Model Year Matters

2027 Ford Transit

Van · 2015–2027 · E-Transit, Transit

2024–2026 Ford Transit
2024–2026 pictured. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Which year to buy

Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.

Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.

Trims and features

2015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
E-TransitTransit

What changed for 2027

2027 E-Transit trims

Cargo VanChassis CabCutaway
Price
Starting MSRPfrom $54,260——
Powertrain
TransmissionSingle-SpeedSingle-SpeedSingle-Speed
DrivetrainHigh Roof Long / Low Roof Long / High Roof Extended / Medium Roof Long156in Wheelbase / 178in Wheelbase156in Wheelbase / 178in Wheelbase
Size and capability
Seats222
Tech
Touchscreen12 in12 in12 in
Apple CarPlayWirelessWirelessWireless
Android AutoWirelessWirelessWireless
Digital gauge cluster8 in8 in8 in
SpeakersOptional—Optional
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control—OptionalOptional
Lane keeping—OptionalOptional
Blind-spot monitoringOptionalOptionalOptional
Automatic emergency brakingAutomatic Emergency BrakingAutomatic Emergency BrakingAutomatic Emergency Braking
Rear cross-trafficOptionalOptionalOptional
360-degree cameraOptional——
Parking sensorsFrontFront + optionFront + option
Comfort
SeatsOptionalOptionalOptional
Heated seatsHigh Roof Long: —
Low Roof Long, High Roof Extended: Front
FrontFront
Exterior
Wheels16 in16 in16 in
HeadlightsHID ProjectorHID ProjectorHID Projector
Packages and options (94)
Cargo VanChassis CabCutaway
Electrician Trade Package Optional——
Equipment Group 101A Standard——
Equipment Group 501A ——Standard
Equipment Group 701A —Standard—
Fleet Safety Package ———
Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 Technology Package Optional——
Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ Technology Package —OptionalOptional
General Contractor Trade Package Optional——
Heavy-Duty Load Floor and Scuff Plate Protection Package Optional——
HVAC Trade Package Optional——
Load Area Protection Package Optional——
Multi-Function School Activity Bus (MFSAB) Prep Package ———
Parcel Delivery Package ———
School Bus Prep Package ———
Wall Liner Kit Optional——
3-Minute Engine Idle Shutdown Timer ———
65-mph Governed Top Speed —StandardStandard
Engine Idle Shutdown 10 Minute Timer ———
Engine Idle Shutdown 20 Minute Timer ———
Engine Idle Shutdown 5 Minute Timer ———
253-Degree Rear Door Opening Optional——
Back Up Alarm OptionalOptionalOptional
Body-Colored Front Bumper OptionalOptionalOptional
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ———
Decal #1 Optional——
Decal #2 Optional——
Dual AGM Batteries OptionalOptionalOptional
Exterior Mirror Delete ———
Fast Charging Adapter (NACS) OptionalOptionalOptional
All-Around Fixed Windows Optional——
Fixed Rear Cargo Door Glass OptionalStandard—
Fixed Rear Cargo Door Glass and Fixed Passenger-Side Glass Optional——
High Strength Laminated Glass ———
Keyless-Entry Keypad OptionalOptional—
Mobile Power Cord OptionalOptionalOptional
Passenger Running Board Optional——
Plug-and-Play Scene Lighting Kit ———
Power-Adjusting, Manual-Folding OptionalOptionalOptional
Power-Adjusting, Manual-Folding Heated Mirrors with Turn Signals OptionalOptionalOptional
Power-Adjusting, Manual-Folding Mirrors StandardOptionalOptional
Privacy Glass ———
Fixed Rear Cargo Door Glass and Fixed Second-Row Passenger-Side Glass Optional——
Right-Hand Door Delete ——Optional
Roof Marker Lamp Delete Standard—Optional
All-Weather Floor Mats (Front) OptionalOptionalOptional
Auxiliary Fuse Panel with High-Spec Interface Connector OptionalOptionalOptional
B-Pillar Assist Handle (Passenger-side) ———
Bulkhead – Lockable Door with Window ———
Cargo Tie-Down Hooks Optional——
Connected Navigation Hardware OptionalOptionalOptional
Dark Palazzo Gray Cloth, 2-way manual seats OptionalOptionalOptional
Dark Palazzo Gray Cloth Heated Seats OptionalOptionalOptional
Digital Rearview Mirror Optional——
D-Pillar Assist Handles Optional——
Dual Onboard Battery Charger OptionalOptionalOptional
Ebony Cloth, 2-way Manual Driver and Passenger Seats without Armrests Optional—Optional
Fixed Shelving, Multi-Level ———
Foldable Aluminum Shelving Optional——
Two Additional Keys with Key Fobs OptionalOptionalOptional
Front Overhead Shelf ———
Full Rear Compartment Lighting Optional——
Heavy Duty Tray Style Floor Mats (Front) OptionalOptionalOptional
Heavy-Duty Scuff Plate Kit Optional——
Large Grab Handles Kit (2 D-pillars) Optional——
Modified Vehicle Wiring System OptionalStandardStandard
Orange Safety Belts ———
Passenger Seat Delete — Dark Palazzo Gray Vinyl ———
Pro Power Onboard – 2.4kW OptionalOptionalOptional
Steel Shelving, Driver Side (Low Roof, 130 in) ———
Steel shelving for Mid Roof 148" — Passenger Side ———
Vehicle Integration System 2.0 OptionalStandardStandard
Front and Rear Vinyl Optional——
Window-Only Bulkhead Optional——
6 Speakers Optional—Optional
70-mph Governed Top Speed ———
Smart Acceleration Truncation ———
White Noise Back Up Alarm OptionalOptionalOptional
Ford Connectivity Package OptionalOptionalOptional
Ford Security Package Optional——
16-inch Aluminum Alloy Wheel with Black-Painted Accents OptionalOptionalOptional
16-inch Silver Aluminum Alloy Wheel OptionalOptionalOptional
16-Inch Steel Wheel with Full Silver Wheel Cover StandardStandardStandard
Spare Tire and Wheel OptionalOptionalOptional
Agate Black Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional
Blue Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional
Carbonized Gray Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional
Iconic Silver Metallic OptionalOptionalOptional
Oxford White OptionalOptionalOptional
Race Red OptionalOptionalOptional
School Bus Yellow ———
Wild Green ———
Dark Palazzo Gray Vinyl Seats OptionalOptionalOptional
Dark Palazzo Gray Cloth OptionalOptionalOptional
Ebony Cloth Optional—Optional

