Seating in a 15 Passenger Ford Transit Van/Wagon: Details and Removing Rear Seats

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  • Опубликовано: 21 окт 2024

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  • @ChristopherLum
    @ChristopherLum  4 года назад +12

    In case it is helpful, here are all my van videos in a single playlist ruclips.net/p/PLxdnSsBqCrrF5nO7cmNTc4cct0miFWdO6. Please let me know what you think in the comments. You can support this channel via Patreon at www.patreon.com/christopherwlum or by clicking the 'THANKS' button underneath the video. Thanks for watching!

    • @Wino33
      @Wino33 3 года назад

      Thanks for the video Christopher. Did you happen to weigh the seats when you removed them? Just curious what kind of weight savings there is when the seats come out? Thx

    • @balancerule9413
      @balancerule9413 3 года назад

      Thank you for the video. About what degree of angle can seat# 3,4,5,6 and 7 recline max down to? Thanks

    • @talentedthread4927
      @talentedthread4927 3 года назад

      Thanks for the video. For the odd condition of the front passenger seat having a top tether - I'm guessing that they use the same seat for cargo vans in which case this would be the only passenger seat, so if you only have a parent and child in the van, the tether would be needed. (I have 2018 148" LR 15 passenger - love it!, get the ecoboost!)

    • @reyesproduc
      @reyesproduc Год назад

      Hello, could you put sits 6 and 7 on the 3 and 4 spot so it would be a bench of 2 sits rather than 3?

  • @rbg2631
    @rbg2631 4 года назад +22

    This is an excellent explanation on how to remove all of the rear seats of the Ford Transit passenger van.

  • @samiharvey6961
    @samiharvey6961 2 месяца назад

    I never leave comments on youtube videos. Im just not that guy. But THIS is so helpful and so clear. Thank you for this wonderful explanation.

  • @Angeleyes2017
    @Angeleyes2017 2 года назад +1

    Thank you! Your instructions are so specific I was able to unleash the seats myself, (I'm 61) and only needed some strong men to actually move them. Van life loading!

  • @Rbuffdogs
    @Rbuffdogs Год назад

    HUGELY HELPFUL video! I can't even get a Ford dealer to remove them, I am a pretty old lady, lol. So I got my Torx set and am ready to go. Just have to get my Son to help me lift them out. THANK YOU, this video was a godsend!!!!

  • @navibean1635
    @navibean1635 3 года назад +2

    Christopher- This was VERY helpful !! I just bought a Transit last week, and removing the seats is my first step. (And storing them is my 2nd step.) THANK YOU so much !!

  • @chando8338
    @chando8338 3 года назад +8

    This is so detailed and helpful! I'm taking these out myself and I'm glad that you are showing one person doing them

    • @ChristopherLum
      @ChristopherLum  3 года назад +2

      I'm glad it was helpful. You can do most of it with one person but I would highly recommend help if you're moving the larger bench seats. There are other Ford Transit videos on the channel, please feel free to check them out and let me know what you think. Thanks for watching!

  • @henrypaul5220
    @henrypaul5220 2 года назад +1

    Really appreciate including the bolt head sizes so I know what bits to get!

  • @monamendiola1
    @monamendiola1 Год назад

    OMG!!!! Thank you so so so so much for all this DETAILED Info. I took a lot of time and effort 👌 💪 🙂 I Really Relly appreciate it. I'm currently buying a Transit passenger 15 seat 2016 fur a camper. I'm 62 years and will be trying to do all this by myself. This was so helpful. REALLY YOU SHOULD PUT A COURSE TOGETHER AND SEE IT.

    • @ChristopherLum
      @ChristopherLum  Год назад

      I'm glad it was helpful. I have an entire playlist of van conversion videos at ruclips.net/p/PLxdnSsBqCrrF5nO7cmNTc4cct0miFWdO6. Please check it out and let me know what you think, thanks for watching.

  • @neurodiversemom3578
    @neurodiversemom3578 4 года назад +3

    I just bought a transit and it didn’t have the seat releases- we juryrigged some metal wire to do the trick! Thanks a million!

  • @jaronbeckwith9543
    @jaronbeckwith9543 3 года назад +2

    Just got a Transit and am enjoying your level of detail. Thanks for the videos!

