Businesses all over the country run on panel vans like the 2023 Ford Transit Cargo. It is a versatile platform for countless different trades.

What’s New for the 2023 Ford Transit Cargo

For 2023, Ford has added fuel-saving stop-start technology to the base V6 engine. There’s also a new rearview mirror camera option.

Design

There are three wheelbase lengths and three roof heights for the 2023 Transit Cargo. The standard wheelbase is offered in low and medium roof heights. The long wheelbase is offered with a low, medium, or high roof. The extended wheelbase model is exclusively offered in the high-roof design. There are also a number of exterior upgrade options, including multiple types of extended trailering mirrors.

Powertrain

The standard engine in the Transit Cargo is a 3.5-liter V6. It makes 275 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. A twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 is also available. It puts out 310 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. Power is routed through a 10-speed automatic transmission to the rear wheels or to available all-wheel drive (AWD). Fleet buyers can select a 3.73 or 4.10 rear axle ratio. When properly equipped (with a short wheelbase, a low-roof, and the EcoBoost engine), the Transit Cargo can tow up to 6,900 pounds.

Interior

Maximum cargo capacity tops out at 358.7 cubic feet. There are a number of upfit packages by which Ford (or a local vendor) installs equipment optimized for trades such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and more.

The Transit Cargo comes standard with two manually adjustable front seats, coated in vinyl upholstery. It’s available with cloth or even leather upholstery, as well as power-adjustable front seats. It is available with multiple configurations of cargo shelving, added compartments, and more.

Technology

The standard radio in the 2023 Transit Cargo Van comes with dual USB ports and a 4-inch digital display. It’s available with a 12-inch touchscreen that runs the SYNC 4 infotainment system, and navigation, voice recognition, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto can also be added. Other options include remote start, additional power outlets, push-button start, auxiliary heaters, cruise control, accessory prep panels, and more.

Safety

The Transit Cargo comes with modern safety tech such as forward collision warning, rain-sensing windshield wipers, lane-departure warning, a tire-pressure monitoring system, and the new rear-camera mirror. It is available with parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, active park assist, and a multi-view 360-degree parking camera system.

Pricing

At the time of this writing, the 2023 Ford Transit Cargo Van has a base MSRP of $44,455. The long-wheelbase model starts at $45,730 and the extended-wheelbase, high-roof model starts at $50,375. The Ford Transit Cargo Van is backed by a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.