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode, Other. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; tap for which.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsMost-reported problemCarPlay
2026 ——— Not rated 3 5 Wheels (3) —
2025 ——— 2–4 of 5 4 4 Service brakes (2) Yes
2024 ——— 2–4 of 5 10 28 Structure (6) Yes
2023 ——— 2–4 of 5 19 58 Electrical system (14) Yes
2022 3.5L 6-cyl, 275–310 hpAWD, RWD16–17 mpg 2–4 of 5 16 38 Electrical system (11) Yes
2021 3.5L 6-cyl, 275–310 hpAWD, RWD16 mpg 2–4 of 5 4 23 Power train (6) Yes
2020 3.5L 6-cyl, 275–310 hpAWD, RWD16–17 mpg 2–4 of 5 9 84 Seats (27) Yes
2019 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 310 hp
3.7L 6-cyl, 275 hp
RWD15–16 mpg Not rated 9 37 Unknown or other (7) Yes
2018 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 310 hp
3.7L 6-cyl, 275 hp
RWD16 mpg 3–4 of 5 14 57 Engine (14) Yes
2017 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 310 hp
3.7L 6-cyl, 275 hp
RWD16 mpg 3–4 of 5 18 98 Power train (40) Yes
2016 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 310 hp
3.7L 6-cyl, 275 hp
RWD16 mpg 3–4 of 5 21 156 Power train (60) No
2015 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 310 hp
3.7L 6-cyl, 275 hp
RWD16 mpg 3–4 of 5 26 193 Power train (78) No

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Which years have…

Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Third row (7+ seats)AWD or 4WDTows 5,000 lb or moreHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricFully electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsLeather seats