    • @ChristopherLum
      @ChristopherLum  3 года назад

      That's great, I'm sure you're going to love your Transit. I've got a whole playlist of Transit videos, I hope to catch you at a future video, thanks for watching!

  • @johnliberty3647
    @johnliberty3647 3 года назад

    I have the smallest version of a 2015 Transit Connect. Enough room to sleep me when camping. Some of your hacks also apply to my van and this channel is so helpful.

  • @lizchilders4154
    @lizchilders4154 4 года назад +2

    OMG. Great video! Very helpful to us for removal and storage aspects. Thank you so much! Just got our 15 seat Transit van and we plan on removing all but 3, 4 and 5 seats and use the back section to transport ebikes and camping gear when we go RVing.

    • @ChristopherLum
      @ChristopherLum  4 года назад +1

      I'm glad it was helpful. I think you'll be very happy with the Transit (I certainly am enjoying mine). In case you are interested, I've got a lot of other Ford Transit camper conversion videos on the channel. Please feel free to check them out and let me know what you think. Thanks for watching!

    • @lizchilders4154
      @lizchilders4154 4 года назад

      @@ChristopherLum, thanks. Will check your YT videos out. Am wondering if there is a way to protect the floor behind the 2nd seat and yet still have floor vents useable?

  • @joelwucher7022
    @joelwucher7022 2 месяца назад

    This has been very helpful. I'm looking to rent a van and I dont need all the seats. I didn't know it they would lay flat or if they were removable. The rental place made it sound like they don't come out but they probably never been asked that question .

  • @scottehrlich5875
    @scottehrlich5875 3 года назад +1

    Thanks Christopher. This video made the removal super easy. I was stymied until I watched your video. Great job.

  • @michellecombs5190
    @michellecombs5190 3 года назад

    Best video ever for this process. Thanks millions

  • @raymondsalazar2585
    @raymondsalazar2585 Год назад

    It's heavy but quick installment from vehicle to vehicle. My 10 month old seems to really like it

  • @saraappel7104
    @saraappel7104 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for all your time and detail on this! It's very helpful to see the nitty-gritty stuff. I've looked at lots of photos online, but it's still hard to discern some of the things that might be important. The links to the Ford Brochures were SUPER.

    • @ChristopherLum
      @ChristopherLum  4 года назад +1

      I'm glad it was helpful. Let me know if there is anything specific you're interested in and I'm happy to answer questions if I know the answer. I've got other Ford Transit conversion videos on the channel at ruclips.net/p/PLxdnSsBqCrrF5nO7cmNTc4cct0miFWdO6, please feel free to check them out. Thanks for watching!

  • @benstanlogisticsllc.1410
    @benstanlogisticsllc.1410 4 года назад +4

    Simply put this was excellent. I really learned a lot in this video.

  • @ricks5154
    @ricks5154 4 года назад +2

    Thank you for video, I been looking for a cargo van for my business but with the understanding of the seats being removable, I can use this for business and beach trip with family. Great video

    • @ChristopherLum
      @ChristopherLum  4 года назад

      I'm glad it was helpful. I have other similar van videos on the channel. Please feel free to check them out and let me know what you think in the comments. I hope to catch you at another video. Thanks for watching!

    • @darioalcala6995
      @darioalcala6995 4 года назад

      Exactly im thinking about doin the same thing .for delivery and travel with family on weekends

  • @doulaolgamke
    @doulaolgamke 3 года назад

    Great video. We didn't find the two attached back seats that heavy. Just yesterday to put them back in our 11yr old girl and a 10 yr old neighbor carried them out of the house, down the steps, and into the van.

  • @RAFAROXA2009
    @RAFAROXA2009 Месяц назад

    Extremely helpful video, thank you

  • @iamgway
    @iamgway 4 года назад +3

    This video was so helpful and making my decision on my business transit

  • @RustyZipper
    @RustyZipper 3 года назад +3

    Awesome video, I can appreciate all of your hard work on this! I’m renting a van for a week long trip with 8 adults and looking to see how to configure it and remove some seats for cargo / coolers

  • @sergesantos9554
    @sergesantos9554 4 года назад +4

    Great video ..thanks Christoper ..it’s answered all my questions about removing chairs on ford transit

    • @ChristopherLum
      @ChristopherLum  4 года назад +1

      I'm glad it was helpful thanks for watching!

