Ford Transit
RWD 148 in, 2015–

Factory gearing, tires, angles and brakes for the Transit, and what the usual upgrades do to it. Every number is from the maker's own figures unless the calculators say otherwise. A few figures here are still waiting on a factory document; the calculators mark them.

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147.6 in wheelbase · 40.3 in front · 49.7 in rear overhang

Stock tire235/65R1628.0 in tall

Axle ratio3.31–4.1Factory, by trim

Crawl ratio19.3:1Best trim: Long 148 in, 3.5L PFDi V6 (2020+)

Angles19.68 · 17.82 · 18.95°Approach, breakover, departure

Clearance6 inFactory figure

Highway mpg19EPA

Tire upgrades, worked out

Long 148 in, 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 (2015-2019), 3.73s, from 235/65R16

Tire	Height	Under the diffs	Speedo at 65	RPM at 65	Gears for daily	Open
265/75R16	31.6 in	+1.8 in	58 mph	1,779	4.3	Open →
285/75R16	32.8 in	+2.4 in	55 mph	1,715	4.3	Open →
33x10.50R16	33.0 in	+2.5 in	55 mph	1,706	4.56	Open →
255/85R16	33.1 in	+2.5 in	55 mph	1,703	4.56	Open →
315/75R16	34.6 in	+3.3 in	53 mph	1,627	4.56	Open →
35x12.50R16	35.0 in	+3.5 in	52 mph	1,609	4.88	Open →

Stock turns 2,009 rpm at 65 in top gear. Flotation sizes are nominal; most measure a little short mounted.

Trims

12 we have figures for

Trim	Tire	Transmission	Axle	Angles	Clearance	Open
Long 148 in, 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 (2015-2019)	235/65R16	Ford 6R80 6-speed automatic	3.73 / 4.1	19.68 · 17.82 · 18.95	6.0 in	Use →
Long 148 in, 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (2015-2019)	235/65R16	Ford 6R80 6-speed automatic	3.31 / 3.73	19.68 · 17.82 · 18.95	6.0 in^*	Use →
Long 148 in, 3.2L Power Stroke I5 diesel (2015-2019)	235/65R16	Ford 6R80 6-speed automatic	3.31 / 3.73	19.68 · 17.82 · 18.95	6.0 in^*	Use →
Long 148 in, 3.5L PFDi V6 (2020+)	235/65R16	Ford 10R80 10-speed SelectShift automatic	3.73 / 4.1	19.68 · 17.82 · 18.95	6.0 in	Use →
Long 148 in, 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (2020-2021)	235/65R16	Ford 10R80 10-speed SelectShift automatic	3.31 / 3.73	19.68 · 17.82 · 18.95	6.0 in^*	Use →
Long 148 in, 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (2022+)	235/65R16	Ford 10R80 10-speed SelectShift automatic	3.73	19.68 · 17.82 · 18.95	6.0 in^*	Use →
Extended length 148 in EL (high roof), 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 (2015-2019)	235/65R16	Ford 6R80 6-speed automatic	4.1	20.3 · 17.69 · 11.91	6.0 in^*	Use →
Extended length 148 in EL (high roof), 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (2015-2019)	235/65R16	Ford 6R80 6-speed automatic	3.31 / 3.73	20.3 · 17.69 · 11.91	6.0 in	Use →
Extended length 148 in EL (high roof), 3.2L Power Stroke I5 diesel (2015-2019)	235/65R16	Ford 6R80 6-speed automatic	3.31 / 3.73	20.3 · 17.69 · 11.91	6.0 in^*	Use →
Extended length 148 in EL (high roof), 3.5L PFDi V6 (2020+)	235/65R16	Ford 10R80 10-speed SelectShift automatic	4.1	20.3 · 17.69 · 11.91	6.0 in^*	Use →
Extended length 148 in EL (high roof), 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (2020-2021)	235/65R16	Ford 10R80 10-speed SelectShift automatic	3.31 / 3.73	20.3 · 17.69 · 11.91	6.0 in	Use →
Extended length 148 in EL (high roof), 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (2022+)	235/65R16	Ford 10R80 10-speed SelectShift automatic	3.73	20.3 · 17.69 · 11.91	6.0 in^*	Use →

* The maker doesn’t publish this figure for that trim, so it shows the closest trim’s (same tire where we have one), or a close relative’s that shares the same body or front end. Hover the star to see which.

