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2026 Ford Transit

Passenger Van XLT RWD

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What the Passenger Van XLT adds over the Cargo Van

Spec	Cargo Van	Passenger Van XLT
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, 16" Steel Wheel with Full Size Silver Wheel Cover (64H) – Standard on E-Transit and Passenger Van XLT, 360-Degree Camera, 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, B-Pillar Assist Handle (Passenger-side) (41B), Black High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps – Standard on XLT Passenger Van and E-Transit, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Cross Traffic Alert, Carpet, Front and Rear floor covering (16H), Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL), Connected Navigation (1-Year included with Ford Connectivity Package), Ford Co-Pilot360® (Cargo Van/Passenger Van) – Intersection Assist, Front Bumper – Body Colored (53G), Front Fog Lamps (55D) – included in Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+ or 2.0 packages, 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), HD Radio™, Headlamp Courtesy Delay, Headliner – Cloth, Full length, Honeycomb Mesh Grille with Chrome Surround, Large Center Console with Integrated Shifter, dual cupholders and additional storage area (67E), Manual Driver-side Lumbar Support, Rear Bumper – Carbon Black, without Integral Step, Rear Cargo Door – Exterior Lock Cylinder, Rear Dome Lamp with Map Lights and Theater Dimming, Rear Recovery Tow Hook, Rear Solar Tinted Glass (Standard on Low Roof Only), Rear-Seat(s) Recline and Inboard Armrest – Last row of seats do not recline, Rear-windows, Rearview Mirror (when equipped with rear glass), Reverse Brake Assist, Side Parking Sensors, SiriusXM® with 360L, 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), Vinyl, Front and Rear floor covering (16E), Windows All-around, Windows-All-Around, Fixed – includes Rear-window Defroster (17F)

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

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

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 kit

Safety29 std · 1 opt

Adaptive Cruise Control: Stop-and-Go, Lane Centering, Predictive Speed Assist
Pre-Collision Assist® with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Pedestrian Detection
360-Degree Camera
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
Side Parking Sensors
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
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Cross Traffic Alert
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)
Reverse Brake Assist
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ (automatically flashes hazard lights and sounds horn when airbag deploys)
Back Up Alarm – 97 dB(A) (43B) optional
SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) with engine immobilizer
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Infotainment11 std · 1 opt

Connected Navigation (1-Year included with Ford Connectivity Package)
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
HD Radio™
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)
SiriusXM® with 360L
Telematics Essentials (complimentary Ford Telematics – odometer, DTCs, oil life, engine hours, recalls)
Vehicle Maintenance Monitor (formerly 61C) – now standard
Ford Connectivity Package (One-time purchase – 7 years) (94D) optional

Convenience8 std · 5 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
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)
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
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)

Seating6 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)
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
Rear-Seat(s) Recline and Inboard Armrest – Last row of seats do not recline
Dark Palazzo Gray Cloth, 10-way power heated Driver and 10-way power heated Passenger seats (21Q) – not available with E-Transit optional

Interior17 std · 4 opt

A-Pillar Assist Handles (Driver and Passenger-side)
All-new 8" cluster display
B-Pillar Assist Handle (Passenger-side) (41B)
Carpet, Front and Rear floor covering (16H)
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
Large Center Console with Integrated Shifter, dual cupholders and additional storage area (67E)
Partial Rear Compartment Lighting (2 LED lights at C-pillar)
Rear Cargo Door – Exterior Lock Cylinder
Rear Dome Lamp with Map Lights and Theater Dimming
Rearview Mirror (when equipped with rear glass)
Steering Wheel – Tilt and Telescoping
Step Well Pads – Black
Sun Visors
Vinyl, Front and Rear floor covering (16E)
All-Weather Floor Mats – Front, available with vinyl floor covering (86W) 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

Exterior30 std · 10 opt

Short-Arm, Power Adjusting, Power-Folding Heated with Turn Signals
16" Heavy-Duty Silver Steel Wheel with Silver Hubcaps and Exposed Lug Nuts (DRW)
16" Silver Steel Wheel with Silver Hubcaps and Exposed Lug Nuts (641) – Heavy-Duty Front Axle configurations
16" Steel Wheel with Full Size Silver Wheel Cover (64H) – Standard on E-Transit and Passenger Van XLT
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
Black High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps – Standard on XLT Passenger Van and E-Transit
Body Side Moldings – Carbon Black
Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
Front Bumper – Body Colored (53G)
Front Fog Lamps (55D) – included in Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist+ or 2.0 packages
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 Chrome 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, Power-Folding Heated Mirrors with Turn Signals
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)
Wiper Activated Headlamps (91B)
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
Passenger Running Board (68H) optional
Running Board – Passenger Running Board (68H) optional
Wheel Well Liners – Black (Standard on AWD; Optional on RWD; Front only) (15C) 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

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 Passenger Van XLT

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

What does the 2026 Ford Transit Passenger Van XLT add over the Cargo Van?

Against the Cargo Van, 41 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.