• Ford Transit Passenger Van

2023 Ford Transit Passenger Van

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2023 Ford Transit Passenger Van Review

Christian Wardlaw

  • Many configurations are available
  • Strong acceleration from turbocharged V6 engine
  • Pleasant road manners for a van
  • Infotainment system is easy to use
  • A bit less towing capability than some rival vans
  • Turbocharged V6 is thirsty

What's new

  • New camera-based rearview mirror option
  • Minor changes to standard and available equipment
  • Part of the first Transit generation introduced for 2015

Spacious, customizable and designed for maximum passenger capacity, the 2023 Ford Transit is quite simply a really big van. The Transit Passenger Van has several roof heights and lengths to choose from, so there will likely be one that fits your needs. It's also available with two different V6 powertrains should you need a large payload capacity or want to tow a trailer behind your van. Unlike some of its rivals, the Transit is also available with all-wheel drive to meet all-weather needs too.

For such a large van, the Transit Passenger Van is relatively easy to drive. The optional turbocharged V6 is our favorite of the two engines, even though it does have middling real-world fuel economy. The 10-speed automatic it's paired with has smooth upshifts and doesn't hunt much for gears on a grade. Handling is impressive for a vehicle of this size too, so if you're transporting clients, say, to and from a party in the mountains, it doesn't feel like a penalty box.

For 2023, the Transit carries over mostly unchanged. That isn't necessarily a bad thing since the Transit offers a strong set of standard safety features including forward collision warning, lane departure warning, driver attention alerts, and a new camera-based rearview mirror that helps improve visibility. Options like smartphone integration, navigation, parking sensors and cruise control are all worth a look too.

One of the most well-rounded and easy-to-drive vans on the market, the Ford Transit Passenger Van is a favorite of ours.

Performance

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A 3.5-liter V6 (275 horsepower, 260 lb-ft of torque) is standard, with a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 (310 hp, 400 lb-ft) available as an option. Both engines use a 10-speed automatic transmission to direct power to the rear wheels. All-wheel drive is optionally available.

Ford offers the Transit Passenger Van in XL and XLT trim levels. Highlights of each are as follows:

XL Standard features include:

  • 16-inch steel wheels
  • Black front bumper
  • Sliding passenger-side door
  • Power-adjustable exterior mirrors
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Vinyl flooring
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Power windows
  • Power door locks
  • Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
  • Front and rear air conditioning
  • Cloth seats
  • 4-inch audio display
  • Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity
  • Connected services including Ford Telematics for fleet operations
  • Two USB ports
  • Eight stereo speakers

A standard Ford Co-Pilot360 package of driver assistance systems is standard and includes:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
  • Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
  • Automatic high-beam headlights

XLT Choose the Transit XLT to add these standard features:

  • Body-color front bumper
  • Full wheel covers
  • Chrome exterior trim
  • Power-folding and heated exterior mirrors
  • Cruise control
  • Full-length carpeting
  • Upgraded center console
  • 12-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Navigation system
  • Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning and trailer coverage (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

Numerous options are available, including:

  • Upgraded axle ratios
  • Extended-range 31-gallon fuel tank
  • Integrated trailer brake controller (allows adjustment of a trailer's brakes from the cabin)
  • Aluminum wheels
  • Dark-tinted privacy glass
  • 60/40-split hinged passenger-side door (low roof)
  • Power running boards
  • Power-sliding side door
  • Keyless entry with push-button ignition
  • Remote engine start
  • Automatic climate control
  • 10-way power adjustable and heated front seats
  • Leather upholstery (XLT only)

Additional driver assistance upgrades include:

  • Digital rearview mirror (allows you to see out the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Transit and the car in front)
  • Rear automatic braking (applies the brakes automatically to avoid an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)
  • 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Transit and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

The Transit offers a few option packages that bundle features for specific purposes. They include:

  • Livery Prep package (XLT only)
  • Builder's Prep package
  • Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow package
  • Upfitter package

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Ford Transit Passenger Van vs. Chevrolet Express

There are two reasons to consider the Chevy Express over the Ford Transit. The first is that you have a budget squeezing you tighter than a boa constrictor. The second is that you need to tow a trailer loaded with up to five tons of boa constrictors. (Hey, stranger things have no doubt been hauled.) Otherwise, you're better served by the more modern, sophisticated and spacious Ford Transit.