  • @davidmattey3065
    @davidmattey3065 Год назад

    Fantastic detail! Thanks!

  • @kenanlott1579
    @kenanlott1579 4 года назад +2

    Great Tutorial for seat removal. Great tips! Thank you!

  • @jmanuelforero3850
    @jmanuelforero3850 3 года назад +1

    Two words: thank you!

  • @wickensonline
    @wickensonline 4 года назад +1

    Very comprehensive and useful, thanks very much Christopher.

    • @ChristopherLum
      @ChristopherLum  4 года назад

      I'm glad it was helpful. I've got a bunch more van videos on the channel. Please feel free to check them out and please let me know what you think in the comments. Thanks for watching!

  • @t_plauche
    @t_plauche 3 года назад

    This was wonderfully thorough.

  • @us4marine
    @us4marine 2 года назад

    Fantastic video, it really helped us with our trip luggage storage. Thank you.

  • @surgprep1
    @surgprep1 2 года назад

    Great job ....very helpful...thank you !

  • @chrisdaley3884
    @chrisdaley3884 4 года назад +1

    Extremely thorough video...nice job.

  • @danbarron5302
    @danbarron5302 4 года назад +1

    Great video, and thank you for the time and effort to explain the basic details!

    • @ChristopherLum
      @ChristopherLum  4 года назад

      Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!

  • @maranathayall
    @maranathayall 4 года назад +1

    Very detailed review. Thank you! We're trying to decide if this is right for our expanding family.

  • @marylouervin1187
    @marylouervin1187 4 года назад +2

    Thanks so much for this video it was a life saver,

  • @phantomvideowatcher
    @phantomvideowatcher 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for this video! I got a lot of information from it!

  • @shaunannaoliver
    @shaunannaoliver 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for the video Chris. We just bought the same model and this was very helpful for removal of the seats and planning on which seats to remove. Will definitely be looking for more videos soon.

  • @sirj9
    @sirj9 7 месяцев назад

    Fantastic video. Thank you.

  • @jasonfoss9492
    @jasonfoss9492 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for the details on the seats man, really helpful as I'm looking at these types of vans

  • @ZebaKnight
    @ZebaKnight 2 года назад

    This was great! Thanks for the complete demo of how to clear out the van. I am relieved that the seats are basically easy to remove (by two strong, patient people). It is incredibly helpful that you showed the exact structures and mechanisms, and gave us the torque head wrench sizes you used. Thankfully, I would only have to remove 6 seats from the 8 passenger MR FTC Wagon. I wouldn't want to keep the removed seats. Maybe a Ford dealer would uninstall and keep them. If not, I know how to get 'em out, thanks to you.

  • @johannabennion
    @johannabennion 2 года назад

    Super helpful! Thank you

  • @reelfishing002
    @reelfishing002 4 года назад +2

    Great video, I haven’t seen one this in depth detail about these passenger van any where online , thanks so much

    • @ChristopherLum
      @ChristopherLum  4 года назад

      I'm glad you liked it. I have more van videos at ruclips.net/p/PLxdnSsBqCrrF5nO7cmNTc4cct0miFWdO6. Thanks for watching!

  • @BMT-by5ve
    @BMT-by5ve 3 года назад

    Awesome presentation....great job.

  • @jffortier999
    @jffortier999 2 года назад +2

    Hi Christopher, great video, really helpful :-) I would like to install only 2 seats on the first row. Is it possible to take seats 5 and 6 and install those in place of 3, 4 and 5 ?

  • @cooleyhall4103
    @cooleyhall4103 Месяц назад

    Wowww glad i saw this as I was wondering if i could switch out a 15 passenger to 12 but I can see the way the they're connected there's no hole on floor to move last row seats to 3 row making 3rd seating 4 seats instead of 3 seating.
    😢😢

  • @Panmail
    @Panmail 10 месяцев назад

    thank you for such a thorough run through of the seating features. do you know if seats 6+7 (or 9+10) could be mounted where 3+4+5 normally goes?

