Ford Tourneo Connect 2002–2006 car dimensions: 4278 mm long, 1795 mm wide and 1824 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,485 kg. Braked towing is 1,200 kg.
The cabin uses a simple dashboard shared with the Fiesta of the time, with high-mounted seats and plenty of storage pockets. Manual air conditioning is available as an option on higher grades, while basic models stick to heater and ventilation with a pollen filter. No cruise control, touchscreen or modern driver aids appear in the equipment lists. Parking sensors can be added as an option. Seats fold or remove easily for flexible use.
With seats in place the load area holds around 610 litres on the short-wheelbase version. Folding or removing the rear bench opens up to 2300 litres. Long-wheelbase models start higher at roughly 810 litres and reach over 3000 litres with seats out. The floor is flat once seats are cleared, with tie-down points.
Braked towing capacity sits at 1200 kg and unbraked at 750 kg across the range. Payload starts at 550 kg on lighter short-wheelbase petrol models and rises to 825 kg on some diesel long-wheelbase versions.
Rear leaf-spring suspension suits loaded work use. The high roof and sliding side doors make loading straightforward for trades or family cargo runs.
The cabin feels practical and van-like with a high seating position, big windows for strong all-round visibility and plenty of headroom. Driver seat offers multiple manual adjustments including height, lumbar and armrest on many versions. passenger seat can fold flat. Materials are hard-wearing but basic and functional rather than soft. Steering column adjusts for height and reach. Rear bench folds or removes for load space. Climate control is manual air-con on higher packs only. Cupholders and storage bins are simple and useful.
Fuel tank holds 60 litres.
Combined fuel use around 6.5 l/100 km for 1.8 TDCi diesel and 8.3 l/100 km for 1.8 petrol.
Oil and service interval every 25 000 km.
Driver airbag standard. passenger airbag and side airbags optional or pack-dependent.
ABS with EBD and traction control fitted as standard or in safety pack.
Two-year warranty plus mobility cover and six-to-ten-year anti-corrosion guarantee.
Petrol and diesel 1.8-litre engines both use a 60-litre tank. Official combined figures sit near 6.5 litres per 100 km on the common-rail diesel and closer to 8–9 litres on the petrol. Real-world use stays economical for a tall five-seater van-based MPV.
Servicing is straightforward with oil changes due every 25 000 km. The dense Ford dealer network and simple mechanical layout keep routine work low-cost. Expect checks on brakes, filters and fluids at each visit.
Safety kit centres on a driver airbag plus ABS, EBD and traction control. Passenger and side airbags come in packs or as options depending on market and year. Head restraints are fitted on all seats. No Euro NCAP star rating appears for this generation.
Day-to-day ownership is simple: high roof and sliding side door ease loading, rear seats fold or lift out, and the leaf-spring rear axle prefers a bit of load for best ride. Corrosion protection lasts years if underbody is kept clean. noise insulation is modest and the cabin can take time to warm in winter.
Length 4278 mm, Width 1795 mm, Height 1824 mm, Wheelbase 2665 mm (Tourneo Connect 2002–2006)
Sources: manufacturer data, Ford Tourneo Connect/Transit Connect Owner's Handbook, Ford People Movers Specification, March 2004: width without mirrors, Ground clearance, turning circle, top speed and load volume in that brochure are.