2026 Ford Transit Passenger Wagon XLT

Van · 3.5L PFDi V6 · RWD

76/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a van is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	3.5L PFDi V6
Horsepower	275 hp
Torque	262 lb-ft
0–60 mph	9.5 sec
Top speed	100 mph
Drivetrain	RWD
Seats	7
Combined MPG	22 mpg (19 city / 27 hwy)
Range	385 miles
MSRP	$55,895
Body style	Van

The verdict

What's good

Seats up to fifteen making it unmatched for group transport
Three roof height options let buyers match headroom to use case
Proven powertrain reliability favored by shuttle fleets
Sliding door and low step-in height ease passenger boarding

What's not

Visibility out the rear corners demands practice in tight spaces
Driver engagement is purely utilitarian with no dynamic feel
Maneuverability in urban loading zones takes adjustment
Fuel economy falls noticeably with full passenger loads

The engine

3.5L PFDi V6

3.5L V6

A naturally aspirated V6 tuned for smooth, dependable workhorse torque rather than boosted theatrics, delivering linear, no-surprises pull for heavy-duty van and cutaway duty.

Part of Ford's Cyclone/Duratec 35 V6 family built in Lima, Ohio, this PFDi version arrived around 2020 and powers the Transit lineup.

PFDi means it carries two injectors per cylinder, one in the intake port and one in the cylinder, combining port and direct injection.
It shares its core block architecture with the turbocharged EcoBoost V6 but runs naturally aspirated for durability and simplicity.
The Cyclone family it belongs to dates back to 2006 and has also worn the Duratec 35 name.

See the rest in AutoVault

The six sub-scores behind the 76 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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