America's best-selling commercial van for over a decade. Three roof heights, three body types, two wheelbase options, and more upfit compatibility than any van in its class. When a truck bed isn't the right tool, the Transit is.
The Transit's combination of cargo volume, payload capacity, roof height options, and upfit ecosystem makes it the default commercial van for fleets across every industry. No other van in America matches its configuration range.
Roof height is the most important Transit configuration decision. It determines interior standing height, cargo volume, shelving system compatibility, and whether your drivers can work standing up inside the van.
Best for delivery and courier operations where drivers rarely work inside the van. Fits standard parking structures and residential garages. Lowest operating cost of the three roof options.
The middle-ground option for operations where drivers occasionally work inside. Fits most parking structures with 7-foot clearance. Popular for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical service vans.
The standard choice for mobile workshops, medical equipment, and any operation where technicians work standing inside the van. Maximum cargo volume and shelving height. Requires 9'+ clearance for parking structures.
The Transit comes in three distinct body types, each serving a different commercial purpose. Choosing the right body type is as important as choosing the right roof height.
Solid partition behind the front seats, full cargo area from partition to rear doors. The primary commercial configuration for delivery, service, and trade operations.
Seating for up to 15 passengers with windows throughout. The commercial shuttle and transport solution when you need to move people, not cargo.
Front seating for up to 5 with a cargo partition and full cargo area behind. The right configuration when you need to transport both a crew and their gear.
The Transit offers two engines for different operational needs — a proven turbocharged gas V6 and a fuel-efficient diesel four-cylinder. Both are paired with Ford's 10-speed automatic transmission.
The 3.5L EcoBoost is the dominant engine choice for Transit fleets. It delivers strong performance across the full payload range, runs on regular unleaded, and has no diesel emissions system complexity. The right choice for most commercial cargo and service van applications. Available on all Transit configurations.
The 2.0L diesel delivers significantly better fuel economy than the gas engine — the deciding factor for high-mileage fleet operations. At 50,000+ miles per year, the diesel's fuel savings more than offset its higher upfront cost. The right choice for long-route delivery, regional courier, and high-utilization service fleets.
The Transit is the commercial van across more industries than any other vehicle in its category. If your operation moves goods or people in an enclosed van, the Transit is almost certainly the right platform.
The Transit's configuration matrix — three roof heights, two wheelbases, three body types, and two engines — means there are dozens of possible combinations. The right starting point is always the same: what does your driver do inside the van, and how much does your typical load weigh and occupy in volume?
Drivers who stay in the cab and make frequent stops (delivery, courier) → Low Roof Regular or Extended. Technicians who need to access parts and work standing up → High Roof with shelving. Crews that need seating plus gear → Crew Van in Medium or High Roof. Passenger transport → Passenger Van in Medium or High Roof.
Adrian Steel is one of the most widely used Transit upfitters, offering shelving, drawer units, ladder racks, and partition systems designed specifically for Transit dimensions. Their modular shelving systems are standard in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing service fleets.
Ranger Design specializes in aluminum shelving and van storage systems optimized for the Transit High Roof. Their systems maximize vertical storage in the High Roof cargo area and are popular in telecom, IT, and medical supply applications.
Ford's Upfit Integration Program (UIP) allows authorized upfitters to install bodies and equipment with full Ford warranty coverage maintained. This program covers shelving, partitions, ladder racks, refrigeration units, and specialty builds. Peoria Ford coordinates UIP upfits for fleet orders.
The Transit is a common platform for refrigerated van conversions serving food service, pharmaceutical, and floral delivery operations. Thermo King, Carrier, and eSpar offer Transit-specific refrigeration units for the Medium and High Roof cargo van.
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is the Transit's primary competitor. Both offer similar roof heights and cargo volumes. The Transit's advantages are dealer network (Ford has nearly 3,000 dealers vs Sprinter's roughly 300 service centers), parts availability, lower upfit cost (more upfitters build for Ford dimensions), and lower total cost of ownership for high-mileage US fleets. The Sprinter's advantage is diesel-only powertrain consistency and a longer established reputation in European-influenced fleet management practices.
For most US commercial fleet operators, the Transit's service network density is the deciding factor — a broken-down van 200 miles from the nearest Sprinter dealer is a different problem than one 5 miles from a Ford dealer.
The Transit is available with Ford's Pro Power Onboard system — an integrated generator that provides 2.0 kW of exportable power from the van's electrical system. This eliminates the need for a separate generator for power tools, medical equipment, or job site lighting, reducing weight and operating cost for mobile service fleets.
Peoria Ford offers fleet pricing on all Transit configurations with volume discounts for multi-unit orders. National delivery available to all 48 contiguous states. Ford Pro telematics integration available for fleet tracking and diagnostics on qualifying fleet accounts.
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