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    2017 Ford Transit

    New from

    $47,680 excl. on-roads

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    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Ford Transit

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new Ford Transit is a Van Over 3.5t offered in None Panel Van, Single Cab Chassis, None bus and Double Cab Chassis body styles. Available in Australia from $47,680 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $57,680 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Transit available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (114kW/385Nm) and 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (125kW/405Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both rear-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2017 Transit is offered with a 3 year, 200,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    42.74 - 54.29 kW/t
    38.4 kW/t
    61.91 kW/t
    Price
    $47,680 - $54,180
    $47,680
    $110,943
    Warranty (Years)
    3 - 5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km - Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    5 - 6 years
    2 years
    4 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

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    2017 Ford Transit Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Digital Radio
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Length: Extended
      • Body Type: Panel Van
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Panel Van
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: V36x
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Roof Type: Semi-high
      • Wheelbase Type: Long
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Black
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Black
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 47.64
    • Cargo area
      • Bulkhead Solid Type: Solid
      • Bulkhead Solid Window
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Cruise Control Speed Limiter
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 5.0
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (l): 11000
      • Cargo Area Cargo Volume (cu Ft): 388.5
      • Cargo Area Height (in): 70.3
      • Cargo Area Height (mm): 1784
      • Cargo Area Length (in): 137.6
      • Cargo Area Length (mm): 3494
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (in): 28.2
      • Cargo Area Loading Floor Height (mm): 717
      • Cargo Area Standard Measurement: Manufacturer's Own
      • Cargo Area Width (in): 70.2
      • Cargo Area Width (mm): 1784
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 54.8
      • Cargo Area Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1392
      • External Dimensions Front Overhang (in): 40.3
      • External Dimensions Rear Overhang (in): 47.6
      • Front Overhang (mm): 1023
      • Front Track (mm): 1732
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 13300
      • Overall Height (mm): 2547
      • Overall Length (mm): 5981
      • Overall Width (mm): 2094
      • Rear Overhang (mm): 1208
      • Rear Track (mm): 1743
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3750
    • Doors
      • Cargo Doors Driver Height (mm): 1600
      • Cargo Doors Driver Height In: 63.0
      • Cargo Doors Driver Location: Driver
      • Cargo Doors Driver Operation: Sliding
      • Cargo Doors Driver Width (mm): 1300
      • Cargo Doors Driver Width In: 51.2
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Height (mm): 1600
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Height In: 63.0
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Operation: Sliding
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Width (mm): 1300
      • Cargo Doors Passenger Width In: 51.2
      • Cargo Doors Rear Height (mm): 1648
      • Cargo Doors Rear Height In: 64.9
      • Cargo Doors Rear Location: Rear
      • Cargo Doors Rear Opening Angle: 270
      • Cargo Doors Rear Operation: Double Hinged
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width (mm): 1565
      • Cargo Doors Rear Width In: 61.6
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 86.0
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 2.2
      • Engine (cc): 2198
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 94.6
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 100
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 114
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 385
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1600
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Center
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Number Of Airbags: 6
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Location: Centre
      • Center Front Seat Type: Bench
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Seating Configuration: 3+0
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • 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: 3.150
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): 200000
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 12
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 200000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 200000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): 200000
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Front Axle Weight (kg): 1750
      • Front Axle Weight (lb): 3858
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2750
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Train Weight (kg): 5500
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3550
      • Payload Allowance (kg): 1157
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2393
      • Rear Axle Weight (kg): 2250
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Axle 1 Location: 1
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
    See all 2017 Ford Transit Specs

    2017 Ford Transit Dimensions

    2547mm
    2094mm
    5981mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2017 Ford Transit Dimensions

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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Ford Transit?

    You should service your Transit at your authorised Ford dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Transit's warranty.

    2017 Ford Transit Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Ford Transit?

    The Ford Transit offers a 3 year 200,000 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 $47,680.

    The most expensive Ford Transit is the Base that starts from $57,680.

    The best towing capacity of a Ford Transit is offered by the Base which can tow 3500 kg

    The largest Ford Transit is the Base which measures 2094mm wide, 6704mm in length and sits 2781mm tall.

    The most powerful Ford Transit is the Base which has 125kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.

    The Ford Transit is built in Turkey and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Ford Transit is the Base which weighs 4490 kg (kerb weight).

    The Ford Transit uses Diesel.