Ford Transit Connect (2016 year). Manual — part 36

Extreme continuous steering may increase
the effort required for you to steer your
vehicle. This increased effort prevents
overheating and permanent damage to
the steering system. You do not lose the
ability to steer your vehicle manually.
Typical steering and driving maneuvers
allow the system to cool and return to
normal operation.

Steering Tips

If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
•

Correct tire pressures.

•

Uneven tire wear.

•

Loose or worn suspension
components.

•

Loose or worn steering components.

•

Improper vehicle alignment.

Note: A high crown in the road or high
crosswinds may also make the steering
seem to wander or pull.

Adaptive Learning

The electronic power steering system
adaptive learning helps correct road
irregularities and improves overall handling
and steering feel. It communicates with
the brake system to help operate
advanced stability control and accident
avoidance systems. Additionally, whenever
the battery is disconnected or a new
battery installed, you must drive your
vehicle a short distance before the system
relearns the strategy and reactivates all
systems.

LUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS

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Maximum Load

Value

Variant

785 lb (357 kg)

Transit Courier

900 lb (408 kg)

Transit Connect

REAR UNDER FLOOR
STORAGE

Passenger Compartment Floor

(If

Equipped)

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The under floor storage compartment is
located behind the front passenger seat.

Adjustable Load Floor

(If Equipped)

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Vehicles with the standard size spare tire
can adjust the load floor to two positions.
The front of the load floor can be placed
either on (for high position) or below (for
low position) the ledges behind the rear
seats. The rear of the load floor always sits
on the two small shelves located on the
liftgate trim.

CARGO NETS

Installing the Net

(If Equipped)

WARNINGS

Always attach and tighten the net to
the luggage anchor points and do not
put more than 22 lb (10 kg) of cargo

behind the net and above the seat back.
Otherwise, the net could fail and cargo
could become a projectile, which could
cause serious injury.

Do not allow people to ride in the
third row seating positions when the
cargo net is installed behind the

second row. Failure to do so may limit
egress from the vehicle in an emergency.

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1

1

2

2

1.

Push the ends of the upper bar toward
each other and insert them into the
retainers in the roof. Push the bar
forward into the narrow section of the
retainers.

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2. Attach the net to the luggage anchor

points. See Luggage Anchor Points
(page 148).

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3. Tighten the straps.

Removing the Net

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1.

Release the straps.

2. Remove the net from the luggage

anchor points.

3. Remove the upper bars.

ROOF RACKS AND LOAD
CARRIERS

WARNINGS

Read and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions when you are fitting a
roof rack. Failure to take care may

lead to a crash or personal injury.

When loading the roof racks, we
recommend you evenly distribute the
load, as well as maintain a low

center of gravity. Loaded vehicles, with
higher centers of gravity, may handle
differently than unloaded vehicles. Take