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2018 Ford Transit 250: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2018 Ford Transit 250 is a light equipment update, led by a standard rear cargo-door exit handle and rear LED cargo-light switch on cargo vans. It is not a redesign, and its basic layout carries over.
About the 2018 Ford Transit 250
First North American Transit generation (2015-2019), fourth model year before the all-new 2020 redesign.
Ford positions the Transit as a configurable full-size work van for fleets, trades, delivery work, shuttle use, and conversions. Its main appeal is flexibility: different roof heights, wheelbases, and door layouts paired with a cargo area that is easier to tailor to different jobs than older truck-based vans. Against rivals, Ford leans on usable interior space, many body choices, and a driving experience that feels more modern and manageable than traditional full-size vans.
The 2018 Transit 250 ranges from shorter low-roof vans suited to tighter job sites to extended high-roof versions aimed at bulky freight and conversion work. The largest layouts provide 487.2 cubic feet of cargo room, while medium- and high-roof vans have a high-mounted rearview camera. Every version uses rear-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
Flexible-fuel versions were dropped from most Transit 250 configurations. The core engine range, rear-wheel-drive layout, and six-speed automatic transmission otherwise carried over.
Safety
Cargo vans gained a standard rear cargo-door exit handle. Medium- and high-roof vans gained a standard high-mounted rearview camera.
Tech
Cargo vans gained a standard rear LED cargo-light switch, and a locking glove box became standard.
2018 Ford Transit 250 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, EcoBoost, TT 3.5L / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, TT 3.5L / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, TT 3.5L / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, TT 3.5L / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, TT 3.5L / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, TT 3.5L / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, TT 3.5L / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, TT 3.5L / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, TT 3.5L / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, TT 3.5L / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, TT 3.5L / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, TT 3.5L / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, 3.7 Liter |
| 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 | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel |
| 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 | 6400 lb | 6600 lb | 6400 lb | 6600 lb | 6400 lb | 6400 lb | 6600 lb | 6400 lb | 6400 lb | 6600 lb | 6400 lb | 6400 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 | 404.2 cu-ft | 357.1 cu-ft | 315.2 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 |
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| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2018 Ford Transit 250 compared with the 2017 model?
The main changes are added cargo-area equipment. Cargo vans gained a standard rear cargo-door exit handle and rear LED cargo-light switch, a locking glove box became standard, and medium- and high-roof vans gained a standard high-mounted rearview camera. Flexible-fuel versions also left most configurations.
Was the 2018 Ford Transit 250 redesigned?
No. The 2018 Transit 250 received a light equipment update rather than a redesign. Its body structure, wheelbase choices, roof choices, rear-wheel-drive layout, and core engine range carried over.
Does the 2018 Ford Transit 250 have a standard high-mounted rearview camera?
Medium- and high-roof 2018 Transit 250 vans have a standard high-mounted rearview camera. Low-roof versions have a rearview camera, but not the high-mounted setup identified for the taller vans.
Did the 2018 Ford Transit 250 lose its flexible-fuel option?
Flexible-fuel versions were dropped from most 2018 Transit 250 configurations. The basic engine lineup, rear-wheel-drive arrangement, and six-speed automatic transmission otherwise remained unchanged.
Is the 2018 Ford Transit 250 meaningfully different from the 2017 model?
Only slightly. The 2018 model adds useful cargo-area hardware, a standard locking glove box, and standard high-mounted cameras on medium- and high-roof vans, but it keeps the same basic design and range of body sizes.
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