The 2026 Ford Transit® is offered in five distinct body styles — Cargo Van, Passenger Van XL, Passenger Van XLT, Chassis Cab, and Cutaway — each designed for a different commercial use case. Choosing the right body style is the single biggest decision when ordering a Transit because it determines everything else: how the cargo area is configured, what seating arrangements are available, what upfit options apply, and what trade or commercial packages can be added. This guide walks through every Transit body style, what each one is built for, the specific configurations available within each body style, and which one fits which buyer — from electricians and HVAC contractors to school districts, shuttle operators, ambulance services, and commercial body builders across central Minnesota.
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- The five body styles at a glance
- Cargo Van — the volume Transit body style
- Passenger Van XL — work-focused passenger transport
- Passenger Van XLT — upgraded shuttle and crew transport
- Chassis Cab — commercial body upfit platform
- Cutaway — motorhome and box truck platform
- Model series and GVWR ratings
- 2026 body style changes
- Which body style fits which buyer?
- Body style decision framework
The five body styles at a glance
Quick reference before the deep dives:
- Cargo Van — enclosed cargo space behind the driver row. Trades, delivery, mobile service. The volume body style.
- Passenger Van XL — up to 12 or 15 passenger seating, work-focused interior. School districts, business crew transport, community organizations.
- Passenger Van XLT — same seating capacity as XL with upgraded interior, comfort features, available leather. Shuttle operations, hospitality, business buyers wanting comfort.
- Chassis Cab — truck cab and frame only. For commercial body builders installing service bodies, dump bodies, flatbeds, box truck bodies, ambulance bodies.
- Cutaway — cab with exposed rear chassis. For motorhome conversions and box truck builds where the cab is integrated into the rear body.
The simple decision framework: if you’re hauling cargo and need a standard van shape, it’s Cargo Van. If you’re transporting people, it’s Passenger Van XL or XLT. If you’re installing a custom body, it’s Chassis Cab or Cutaway (the difference between those two depends on the body type).
Cargo Van — the volume Transit body style
The Cargo Van is the most common Transit body style and the one that defines most of what people picture when they think “Ford Transit.” Enclosed cargo space behind the driver row with no factory-installed rear seating — the cargo area is open and configurable for whatever the business needs: tools, materials, parts, shelving, refrigeration units, custom upfit equipment.
Cargo Van configurations:
- Wheelbases: 130-inch (regular) or 148-inch (long).
- Lengths: Regular Length, Long Length, or Extended Long Length (LWB-EL) for maximum cargo capacity.
- Roof heights: Low Roof (fits standard residential garages), Medium Roof (standing-height interior for shorter operators), or High Roof (full standing room for most adults).
- Drivetrain: RWD standard or AWD available with gas engines.
- Powertrains: 3.5L PFDi V6 gas, 3.5L EcoBoost V6 gas, or E-Transit electric.
- Model series: Transit-150, Transit-250, Transit-350, or Transit-350 HD SRW depending on GVWR rating needed.
Standard Cargo Van features for 2026: all-new 8-inch cluster display, SYNC 4 with 12-inch center display, Ford Co-Pilot360 standard (Lane-Keeping System, Auto High Beam Headlamps, Pre-Collision Assist, Intersection Assist, Rear View Camera, Forward Sensing System, Reverse Sensing System), keyless push-button Start, 5G modem with over-the-air update capability, and the new rear taillamps with integrated BLIS sensors when equipped.
Available Cargo Van packages and upfit options:
- Electrician Trade Package (66K) — factory shelving configured for electrical contractor use, available now in Extended Long Length for 2026.
- HVAC Trade Package (66L) — for HVAC contractors, also available in Extended Long Length.
- General Contractor Trade Package (66M) — general-purpose contractor configuration, also available in Extended Long Length.
- Shelving Package (66H) — cargo shelving without trade-specific configuration.
- Pro Power Onboard 400W standard, with 2.4 kW available (90E).
