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Ford announces enhancements to van lineup for 2017

Fleet Equipment Staff
By Fleet Equipment Staff
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Ford has announced several enhancements to its lineup of vans that will be made available for the 2017 model year.

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New features that will be available for Ford’s 2017 vans include a walk-through center console and power running board options added for the 2017 Ford Transit; SYNC 3 communications and entertainment system for 2017 Ford Transit Connect cargo van and Transit Connect Wagon; and a 6.2-liter V8 engine for 2017 Ford E-Series stripped chassis and cutaway.

Ford will also offer a choice of 64 configurations, up from 58 in the previous model year. Some of the newly available configurations include Transit 350 regular-wheelbase van, and chassis cab and cutaway, with single rear wheel and 9,500-lb. GVWR. The 3.7-liter engine will now be standard on dual-rear wheel van and wagon models, lowering the base price and providing the option of CNG or LPG capability.

 

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