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    1998 Ford Transit

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    $25,690 excl. on-roads

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    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Ford Transit

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new Ford Transit is a Van Over 3.5t offered in both Single Panel Van and Single Cab Chassis body styles. Available in Australia from $25,690 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $37,640 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Transit available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.5L turbo diesel direct injection (63kW/200Nm) and 2L multi-point injection (85kW/170Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 1997 Transit is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    See Ford Transit models from other years

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    1998 Ford Transit Price

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$34,990
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD$28,490
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD$28,990
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD$30,490
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD$31,290
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD$32,140
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD$30,180
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD$30,165
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$28,190
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$28,690
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$29,690
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$30,490
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$31,340
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$29,438
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$29,423
    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$32,490
    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$32,990
    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$33,240
    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$34,040
    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$31,966
    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$31,951
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD$27,490
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$29,490
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$29,990
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$30,240
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$31,040
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$29,148
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$29,133
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$30,490
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$30,990
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$31,240
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$32,040
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$30,090
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$30,075
    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$33,990
    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$34,490
    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$35,990
    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$36,790
    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$37,640
    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$35,348
    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$35,333
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD$26,990
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD$27,740
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD$28,540
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD$26,800
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD$26,785
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$32,990
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$31,490
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$33,790
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$34,640
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$32,530
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$32,515
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$31,990
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$32,490
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$33,990
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$34,790
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$35,640
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$33,468
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$33,453
    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$31,190
    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$31,690
    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$32,690
    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$33,490
    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$34,340
    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$32,256
    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$32,241
    2L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD$25,690
    2L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD$26,190
    2L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD$27,190
    2L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD$27,990
    2L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD$28,840
    2L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD$27,090
    2L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Petrol, RWD$27,075
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$29,190
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$30,690
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$31,490
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$32,340
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$30,378
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD$30,363
    *excl. on-roads

    All Ford Transit Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$59,990$73,190
    2024$56,390$72,490
    2023$53,590$69,990
    2022$52,090$68,190
    2021$51,090$66,690
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Ford Transit Pricing

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    1998 Ford Transit Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Ford Transit

    Base

    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 2
      • System Cassette
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Panel Van
      • Cab Type: Single Cab
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Panel Van
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Rear Step Location: Rear
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Front Location: Front
      • Front Material: Plastic
      • Rear Colour: Black
      • Rear Location: Rear
      • Rear Material: Plastic
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 33.16
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 2
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (l): 10000
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (cu Ft): 353.1
      • Cargo Area Height (in): 74.8
      • Cargo Area Height (mm): 1719
      • Cargo Area Length (in): 126.5
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 3214
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (in): 23
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (mm): 584
      • Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Sae
      • Cargo Area Width (in): 67.7
      • Cargo Area Width (mm): 1719
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 54.1
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1374
      • External Dimensions Front Overhang (in): 35.2
      • Front Overhang (mm): 895
      • Front Track (mm): 1692
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 13800
      • Overall Height (mm): 2640
      • Overall Length (mm): 5368
      • Overall Width (mm): 1974
      • Rear Track (mm): 1700
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3570
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Height (mm): 1252
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Height In: 49.3
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Sliding
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Width (mm): 1030
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Width In: 40.6
      • Cargo Doors Rear Height (mm): 1770
      • Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 69.7
      • Cargo Doors Rear Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
      • Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Double Hinged
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width (mm): 1540
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 60.6
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 93.7
      • Catalytic Converter Type: Diesel
      • Compression Ratio: 18.3
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2496
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
      • Stroke Engine: 90.6
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Valve
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Diesel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 68
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Analogue
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
      • Load Area Side Covering Exposed Metal: Partial
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/rubber
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Single
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 86
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 63
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 200
      • Power Measurement Standard: Sae
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2100
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Center
      • Front Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Location: Centre
      • Center Front Seat Reclining
      • Center Front Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 3
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Glove Compartment Lid
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Leaf
      • Suspension Rear Type: Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 3
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    • Warranty
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1100
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3300
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1400
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1900
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
    See all 1998 Ford Transit Specs

    1997 Ford Transit Dimensions

    2640mm
    1974mm
    5368mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 1997 Ford Transit Dimensions

    1998 Ford Transit Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20252500Kg3500Kg
    20241700Kg3500Kg
    20231700Kg3500Kg
    20221700Kg3500Kg
    20211700Kg3500Kg
    See all Ford Transit Towing Capacity

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    1998 Ford Transit Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Ford Transit?

    The Ford Transit offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Ford Transit FAQs

    The cheapest Ford Transit is the Base that starts from $25,690.

    The most expensive Ford Transit is the Base that starts from $37,640.

    The best towing capacity of a Ford Transit is offered by the Base which can tow 2000 kg

    The largest Ford Transit is the Base which measures 1974mm wide, 5368mm in length and sits 2662mm tall.

    The most powerful Ford Transit is the Base which has 85kW of power from its 2L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The {modelTitle} is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. The Ford Transit may be manufactured in .

    The heaviest Ford Transit is the Base which weighs 3500 kg (kerb weight).

    The Ford Transit may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.

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