- Cab Steel Bulkhead available — separates cab from cargo area for safety and climate control.
- Auxiliary A/C and Heater (57G) — matters when running a bulkhead, gives the cargo area independent climate control.
- Windows-All-Around (17F) — visibility option for buyers who need to see into the cargo area.
- Engine Block Heater — 400W rating, available with gas engines, recommended for MN winter operation.
- Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package — up to 4,500 lbs tow rating.
Best fit for Cargo Van: electricians, plumbers, HVAC contractors, general contractors, mobile mechanics, mobile service operations (detailing, vet services, pet grooming, equipment repair), last-mile delivery, courier services, parts delivery, building supply delivery, food and grocery delivery, mobile catering, restaurant supply delivery, locksmiths, security installers, fire suppression service, mobile commercial cleaning.
Passenger Van XL — work-focused passenger transport
The Passenger Van XL is the standard passenger trim — factory-installed rear seating for 12 or 15 passengers with work-focused interior trim. Cloth seats, manual climate, no leather or premium upgrades.
Passenger Van XL configurations:
- Wheelbases: 130-inch (regular) or 148-inch (long).
- Roof heights: Low, Medium, or High Roof.
- Drivetrain: RWD standard or AWD available.
- Engines: 3.5L EcoBoost V6 standard on Passenger Van XL.
- Seating: 2-passenger (47E) cargo-style, 12-passenger (96P), or 15-passenger (96K) configurations available depending on wheelbase and roof height.
- Model series: Transit-350 typically — GVWR varies by passenger count and drivetrain.
Standard Passenger Van XL features for 2026: all-new 8-inch cluster display, SYNC 4 with 12-inch center display, Ford Co-Pilot360 standard, keyless push-button Start, 5G modem with OTA capability, climate control for passenger compartment, factory seat belt systems for all passenger positions.
Available Passenger Van XL packages:
- School Bus Prep Package (47C) — for school districts ordering activity transport or small-route shuttle service. Adds school bus-specific configuration requirements.
- Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 — optional on Passenger Van XL (standard on XLT). Adds Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, Lane Centering, Predictive Speed Assist, 360-Degree Camera, Side Parking Sensors, Reverse Brake Assist, BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert.
- Engine Block Heater — recommended for MN winter operation.
- Heated Driver and Passenger seats (21M) — optional on Passenger Van XL (standard on XLT and E-Transit). 2-way manual heated, valuable for cold-weather shuttle operations.
Best fit for Passenger Van XL: school district activity transport, school district small-route bus service, business crew transport, construction crew transport, church youth and community group transport, nonprofit organization transport (counseling services, senior centers, community programs), 4-H and county fair transport, agricultural worker transport.
Passenger Van XLT — upgraded shuttle and crew transport
The Passenger Van XLT is the comfort-upgraded version of the Passenger Van — same seating capacity as the XL with substantial upgrades to interior trim, technology, and driver-assist features. The right answer for buyers who use the van for premium shuttle operations or want passenger comfort along with capacity.
Passenger Van XLT upgrades vs. XL:
- Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 standard — Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, Lane Centering, Predictive Speed Assist, 360-Degree Camera, Side Parking Sensors, Reverse Brake Assist, BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert.
- Dark Palazzo Gray Cloth, 2-way manual heated Driver and Passenger seats (21M) standard.
- Available 10-Way Power Heated Driver and 10-Way Power Heated Passenger seats.
- Available leather seating.
- Available dual-zone climate control.
- Available Enhanced Active Park Assist.
- Front Fog Lamps with Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0.
- SiriusXM with 360L and HD Radio.
- Privacy glass with rear-window defroster.
- Body-colored front bumper with fog lamps.
- Two auxiliary 12-Volt powerpoints.
2026 Passenger Van XLT-specific update: 253-Degree Rear Door Hinge Opening now optional on high-roof Passenger Van variants (both LWB and LWB-EL). Provides much wider rear access for loading large items or accommodating wheelchair-accessible upfit applications.
