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2026 Ford Transit

Chassis Cab RWD

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What the Chassis Cab adds over the Cargo Van

Spec	Cargo Van	Chassis Cab
Final drive ratio	3.7	4.1
Wheelbase	129.9 in	138 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: Air Conditioning – Front and Rear, Headlamp Courtesy Delay, Rear-windows, Rearview Mirror (when equipped with rear glass)

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter	307.3 mm
Front brake type	Power anti-lock disc
Rear brake diameter	307.3 mm
Rear brake type	Power anti-lock disc
Parking brake type	Rear brake integrated caliper, hand-operated mechanical or electric

Connected Services

Connected services brand	Ford Connectivity Package
Connected services trial (standard tier)	12 months

Dimensions Exterior

Wheelbase

138 in

Engine Basics

Aspiration	naturally aspirated
Cylinder count	6
Engine displacement	3500 cc
Fuel injection system	gdi mpi
Engine type (full description)	3.5L PFDi V6
Valve configuration	DOHC 24-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower	275 hp
Torque	260 lb-ft

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane	87
Fuel tank capacity	25 gal

Seating

Passenger seating capacity

Steering

Steering type

Electric power-assisted rack and pinion

Suspension

Front suspension type	Independent MacPherson strut, stabilizer bar
Rear suspension type	Leaf springs, heavy-duty gas shock absorbers

Tires

Tire size

235/65R16C

Transmission

Final drive ratio	4.1
Transmission speeds	10
Transmission type	automatic

Weights

Gross vehicle weight rating

9500 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	16 in
Wheel material	steel

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety21 std · 7 opt

Pre-Collision Assist® with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Pedestrian Detection
Forward Collision Warning
360-Degree Camera optional
Camera Only Evasive Steering Assist
Driver and Passenger Airbags
Driver and passenger front-seat mounted side airbags
Lane-Keeping System (Lane-Keeping Alert, Lane-Keeping Assist, Driver Alert, Road Edge Detection)
Safety Canopy® Side-curtain Airbags
Front Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Sensors (only on Cargo/Passenger Van); Rear Park Aid Kit standard in CC/CA
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
Side Parking Sensors optional
AdvanceTrac® w/Roll Stability Control™ (RSC®)
Auto High Beam Headlamps
Autolocking Drive Away with Crash Unlocking
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Oncoming
Cruise Control which includes Adjustable Speed Limiting Device (ASLD)
Dynamic Brake Support
Parking Brake – Electric (SRW configurations only)
Post-Collision Braking
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ (automatically flashes hazard lights and sounds horn when airbag deploys)
Blind Spot Assist (Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+ for Chassis Cab/Cutaway) optional
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Cross Traffic Alert optional
Exit Warning (Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+ for Chassis Cab/Cutaway) optional
Rear Cross Traffic Braking (Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+ for Chassis Cab/Cutaway) optional
Reverse Brake Assist optional
SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) with engine immobilizer
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Infotainment9 std · 3 opt

Ford Connectivity Package – Unlimited Wi-Fi® Hotspot
Connected Navigation (1-Year included with Ford Connectivity Package) optional
5G Wireless embedded modem standard across all models
Antenna – Fender Mounted
Ford Connectivity Package (1-year included) – Unlimited Wi-Fi Hotspot, Audio and Video Streaming, Voice Assistant, Entertainment
Provides Over-the-Air capability for vehicle software updates
SYNC® 4 with 12" center display, AM/FM stereo, Bluetooth, Dual USB ports, Electronic Climate Control and Connectivity Package (Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Compatibility, Cloud Connected, 911 Assist®, Digital Owner's Manual)
Telematics Essentials (complimentary Ford Telematics – odometer, DTCs, oil life, engine hours, recalls)
Vehicle Integration System 2.0 (55A)
Vehicle Maintenance Monitor (formerly 61C) – now standard
HD Radio™ optional
SiriusXM® with 360L optional

Convenience6 std · 6 opt

Push-Button Start (Keyless push button Start standard on all models)
Accessory Delay – 30 minutes
Horn – Single-note
Modified Vehicle Wiring System (53K)
Power Equipment Group (Power Locks and Windows) with Remote Keyless-Entry
PowerPoint – 12V (one in instrument panel and one in center console)
Auxiliary Fuse Panel with High Spec Interface Connector (87E) – includes Dual AGM Batteries (63E) and Modified Vehicle Wiring System (53K) optional
Intelligent Access with push-button start (85L) – Passive Entry/Passive Start (PEPS) optional
Keyless Entry Keypad (52C) optional
Mobile Power Cord and Fast Charging Adapter (NACS) Bundle (120V/240V) – E-Transit only (98A) optional
Pro Power Onboard™ – 2.4kW (90E) – E-Transit only optional
Pro Power Onboard™ – 400 W (90D) optional

Climate3 std · 0 opt

Air Conditioning – Front and Rear
Air Conditioning – Front only
Vapor Injection Heat Pump – standard on E-Transit