Apple lists CarPlay for: Transit 2017–2025 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2026 FORD TRANSIT VAN BEV CV BEV RWDNot Rated NoNo 20
2026 FORD TRANSIT VAN GAS CV N/A AWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2026 FORD TRANSIT VAN GAS CV N/A RWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2026 FORD TRANSIT WAGON - HIGH ROOF 12 PASS CV N/A AWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2026 FORD TRANSIT WAGON - HIGH ROOF 12 PASS CV N/A RWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2026 FORD TRANSIT WAGON - HIGH ROOF 15 PASS CV N/A AWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2026 FORD TRANSIT WAGON - HIGH ROOF 15 PASS CV N/A RWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2026 FORD TRANSIT WAGON - LOW ROOF 12 PASS CV N/A AWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2026 FORD TRANSIT WAGON - LOW ROOF 12 PASS CV N/A RWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2026 FORD TRANSIT WAGON - LOW ROOF 15 PASS CV N/A AWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2026 FORD TRANSIT WAGON - LOW ROOF 15 PASS CV N/A RWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2026 FORD TRANSIT WAGON - MED ROOF 12 PASS CV N/A AWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2026 FORD TRANSIT WAGON - MED ROOF 12 PASS CV N/A RWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2026 FORD TRANSIT WAGON - MED ROOF 15 PASS CV N/A AWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2026 FORD TRANSIT WAGON - MED ROOF 15 PASS CV N/A RWDNot Rated NoNo 15
2025 Ford TRANSIT HIGH ROOF 12 PASS PV AWD3 Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2025 Ford TRANSIT HIGH ROOF 12 PASS PV RWD2 Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2025 Ford TRANSIT HIGH ROOF 15 PASS PV AWD3 Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2025 Ford TRANSIT HIGH ROOF 15 PASS PV RWD3 Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2025 Ford TRANSIT LOW ROOF 12 PASS PV AWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2025 Ford TRANSIT LOW ROOF 12 PASS PV RWD4 Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2025 Ford TRANSIT LOW ROOF 15 PASS PV AWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2025 Ford TRANSIT LOW ROOF 15 PASS PV RWD3 Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2025 Ford TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF 12 PASS PV AWD3 Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2025 Ford TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF 12 PASS PV RWD3 Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2025 Ford TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF 15 PASS PV AWD3 Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2025 Ford TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF 15 PASS PV RWD3 Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2025 Ford Transit Van - Gas CV AWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2025 Ford Transit Van - Gas CV RWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2025 Ford Transit Van BEV CV RWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalStandard 44
2024 Ford TRANSIT HIGH ROOF (8,10,12) PASS PV AWD3 Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2024 Ford TRANSIT HIGH ROOF (8,10,12) PASS PV RWD2 Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2024 Ford TRANSIT HIGH ROOF 15 PASS PV AWD3 Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2024 Ford TRANSIT HIGH ROOF 15 PASS PV RWD3 Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2024 Ford TRANSIT LOW ROOF (8,10,12) PASS PV AWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2024 Ford TRANSIT LOW ROOF (8,10,12) PASS PV RWD4 Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2024 Ford TRANSIT LOW ROOF 15 PASS PV AWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2024 Ford TRANSIT LOW ROOF 15 PASS PV RWD3 Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2024 Ford TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF (8,10,12) PASS PV AWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2024 Ford TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF (8,10,12) PASS PV RWD3 Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2024 Ford TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF 15 PASS PV AWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2024 Ford TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF 15 PASS PV RWD3 Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2024 Ford Transit Van - CV AWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2024 Ford Transit Van - CV RWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2024 Ford Transit Van BEV CV RWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalOptional 1028
2023 Ford Transit High Roof (8,10,12) Pass PV AWD3 Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2023 Ford Transit High Roof (8,10,12) Pass PV RWD2 Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2023 Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass PV AWD3 Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2023 Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass PV RWD3 Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2023 Ford Transit Low Roof (8,10,12) Pass PV AWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2023 Ford Transit Low Roof (8,10,12) Pass PV RWD4 Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2023 Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass PV AWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2023 Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass PV RWD3 Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2023 Ford Transit Medium Roof (8,10,12) Pass PV AWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2023 Ford Transit Medium Roof (8,10,12) Pass PV RWD3 Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2023 Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass PV AWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2023 Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass PV RWD3 Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2023 Ford Transit Van CV AWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2023 Ford Transit Van CV RWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2023 Ford Transit Van BEV CV RWDNot Rated Standard & OptionalOptional 1958
2022 Ford Transit High Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD2 StandardOptional 1638
2022 Ford Transit High Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON AWD3 StandardOptional 1638
2022 Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 StandardOptional 1638
2022 Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass WAGON AWD3 StandardOptional 1638
2022 Ford Transit Low Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD4 StandardOptional 02
