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Ford Transit Connect (first generation)

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The first generation was introduced in Europe in October 2002 as a commercial variant of the first generation Focus, in two wheelbases with a raised roof on the long one, replacing the Escort van and the Fiesta Courier. It was facelifted in 2006, and in 2009 came to North America with a new grille and dashboard. Its model years run from 2002 to 2012. The Transit Connect was Ford's compact panel van, developed by Ford of Europe as a dedicated commercial vehicle.

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Source Wikipedia: Ford OtosanLead paragraph, ownershiptier 2
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equally owned by Ford Motor Company

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Source Wikipedia: Ford Transit ConnectLead paragraph, assemblytier 2
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The first-generation Transit Connect was assembled by Ford Otosan (Kocaeli, Turkey) along with Ford Romania (Craiova, Romania).
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  • First generation (2002)
    The Transit Connect was introduced in Europe in October 2002, replacing the 3-door Escort van and the smaller Fiesta Courier.
  • Year: First generation (2002)
    The Transit Connect was introduced in Europe in October 2002, replacing the 3-door Escort van and the smaller Fiesta Courier.
  • Lead paragraph, manufacturer
    manufactured and marketed by Ford since 2002
  • First generation (2002), passage 2
    In 2006, the Transit Connect was facelifted with a new horizontal fish-gill style front grille design
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