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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize

2WD Special Purpose Vehicle

Engine

Engine Order Code

EM61

99N

Engine Type

Electric

Gas I4

Displacement

2.0L/122

Fuel System

SEFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

107 @ -TBD-

136 @ 6300

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

207 @ -TBD-

128 @ 4750

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

RE1F61A

442

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.82

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.50

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.65

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.93

3.96

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3383 lbs

3470 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Leaf Spring

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

4-wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.1 x 1.1 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.5 x 0.6 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

16 x -TBD- in

15 x -TBD- in

Rear Wheel Size

16 x -TBD- in

15 x -TBD- in

Spare Wheel Size

Full-Size in

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/55R16

P205/65R15

Rear Tire Size

P205/55R16

P205/65R15

Spare Tire Size

Full-Size

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

26 MPG

Cruising Range - City

0.00 mi

323.40 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

21 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

23 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

0.00 mi

400.40 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

106

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

73 mi

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

15.4 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.1

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

34.1 ft

39.0 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

36.1 ft

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

98.3 ft³

132.1 ft³

Front Head Room

41.2 in

51.1 in

Front Leg Room

42.1 in

40.5 in

Front Shoulder Room

54.4 in

Front Hip Room

51.5 in

50.8 in

Second Head Room

37.3 in

50.5 in

Second Leg Room

31.1 in

38.5 in

Second Shoulder Room

52.5 in

59.6 in

Second Hip Room

50.0 in

59.8 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

106.3 in

114.6 in

Length, Overall

175.0 in

180.7 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

69.7 in

70.7 in

Height, Overall

61.0 in

79.3 in

Track Width, Front

60.6 in

59.3 in

Track Width, Rear

60.4 in

61.1 in

Min Ground Clearance

6.3 in

7.9 in

Liftover Height

23.1 in

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

Feature

MECHANICAL

80kW AC synchronous electric motor.

Push-button start.

24 kWh lithium-ion battery.

3.3 kW onboard charger.

Quick charge port.

Single speed gearbox.

Front wheel drive.

Independent MacPherson strut front suspension -inc: coil springs.

Torsion beam rear suspension -inc: coil springs.

Front/rear stabilizer bar.

Vehicle speed-sensitive electric pwr steering.

Pwr vented disc brakes.

"Coasting" regenerative braking system.

Portable 120V trickle charge cable

2.0L DOHC I4 engine.

4-speed automatic transmission w/OD.

150-amp alternator.

114.6" wheelbase.

3.96 final drive ratio.

Front wheel drive.

500 CCA maintenance free battery.

Front independent MacPherson strut suspension.

Rear multi-leaf beam axle suspension.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

Pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes

EXTERIOR

16" alloy wheels.

P205/55R16 all-season tires.

Photovoltaic solar panel spoiler.

Body-colored front/rear bumpers.

Aerodynamic under body cover.

Rear diffuser.

Tow hooks -inc: (1) front/(1) rear.

LED headlights.

Auto on/off headlights.

Front fog lights.

Body-colored remote controlled pwr exterior mirrors.

UV reducing glass.

Variable intermittent windshield wipers.

Intermittent rear window wiper w/washer.

Chrome exterior door handles

15" steel wheels w/6-spoke wheel covers.

P205/65R15 BSW all-season tires.

Full-size spare tire.

Body-color painted bumpers.

Grey molded-in-color bodyside & wheel lip moldings.

Platinum 3-bar grille.

Front fog lamps.

Body color flat-folding manual mirrors w/pwr heated integrated spotters.

Privacy glass.

Front variable intermittent wipers.

Rear 2-speed wipers.

Body color door handles.

180 degree swing open rear cargo doors.

Dual sliding side doors

ENTERTAINMENT

AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3/WMA/CD-ROM playback -inc: aux input, USB input, iPod input, (6) speakers.

XM satellite radio.

Bluetooth hands-free phone system.

Fixed roof antenna

AM/FM stereo w/CD player -inc: audio input jack.

(4) speakers

INTERIOR

Front bucket seats -inc: 6-way manual driver, 4-way manual front passenger, height adjustable head restraints.

60/40 fold-down rear bench seat -inc: height adjustable head restraints.

Recycled cloth seat fabric.

Center console storage.

Dual front cupholders in front center console.

Dual front/rear bottle holders in door panels.

3-spoke urethane tilt steering wheel.

Steering wheel mounted cruise/audio/Bluetooth controls.

Digital meter cluster.

Trip computer -inc: instant/average energy consumption, drive time, outside temp, autonomy range.

Palm-shift drive selector.

Pwr door locks w/auto-lock.

Pwr windows w/driver one-touch auto up/down.

Cruise control.

