2020 Ford Transit 150: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
For 2020, the Ford Transit 150 gets a major mid-cycle update led by a new standard 3.5-liter V6. This is a substantial change year, not a carryover.
About the 2020 Ford Transit 150
1st US Transit generation (2015-2023), major 2020 update/redesign year
The Transit 150 is Ford’s lighter-duty full-size van for work, shuttle, and large-family duty. Its core appeal is flexibility: different roof heights, wheelbases, cargo, crew, and passenger layouts, plus a driving experience that feels more modern than older-style commercial vans. Ford positions it as a tool that can handle delivery work, contractor duty, people moving, or camper conversion duty without forcing buyers into a pickup or a much smaller minivan.
The 2020 Transit 150 lineup covers work vans in low- and medium-roof bodies with regular or long wheelbases, plus 10-seat XL and XLT passenger vans. The Crew Van adds a factory-built middle ground for carrying people and cargo. XLT passenger versions stand out with cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and rear parking assistance, while work vans focus on durable vinyl seating and Bluetooth.
What changed, by category
2020 Ford Transit 150 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.5 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / V6, PFDi, 3.5 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / V6, PFDi, 3.5 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.5 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.5 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / V6, PFDi, 3.5 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter / V6, PFDi, 3.5 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive & SelectShift |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Flexible Fuel | Gas | Gas | Flexible Fuel | Flexible Fuel | Gas | Gas | Flexible Fuel |
| MPG City | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | ||||
| MPG Highway | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | ||||
| Horsepower | 275–295 hp | 275–295 hp | 275–295 hp | 275–295 hp | ||||
| Torque | 262–375 lb-ft | 262–375 lb-ft | 262–375 lb-ft | 262–375 lb-ft | ||||
| Max Towing | 4600 lb | 4800–6400 lb | 4900–6400 lb | 4600 lb | 4600 lb | 4800–6400 lb | 4900–6400 lb | 4600 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 224.5 cu-ft | 277.7 cu-ft | 246.7 cu-ft | 224.5 cu-ft | 292.7 cu-ft | 357.1 cu-ft | 315.2 cu-ft | 292.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | ||||
| Seats | 10 | 2–5 | 2–5 | 10 | 10 | 2–5 | 2–5 | 10 |
| Doors | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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| Driver Attention Assist Monitor | ||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||||
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| Rear View Camera | ||||||||
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| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||||
| HID Headlights | ||||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
| Power Side Steps | ||||||||
| Power Sliding Doors | ||||||||
| Side Steps | ||||||||
| Bluetooth | ||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||
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| Rear Air Conditioning | ||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2020 Ford Transit 150 a major update over the 2019 model?
Yes. The 2020 Transit 150 receives a major mid-cycle update with a new standard V6, a standard 10-speed automatic, first-time AWD, more standard driver-assistance features, and a new Crew Van body style.
What engine and transmission does the 2020 Ford Transit 150 use?
The 2020 Transit 150 uses a new standard 3.5-liter V6 paired with a standard 10-speed automatic transmission. Passenger versions use a flex-fuel form of the 3.5-liter V6.
Does the 2020 Ford Transit 150 have AWD?
Yes. Some 2020 Transit 150 vans have AWD, and this was the first model year that AWD joined the Transit range.
What safety features became standard on the 2020 Ford Transit 150?
Automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and automatic high-beam headlights became standard on the 2020 Transit 150.
What new body style joined the 2020 Ford Transit lineup?
The Crew Van joined the 2020 Transit range. It combines seating and cargo space as a factory-built middle ground between a work-focused cargo van and a full passenger van.
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