Ford TOURNEO CONNECT Parts | 2002 - 2014 | Duratorq #2776K625K
Buying a used van used to be a headache. This changed in 2003 when the Ford Tourneo Connect was launched. Ford has claimed for several years that it is the only van in Europe built from the ground up as a commercial vehicle and not as a car. Whether this is true or not, the customer response was encouraging in what was, at the time, a niche many wondered would be profitable. As a result of strong sales, there are several used examples available. Ford Tourneo Connect Models 5dr light van (1.8 diesel [L, LX, SportVan]) History The small van market was always extremely limited, and there was a reason for that. They just werent very good. Most of them were just superminis or family hatchbacks with covered side windows, offering little in the way of additional utility for trades. These days, when you think of a small van, you think of something like this, Ford Tourneo Connect. Although it doesnt take up more road space than your average small family car, it is possible to have enough interior space to make commercial vehicle users think twice about going for something larger. Although the Opel Combo, launched at the end of the century, was probably the first design seen in this type of market, the Tourneo Connect was the one that truly developed this sector, universally recognized as being more sophisticated, much more flexible, and high-tech when it was launched in the UK back in 2002. A whole series of copycat rivals quickly followed - Citroen Nemo, Peugeot Bipper, and Fiat Fiorino. Despite the tough competition, this Ford continued to find a ready band of buyers. The Ford brand says that, unlike its competitors, it uses fewer car-derived components in its construction, resulting in a less compromised commercial vehicle outcome. This was a design that had to replace two old Ford LWB models - the Courier (essentially a 1990s Fiesta with a metal shed bolted on the back) and the Escort van (practically an Escort estate with closed windows). It was a big step forward from both, of course, as it had to be, but the need to cover potential future buyers for both aging products meant that this design had to cover the needs of a fairly wide range of customers. So, while Peugeot, Citroen, and Fiat have long offered two distinct van sizes - small and compact - to suit LCV buyers who dont need to stretch to something transit-sized, Ford, at least until the end of 2013, only had this Connect model. The short-wheelbase versions of this compact Ford LWB model were designed to take on the small-sized rivals Nemo and Bipper, while the long-wheelbase variants aimed to tackle the partner-sized competitors Renault Kangoo, Citroen Berlingo, and Peugeot Partner. To keep the Tourneo Connect appeal fresh, 2009 saw the introduction of a revised version, with a slightly smarter look, higher equipment levels, and, most significantly, perhaps a more sophisticated 1.8-liter TDCi diesel with 90 HP and 110 HP at the top of the range. Ford even developed a Sport Van version, and in 2011 an electric model appeared. This Connect form ran until 2013 when it was replaced by an entirely new successor. Over a decade is quite a good run for a vehicle that still looked and felt remarkably fresh until it was finally fully updated. What you get The first decision in purchasing a Tourneo Connect is choosing between two body types. Most choose the low-roof short-wheelbase model - the variant that takes on smaller LCV rivals based on superminis, like the Citroen Nemo and Peugeot Bipper. Whether you choose the 75, 90, or 110 HP versions of the 1.8-liter TDCi diesel to go with it, you will have two payload options, the T200 which can take up to 638 kg and the T220, which can take up to 843 kg. If indeed this is not enough for the loads you have in mind, then there is the option, for a premium of about 1,000 euros for the model, of a long-wheelbase T230 model with a higher payload rating of 902 kg. It is available with the same three 1.8-liter TDCi engines and was initially launched to take on compact LCVs based on family hatchbacks like the Renault Kangoo and Citroen Berlingo. If your company occasionally needs to transport more passengers, then you might be interested in looking for one of the versatile Crewvan variants, which occasionally offer a folding bench. Or, if the travel need is more about people transport rather than packages, the fully seated Tourneo Connect model, which might even be interesting for car buyers, currently considering used versions of small van-based models like the Fiat Qubo or Citroen Nemo Multispace. Aware of the current need to save the planet, Ford also developed a zero-emission electric version, capable of reaching up to 80 km when fully charged. Inside, where the build quality from the Turkish factory is solid, later models featured a wider use of controls and designs from plusher Ford car models like the S-MAX. Customers used to early Tourneo Connect models who find themselves in a post-2009 version may also notice more comfortable seats and higher quality and more durable materials. One of the advantages of this product having to cover both small and compact LCV sectors is that the most affordable models had to be large inside. If you are familiar with small LWB rivals like the Citroen Nemo or Peugeot Bipper, it is immediately clear upon entry that this Ford offers more head and shoulder room. Getting comfortable behind the wheel is easy thanks to a steering wheel adjustable for both reach and rake. And there are plenty of cabin storage spaces. Although its hard to know where youd put a sandwich box, a flask, or a large water bottle, there are compartments both in front of the steering wheel and behind the handbrake, then between them in the central area between the seats, a coin and token holder, and two large cup holders, narrow bins in each door, a side glove box, an optional tray under the front passenger seat, and a shelf at the top of the fascia capable of holding A4 documents. There is also an optional full-width overhead shelf. If you find a model equipped with the forward-folding front passenger seat, when folded forward, the backrest can double as a desk and has coupling areas in it. On the outside, a simple security touch is that you will need the ignition key to open the hood. What to look for The Tourneo Connect is built to be extremely tough and has benefited from many years of continuous development. The interior is not the last word in refinement, but it is tough. The vehicle when new was covered by a three-year / 60,000 km warranty, which also includes Ford breakdown assistance, which can be used in later examples. Check for rattles, worn rear suspensions, worn clutches, and brakes, and make sure the load bay ties are not bent or broken. The engines tend to be very robust, but there have been reported issues with batteries and alternator wiring. Spare parts Prices based on the 1.8 Tdci 100 hp engine from 2009. As with most Ford models, spare parts are reasonably priced and very abundant. You will be able to pick up a starter motor for about 120 euros, while an alternator shouldnt cost you much more. A front bumper is about 145 euros. No wonder these vehicles are so popular. A service package for the 1.8 Tdci somewhere around 130 euros with original Ford filters and 5W30 oil, 6 liters.
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