HomeLink universal transceiver.

Intelligent Key system.

Remote charge door release.

Immobilizer system.

Vehicle security system.

Navigation system -inc: 7" LCD display, voice recognition, SDHC memory card slot, XM NavTraffic.

Automatic temp control w/front microfilters.

Rear window defroster w/timer.

Illuminated glove box.

12V pwr outlet.

Front door map pocket.

Chrome interior door handles.

Front map lamps.

Auto dimming rearview mirror.

Front visor vanity mirrors.

(4) front/rear assist grips.

Passenger seat back map pockets.

Carpeted floor & cargo area.

Cargo cover.

Electronic parking brake

Cloth front bucket seats w/manual 6-way driver, 4-way passenger adjustment, driver side adjustable lumbar.

Rear split-folding (3) passenger bench seat.

Center console -inc: (2) cupholders, (2) stowage bins, (1) folding cupholder, audio input jack.

1st & 2nd row carpeted floor covering.

Tilt/telescoping steering wheel.

Instrumentation -inc: speedometer, tachometer, fuel level, temp, digital clock.

Pwr door locks.

Pwr windows.

Remote keyless entry.

Cruise control.

Electronic Passive Anti-Theft System (EPATS).

Air conditioning.

Rear defroster.

(2) 12V front pwr outlets -inc: (1) cigarette lighter.

Ashtray.

Driver/front passenger map pockets.

Day/night rearview mirror.

Front overhead storage shelf w/net.

Dual front sunvisors w/passenger-side mirror.

Front, middle and rear dome lamps.

Dual front map lights.

Cargo area 12V pwr point.

Cargo area vinyl floor covering

SAFETY

4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS).

Electronic brake force distribution w/brake assist.

Vehicle dynamic control (VDC).

Traction control system (TCS).

Shift interlock.

Energy absorbing front/rear bumpers.

Steel side-door impact beams.

Zone body construction w/front/rear crumple zones.

Dual-stage front airbags w/occupant classification system.

Front side-impact airbags.

Front/rear side curtain airbags.

Nissan Connection telematics -inc: CARWINGS remote connection to monitor battery state of charge/charging status, start charging event, turn on HVAC system.

RearView monitor.

3-point ELR driver seat belt w/pretensioner & load limiter.

3-point ELR/ALR front passenger seat belt w/pretensioner & load limiter.

3-point ELR/ALR rear seat belts at all positions.

Adjustable front seat belt upper anchors.

Child safety rear door locks.

Rear child seat tether anchors (LATCH).

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Energy absorbing steering column.

Tire repair kit

4-wheel anti-lock (ABS) brakes.

AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control (RSC).

Driver/front passenger airbags w/passenger sensor.

Driver/front passenger side airbags.

Child safety rear door locks.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

Collapsible steering column

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Hybrid/Electric Components Years:
8.

Hybrid/Electric Components Miles/km:
100,000.

Emissions Years:
7.

Emissions Years:
3.

Emissions Years:
3.

Emissions Miles/km:
70,000.

Emissions Miles/km:
50,000.

Emissions Miles/km:
36,000

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Emissions Years:
5.

Emissions Miles/km:
50,000.

Roadside Assistance Years:
5.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
60,000

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
12V374000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JUL 30, 2012.

Component:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
16,330.

Summary:
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Transit Connect vehicles. The wiper arms may not be adequately riveted resulting in incomplete or inconsistent clearing of the windshield and possible detachment of the wiper arm..

Consequence:
If the wiper arm detaches, the windshield wiper will fail and the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side wiper arm and blade assemblies, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, August 13, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332..

Notes:
Ford's recall campaign number is 12S36. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

News - Crash Test Results

Overall Rating:
* * * * *.

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating:
* * * *.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver:
* * * *.

Frontal Crash Test Note:
Not Applicable.

Note:
Frontal crash test results are valid for 2011 model year vehicles manufactured before July 2, 2010..

Overall Side Crash Rating:
* * * * *.

Side Barrier Rating:
* * * * *.

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat:
* * * *.

Male/Female Dummy Note:
Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs..

Combined Side Rating Front Seat:
* * * * *.

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat:
* * * * *.

Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result:
No Tip.

Risk of Rollover:
11%.

Side Barrier Rating Driver:
* * * * *.

Rollover Note:
Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle's risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is..

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger:
* * * *.

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat:
* * * * *.

Side Barrier Rating Note:
Not Applicable

Note:
Frontal crash test results are valid for 2011 model year vehicles manufactured before July 2, 2010..

Male/Female Dummy Note:
Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs..

Rollover Rating:
* * *.

Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result:
No Tip.

Risk of Rollover:
25.6%.

Rollover Note:
Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle's risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is.

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