Seating1 std · 1 opt

Dark Palazzo Gray Cloth, 2-way manual Driver heated (with lumbar), 2-way manual Passenger heated seats with Driver and Passenger seat armrests (21M) optional
Driver and Front-passenger Manual Reclining Bucket Seats with Adjustable Headrest (includes driver-side and passenger-side inboard armrest)

Interior12 std · 2 opt

A-Pillar Assist Handles (Driver and Passenger-side)
All-new 8" cluster display
Front Dome Lamp with Map Lights and Theater Dimming
Glove Box – Locking
Headliner – Cloth, Front only
Medium Center Console with Integrated Rotary Gear Shift Dial and single cup holder – E-Transit only
Medium Center Console with integrated shifter and dual cupholders
Rearview Mirror (when equipped with rear glass)
Steering Wheel – Tilt and Telescoping
Step Well Pads – Black
Sun Visors
Vinyl, Front only floor covering (16C)
Carpet, Front only floor covering (16G) optional
Large Center Console with Integrated Shifter, dual cupholders and additional storage area (67E) optional

Exterior18 std · 7 opt

16" Heavy-Duty Silver Steel Wheel with Silver Hubcaps and Exposed Lug Nuts (DRW)
16" Silver Steel Wheel with Black Hubcap (Standard Front Axle configurations only)
16" Silver Steel Wheel with Silver Hubcaps and Exposed Lug Nuts (641) – Heavy-Duty Front Axle configurations
205/75R16C 113/111 BSW all-season tires (DRW)
235/65R16C 121/119 R BSW all-season tires (SRW)
Body Side Moldings – Carbon Black
Fixed Rear Cargo Door Glass – includes Rear-window Defroster (17A)
Front Bumper – Carbon Black, Body Colored with Lower Valence
Front Solar Tinted Glass
Halogen Headlamps with Autolamp (on Gas Variants only)
Headlamp Courtesy Delay
Honeycomb Mesh Grille with Carbon Black Surround
New Exterior Badging Design
Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers
Rear-windows
Roof and Side Marker Lamps
Separate Stop Turn Tail Lamp – LED Enabled
Three Bar Grille with Dynamic Blue Center Bars and Chrome Surround – Standard on E-Transit
16" Heavy-Duty Forged Aluminum Wheel (64E) – DRW – Late Availability optional
Front Bumper – Body Colored (53G) optional
Full-size Spare Tire and Wheel (51D) optional
Honeycomb Mesh Grille with Chrome Surround optional
Long-Arm, Power Adjusting, Manual-Folding mirrors (543) optional
Short-Arm, Power Adjusting, Manual-Folding mirrors (541) optional
Wheel Well Liners – Black (Standard on AWD; Optional on RWD; Front only) (15C) optional

Powertrain12 std · 5 opt

10-Speed Automatic Overdrive with SelectShift® (44U) – Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler standard
3.5L PFDi V6 engine (998) – includes port injection and E-85 Flex-Fuel Capable capability
Alternator – 250 amp (3.5L PFDi V6 and 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 engines)
Electric Motor (E-Transit with Enhanced Range) with 89kWH High-Voltage Battery (99M)
Fuel Tank – Capless Fuel Fill, 25 U.S. gallons (midship)
Reverse Speed Limiter – Standard on E-Transit
Single AGM Battery – 70 amp-hr
Single Onboard battery charger – E-Transit only (standard)
Single-Speed Transmission (44A) – E-Transit only
Stationary Elevated Idle Control (SEIC)
Top Speed Governor – 65-mph (E-Transit Cutaway and Chassis Cab) or 75-mph (E-Transit Cargo Van) – E-Transit only
Vehicle Charge Capability – SAE J1772 CCS Charge Port (120V, 240V, DC Fast Charge); Level 2 Peak Charging Rate of 11.2kW – E-Transit only
3.5L EcoBoost® V6 engine (99G) optional
Dual AGM Batteries (63E) – 70 amp-hr each, optional/included optional
Dual Alternator – 250 amps each (63C); includes Auxiliary Fuse Panel with High Spec Interface Connector (87E) optional
Dual Onboard battery charger – E-Transit only, optional (65C) optional
Extended Range Fuel Tank – Capless Fuel Fill, 31 U.S. gallons (655) optional

Chassis6 std · 1 opt

Base Frontal Area Limitation (frontal area restriction up to 72 ft²)
Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)
Frame Rail Extension Adapters
Front – Independent MacPherson-strut, Stabilizer Bar
Rear – Independent with coil springs, semi-trailing arm (STA) and stabilizer bar – E-Transit only
Rear – Leaf Springs, Heavy-duty Gas Shock Absorbers (Gas engine configurations only)
Heavy-Duty Front Axle (41E) – up to 4,630 lb FGAWR optional

Cargo0 std · 1 opt

Tow/Haul Mode with Trailer Wiring Provisions (53D) optional

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Transit. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the Chassis Cab

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

What does the 2026 Ford Transit Chassis Cab add over the Cargo Van?

Against the Cargo Van, 4 features become standard that the Cargo Van does not and 2 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.