Overview

What's New for 2022

Instead of conventional trim levels, the 2022 Ford Transit Cargo Van comes in three classes — T-150, T-250, and T-350 — that represent payload and hauling capacities (roughly, light-, medium-, and heavy-duty). All come with the same features. There are also three roof heights (low, medium, and high) and three body lengths (regular, long, and extended). The high roof option only comes with long and extended-length bodies.

Pricing for the T-150 starts at $41,665. The T-250 costs $42,615, and the T-350 is $43,865. Standard features include 16-inch steel wheels, side-hinged rear doors that open 180 degrees, a sliding passenger-side door, rain-sensing wipers, keyless entry, air conditioning, vinyl floor and upholstery, manually reclining bucket seats, a four-speaker audio system, 4-inch infotainment display, Bluetooth, dual USB ports, and an embedded modem (for fleet tracking and telematics) with WiFi hotspot.

Standard driver-assist features include forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, hill-start assist, crosswind assist, automatic high beams, and a backup camera with trailer hitch assist.

Several dozen options and packages allow for deep levels of customization. A sampling: HID headlights, dual-battery and alternator setups, switch banks for auxiliary lights and accessories, 253-degree-opening cargo doors, heated and power-adjustable seats, cloth and leather upholstery, "three-across" front seating, Sync 4 infotainment system with a 12-inch touchscreen, navigation, and satellite radio.

Additional driver-assist features include adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, a surround-view camera, parking sensors, and a self-parking system. Ford also offers packages to transform the Transit Cargo into an ambulance, RV, parcel delivery van, or overland adventure vehicle.

The Transit Cargo Van comes with a 3.5-liter V6 (275 horsepower, 262 pound-feet of torque) paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. An optional turbocharged V6 (310 hp, 400 lb-ft) delivers more muscle for larger jobs. All-wheel drive is also optional.

The Transit ranges from 3,630 to 4,550 pounds of payload capacity and can tow up to 7,500 pounds. The truck-like suspension — independent front struts, rear solid axle, and leaf springs — helps balance the Transit Cargo's dual objectives of robust capacity and relatively compliant ride comfort for long days traveling over rough roads. Ample front and side glass offers excellent visibility.

The Transit Cargo Van feels less like a work van and more like one of Ford's economy crossovers. The dash and door panels aren't brimming with chrome accents or weighted rotary dials, but the Transit is a step above some other competitors with its stylized dash and ample storage nooks. The base vinyl upholstery is utilitarian but still looks good. Dark gray cloth and even leather options are available.

The headroom is decent, but competitors offer more. Legroom is among the best of the bunch, though. The Transit also offers substantial cargo space, ranging from 245 cubic feet in the standard low-roof model to 487 cubic feet in the extra-long version. Removing the front passenger seat adds roughly another 40 cubic feet. Only the Sprinter offers more. Cargo length is similarly impressive, ranging from 10.5 to 14 feet, with 4.5 feet of space available between the wheel wells.

The 2022 Ford Transit Cargo Van has not been crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The Transit Cargo Van comes standard with forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, crosswind assist, automatic high beams, and a backup camera with trailer hitch assist. Blind-spot monitoring, a surround-view camera, parking sensors, and adaptive cruise control are also available.

The Ford Transit Cargo Van merges the demands of a rugged work truck with the passenger comfort of an SUV. The front cabin's design and materials are a notch above what you'll find in competitors like the Ram ProMaster Cargo and Nissan NV Cargo, although recent updates to the Ram have closed the gap a bit. The Ford also offers all-wheel drive; the Ram and Nissan don't. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo remains the benchmark for cargo vans for its smooth ride, advanced tech, and massive cargo volume. It also offers dozens of configurations. Not surprisingly, it's also the most expensive.

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Ford Transit Cargo Van vs. Nissan NV Cargo

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