Best fit for Passenger Van XLT: hotel and airport shuttles, premium business shuttle operations, executive transport, corporate fleet (for premium crew transport), tour operations, wedding and event transportation, premium church and nonprofit transport, buyers who want passenger comfort along with capacity, larger families who need 12+ seats but want comfort features.
Chassis Cab — commercial body upfit platform
The Chassis Cab is the Transit’s truck cab and frame only — no rear cargo body, no enclosed cargo area. Designed specifically for commercial body builders who will install a custom rear body. The truck arrives at the body builder ready for upfit.
Common Chassis Cab body upfits:
- Service bodies — Reading, Knapheide, Stahl, and other major service body manufacturers build for the Transit chassis. Common for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, telecommunications, and utility company service trucks.
- Dump bodies — landscaping, excavation, municipal use, snow removal.
- Flatbed bodies — equipment hauling, materials delivery, ag work, commercial flatbed use.
- Box truck bodies (cube vans) — refrigerated delivery, dry goods delivery, moving services, courier services running larger loads.
- Stake beds and rack bodies — landscaping, materials delivery, commercial delivery.
- Utility bodies — with toolboxes integrated into sides, common for utility companies and tradesmen needing maximum exterior storage.
- Ambulance bodies — through approved body builders for emergency services use.
- Tow bodies — for tow truck operations.
Chassis Cab configurations for 2026:
- Wheelbases: 130-inch, 148-inch, or 156-inch (note: T-350 SRW 156" and 178" Wheelbase Chassis Cab RWD/AWD configurations — F1Z/F2Z — have been deleted for 2026).
- Drivetrain: RWD or AWD with gas engines.
- Powertrains: 3.5L PFDi V6, 3.5L EcoBoost V6, or E-Transit electric. E-Transit now offers a 156" WB for CC/CA (W5Z/W5P) for 2026 as a late availability item.
- Model series: Transit-250, Transit-350, Transit-350 HD SRW, or Transit-350 HD DRW depending on GVWR.
For Chassis Cab buyers: talk to your body builder before ordering. Wheelbase choice, drivetrain, model series, and option packages all affect what bodies will fit and how they perform. We can coordinate with body builders to make sure the truck arrives ready for the specific upfit. Jay Malone Ford works with regional body shops regularly, and we’ll connect you with builders we’ve worked with successfully.
Cutaway — motorhome and box truck platform
The Cutaway is similar in concept to the Chassis Cab but with a small enclosed driver cab area and exposed rear chassis. Designed primarily for applications where the rear body integrates with the cab — box trucks (where the cargo body extends behind the cab) and motorhome conversions (Class C and Class B+ motorhomes).
Common Cutaway upfits:
- Class C motorhomes — the “cab-over” motorhome with the sleeping area over the truck cab. The Transit Cutaway is one of the most popular Class C motorhome platforms in the U.S.
- Class B+ motorhomes — van-based motorhomes that extend behind the cab into a larger living area.
- Box truck/cube van bodies — commercial delivery, moving services, dry goods distribution.
- Refrigerated bodies — cold chain delivery, food service distribution.
- Custom commercial bodies — mobile service builds requiring specific body geometry.
- Specialty bodies — mobile lab, mobile clinic, mobile shower units, mobile broadcast units, mobile retail (food truck, mobile boutique).
Cutaway configurations for 2026:
- Wheelbases: 130-inch, 148-inch, or 156-inch (note: T-350 SRW 156" and 178" Wheelbase Cutaway RWD/AWD configurations — F1P/F2P — have been deleted for 2026).
- Drivetrain: RWD or AWD with gas engines.
- Powertrains: 3.5L PFDi V6, 3.5L EcoBoost V6, or E-Transit electric (156" WB late availability).
- Model series: Transit-250, Transit-350, Transit-350 HD SRW, or Transit-350 HD DRW.
- Motorhome Prep Package (47M) — available for motorhome conversion applications.
