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2018 Ford Transit 350: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2018 Ford Transit 350 is the addition of a locking glove box and a rear cargo-door lock cylinder on cargo vans and passenger wagons. This is a light update rather than a redesign.
About the 2018 Ford Transit 350
First U.S.-market Transit generation (2015-2019), fourth model year, light equipment-update year.
Ford positions the Transit 350 as a highly flexible full-size van platform that can be turned into a work van, shuttle, family mover, or upfit base. Its core appeal is simple: more choices in roof height, length, side-door layout, and weight rating than most rivals, plus a more modern, carlike driving feel than older truck-based vans. Buyers choose it for usable space, commercial durability, and easy adaptation to very different jobs.
The 2018 Transit 350 spans work-focused cargo vans and XL or XLT passenger wagons, with low-, medium-, and high-roof bodies for different space and access needs. Extended high-roof cargo versions provide 487.2 cubic feet of cargo space, while heavy-duty versions use dual rear wheels and carry a 10,360-pound weight rating. XLT passenger wagons add comfort touches such as cloth seats, cruise control, carpeting, and reclining rear seatbacks.
What changed, by category
Tech
Cargo vans and passenger wagons gain a locking glove box and a rear cargo-door lock cylinder. Cargo vans also receive a larger inside rear-door exit handle and a separate switch for the cargo lights.
Styling
Exposed front lug nuts are the only notable exterior detail change; the overall body design carries over.
2018 Ford Transit 350 specs and features by trim
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| Engine | 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, TT, 3.5L / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, 3.7 Liter | 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter | 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, TT, 3.5L / V6, 3.7 Liter | 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, TT, 3.5L / V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, TT, 3.5L / V6, 3.7 Liter / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter | 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, TT, 3.5L / V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, TT, 3.5L / V6, 3.7 Liter / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter | 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, TT, 3.5L / V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, TT, 3.5L / V6, 3.7 Liter / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, TT, 3.5L / V6, 3.7 Liter / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, TT, 3.5L / V6, 3.7 Liter / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, 3.7 Liter | 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / V6, 3.7 Liter | 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / V6, 3.7 Liter | 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / V6, 3.7 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Flexible Fuel / Gas | Gas / Diesel | Diesel / Flexible Fuel / Gas | Flexible Fuel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Flexible Fuel / Gas / Diesel | Flexible Fuel / Gas | Gas / Diesel | Diesel / Gas | Flexible Fuel / Gas | Gas / Diesel | Diesel / Gas | Flexible Fuel / Gas / Diesel | Flexible Fuel / Gas | Gas / Diesel | Flexible Fuel / Gas | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel / Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Flexible Fuel / Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas |
| Horsepower | 185–310 hp | 185–310 hp | 185–310 hp | 275–310 hp | 185–310 hp | 185–310 hp | 185–310 hp | 275–310 hp | 185–310 hp | 185–310 hp | 275–310 hp | 185–310 hp | 185–310 hp | 185–310 hp | 275–310 hp | 185–310 hp | 275–310 hp | 275–310 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 | 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 | 260–400 lb-ft | 260–400 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 6200 lb | 4300 lb | 5200 lb | 5400 lb | 4300 lb | 4300 lb | 5200 lb | 5400 lb | 4700 lb | 4300 lb | 6200 lb | 4700 lb | 4300 lb | 5100 lb | 5200 lb | 4300 lb | 5100 lb | 5200 lb | 6000 lb | 4700 lb | 6000 lb | 4700 lb | 6000 lb | 6000 lb | 6000 lb | 6000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 404.3 cu-ft | 245.1 cu-ft | 277.7 cu-ft | 246.7 cu-ft | 245.1 cu-ft | 245.1 cu-ft | 277.7 cu-ft | 246.7 cu-ft | 371.3 cu-ft | 245.1 cu-ft | 404.3 cu-ft | 371.3 cu-ft | 324.7 cu-ft | 357.1 cu-ft | 315.2 cu-ft | 324.7 cu-ft | 357.1 cu-ft | 315.2 cu-ft | 487.2 cu-ft | 414.1 cu-ft | 487.2 cu-ft | 414.1 cu-ft | 487.2 cu-ft | 487.2 cu-ft | 487.2 cu-ft | 487.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | ||||||||||||||||
| Seats | 2 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Automatic Headlights | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cruise Control | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Side Steps | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Privacy Glass | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Side Steps | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2018 Ford Transit 350 compared with the 2017 model?
The 2018 Transit 350 adds a locking glove box and a rear cargo-door lock cylinder across cargo vans and passenger wagons. Cargo vans also gain a larger inside rear-door exit handle and a separate cargo-light switch.
Was the 2018 Ford Transit 350 redesigned?
No, the 2018 Ford Transit 350 was not redesigned. It remained part of the first U.S.-market Transit generation and received only small convenience and exterior-detail updates.
Did the 2018 Ford Transit 350 get new engines or a new transmission?
No, the 2018 Transit 350 kept the same basic engine lineup and six-speed automatic transmission as the previous year.
Did 2018 Transit 350 passenger wagons receive the same updates as cargo vans?
Passenger wagons received the new locking glove box and rear cargo-door lock cylinder. The larger inside rear-door handle and separate cargo-light switch were specific to cargo vans.
Is the 2018 Ford Transit 350 a major upgrade over the 2017 model?
No, the 2018 Transit 350 is only a modest update over the 2017 model. Its main advantages are the added locking storage and rear-door convenience features rather than a new design, powertrain, or safety system.
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