2026 Ford Transit
Passenger Van XL RWD
What the Passenger Van XL adds over the Cargo Van
| Spec | Cargo Van | Passenger Van XL |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 246.7 cu-ft | 256.4 cu-ft |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5543 lbs | 6325 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4954 lbs | 6051 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 9500 lbs | 9400 lbs |
| Overall height | 82.2 in | 82.4 in |
| Overall length | 219.9 in | 237.6 in |
| Passenger seating capacity | 2 | 12 |
| Payload capacity | 5103 lbs | 3199 lbs |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 43.5 ft | 48.5 ft |
| Wheelbase | 129.9 in | 147.6 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 12-Passenger Seating – 1st row: 2, 2nd: 3, 3rd: 3, 4th: 4. Standard with Long Length Passenger Van, 15-Passenger Seating – 1st row: 2, 2nd: 3, 3rd: 3, 4th: 3, 5th: 4. Standard with Extended Length Passenger Van, 50/50 Hinged Rear Door (18P) – 180-degree standard on low/medium-roof cargo vans and passenger vans; 253-degree standard on high roof cargo vans, Air Conditioning – Front and Rear, Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL), Ford Co-Pilot360® (Cargo Van/Passenger Van) – Intersection Assist, Full Rear Compartment Lighting (15F) – includes cargo area LED lights at C-pillar, D-pillar and mid-ship, Full-size Spare Tire and Wheel (51D), Headlamp Courtesy Delay, Headliner – Cloth, Full length, Manual Driver-side Lumbar Support, Rear Bumper – Carbon Black, without Integral Step, Rear Cargo Door – Exterior Lock Cylinder, Rear Recovery Tow Hook, Rear Solar Tinted Glass (Standard on Low Roof Only), Rear-windows, Rearview Mirror (when equipped with rear glass), Short-Arm, Power Adjusting, Manual-Folding mirrors (541), Sliding Passenger-side Door, Taillamps – New Rear Taillamps with integrated BLIS sensors (when equipped), USB Ports – 5 amps (located in 2nd row, 3rd row, 4th row, 5th row), Windows All-around, Windows-All-Around, Fixed – includes Rear-window Defroster (17F)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| 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 |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 256.4 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 183 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 124.5 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Ford Connectivity Package |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 82.4 in |
| Overall length | 237.6 in |
| Overall width | 81.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 147.6 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 |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.8 in |
| Second-row headroom | 55.8 in |
| Third-row headroom | 55.8 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 33.7 in |
| Third-row legroom | 35.6 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 12 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 67.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 71.4 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 67 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted rack and pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 48.5 ft |
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 | 3.7 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 6325 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 6051 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 9400 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 3199 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 16 in |
| Wheel material | steel |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety24 std · 2 opt
- Pre-Collision Assist® with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Pedestrian Detection
- Forward Collision Warning
- 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)
- AdvanceTrac® w/Roll Stability Control™ (RSC®)
- Auto High Beam Headlamps
- Autolocking Drive Away with Crash Unlocking
- Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Oncoming
- Brakes – 4-wheel Anti-lock Disc Brakes
- Cruise Control which includes Adjustable Speed Limiting Device (ASLD)
- Dynamic Brake Support
- Ford Co-Pilot360® (Cargo Van/Passenger Van) – Intersection Assist
- Parking Brake – Electric (SRW configurations only)
- Post-Collision Braking
- Rear View Camera (kit on Chassis/Cutaway)
- SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ (automatically flashes hazard lights and sounds horn when airbag deploys)
- Back Up Alarm – 97 dB(A) (43B) optional
- Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Cross Traffic Alert optional
- SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) with engine immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Infotainment9 std · 1 opt
- Ford Connectivity Package – Unlimited Wi-Fi® Hotspot
- 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
- Ford Connectivity Package (One-time purchase – 7 years) (94D) optional
Convenience7 std · 6 opt
- Push-Button Start (Keyless push button Start standard on all models)
- Accessory Delay – 30 minutes
- Close Assist Feature on side sliding door (43H) – standard on medium/high roof E-Transit, optional on cargo and passenger van variants
- Horn – Single-note
- Power Equipment Group (Power Locks and Windows) with Remote Keyless-Entry
- PowerPoint – 12V (one in instrument panel and one in center console)
- USB Ports – 5 amps (located in 2nd row, 3rd row, 4th row, 5th row)