- RV Prep Package (47D) — recreational vehicle conversion option.
Cutaway vs. Chassis Cab: Chassis Cab has no rear cab structure — the body builder installs everything from the cab back. Cutaway has a small enclosed driver cab with a wall behind the driver, and the rear body extends from that wall back. Chassis Cab is more flexible for service bodies and dump bodies; Cutaway is preferred for box trucks and motorhomes where the body integrates with the cab.
Model series and GVWR ratings
Within each body style, the model series designates the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) class. Same chassis architecture, different weight ratings depending on configuration:
- Transit-150 — lightest. Cargo Van GVWR 8,670 lbs (incomplete) / 8,800 lbs (complete). Best fit: lighter-duty cargo operations, delivery, courier services, lower-load applications. Not available on all configurations.
- Transit-250 — mid-range. Cargo Van GVWR 9,070-9,150 lbs. Cutaway 9,070 lbs. Chassis Cab 9,070 lbs. Best fit: most general commercial van applications, trades, service operations.
- Transit-350 — volume work-truck class. Cargo Van GVWR 9,500 lbs. Passenger Van varies (9,250-9,550 lbs depending on passenger count and drivetrain). Cutaway 9,500 lbs. Chassis Cab 9,500 lbs. Best fit: passenger vans, heavier cargo operations, most commercial body upfit applications.
- Transit-350 HD SRW — heavy duty single rear wheel. GVWR 9,950 lbs across body styles. Maximum 80 MPH governed top speed. Best fit: heavier cargo and commercial operations, larger service bodies, dump bodies, larger trade upfit.
- Transit-350 HD DRW — heavy duty dual rear wheel. Cutaway and Chassis Cab GVWR up to 11,000 lbs. Passenger Van DRW GVWR 10,360 lbs. Cargo Van DRW GVWR 11,000 lbs. Best fit: maximum-capability commercial operations, larger motorhome conversions, heavy commercial body builds.
Plan model series based on actual loaded weight. Order the model series that matches your planned use plus reasonable margin. For tradespeople carrying tools, materials, parts, and shelving in a Cargo Van, Transit-250 typically handles the load. For passenger transport at 12-15 passengers, Transit-350 is the standard answer. For heavy commercial body builds (service bodies with full upfit, dump bodies, larger refrigerated bodies), Transit-350 HD SRW or DRW is the right answer.
2026 body style changes
A few notable 2026 changes affecting body style availability:
Configurations deleted for 2026:
- T-350 SRW 156" and 178" Wheelbase Cutaway RWD (F1P) and AWD (F2P) — deleted.
- T-350 SRW 156" and 178" Wheelbase Chassis Cab RWD (F1Z) and AWD (F2Z) — deleted.
These deletions affect commercial body builders who specifically need T-350 SRW with the longer 156" or 178" wheelbases. For body upfit applications that previously used these configurations, alternatives include T-350 HD SRW or T-350 HD DRW configurations. Talk to us if you’re a body builder or commercial buyer affected by these deletions — we can help spec an alternative configuration.
New for 2026:
- E-Transit 156" Wheelbase Chassis Cab/Cutaway (W5Z/W5P) — new for 2026 as a late availability item. Expands electric Transit options for body builder upfit applications.
- Trade Packages (66K/L/M) available in Extended Long Length configurations — affects Cargo Van buyers who want maximum cargo capacity with factory trade upfit.
- 253-Degree Rear Door Hinge Opening — optional on high-roof Passenger Van variants (LWB/LWB-EL).
Ambulance Prep changes: the Ambulance Prep Package (47F) has been deleted from Chassis Cab for 2026. The Ambulance Prep Package (47B) for Cargo Van remains available. Ambulance body builders working on Chassis Cab configurations should consult Ford’s Body Builder Library or coordinate through us for alternative configuration paths.
Which body style fits which buyer?
