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2017 Ford Transit 250: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2017 Ford Transit 250 is standard LED cargo-area lighting across the cargo-van range. This is a light update rather than a redesign, with a few other practical cabin, power, and safety improvements.
About the 2017 Ford Transit 250
First U.S.-market Transit generation (2015-2019 pre-refresh), third model year.
Ford positioned the Transit 250 as a full-size work van built around flexibility. Its core appeal was not one luxury feature or one engine, but the ability to match the van to the job: low, medium, or high roof; shorter or longer bodies; different side-door layouts; and multiple engine choices. Compared with older truck-based vans, Transit sold itself on easier city driving, a lower load floor, taller cargo space, and a body that was easier to upfit for delivery, trade, and service work.
The 2017 Transit 250 is offered in a wide range of roof heights, body lengths, and side-door layouts, from a shorter low-roof van for tighter spaces to an extended high-roof version with 487.3 cubic feet of cargo room. All listed configurations use a 3.7-liter V6 and six-speed automatic, while high-roof models provide up to 81.5 inches of cargo height and some versions have sliding doors on both sides.
What changed, by category
Tech
Cargo vans gain standard LED cargo-area lighting and a standard rear 12-volt power outlet.
Safety
Side Wind Stabilization becomes part of the standard safety setup to help the van remain steady in crosswinds.
Structural
The front console layout is revised to make it easier to move between the front seats.
2017 Ford Transit 250 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, TT 3.5L / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, TT 3.5L / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, TT 3.5L / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, TT 3.5L / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, TT 3.5L / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, TT 3.5L / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, TT 3.5L / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, TT 3.5L / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, TT 3.5L / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, TT 3.5L / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, TT 3.5L / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, TT 3.5L |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd OD SelShft | Auto, 6-Spd OD SelShft | Auto, 6-Spd OD SelShft | Auto, 6-Spd OD SelShft | Auto, 6-Spd OD SelShft | Auto, 6-Spd OD SelShft | Auto, 6-Spd OD SelShft | Auto, 6-Spd OD SelShft | Auto, 6-Spd OD SelShft | Auto, 6-Spd OD SelShft | Auto, 6-Spd OD SelShft | Auto, 6-Spd OD SelShft |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Flexible Fuel / Gas / Diesel | Flexible Fuel / Gas / Diesel | Flexible Fuel / Gas / Diesel | Flexible Fuel / Gas / Diesel | Flexible Fuel / Gas / Diesel | Flexible Fuel / Gas / Diesel | Flexible Fuel / Gas / Diesel | Flexible Fuel / Gas / Diesel | Flexible Fuel / Gas / Diesel | Flexible Fuel / Gas / Diesel | Flexible Fuel / Gas / Diesel | Flexible Fuel / Diesel / Gas |
| Horsepower | 185–310 hp | 185–310 hp | 185–310 hp | 185–310 hp | 185–310 hp | 185–310 hp | 185–310 hp | 185–310 hp | 185–310 hp | 185–310 hp | 185–310 hp | 185–310 hp |
| Torque | 260–400 lb-ft | 260–400 lb-ft | 260–400 lb-ft | 260–400 lb-ft | 260–400 lb-ft | 260–400 lb-ft | 260–400 lb-ft | 260–400 lb-ft | 260–400 lb-ft | 260–400 lb-ft | 260–400 lb-ft | 260–400 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7500 lb | 7500 lb | 7500 lb | 7500 lb | 7500 lb | 7500 lb | 7500 lb | 7500 lb | 7500 lb | 7500 lb | 7500 lb | 7500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 277.7 cu-ft | 246.7 cu-ft | 277.7 cu-ft | 246.7 cu-ft | 404.2 cu-ft | 357.1 cu-ft | 315.2 cu-ft | 315.2 cu-ft | 404.2 cu-ft | 357.1 cu-ft | 487.2 cu-ft | 487.2 cu-ft |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||||||||||
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| Rear View Camera | ||||||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||||||
| Power Side Steps | ||||||||||||
| Side Steps | ||||||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is new on the 2017 Ford Transit 250 compared with the 2016 model?
The 2017 Transit 250 adds standard LED cargo-area lighting, a rear 12-volt outlet, Side Wind Stabilization, and a revised front console that makes moving between the seats easier. The basic van and its broad range of body configurations carry over.
Was the 2017 Ford Transit 250 redesigned?
No, the 2017 Transit 250 was not redesigned. It remained part of the first U.S.-market Transit generation and received a light set of work-focused updates.
What cargo-area equipment became standard on the 2017 Transit 250?
Standard LED cargo-area lighting and a rear 12-volt power outlet were added to 2017 Transit 250 cargo vans. The lighting is the year's headline update.
Did the 2017 Ford Transit 250 receive any new safety equipment?
Yes. Side Wind Stabilization joined the standard safety setup for 2017, helping the van stay steady when crosswinds push against its tall body.
Is the 2017 Transit 250 a major upgrade over the 2016 model?
No, the 2017 model is a modest update rather than a major upgrade. Its improvements are useful for daily work, especially the LED cargo lighting, rear power outlet, side-wind control, and easier cab walk-through.
2017 Ford Transit 250 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Ford Transit 250.
3.9
2017 Ford Transit 250
(30 reviews)
“That it does make road noise, drive with the windows down, but also with the windows up to hear everything the van does.”
“The new ECO Boost 6 Cylinder Engine is really remarkable !! I use this vehicle to travel all over the country with my tools for work. It travels like a car.”