2022 Ford Transit Low Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON AWDNot Rated StandardOptional 1638
2022 Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 StandardOptional 1638
2022 Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON AWDNot Rated StandardOptional 1638
2022 Ford Transit Medium Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD3 StandardOptional 1638
2022 Ford Transit Medium Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON AWDNot Rated StandardOptional 1638
2022 Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 StandardOptional 1638
2022 Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON AWDNot Rated StandardOptional 1638
2022 Ford Transit Van VAN AWDNot Rated StandardOptional 1638
2022 Ford Transit Van VAN RWDNot Rated StandardOptional 1638
2021 Ford Transit Medium Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 423
2021 Ford Transit Medium Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD3 StandardStandard 423
2021 Ford Transit High Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON AWD3 StandardStandard 423
2021 Ford Transit High Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD2 StandardStandard 423
2021 Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass WAGON AWD3 StandardStandard 423
2021 Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 StandardStandard 423
2021 Ford Transit Low Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON AWDNot Rated StandardOptional 423
2021 Ford Transit Low Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD4 StandardOptional 423
2021 Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON AWDNot Rated StandardOptional 423
2021 Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 StandardOptional 423
2021 Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 423
2021 Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 StandardStandard 423
2021 Ford Transit Van VAN AWDNot Rated StandardStandard 423
2021 Ford Transit Van VAN RWDNot Rated StandardStandard 423
2020 Ford Transit VAN RWDNot Rated StandardOptional 984
2020 Ford Transit High Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD2 StandardOptional 984
2020 Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 StandardOptional 984
2020 Ford Transit Low Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD4 StandardOptional 984
2020 Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 StandardOptional 984
2020 Ford Transit Medium Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD3 StandardOptional 984
2020 Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 StandardOptional 984
2019 Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWDNot Rated NoNo 01
2019 Ford Transit High Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWDNot Rated NoNo 937
2019 Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWDNot Rated NoNo 937
2019 Ford Transit Low Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWDNot Rated NoNo 937
2019 Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWDNot Rated NoNo 937
2019 Ford Transit Medium Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWDNot Rated NoNo 937
2019 Ford Transit Van VAN FWDNot Rated NoNo 937
2018 Ford Transit VAN FWDNot Rated NoOptional 1457
2018 Ford Transit High Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 NoOptional 02
2018 Ford Transit High Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWDNot Rated NoOptional 1457
2018 Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 NoOptional 1457
2018 Ford Transit Low Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD4 NoOptional 1457
2018 Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 NoOptional 1457
2018 Ford Transit Medium Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD3 NoOptional 1457
2017 Ford Transit VAN RWDNot Rated NoOptional 1898
2017 Ford Transit High Roof WAGON RWDNot Rated NoOptional 02
2017 Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWDNot Rated NoOptional 02
2017 Ford Transit Low Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD4 NoOptional 02
2017 Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 NoOptional 02
2017 Ford Transit Medium Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWDNot Rated NoOptional 02
2016 Ford Transit VAN RWDNot Rated NoOptional 21155
2016 Ford Transit High Roof WAGON RWDNot Rated NoOptional 03
2016 Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWDNot Rated NoOptional 03
2016 Ford Transit Low Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD4 NoOptional 03
2016 Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 NoOptional 03
2016 Ford Transit Medium Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWDNot Rated NoOptional 03
2015 Ford Transit VAN RWDNot Rated NoOptional 26193
2015 Ford Transit High Roof WAGON RWDNot Rated NoOptional 02
2015 Ford Transit Low Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWDNot Rated NoOptional 02
2015 Ford Transit Low Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD4 NoOptional 02
2015 Ford Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass WAGON RWD3 NoOptional 02
2015 Ford Transit Miduam Roof(8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWDNot Rated NoOptional 02

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2022Transit T150 Wagon 2WD FFVAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 17
2022Transit T150 Wagon 4WD FFVAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 16
2021Transit T150 Wagon 2WD FFVAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 16
2021Transit T150 Wagon 4WD FFVAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 16
2020Transit T150 Wagon 2WD FFVAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 17
2020Transit T150 Wagon 4WD FFVAuto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L 16
2019Transit T150 WagonAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L
15–16
2019Transit T150 Wagon FFVAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L 15
2018Transit T150 WagonAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L
16
2018Transit T150 Wagon FFVAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L 16
2017Transit T150 WagonAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 16
2017Transit T150 Wagon FFVAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L 16
2016Transit T150 WagonAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 16
2016Transit T150 Wagon FFVAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L 16
2015Transit T150 WagonAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 16
2015Transit T150 Wagon FFVAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L 16

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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