- 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
- Keys: 2 additional (4 total) with key fobs (86F) optional
- Modified Vehicle Wiring System (53K) optional
- Remote Start (68B) – not available with E-Transit optional
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Air Conditioning – Front and Rear
- Front/Rear Aux A/C and Heater (Driver controlled) (57G)
Seating4 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
- 12-Passenger Seating – 1st row: 2, 2nd: 3, 3rd: 3, 4th: 4. Standard with Long Length Passenger Van
- 15-Passenger Seating – 1st row: 2, 2nd: 3, 3rd: 3, 4th: 3, 5th: 4. Standard with Extended Length Passenger Van
- Driver and Front-passenger Manual Reclining Bucket Seats with Adjustable Headrest (includes driver-side and passenger-side inboard armrest)
- Manual Driver-side Lumbar Support
Interior12 std · 6 opt
- A-Pillar Assist Handles (Driver and Passenger-side)
- All-new 8" cluster display
- Front Dome Lamp with Map Lights and Theater Dimming
- Full Rear Compartment Lighting (15F) – includes cargo area LED lights at C-pillar, D-pillar and mid-ship
- Glove Box – Locking
- Headliner – Cloth, Full length
- Medium Center Console with integrated shifter and dual cupholders
- Rear Cargo Door – Exterior Lock Cylinder
- Rearview Mirror (when equipped with rear glass)
- Steering Wheel – Tilt and Telescoping
- Step Well Pads – Black
- Sun Visors
- All-Weather Floor Mats – Front, available with vinyl floor covering (86W) optional
- B-Pillar Assist Handle (Passenger-side) (41B) optional
- Carpet, Front and Rear floor covering (16H) optional
- Digital Rearview Mirror (90C) – not available with Low Roof optional
- Front Overhead Shelf (66D) – not available on Low Roof Cargo or Passenger Van optional
- Heavy Duty Tray Style Floor Mats – Front only, available with carpet floor covering (86N) optional
Exterior26 std · 13 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)
- 50/50 Hinged Rear Door (18P) – 180-degree standard on low/medium-roof cargo vans and passenger vans; 253-degree standard on high roof cargo vans
- Body Side Moldings – Carbon Black
- Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
- Front Bumper – Carbon Black, Body Colored with Lower Valence
- Front Solar Tinted Glass
- Full-size Spare Tire and Wheel (51D)
- 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 Bumper – Carbon Black, without Integral Step
- Rear Recovery Tow Hook
- Rear Solar Tinted Glass (Standard on Low Roof Only)
- Rear-windows
- Roof and Side Marker Lamps
- Short-Arm, Power Adjusting, Manual-Folding mirrors (541)
- Sliding Passenger-side Door
- Taillamps – New Rear Taillamps with integrated BLIS sensors (when equipped)
- Windows All-around
- Windows-All-Around, Fixed – includes Rear-window Defroster (17F)
- 16" Aluminum Alloy Wheel with Black Accents (644) – Standard Front Axle configurations only optional
- 16" Heavy-Duty Forged Aluminum Wheel (64E) – DRW – Late Availability optional
- 16" Matte Black Alloy Wheel (64G) – Heavy-Duty Front Axle only – Late Availability optional
- 16" Silver Aluminum Alloy Wheel (647) – Standard Front Axle configurations only optional
- 16" Sparkle Silver Alloy Wheel (64K) – Heavy-Duty Front Axle only – Late Availability optional
- Extended Length Passenger Running Board (68J) – not available with E-Transit optional
- Long-Arm, Power Adjusting, Manual-Folding Heated with Turn Signals – includes BLIS, requires Co-Pilot360 Assist+/2.0 (544) optional
- Long-Arm, Power Adjusting, Manual-Folding mirrors (543) optional
- Passenger Running Board (68H) optional
- Privacy Glass (92E) – Included when rear door glass (17A/B/F) selected on Medium and High Roof variants; Optional on Low Roof optional
- Running Board – Passenger Running Board (68H) optional
- Wheel Well Liners – Black (Standard on AWD; Optional on RWD; Front only) (15C) optional
- Wiper Activated Headlamps (91B) optional
Powertrain6 std · 5 opt
- All-Wheel Drive (AWD) – optional layout optional
- 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)
- Fuel Tank – Capless Fuel Fill, 25 U.S. gallons (midship)
- Single AGM Battery – 70 amp-hr
- Stationary Elevated Idle Control (SEIC)
- 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 engine (99G) optional
- Dual AGM Batteries (63E) – 70 amp-hr each, optional/included optional
- Engine Block Heater (400W Rating) – not available with E-Transit (41H) optional
- Extended Range Fuel Tank – Capless Fuel Fill, 31 U.S. gallons (655) optional
Chassis3 std · 1 opt
- Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)
- Front – Independent MacPherson-strut, Stabilizer Bar
- 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 · 3 opt
- Tow/Haul Mode with Trailer Wiring Provisions (53D) optional
- Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package (53B) – includes Tow/Haul Mode with Trailer Wiring Provisions, 4/7 Pin Connector Assembly, frame mounted hitch receiver optional
- Trailer Brake Controller (TBC) (67D) – must be added at time of ordering; requires 53B or 53D; not available with E-Transit optional
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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 Passenger Van XL
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2026 Ford Transit Passenger Van XL add over the Cargo Van?
Against the Cargo Van, 23 features become standard that the Cargo Van does not and 10 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.