Specific buyer profiles for each body style based on conversations on the Hutchinson sales floor:
The electrical contractor with a small crew. Cargo Van, high-roof, 148-inch wheelbase, Electrician Trade Package (66K), 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (more torque for loaded operation), AWD optional for rural MN service work, Pro Power Onboard 2.4 kW for jobsite tools. Transit-250 typically.
The HVAC contractor. Same configuration but HVAC Trade Package (66L) instead. The HVAC package configures shelving and storage specifically for HVAC service tools, copper, ductwork, and parts.
The general contractor. General Contractor Trade Package (66M) configuration. For 2026, available in Extended Long Length — the longest Cargo Van plus factory shelving. The right answer for general contractors who carry larger inventory of tools, materials, and parts.
The mobile mechanic or mobile detailing operation. Cargo Van, medium or high roof depending on whether you work standing inside, 148-inch wheelbase, available Shelving Package (66H) plus custom aftermarket workspace, Pro Power Onboard 2.4 kW for tools, Engine Block Heater for MN winters. Transit-250 typically.
The local-route delivery operation. E-Transit Cargo Van — the right answer for fixed-route delivery operations with overnight depot charging and routes under ~100 miles per day. Vapor Injection Heat Pump standard for 2026 helps cold-weather efficiency in MN winters. Transit-350 typically.
The courier operation. Cargo Van, low or medium roof depending on cargo volume, 130-inch wheelbase for tighter delivery routes and easier parking, Transit-150 for lighter cargo. Lower-cost configuration for high-volume short-distance delivery work.
The school district. Passenger Van XL, 15-passenger seating, 148-inch wheelbase, School Bus Prep Package (47C), Engine Block Heater (standard MN winter equipment), 3.5L EcoBoost for loaded crew transport. Transit-350.
The hotel or airport shuttle operation. Passenger Van XLT, 12 or 15-passenger seating depending on volume, high roof for premium feel, available leather and 10-way power heated seats, Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 standard (genuinely useful for highway shuttle work). Transit-350.
The church or nonprofit organization. Passenger Van XL typically (XLT if budget allows for the premium interior). Often partnered with grant funding or fundraising programs.
The plumbing contractor with a service body. Chassis Cab (not Cargo Van), with aftermarket Reading or Knapheide service body. Transit-350 typically for the heavier service body weight. The service body provides external storage compartments accessible from outside, which beats the cargo van layout for plumbing service operations where you’re hauling pipe, fittings, fixtures, and tools.
The landscaping company with a dump body. Chassis Cab with aftermarket dump body. Transit-350 HD SRW or DRW for the heavier load and dump body weight. Used for hauling soil, mulch, gravel, debris, and equipment.
The refrigerated delivery operation. Cutaway with aftermarket refrigerated body. Transit-350 HD SRW or DRW depending on body size. For cold-chain food delivery, dairy distribution, or restaurant supply distribution.
The motorhome buyer. Cutaway with Motorhome Prep Package (47M). The motorhome body builder installs the rear living area, sleeping area, kitchen, and amenities. Transit-350 HD DRW typically for the heavier completed weight.
The camper van enthusiast. Cargo Van or Cutaway depending on the build — aftermarket conversion companies build to both platforms. High-roof LWB-EL Cargo Van is the most popular configuration for Class B camper builds in central MN. AWD optional for adventure-focused buyers.
The commercial tow truck operator. Chassis Cab with aftermarket tow body. Transit-350 HD for the heavier load.
The ambulance service. Cargo Van with Ambulance Prep Package (47B) for cargo-van-based ambulance builds, OR Chassis Cab with aftermarket ambulance body through approved builders. Note: Ambulance Prep Package (47F) for Chassis Cab is deleted for 2026 — consult Ford’s Body Builder Library for current ambulance build paths.
Body style decision framework
A simple decision tree for figuring out which body style fits:
Step 1: What are you transporting?
- Cargo, tools, materials, parts → Cargo Van or Chassis Cab/Cutaway
- People (12+ passengers) → Passenger Van XL or XLT
- Mix — some cargo, some passenger → Crew Van conversion (Cargo Van with aftermarket seating) or Passenger Van XLT with seating removable
Step 2: For cargo applications, what body do you want?
