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Ford’s Work Van Just Got A Lot Smarter, But You’ll Pay The Price

  • Ford has introduced the 2026 Transit and E-Transit.
  • They sport minor styling tweaks and updated technology.
  • Pricing soars as the electric cargo van costs an extra $2,260.

The Ford Transit remains America’s best-selling commercial van, and for 2026, it’s rolling out a host of updates designed to keep it ahead of the pack. As part of the makeover, it’s been given a “digital refresh” as well as a few styling tweaks.

Starting outside, there’s new badging and updated taillights that now offer integrated blind spot sensors. Fleet customers will also find a new Wild Green Metallic paint job.

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While the exterior styling changes are easy to overlook, the 2026 Transit has an all-new electrical architecture. Ford said it “enables new digital capabilities, over-the-air software updates, and future scalability.”

There’s also an updated 8-inch digital instrument cluster as well as a newly standard 12-inch SYNC 4 infotainment system. The model also gains a 5G modem and a keyless push button ignition.

Updated Tech Suite

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All Transits come equipped with Ford Co-Pilot360, which now includes a Forward Sensing System as well as a Reverse Sensing System on Cargo and Passenger variants. Customers can also upgrade to the optional Co-Pilot360 2.0 suite, which provides additional capabilities.

Given the Transit is a commercial vehicle, there are a number of fleet-friendly upgrades. This includes Ford Pro Telematics, which enables managers to keep track of their vehicles and how they’re being used. The van also has a newly standard Vehicle Maintenance Monitor, which helps customers stay up-to-date on maintenance to prevent downtime.

Additional changes are limited, but the E-Transit gains a vapor injection heat pump that promises to increase efficiency. The E-Transit Chassis Cab and Cutaway also gain a new variant with a 156-inch (3,962 mm) wheelbase.

What Else Is New?

 Ford’s Work Van Just Got A Lot Smarter, But You’ll Pay The Price

Rounding out the highlights are several new and updated options including a Connectivity Package, which includes a year of unlimited Wi-Fi, audio and video streaming, Alexa Built-in, and available Connected Navigation.

The Delivery Package for Cargo Van and Cutaway variants also gains Delivery Assist, which automatically activates the hazard lights and closes all open windows when the vehicle is put in park. It also locks the doors when the driver exits the vehicle.

While that’s just a brief overview of the changes, the Transit offers a 3.5-liter V6 with 275 hp (205 kW / 279 PS) and 260 lb-ft (352 Nm) of torque. Customers can also get a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 developing 300 hp (224 kW / 304 PS) and 400 lb-ft (542 Nm).

 Ford’s Work Van Just Got A Lot Smarter, But You’ll Pay The Price

If your company wants to go green, there’s the E-Transit. It features an 89 kWh battery pack as well as a rear-mounted motor producing 266 hp (198 kW / 269 PS).

Pricing starts at $44,890, while the E-Transit begins at $48,150. The latter is a huge price hike as the 2025 E-Transit Cutaway began at $45,700. Likewise, the E-Transit Cargo Van has gone from $51,000 to $53,260.

2026 Ford Transit Pricing
ModelMSRP
Transit Cutaway$44,890
Transit Chassis Cab$45,490
Transit Cargo Van$48,400
Transit Passenger Van$58,180
E-Transit Cutaway$48,150
E-Transit Chassis Cab$48,050
E-Transit Cargo Van$53,260
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Prices exclude a $2,095 destination fee

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