So far, there has only been one generation of Ford Transit Passenger Wagons. Throughout their popular run, these commercial passenger vans have offered a wide range of body styles, delivering business-friendly versatility. As you browse the used lot, you’ll be able to choose between long or standard wheelbases, three different roof heights (low, medium, or high), and three different body styles (regular, long, or extended). The Transit 150 is the standard weight rating, but the Transit 350 and 350HD (which comes with dual rear wheels) can help you haul heavier payloads. These vans offer several different seating packages, creating space for eight, 10, 12, 14 or 15 passengers.
Throughout this generation, two trim models were available, the XL and XLT. The base XL is nicely equipped with modern features, including air conditioning, power accessories, and a six-speaker sound system. More recent model years also come standard with cloth seating. Depending on model year, the XLT adds even more features, such as Ford’s touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, and blind-spot monitoring.
From the 2020 model year on, there were three engines available:
- 3.5-liter V6 (275 horsepower, 262 lb-ft of torque)
- Turbocharged 3.5L V6 (310 hp, 400 lb-ft)
- Turbo 2.0L diesel four-cylinder engine (210 hp, 369 lb-ft)
From the beginning of this generation through the 2019 model year, these were the available engines:
- 3.7L V6 (275 hp, 260 lb-ft)
- Turbo 3.5L V6 (310 hp, 400 lb-ft)
- Turbo 3.2L diesel inline five-cylinder engine (185 hp, 350 lb-ft)
Ford continued to update the Transit Passenger Wagon from model year to model year. Here are the changes you need to know about before you begin test-driving these full-size commercial vans:
- 2023: Shoppers can add a new camera-based rearview mirror.
- 2022: The SYNC 4 infotainment system with a 12-inch touchscreen is now available. Keyless entry and push-button ignition is now standard. The adaptive cruise control system is newly upgraded.
- 2021: The diesel engine option has been discontinued. Single-rear-wheel vans now come standard with an electric parking brake.
- 2020: These vans introduce an increasingly powerful engine lineup. All engines are paired with a new 10-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is now optional.
- 2019: The long-wheelbase vans now feature wider-opening cargo bay doors. Shoppers can choose from more seating layouts. Noise-canceling glass for the rear rows becomes optional.
- 2018: A high-mount rear view camera becomes standard for vans with medium and high roofs. Shoppers can choose from some newly available options: power-folding heated mirrors with integrated turn signals, extended-length running boards, a programmable battery guard, heavy-duty cargo flooring, and an alloy wheel package for dual-rear-wheel models.
- 2017: Dual-rear-wheel models now come standard with the 3.7-liter V6 engine. Shoppers can choose from new options: heated front seats (available with leather upholstery) and power-retractable running boards.
- 2016: The rearview camera and tow-hitch assist technology are now standard. The SYNC 3 infotainment system replaces the outgoing MyFord Touch. Newly optional features include auxiliary fuse panels, a heavy-duty alternator, and a single absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery to help with drivers’ upfitting needs.