Another ground point thread!

Sam Handwich · 2025-10-03T15:31:06-0400

I'm trying to figure out where to ground my electrical system, which will be located between the front seats of my 2024 Transit and includes a 2000W inverter. I see a lot of threads regarding grounds in that area, but for older Transits with different grounding points.

I have points 78 and 79, as shown in the 2024 BEMM, but they appear to be small and are listed as connected to "Front Floor/Turret/Fender." So, they seem to be light duty?

76 and 77 are listed "Front Frame Crossmember" which sounds good...but I don't see them in the van.

Suggestions? Are 78/79 actually ok to use for this? Should I run it to the B pillar D ring as others have done? Something else?

briggspletcher · 2025-10-03T16:10:19-0400

Following, but seems to me a solid body ground to an 8mm point would be sufficient.

gregoryx · 2025-10-03T17:48:35-0400

I'd have to go pull the center-cover again... but what about that one mid-photo? Sure seems like that was the most solid point in the previous BEMMs. I wouldn't be thrilled with #79 for a high-load ground. And if #78 is smaller, as it appears in the photo... even less thrilled with that.

Normally, I'd recommend the B-pillar, but if your whole electrical system will be sitting on top of that middle section, that seems like the place to go for the ground. It seems like #76/77 - near the old parking brake - were also really good; but that may all be different in the newer models.

If you go B-pillar OR if you use a currently-painted point (maybe why they're not recommending that middle one), here's what I'd want it to look like before I put on a beefy ground:

Bit of conductive grease behind the lug then locked down.

Another ground point thread!

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