How to Jump Start a Ford Transit

1. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle without letting the two vehicles touch.
2. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) access terminal of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
3. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery.
4. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery.
5. Make the final negative (-) connection to the ground connection point of the discharged vehicle, not to any other part.
6. Start the booster vehicle and keep engine speed between 2000 and 3000 rpms, then start the disabled vehicle.
7. Run both engines for an additional three minutes, then remove the cables in the reverse order of connection.

• The positive (+) access terminal is next to the fuse box under a red cap; the negative (-) ground post is near the driver side hood hinge, under rubber covering.
• Do not push-start an automatic transmission vehicle or disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle.
• After starting, let the vehicle idle for several minutes so the battery can recharge.

Source: 2026 Ford Transit owner's manual, PDF pages 344, 345, 346. Steps are summarized in our own words (AI-assisted, checked against the cited pages 2026-10-18). Other model years can differ; your manual has the final word.