Ford Transit Passenger Van vs. Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Hmmm. Ford or Mercedes? Surprisingly, the Sprinter isn't the automatic choice here. First, as you might expect, it's pricey. Second, with the money you save, you can upgrade to the Transit's excellent but thirsty turbocharged V6 engine. Third, the Transit matches the Sprinter for various lengths, roof heights and even an optional all-wheel-drive system. Depending on the versions you're comparing, payload and tow ratings are competitive too. Value, thy name is Ford.

Ford Transit Passenger Van vs. Ram Promaster Window Van

Equipped with front-wheel drive, the Ram ProMaster doesn't follow the full-size van blueprint established by Ford and Mercedes. Ram says the front-drive layout reduces maintenance costs and allows for a lower load floor. Furthermore, the Ram Window Van comes only in a long-wheelbase, high-roof configuration, which makes it easier to choose the one you want. Ram refreshes the ProMaster for 2023, upgrading the van's design, technology and more. It's now more worthy of consideration than before.

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Spacious, customizable and designed for maximum passenger capacity, the 2023 Ford Transit is quite simply a really big van. The Transit Passenger Van has several roof heights and lengths to choose from, so there will likely be one that fits your needs. It's also available with two different V6 powertrains should you need a large payload or want to tow a trailer behind your van. Unlike some truck-based passenger vans, the Transit is also available with all-wheel drive to meet all-weather needs too.

For 2023, we expect the Transit to carry over unchanged. And that isn't necessarily a bad thing since the Transit offers a strong set of standard safety features including forward collision warning, lane departure warning and driver attention alerts. Options like smartphone integration, navigation, parking sensors and cruise control are all worth a look too.

For such a large van, the Transit Passenger Van is relatively easy to drive. The optional turbocharged V6 is our favorite of the two available engines, even though it does have middling real-world fuel economy. The 10-speed automatic it's paired with has smooth upshifts and doesn't hunt much for gears on a grade. Handling is impressive for a vehicle of this size too, so if you're transporting clients, say, to and from a party in the mountains, it doesn't feel like a penalty box.

One of the most well-rounded and easy-to-drive vans on the market, the Ford Transit Passenger Van is a favorite of ours. We don't expect any major changes for the 2023 model (vans often go a decade or two between complete redesigns) so we expect the newest model year will be just as enjoyable.

Is the Ford Transit Passenger Van a good car?

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The least-expensive 2023 Ford Transit Passenger Van is the 2023 Ford Transit Passenger Van 350 XL Low Roof 3dr Van w/148" WB (3.5L 6cyl 10A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $48,630.

Other versions include:

  • 350 XL Low Roof 3dr Van w/148" WB (3.5L 6cyl 10A) which starts at $48,630
  • 350 XL Medium Roof 3dr Van w/148" WB (3.5L 6cyl 10A) which starts at $49,760
  • 350 XLT Low Roof 3dr Van w/148" WB (3.5L 6cyl 10A) which starts at $51,140
  • 350 XL High Roof 3dr Van w/148" WB (3.5L 6cyl 10A) which starts at $51,205
  • 350 XLT Medium Roof 3dr Van w/148" WB (3.5L 6cyl 10A) which starts at $52,265
  • 350 HD XL High Roof 3dr Ext Van DRW w/148" WB (3.5L 6cyl 10A) which starts at $52,270
  • 350 XL Low Roof 3dr Van AWD w/148" WB (3.5L 6cyl 10A) which starts at $53,325
  • 350 XLT High Roof 3dr Van w/148" WB (3.5L 6cyl 10A) which starts at $53,715
  • 350 XL Medium Roof 3dr Van AWD w/148" WB (3.5L 6cyl 10A) which starts at $54,455
  • 350 HD XLT High Roof 3dr Ext Van DRW w/148" WB (3.5L 6cyl 10A) which starts at $54,765
  • 350 XLT Low Roof 3dr Van AWD w/148" WB (3.5L 6cyl 10A) which starts at $55,835
  • 350 XL High Roof 3dr Van AWD w/148" WB (3.5L 6cyl 10A) which starts at $55,900
  • 350 XLT Medium Roof 3dr Van AWD w/148" WB (3.5L 6cyl 10A) which starts at $56,955
  • 350 XLT High Roof 3dr Van AWD w/148" WB (3.5L 6cyl 10A) which starts at $58,405
  • 350 HD XL High Roof 3dr Ext Van AWD DRW w/148" WB (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A) which starts at $58,900
  • 350 HD XLT High Roof 3dr Ext Van AWD DRW w/148" WB (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A) which starts at $61,405

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