Ford announces new Transit features

Ford announces new Transit features

Ford announces new features that will be available for its 2018 Transit vans.

The rearview camera that is standard on the Transit van and passenger wagon moves above the rear doors on medium- and high-roof models for 2018. It will remain next to the license plate on low-roof models. Transit will also get a locking glove box as standard equipment, as well as a new rear door exit handle and rear LED cargo lamp switch. New optional equipment available for model year 2018 includes:

  • Heavy-duty cargo area flooring;
  • Heavy-duty rear scuff plate kit;
  • Extended-length running boards;
  • Push-down manual parking brake;
  • Power-folding short-arm heated mirrors with turn signals;
  • AM/FM stereo with audio input jack, microphone and Bluetooth interface;
  • D-pillar assist handles for medium- and high-roof models;
  • Forged alloy dual rear wheel package; and
  • Charcoal leather-trimmed, heated seat package.

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