  • @RussellHylton
    @RussellHylton Год назад

    Your video helped me remove my seats with ease! Thank you Thank you Thank you! Question: The protruding floor plates, did you remove them? If so, how? I can't find a release and the only thing I can think of is breaking the weld? Any ideas? :)

  • @rainmaker927
    @rainmaker927 2 года назад

    trampoline spring handle would work as a great seat release tool.

  • @galvex36
    @galvex36 3 года назад

    Thanks, excellent video

  • @ranig2848
    @ranig2848 6 месяцев назад

    Great video, super helpful. Do you know if it’s possible to get around the 3 second row seats while the sliding door is closed or is it too narrow? (I know there’s a step there)

  • @truthseeker1833
    @truthseeker1833 3 года назад +1

    Front seat is equipped for car seat for the dad with a work van that only has 2 seats can pick up his child from baby mommas house for weekend visits yet still has the entire workspace in the back to pay 18 years worth of child support

  • @johngibbons886
    @johngibbons886 4 года назад +1

    Great informative video. Thanks for the level of detail and explanations. Subscribed and following you conversion posts. Best John G

    • @ChristopherLum
      @ChristopherLum  4 года назад

      Awesome, thanks for the sub. More van videos are coming soon so please stand by :)

  • @CAPUT-rh2cm
    @CAPUT-rh2cm 4 года назад

    Very helpful! one thing I discovered is there's a hole in the side - after you pull the lever on one you should stick something in the hole to hold it open...

  • @lgccyy
    @lgccyy 7 месяцев назад

    Omg this helps a tooonnnn!!!!! Do you think I can installed a 2 person bench in the 2nd row (take out the 3 person bench)? Would the same idea work in a crew van? Switching the 3 p bench for a 2 p bench! 😁👍

  • @digitalmagicAR
    @digitalmagicAR 2 года назад

    Good video! Thank you

  • @darreltanner8647
    @darreltanner8647 3 года назад +1

    Loved the video on removing seats but my question is can you get covers to put over anchor slots after you remove seats?

  • @Pastaben
    @Pastaben 3 года назад

    Thanks for this video. It was very helpful. The child seat on the front passenger seat is not without purpose. Not sure if someone else addressed this in the comments. You can turn off the front passenger airbag with a switch, or, in some cars these days, it automatically turns off airbag if the weight sensor does not pass a threshhold.
    The purpose for having a child seat anchor in front passenger seat is because in the event you take out all the seats, like you just demonstrated, but still need to have a toddler go along for a ride, the front passenger seat is it. Not ideal place for small children, but almost all passenger cars these days allow for the front passenger to take a toddler seat without the airbag being an issue.

  • @tiento7440
    @tiento7440 2 года назад

    Thanks for the time you spent. Which states you’re from?

  • @snowbirdgardener1
    @snowbirdgardener1 2 года назад

    What was the yellow thing you removed from the black strap behind the wheel well?

  • @saran-zu9lz
    @saran-zu9lz 4 года назад

    Hi Christopher, nicely explained videos. I couldn't find video where you explained/installed electrical system (AC/DC) and bed/drawers.

    • @ChristopherLum
      @ChristopherLum  4 года назад +1

      I'm slowly working to get those videos edited and uploaded. They should be up in the next several weeks. Thanks for watching!

    • @saran-zu9lz
      @saran-zu9lz 4 года назад

      @@ChristopherLum thinking to buy same vehicle as yours and couldn’t find better videos than yours (don’t think any video exist for passenger wagon) Roofrack, shore power, you have shown ways to save money. Thanks for taking time to make great videos.

    • @ChristopherLum
      @ChristopherLum  4 года назад

      @@saran-zu9lz It sounds like you found my van conversion playlist. I'm glad they are helpful and I will continue to add to this list in the future. Good luck with your purchase, I've been very happy with the Transit so far!

  • @zmezgar2387
    @zmezgar2387 6 месяцев назад

    Very very helpful🎉

  • @johnnyanduna
    @johnnyanduna 3 года назад

    Hi. Do you know how much the seats weighed. Great video.thank yoy.

