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    1999 Ford Transit

    New from

    $40,025 excl. on-roads

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    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Ford Transit

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Ford Transit is a people mover offered in a Single bus body style. Available in Australia from $40,025 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $47,100 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Transit available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.5L turbo diesel direct injection (74kW/220Nm) and 2L multi-point injection (83kW/170Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 1999 Transit is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Price
    $40,025 - $47,100
    $40,025
    $47,100
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    5 years
    5 years

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    1999 Ford Transit Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Number Of Speakers: 2
      • System Cassette
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Bus
      • Cab Type: Single Cab
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Bus
      • 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: Metal
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Additional Row Ashtray Location: Additional Row Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (l): 8400
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (cu Ft): 296.6
      • Cargo Area Height (in): 59.6
      • Cargo Area Height (mm): 1719
      • Cargo Area Length (in): 126.5
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 3214
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (in): 28.3
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (mm): 720
      • 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
      • External Dimensions Rear Overhang (in): 35.6
      • Front Overhang (mm): 895
      • Front Track (mm): 1700
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 13540
      • Overall Height (mm): 2229
      • Overall Length (mm): 5368
      • Overall Width (mm): 1974
      • Rear Overhang (mm): 903
      • 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 Opening Angle: 180
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Sliding
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Width (mm): 1030
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Width In: 40.6
      • Cargo Doors Rear Height (mm): 1466
      • Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 57.7
      • Cargo Doors Rear Internal Handles
      • Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
      • Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 180
      • 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
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
      • Stroke Engine: 90.5
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Valve
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 68
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Instrumentation
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Plastic/rubber
      • Load Area Side Covering Exposed Metal: Partial
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 101
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 74
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 220
      • Power Measurement Standard: Sae
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2100
    • Safety
      • Fourth Row Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Fourth Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Fourth Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • 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 3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints 4th Row Seats Location: 4th Row Seats
      • Head Restraints 4th Row Seats Number: 4
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 3
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Third Row Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Third Row Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Third Row Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Location: Centre
      • Center Front Seat Type: Bench
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Fourth Row Seats Seating Capacity: 4
      • Fourth Row Seats Type: Bench
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 12
      • Seating Configuration: 3+3+2
      • Third Row Seat Front Facing Direction: Front
      • Third Row Seat Front Folding: Fixed
      • Third Row Seat Front Seating Capacity: 2
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • 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
      • Axle Ratio: 5.14
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Driver Fourth Row Window Location: Driver
      • Driver Fourth Row Window Type: Hinged
      • Driver Third Row Window Location: Driver
      • Driver Third Row Window Type: Fixed
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Passenger Fourth Row Window Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Fourth Row Window Type: Hinged
      • Passenger Third Row Window Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Third Row Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear Side Windows Driver Location: Driver
      • Rear Side Windows Driver Type: Sliding
      • Rear Side Windows Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Rear Side Windows Passenger Type: Sliding
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Tinted Glass Cabin Location: Cabin
      • Wide Angle Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Wide Angle Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Paint Distance (km): 100000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 62100
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • 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): 1750
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3500
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1440
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Partial
      • 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 Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Partial
      • 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 Width: 225
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    1999 Ford Transit Dimensions

    2229mm
    1974mm
    5368mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 1999 Ford Transit Dimensions

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    1999 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 $40,025.

    The most expensive Ford Transit is the Base that starts from $47,100.

    The best towing capacity of a Ford Transit is offered by the Base which can tow 1750 kg

    The largest Ford Transit is the Base which measures 1974mm wide, 5368mm in length and sits 2229mm tall.

    The most powerful Ford Transit is the Base which has 83kW of power from its 2L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Ford Transit is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.

    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.