was Porsche or Ferrari, that sed their vehicles looked way better by their approach, that the touchscreen panel had as if no borders to its left & right, such that it duz'nt look like the sed panel was as if hemmed-in or squeezed by the ugly vents. I'm of the opinion designers shud w/o further delay, give "Such" mentioned offending eye-sore center console design (absolutely 'NOT' directed at Ford) with vents that look like places for cockroaches to roost when comes day break, design a swift "kick in the butt" send-off & give that spot there a whole new look (meaning), "Futuristic" like, probably ?
