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2019 Ford Transit 250: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2019 Ford Transit 250 is easier rear access: cargo vans with the 148-inch wheelbase have standard rear doors that open 253 degrees instead of 237 degrees. It is otherwise a light update, though flexible-fuel versions extend across the full body lineup.
About the 2019 Ford Transit 250
First U.S.-market Transit generation (2015-2019), final model year before the 2020 redesign.
Ford positions the Transit 250 as a full-size cargo van that can be sized to the job instead of forcing every business into one body style. Its core appeal is flexibility: low-, medium-, and high-roof bodies, regular or long wheelbase, and an extended high-roof option for maximum volume. Compared with rival work vans, Transit leans on easy upfit potential, a more car-like driving feel, and very broad cargo-space choices for delivery, trade, and conversion work.
The 2019 Transit 250 is organized around matching body size and cargo access to the job, from compact low-roof vans to extended high-roof versions. The largest configuration provides 487.2 cubic feet of cargo room and an 81.5-inch interior height, while some versions have sliding doors on both sides for easier loading.
What changed, by category
Styling/body
Standard rear cargo doors on 148-inch-wheelbase cargo vans open 253 degrees, up from 237 degrees, making it easier to load from behind. Regular-wheelbase vans retain 180-degree rear doors.
Powertrain
Flexible-fuel versions were added across all 12 body configurations. The three-engine lineup, six-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive, and core mechanical layout otherwise carried over.
2019 Ford Transit 250 specs and features by trim
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| Engine | V6, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter / V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / 5-Cyl, Diesel, 3.2 Liter / V6, Flex Fuel, 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 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | 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 | Gas / Diesel / Flexible Fuel |
| 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 | 5200 lb | 5400 lb | 5200 lb | 5400 lb | 6400 lb | 5200 lb | 5400 lb | 6400 lb | 5200 lb | 5400 lb | 6400 lb | 6400 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 277.7 cu-ft | 246.7 cu-ft | 277.7 cu-ft | 246.7 cu-ft | 404.3 cu-ft | 357.1 cu-ft | 315.2 cu-ft | 404.3 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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| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2019 Ford Transit 250 compared with the 2018 model?
The main change is wider-opening standard rear cargo doors on 148-inch-wheelbase vans. Their opening angle increased from 237 to 253 degrees, and flexible-fuel versions extended across every body configuration; the rest of the van largely carried over.
Do all 2019 Ford Transit 250 rear cargo doors open 253 degrees?
No. The 253-degree rear doors apply to 2019 Transit 250 cargo vans with the 148-inch wheelbase. Vans with the shorter 130-inch wheelbase have rear doors that open 180 degrees.
Did the 2019 Ford Transit 250 get all-wheel drive?
No. Every 2019 Transit 250 uses rear-wheel drive. All-wheel drive arrived with the larger changes for the 2020 model year.
Did the 2019 Ford Transit 250 get new engines or a new transmission?
No. It retains the 3.7-liter V6, 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, and 3.2-liter diesel engine lineup with a six-speed automatic. The year’s powertrain-related change is the addition of flexible-fuel versions across the body lineup.
Is the 2019 Ford Transit 250 a major update over the 2018 model?
No. The 2019 model is a light update rather than a redesign. Its clearest practical advantage is the wider-opening rear doors on long-wheelbase vans; the body choices, main engines, transmission, and rear-wheel-drive layout are otherwise familiar from 2018.
2019 Ford Transit 250 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Ford Transit 250.
4.0
2019 Ford Transit 250
(33 reviews)
“The only thing I don't like about my Transit is the front mount for a roof rack system is to far back. It should be at the back of the front door so when carrying long boards they don't bounce and hit the roof when driving.”
“The van is perfect for my home remodeling business. It 's done everything that's been expected of it. I just wish it had the eco boost engine”