  • @funtimevideo7453
    @funtimevideo7453 4 года назад +2

    My guess is the reason they have a car seat anchor in the front passenger is if you are using a cargo van configuration and need it in a pinch. It should also have weight sensors to disable the airbags for passengers under the safe limit.

  • @rebekahklemm1210
    @rebekahklemm1210 7 месяцев назад

    Great video! I need to transport 15 of the 2023 transit seats, in a vehicle that is significantly smaller than the Transit that they came out of. So I know I'm going to have to Tetris them in order to get them to fit. Is it possible to fold the seats down after they're removed? Typically with an SUV or Van, you'd be able to fold down the back of the seat onto itself to allow for extra cargo/carrying space. I don't have the seats with me (this is a job I will be doing for someone else who owns the seats but needs them shipped), so I'm not able to check for myself. Are you able to tell me if your seats will fold down after being removed?

  • @philipmiller8286
    @philipmiller8286 4 года назад +1

    very well done... thx

    • @ChristopherLum
      @ChristopherLum  4 года назад

      I'm glad you liked it. I have more van videos at ruclips.net/p/PLxdnSsBqCrrF5nO7cmNTc4cct0miFWdO6. Thanks for watching!

  • @FlippingTheBurgh
    @FlippingTheBurgh 4 года назад +1

    The top tether on the passenger side front seat is for rear facing car seats. A rear facing car seat can be tethered down to the seat in front of it. And since the seat close to the door does not have a wall next to it it’s highly recommended that you would tether it in

  • @antonromaniuk007
    @antonromaniuk007 2 года назад

    Chris did you ever figure out how to get that seatbelt to work again? I expected mine to do the same and even tied a knot in it so it didn't retract too far yet it did lock anyway

  • @brosseauchristian5365
    @brosseauchristian5365 2 года назад

    Hi Christopher, have you tried to take off the floor? What is the thickness of the floor and what is the ducking layout beneath it? Are there rails hidden under the floor that could be repositioned to move forward the 2nd-row seats?

  • @toyguardian9152
    @toyguardian9152 2 года назад

    Thanks for share✌🏻

  • @StephanieAlvarezspanglishmami
    @StephanieAlvarezspanglishmami 3 месяца назад

    How much room is there when you take out the last two middle seats? I'm trying to figure out how much luggage can fit in that space

  • @jithe1978
    @jithe1978 4 года назад

    Thank you very much, i am planning buy one ford transit passesnger van for selling art, i am planning take off all the seats, now i have to figure out how to install racks in it, for displaying my art

  • @londonwalter6937
    @londonwalter6937 4 года назад +1

    Great video, very help. When removing the bolts on the rear seat, the seat belt tensioner retracted or locked up on you. How did you resolve that tensioner issue?

  • @snowbirdgardener
    @snowbirdgardener 2 года назад

    How should I dispose of the extra seats, I have, after converting my Ford Transit passenger van? Thanks

  • @ronphipps5694
    @ronphipps5694 4 года назад +1

    Thanks a lot for the video. Can the 2 seat bench be placed in either the left or right position of the 3 seat bench. I mean have it be a 2 seater against the window or a 2 seater centered. Thanks!

  • @Vinny_108
    @Vinny_108 3 года назад

    very informative.

  • @teammorio
    @teammorio 5 лет назад +2

    This was super helpful. Do you have any idea if the 10 seat van uses the same rear bench as the 12/15 or similar releaseas the 3 seat? Im torn between the 10 and 12 seat config. And go Dawgs! (Your hat is actually what pulled me to your video!)

    • @ChristopherLum
      @ChristopherLum  5 лет назад +1

      Unfortunately I never had a chance to look at other configurations but looking at the brochure, it looks like the 12 seat would have the same rear seating configuration as the 15 seat. I believe that the 10 seat is only for the short (130") WB whereas the 12 seat is for the long (148") WB. Personally, I really like the 148", especially for camping with a family. You might want to swing by a dealer to look at them. There are tons of Transits in the Seattle area. Thanks for watching!

  • @lincolnhantsbarger3306
    @lincolnhantsbarger3306 4 года назад

    You have a lot of videos do any of your videos show whats under the hard hump on the drivers side by the back doors???? I just got this vam having trouble finding info on that part

    • @ChristopherLum
      @ChristopherLum  4 года назад +2

      I believe this is actually the heater for the rear climate control. If you look at one of my videos showing how to remove the headliner, you'll see the ducting for the heating/cooling which leads to the unit.

