Commuter Van Pool Operator

Radin2son - I was getting about 13 MPG loaded with 12 passengers . Chphilo - I'll post some pics I will take this weekend. The LEDs will be fastened to the exterior headlight lens. The couple more developments as I near 4,000 miles on my van. When I am in cruise control and going downhill, it speeds up some but as I bottom out to the flat part of the highway, the speed drops 5-7 mile below what I set the cruise control at originally. Then it picks back up to my cruising speed. Also when I fill up my tank, every three days, the filing needle doesn't quite register full - but an 1/8 short. My range indicator reads 243 miles. As I drive over several miles on all flat city streets the needle creeps up to full and the mileage range gradually increases to about 352. The breaks squeak all the time now. Also there is a rubber rear light wiring harness sticking out between the back cargo door and body. I've tried many manipulations to keep it concealed but it pops out like a hernia. When my passengers close the sliding door, if they pull inward as they slide it shut, it makes and unpleasant screeching sound. I also have from time to time a warning tone go off as I pull up to a stop light. My shotgun and I are looking at the dash - all good. We look around - all clear no one near us. We can't figure out what is going on with it. With all the issues I just need to take it to the dealer on a Saturday morning.

I just purchased my NVP a few weeks ago and I use it for vanpooling about 40 miles each way. Prior I had a 2011 Ford E350 XTL 12 passenger. In every way I like the NVP much better, except for the MPG. I've looked around this site and see some owners have experienced the same few issues I have. The ceiling registers are delicate and unfasten too easily. The interior passenger door handle trim will not remain in place. The brakes just started to slightly squeak at a low speed brake. There is a rattling sound near the operable passenger window behind the driver's side. The warning light appears that the passenger has not buckled even though there is no passenger. The loop straps on the back seats are a trip and fall hazard for my riders. The hits out weigh the misses but I need to have the dealer address these issues. In outfitting I've added nice steps for the driver and passengers, Ordered factory carpeted mats in the passenger area, rubber mats for the driver and shotgun. Purchased a factory wind defector and a nice dash cover. I will be adding LED strip lights this weekend on the headlight assembly and a GoPro dashcam. I would like to add an air horn to match its road presence as well. All-in-all I am happy with my purchase, especially compared to other passenger vans I have shopped. I'd be even happier to have the annoying problems addressed.