Size

Wheelbase: 147.6 in
Front overhang: 40.3 in
Rear overhang: 47.6 in to 76 in
Height: 101 in
Body: Van
Stock tires: 235/65R16

Transmissions and low range

Ford 6R80 6-speed automatic (2015-2019): 4.171 · 2.34 · 1.521 · 1.143 · 0.867 · 0.691
Ford 10R80 10-speed SelectShift automatic (2020+): 4.696 · 2.985 · 2.146 · 1.769 · 1.52 · 1.275 · 1 · 0.854 · 0.689 · 0.636

Axles

Front: None (RWD; independent MacPherson strut front)
Rear: Ford 9.75 in ring gear semi-float rear axle on leaf springs; open or clutch-type limited-slip
3.31 ratio: Long 148 in, 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (2015-2019), Long 148 in, 3.2L Power Stroke I5 diesel (2015-2019), Long 148 in, 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (2020-2021), Extended length 148 in EL (high roof), 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (2015-2019), Extended length 148 in EL (high roof), 3.2L Power Stroke I5 diesel (2015-2019), Extended length 148 in EL (high roof), 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (2020-2021)
3.73 ratio: Long 148 in, 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 (2015-2019), Long 148 in, 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (2015-2019), Long 148 in, 3.2L Power Stroke I5 diesel (2015-2019), Long 148 in, 3.5L PFDi V6 (2020+), Long 148 in, 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (2020-2021), Long 148 in, 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (2022+), Extended length 148 in EL (high roof), 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (2015-2019), Extended length 148 in EL (high roof), 3.2L Power Stroke I5 diesel (2015-2019), Extended length 148 in EL (high roof), 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (2020-2021), Extended length 148 in EL (high roof), 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (2022+)
4.1 ratio: Long 148 in, 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 (2015-2019), Long 148 in, 3.5L PFDi V6 (2020+), Extended length 148 in EL (high roof), 3.7L Ti-VCT V6 (2015-2019), Extended length 148 in EL (high roof), 3.5L PFDi V6 (2020+)
Ratios made for it: 3.31 · 3.55 · 3.73 · 4.11 · 4.3 · 4.56 · 4.88 · 5.13

Brakes

Front rotor: 12.13 in, 308 mm
Front caliper piston: 48.0 mm
Rear rotor: 12.13 in, 308 mm
Rear: disc (solid)

Suspension

Front: MacPherson strut IFS
Rear: leaf springs, solid axle
Rear layout: Leaf springs

Fuel economy

EPA highway: 19 mpg
Rated years: 2015–2022, RWD

Aftermarket bumpers

4 listed

Makers almost never publish angles, bottom heights or how far a bumper tucks, so these fill in as owners measure them. Measured yours? Add it on the rig page and every owner of this Transit sees how it does on their tires and lift.

Front 4

Aluminess 2015-2019 Ford Transit Front Winch Bumper (210509.1)$3,000 · winch ready
Aluminess 2020+ Ford Transit Front Winch Bumper with Bull Bar (210546.1)$3,129 · winch ready
Catuned 2021+ Off-Road Ford Transit Front Bumper$2,911
Van Compass 2015+ Ford Transit AWD & RWD Front Winch Bumper 350HD Compatible$1,115 · winch ready

Rear

None listed yet.

Every calculator, set up for the Transit

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Source: fromtheroad.ford.com.

Use at your own risk. These calculators are here to help you plan and to inform your decisions, not to sign off on a build. Many numbers are estimates worked out from factory figures, and some factory figures are not yet confirmed. Check every number against your own truck, its manuals and a qualified shop before you buy parts, cut, weld, lift, regear or drive on it. Long Range Desert Tools is not liable for anything you do based on these calculators or their results. The full terms are in our policies.

Ford TransitRWD 148 in, 2015–