- Standard van shape (enclosed cargo area) → Cargo Van
- Custom service body, dump body, flatbed, or other commercial body → Chassis Cab
- Box truck/cube van or motorhome body that integrates with the cab → Cutaway
Step 3: For passenger applications, what comfort level do you need?
- Work-focused, lowest cost, basic interior → Passenger Van XL
- Premium comfort, upgraded interior, available leather and power seats → Passenger Van XLT
Step 4: What model series GVWR do you need?
- Lighter-duty cargo and courier → Transit-150 (where available)
- General commercial van use → Transit-250
- Most trade and service applications, all Passenger Vans → Transit-350
- Heavier service bodies, larger trade upfit, heavier commercial → Transit-350 HD SRW
- Maximum-capability commercial, larger motorhomes, heavy body builds → Transit-350 HD DRW
Step 5: What roof height and length?
- Working inside the van daily → High Roof
- Working inside the van occasionally → Medium Roof
- Just hauling cargo, never standing inside → Low Roof
- Maximum cargo capacity → LWB-EL (Extended Long Length, available on most Cargo Van configurations)
Step 6: What powertrain?
- Most general applications, lowest acquisition cost → 3.5L PFDi V6
- Heavier loads, AWD, high-roof, Passenger Van → 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (standard on many configurations)
- Local-route operations with overnight charging → E-Transit electric
Step 7: AWD or RWD?
- Central MN rural service work, year-round operation, customer access in winter → AWD (with gas engines)
- Urban delivery, fleet operations focused on cost, paved-road operations → RWD standard
- E-Transit → RWD only (no AWD option)
Key Takeaways
- Five Transit body styles: Cargo Van (volume body style), Passenger Van XL, Passenger Van XLT, Chassis Cab (for custom body upfit), and Cutaway (for motorhomes and box trucks).
- Cargo Van fits trades, delivery, mobile service, courier — the volume Transit application.
- Passenger Van XL is work-focused; Passenger Van XLT adds substantial comfort upgrades (heated seats, available leather, dual-zone climate, Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 standard).
- Chassis Cab is for service bodies, dump bodies, flatbeds, ambulance bodies, and other commercial body upfit applications.
- Cutaway is for motorhome conversions (Class C and Class B+), box truck bodies, and integrated-cab commercial body builds.
- Model series: Transit-150, Transit-250, Transit-350, Transit-350 HD SRW, Transit-350 HD DRW — selected based on GVWR needs (8,670 lbs up to 11,000 lbs).
- 2026 changes: T-350 SRW 156"/178" Wheelbase Cutaway and Chassis Cab configurations deleted; E-Transit 156" WB CC/CA new (late availability); Trade Packages available in Extended Long Length; 253-Degree Rear Door Hinge Opening optional on high-roof Passenger Van variants.
- Three roof heights, two wheelbases, three overall lengths for Cargo Van and Passenger Van configurations.
- Decision framework: 1) transport type, 2) body type, 3) comfort level (passenger), 4) model series GVWR, 5) roof and length, 6) powertrain, 7) drivetrain.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between Chassis Cab and Cutaway?
Chassis Cab is the truck cab and frame only, with no rear cab structure — the body builder installs everything from behind the cab back. Best for service bodies, dump bodies, flatbeds, and other commercial body builds where the rear body is completely independent of the cab. Cutaway has a small enclosed driver cab with a wall behind the driver, and the rear body extends from that wall back. Best for box trucks (where the cargo body extends behind the cab into a tall box), motorhomes (where the cab is integrated into the motorhome living area), and refrigerated bodies that connect to the cab. The body builder will tell you which Transit base they need for your specific build.
Can I order a Passenger Van XL and remove the rear seats to use it as a cargo van?
