Ford Transit® Towing Capacity, Payload & 2027 Specs
How much can a Ford Transit tow? Up to 6,900 lbs. for the Cargo Van, 4,500 lbs. for the Passenger Van and 7,500 lbs. for the Cutaway and Chassis Cab, when properly equipped. The 2027 Transit is Ford's full-size van, in T-150, T-250, T-350 and T-350 HD series, with a 3.5L PFDi V6 or 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 and a 10-speed automatic. Here's the rating for each van, plus payload, cargo space and models.
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2027 Ford Transit At a Glance
- Models: Cargo Van, Passenger Van (XL or XLT), Cutaway and Chassis Cab, plus the all-electric E-Transit.
- Series: T-150, T-250, T-350 and T-350 HD; each step up raises the weight rating (GVWR up to 11,000 lbs.). There's no "Transit 3500": the heaviest is the T-350 HD.
- Drive: rear-wheel drive, with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive available.
Towing Capacity by Van
Ford's ratings are the maximum trailer weight for a properly equipped van with a 150-lb. driver and passenger (SAE J2807). They drop with cargo, passengers and options. On Cargo and Passenger Vans, over 5,000 lbs. needs the factory Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package (frame-mounted hitch receiver, 4-/7-pin connector, Tow/Haul mode); without it the limit is 5,000 lbs. Tongue weight should be about 10% of the trailer and counts against payload.
Transit 150, 250 and 350 Cargo Van
T-150, T-250 and T-350 share the same rating in each roof and length; the T-350 HD is rated separately. "Best" ratings are the 3.5L EcoBoost with the 3.73 axle.
| Cargo Van | Series | Best RWD | Best AWD | 3.5L PFDi V6 (4.10 axle), RWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular 130", Low Roof | T-150 / 250 / 350 | 6,900 lbs. | 6,900 lbs. | 6,500 lbs. |
| Long 148", Low Roof | T-150 / 250 / 350 / 350 HD | 6,900 lbs. | 6,800 lbs. | 6,400 lbs. |
| Long 148", Medium Roof | T-150 / 250 / 350 / 350 HD | 6,800 lbs. | 6,600 lbs. | 6,300 lbs. |
| Long 148", High Roof | T-250 / 350 / 350 HD | 6,700 lbs. | 6,500 lbs. | 6,200 lbs. |
| Extended, High Roof | T-250 / 350 | 6,500 lbs. | 6,300 lbs. | 6,000 lbs. |
| Extended, High Roof | T-350 HD single rear wheels | 6,900 lbs. | 6,600 lbs. | 5,900-6,000 lbs. |
| Extended, High Roof | T-350 HD dual rear wheels (dually) | 6,600-6,700 lbs.* | 6,400 lbs. | 5,700 lbs. |
*Ford's two 2027 towing guides differ on this one figure. The 3.5L PFDi V6 with the 3.73 axle is rated 5,000-5,300 lbs. (RWD).
Transit Passenger Van
| Passenger Van (148") | Best RWD | Best AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Low Roof | 4,500 lbs. | 4,500 lbs. |
| Medium Roof | 4,500 lbs. | 4,300 lbs. |
| High Roof | 4,400 lbs. | 4,200 lbs. |
| Extended High Roof (3.5L EcoBoost) | 3,700 lbs. | 3,500 lbs. |
Transit Cutaway and Chassis Cab
| T-250 / T-350 (single rear wheels) | T-350 HD (dual rear wheels, dually) | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5L EcoBoost (3.73 axle) | 6,800-7,200 lbs. | Up to 7,500 lbs. (15,000-lb. GCWR) |
| 3.5L PFDi V6 (4.10 axle) | 6,000-6,700 lbs. | 5,800-6,500 lbs. |
Ranges cover the 138", 156" and 178" wheelbases and RWD/AWD; longer wheelbases and AWD rate lower. Cutaway and Chassis Cab get Tow/Haul Mode with trailer wiring, not the hitch-receiver package.
Find your van's axle: the label on the driver's door pillar shows an AXLE code: X73 or X7L = 3.73; X4L = 4.10. The all-electric E-Transit isn't recommended for towing.
2027 Ford Transit Engines
| 3.5L PFDi V6 | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | 275 hp / 260 lb.-ft. | 300 hp / 400 lb.-ft. |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic |
| Where | Standard on most configurations | Available on all models; standard on the 11,000-lb. Cargo Van, Cutaway, Chassis Cab and the dual-rear-wheel Extended Passenger Van |
Fuel tank: 25 gallons, or an available 31-gallon extended-range tank. The EPA doesn't rate Transit fuel economy (vans over 8,500 lbs. GVWR are outside its system).
2027 Ford Transit Payload, Cargo Space & Sizes
- Max payload: up to 5,103 lbs. (Cargo Van, properly equipped). The real number for a given van is on its door-jamb label.
- Cargo volume behind the front seats: 246.7 cu. ft. (Regular, Low Roof) up to 487.3 cu. ft. (Extended, High Roof).
- Roofs and lengths: Regular length is Low Roof only; Medium Roof comes in Long length; Extended is High Roof only. High Roof starts at the T-250. Height is about 83 in. (Low), 100-101 in. (Medium) and 109-110 in. (High).
- Passenger Van: 12 seats standard on the Long, 15 on the Extended (15 available on the Long).
- Cutaway and Chassis Cab: 138" or 156" wheelbase on the T-250, up to 178" on the T-350 and T-350 HD (the HD is dual rear wheels only); the Cutaway can be ordered with a Motorhome Prep Package for Class C builders.
2027 Ford Transit What's New & Tech
- New for 2027: Ford Security Package included for a year on Cargo and Passenger Vans, a perimeter alarm standard, and Iconic Silver Metallic paint.
- Ford Co-Pilot360® standard on Cargo and Passenger Vans: Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane-Keeping System, rear view camera, and front and rear parking sensors. Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 (Adaptive Cruise Control, 360-degree camera, BLIS®) is standard on the Passenger Van XLT and available on others.
- SYNC® 4 with a 12-in. screen and wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, plus an 8-in. digital cluster, on every model.
- Upfit-ready Cargo Van packages: factory shelving and Electrician, HVAC and General Contractor trade packages; 400W Pro Power Onboard available.
Which Transit Fits You?
- Towing a work trailer: a Cargo Van with the 3.5L EcoBoost and Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package; Low Roof versions carry the top 6,900-lb. rating.
- Standing room or tall cargo: Medium or High Roof (High Roof means T-250 or higher). Most floor space: Extended High Roof.
- Parking garages: Low Roof, about 83 in. tall. Moving people: Passenger Van, 12 or 15 seats.
- Box truck, shuttle, RV or service body: Cutaway or Chassis Cab, up to 7,500 lbs. towing on the T-350 HD. Snow and job sites: Intelligent AWD.
Buying for a business? Contact our team or call (989) 695-5566.
2025 or 2026 Transit Towing Capacity
Ford's published maximums for the 2025 and 2026 Transit are the same as 2027: 6,900 lbs. (Cargo Van), 4,500 lbs. (Passenger Van) and 7,500 lbs. (Cutaway and Chassis Cab), under the same conditions. Ratings for other configurations differ by up to a few hundred pounds from year to year, so check that year's Ford guide or call us with the VIN. Browse our used vehicles.