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How to spec a 2027 Ford Transit Passenger Van for schools, churches, daycares, technical colleges, senior living, and community nonprofits — XL vs XLT, seating, safety, procurement timing, and accessibility. Jay Malone Ford, Hutchinson MN.

How to spec a 2027 Ford Transit Cargo Van for trades and contractor work — roof height by trade, wheelbase, AWD considerations, security, upfit guidance for plumbers, HVAC, electricians, and more. Jay Malone Ford, Hutchinson MN.

What changed on the 2027 Ford Transit vs. 2026 — standard Ford Security Package, Perimeter Alarm, new lighting options, NACS charging adapter flexibility, Iconic Silver Metallic, and whether to buy a 2026 or wait. Jay Malone Ford, Hutchinson MN.

What's new on the 2027 Ford Explorer vs. 2026 — the all-new Explorer Tremor trim, 3.0L EcoBoost V6 on Platinum, Slick Roof Conversion, two new colors, and whether to wait or buy now. Jay Malone Ford, Hutchinson MN.

The all-new 2027 Ford Explorer Tremor brings real off-road capability to the midsize three-row segment. Specs, standard equipment, engine choices, colors, and how to reserve yours at Jay Malone Ford in Hutchinson, MN.

Ford has released updated 2027 product information for the Expedition, Explorer, and Transit. Here's what's new — including the all-new Explorer Tremor — and how to reserve any 2027 Ford at Jay Malone Ford in Hutchinson, MN.

Commercial van buyers in central Minnesota typically have three trucks on their cross-shop list: the 2026 Ford Transit, the 2026 Ram ProMaster, and the 2026 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. This guide compares the three honestly — calling out where each van wins, where each loses, and helping you figure out which fits your work. Ford's Transit is the best-selling commercial van in America for good reasons, but ProMaster and Sprinter each have legitimate strengths in specific applications.

The 2026 Ford Transit Passenger Van is the right answer for buyers needing to transport 12 or 15 passengers — school districts running activity transport, hotel and airport shuttle operations, business crew transport, churches and nonprofit organizations. Two trims (XL and XLT), 3.5L EcoBoost V6 standard, Ford Co-Pilot360 standard, Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 standard on XLT, and substantial 2026 updates including the new 253-Degree Rear Door Hinge Opening on high-roof variants.

The 2026 Ford Transit Cargo Van's factory Trade Packages give tradespeople a starting point that's already configured for the work. Four factory-installed Trade and Shelving Package options are available: Electrician (66K), HVAC (66L), General Contractor (66M), and Shelving (66H). All four are now available in Extended Long Length for 2026 — meaning tradespeople can spec maximum cargo capacity AND factory shelving in one order.

The 2026 Ford Transit Cargo Van's defining advantage is configurability. Three roof heights, two wheelbases, three overall lengths, and five model series combine to give buyers over a hundred Cargo Van permutations. Each combination delivers very different cargo dimensions, payload ratings, and use-case fit. This guide walks through every Cargo Van dimensional and capability decision — roof heights, wheelbase and length, payload, towing, and how to spec the right Cargo Van for your work.