Technically yes, but practically it’s not the right answer. The Passenger Van XL is configured differently from a Cargo Van — passenger climate ducting, factory side windows, passenger floor mat, factory rear interior trim, and seat belt anchors are designed around passenger configuration. If you need primarily cargo capability with occasional passenger use, order a Cargo Van with optional Windows-All-Around (17F) and aftermarket removable seating. If you need primarily passenger capability with occasional cargo flexibility (seats fold or remove for cargo), order a Passenger Van XL with foldable seating options. The right body style depends on your primary use.
Why isn’t there a Crew Van or Crew Cab Transit?
Ford’s North American Transit doesn’t offer a factory Crew Van (also called Crew Cab) configuration with rear seating AND cargo area separated by a partition. For buyers needing this configuration, aftermarket Crew Van conversion is the standard solution — companies install rear seating with a partition behind the seating, leaving a cargo area at the back. The Cargo Van base is used for these conversions. Ask us about regional Crew Van conversion options if you need this configuration.
What body builders work with Ford Transit?
Most major commercial body builders in the U.S. build for the Transit chassis — Reading, Knapheide, Stahl, Maranda, Reading Truck Body, and many others for service bodies. Brunner Fab, Crysteel, and others for dump bodies. Morgan, Supreme, Wabash, Hackney, and others for box truck bodies. Winnebago, Coachmen, Forest River, and many others for motorhomes. We work with regional body builders we’ve done business with successfully — if you need a recommendation, give us a call and we can point you toward builders who’ve done good work for our customers.
Can the E-Transit be configured as a Passenger Van?
The E-Transit’s primary application is Cargo Van, Chassis Cab, and Cutaway configurations. Passenger Van configurations are less common in the electric Transit lineup. For passenger transport applications — school district shuttles, business crew transport — the gas-powered Passenger Van XL or XLT remains the more common choice due to range, AWD availability, and cold-weather performance considerations. Ask us about specific E-Transit Passenger Van availability for your application.
Why were the T-350 SRW 156" and 178" Cutaway/Chassis Cab configurations deleted for 2026?
Ford periodically rationalizes the Transit lineup based on volume and market demand. The T-350 SRW configurations in the longer 156" and 178" wheelbases overlapped substantially with T-350 HD SRW and T-350 HD DRW configurations that offer higher GVWR ratings for the same body length. Body builders working on heavier commercial upfit (larger service bodies, dump bodies, box truck bodies, motorhomes) typically benefit from the HD variants’ higher payload margins. For body upfit applications previously using the deleted configurations, T-350 HD SRW or DRW is typically the right alternative.
What’s the maximum cargo capacity in a Cargo Van?
Maximum cargo space comes from the high-roof Extended Long Length (LWB-EL) Cargo Van configuration. Specific cargo dimensions and cubic footage vary by exact configuration. Ford’s detailed Transit specification documents publish exact cargo dimensions for each combination of roof height, wheelbase, and length. For specific cargo dimensions on the configuration you’re considering, give us a call and we’ll pull the exact figures from Ford’s spec documents.
Find Your Transit Body Style at Jay Malone Ford
If you’ve narrowed in on the right body style, the next step is choosing model series, powertrain, drivetrain, roof height, length, and trade or upfit packages. Come down to our Hutchinson showroom on Highway 7 and we’ll walk through the full build with you. Bring your routes, your typical loads, your upfit plans, and your fleet management needs — we’ll spec the right Transit for the work.
If we don’t have your exact Transit configuration in stock, we’ll either pull one from another dealer at no extra charge or place a factory order through Ford. Same price either way — that’s how we’ve operated since 2005.
About the Author
I’m Jordan Malone-Forst, Assistant General Manager at Jay Malone Motors in Hutchinson, MN. I’m proud to be part of the family business my dad Jay started in 2005 — and even prouder to serve the community I grew up in. When I’m not at the dealership, you’ll find me involved with the Hutchinson Ambassadors and Chamber of Commerce. If you have questions about any Ford vehicle or want to talk through your options, reach out — I’d love to help.