  • @samthescouts2996
    @samthescouts2996 4 года назад +2

    Can you put seats 6/7 or seats 9/10 into the seats 3/4 position?

    • @warrenwest311
      @warrenwest311 4 года назад +1

      I would love to know the same thing, it would be nice to replace the three seater with just a two seater.

  • @seanmercyhoyt6785
    @seanmercyhoyt6785 4 года назад

    There may be the option to turn off the airbags for the front passenger #2. Pick ups often offer this feature

  • @enhancehomeimprovementstoo1802
    @enhancehomeimprovementstoo1802 3 года назад

    Great video. Does the floor mount anchor brackets come out too?

  • @chrisburden3740
    @chrisburden3740 7 месяцев назад

    Can the 2 seat 6-7 move up to the place of the 3 seat bench?

  • @danielsmith2231
    @danielsmith2231 2 года назад

    18:20 It’s not missing a handle. There is only one, as factory, which can be switched to another seat for use.

  • @gabbieb9798
    @gabbieb9798 3 года назад +1

    The reason for the front seat top tether is if your using it as a cargo van and don’t have any rear seats
    There should be a switch to turn off the air bags

  • @derekla11189
    @derekla11189 2 года назад

    Without removing the seats can you just fold them flat?

  • @teammorio
    @teammorio 4 года назад

    Hi Christopher, do you happen to know the measurement from the back of 3rd row seats (6-8) to the back door? seating for 8 passengers, but removing the back 2 rows. I can't find the measurements with seating anywhere but hopeful you might have noted it during your build?

  • @johnhoover249
    @johnhoover249 3 года назад

    Great detail! Do any of the seats fold down?

  • @elizabethrufener7280
    @elizabethrufener7280 3 года назад

    Hi Chris, Once the seats are removed, what did you do to cover all the holes in the floor? Over time lots of grit and cheerios could end up in those holes! Thanks for your informative video.

  • @ericgesner4858
    @ericgesner4858 3 года назад

    How much do the seats weigh? I thought you said you would weigh them but did not hear you report the weights.

  • @TheSemperpete
    @TheSemperpete 3 года назад

    My used 2019 had all the seat removal handles... EXCEPT seats 13 and 14.

  • @MrBigwig82
    @MrBigwig82 3 месяца назад

    Thorough much? Thank you sir!

  • @TessieDobey
    @TessieDobey 3 года назад

    A family of ten, we removed seats 12-15 the week we purchased the van.

  • @tom89ontario
    @tom89ontario 4 года назад

    Great videos! Exactly what I've been looking for. Any chance you know the length of the floor behind what would be the third row of seats (including driver/pass.)? I'm curious how much space is back there but can;t seem to find an accurate source

  • @CaseyStubbsprofile
    @CaseyStubbsprofile Год назад

    Whats the link for the brochure?

  • @mmdas
    @mmdas 3 года назад

    Chris your video is very useful. Just got a 2018 Transit. Want to convert from 15 seats to 12 seats. Need last seat row for cargo. How do I do that?

    • @ChristopherLum
      @ChristopherLum  3 года назад

      Thanks for reaching out. If you have questions or would like to request a video, please consider supporting the channel via Patreon at www.patreon.com/christopherwlum. I interact personally with Patrons at all levels. Thanks for watching!

  • @AMQureshiX
    @AMQureshiX 3 года назад

    To transport 4x8 plywood sheets, how best i remove the seats?

  • @JennyHamilton1
    @JennyHamilton1 2 года назад

    2 of your Diono seats don’t have the forward facing foot lowered. (One does.) Be sure to lower it on the others.

  • @coasttal123
    @coasttal123 4 года назад +1

    What are interior dimensions when seats are removed?

  • @redhongkong
    @redhongkong 4 года назад

    does any of these seats fold flat? like rear seats in suv and hatchbacks when we need to load long cargo items?

  • @victortorres3776
    @victortorres3776 4 года назад

    Seats may have a weight sensor, if it doesn’t exceed 50 lbs I believe the bag won’t deploy, that may be why it’s there