2023 FORD Transit Specifications and Features Instructions
Introduction
Welcome to the world premiere of the eagerly awaited 2023 Ford Transit, a remarkable combination of ingenuity, adaptability, and dependability that raises the bar for commercial vehicles. Prepare to be mesmerized as we set off on our exploration by a vehicle that has been painstakingly designed to empower both individuals and corporations.
The Ford Transit has a long history and has developed into an icon of dependability and functionality, meeting the various demands of numerous industries. The model from 2023 exemplifies Ford’s constant dedication to quality by blending state-of-the-art technologies and painstakingly created features that redefine the contemporary workhorse.
Capacities and Specifications
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS – 3.5L DURATEC
| Engine | 3.5L V6 TiVCT |
| Cubic inches. | 213 |
| Required fuel. | Minimum 87 octane |
| Firing order. | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Ignition system. | Coil on plug |
| Spark plug gap. | .049-.053 in. (1.25 – 1.35 mm) |
| Compression ratio. | 11.8:1 |
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS – 3.5L ECOBOOST™
| Engine | 3.5L V6 EcoBoost™ |
| Cubic inches. | 213 |
| Required fuel. | Minimum 87 octane |
| Firing order. | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Ignition system. | Coil on plug |
| Spark plug gap. | .030-.033 in. (.75-.85 mm) |
| Compression ratio. | 10.0:1 |
MOTORCRAFT PARTS – 3.5L DURATEC
| Component | Motorcraft Part number |
| Air filter element. | FA-1916 |
| Automatic transmission fluid filter. | FT-216 |
| Battery – standard. | BXT-48H6-610 |
| Battery – alternative. | BAGM-48H6-760 |
| Oil filter. | FL-500S |
| Spark plugs. | SP-520 |
| Cabin air filter. | FP-74 |
| Windshield wiper blades – roof med-low. | WW-2955 – driver side WW-2112 – passenger side |
| Windshield wiper blades – roof low, medium and high. | WW-2901 – driver side WW-2049 – passenger side |
We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your Ford dealer or at fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor Company’s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts may impact vehicle performance, emissions and durability. Your warranty may be void for any damage related to use of other parts.
If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance specification SAE/USCAR-36.
For spark plug replacement, contact an authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at the appropriate intervals. See Normal Scheduled Maintenance.
MOTORCRAFT PARTS – 3.5L ECOBOOST™
| Component | Motorcraft Part number |
| Air filter element. | FA-1916 |
| Automatic transmission fluid filter. | FT-216 |
| Battery. | BAGM-48H6-760 |
| Oil filter. | FL-500S |
| Spark plugs. | SP-580 |
| Cabin air filter. | FP-74 |
| Windshield wiper blades – roof med-low. | WW-2955 – driver side WW-2112 – passenger side |
| Windshield wiper blades – roof low, medium and high. | WW-2901 – driver side WW-2049 – passenger side |
We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your Ford dealer or at fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor Company’s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts may impact vehicle performance, emissions and durability. Your warranty may be void for any damage related to use of other parts.
If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance specification SAE/USCAR-36.
For spark plug replacement, contact an authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at the appropriate intervals. See Normal Scheduled Maintenance .
MOTORCRAFT PARTS – ELECTRIC MOTOR
| Component | Motorcraft Part number |
| Battery. | BAGM-48H6-760 |
| Cabin air filter. | FP-74 |
| Windshield wiper blades – roof med-low. | WW-2955 – driver side WW-2112 – passenger side |
| Windshield wiper blades – roof low, medium and high. | WW-2901 – driver side WW-2049 – passenger side |
We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your Ford dealer or at fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor Company’s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts may impact vehicle performance, emissions and durability. Your warranty may be void for any damage related to use of other parts.
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY AND SPECIFICATION – 3.5L DURATEC
An oil that displays this symbol conforms to current engine, emission system and fuel economy performance standards of the International Lubricants Specification Advisory Committee (ILSAC).
We recommend Motorcraft® motor oil for your vehicle. If Motorcraft® oil is not available, use motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that displays the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives because they are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that may not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Capacities
| Variant | Including the Oil Filter |
| All. | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) |
Note: The quantity of engine oil required to raise the indicated level on the dipstick from minimum to nominal is 1.0 qt (0.9 L).
Materials
| Name | Specification |
| Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil(U.S.) Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil/ Huile moteur de très haute qualité SAE 5W-20 Motorcraft®(Canada) XO-5W20-Q1SP(U.S.) CXO-5W20-LSP6(Canada) |
WSS-M2C960-A1 |
Note: Do not use more than 0.26 gal (1 L) of the alternative engine oil between scheduled service intervals.
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates
To improve engine cold start performance, we recommend that you use the following alternative engine oil where the ambient temperature reaches -22°F (-30°C) or below.
Materials
| Name | Specification |
| Motorcraft® SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil(U.S.) (Canada) XO-0W20-QFS(U.S.) |
WSS-M2C962-A1 |
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY AND SPECIFICATION – 3.5L ECOBOOST™
An oil that displays this symbol conforms to current engine, emission system and fuel economy performance standards of the International Lubricants Specification Advisory Committee (ILSAC).
We recommend Motorcraft® motor oil for your vehicle. If Motorcraft® oil is not available, use motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that displays the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives because they are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that may not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Capacities
| Variant | Including the Oil Filter |
| All. | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) |
Note: The quantity of engine oil required to raise the indicated level on the dipstick from minimum to nominal is 1.0 qt (0.9 L).
Materials
| Name | Specification |
| Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil(U.S.) Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil / Huile moteur de très haute qualité SAE 5W-30 Motorcraft®(Canada) XO-5W30-Q1SP(U.S.) CXO-5W30-LSP6(Canada) |
WSS-M2C961-A1 |
Note: Do not use more than 0.26 gal (1 L) of the alternative engine oil between scheduled service intervals.
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates
To improve engine cold start performance, we recommend that you use the following alternative engine oil where the ambient temperature reaches -22°F (-30°C) or below.
Materials
| Name | Specification |
| Engine Oil – SAE 0W-30 – Synthetic Blend | WSS-M2C963-A1 |
COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITY AND SPECIFICATION – 3.5L DURATEC
Capacities
| Variant | Quantity |
| Vehicles with auxiliary heater. | 13.21 qt (12.5 L) |
| Vehicles without auxiliary heater. | 12.26 qt (11.6 L) |
Materials
| Name | Specification |
| Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/ Coolant(U.S.) Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant Motorcraft®(Canada) VC-13DL-G(U.S.) CVC-13DL-G(Canada) |
WSS-M97B57-A2 |
COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITY AND SPECIFICATION – 3.5L ECOBOOST™
Capacities
| Variant | Quantity |
| Vehicles with auxiliary heater. | 14.27 qt (13.5 L) |
| Vehicles without auxiliary heater. | 13.31 qt (12.6 L) |
Materials
| Name | Specification |
| Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/ Coolant(U.S.) Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant Motorcraft®(Canada) VC-13DL-G(U.S.) CVC-13DL-G(Canada) |
WSS-M97B57-A2 |
COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITY AND SPECIFICATION – ELECTRIC MOTOR
HV Battery Cooling Loop
Capacities
| Variant | Quantity |
| 3P battery. | 6.83 qt (6.46 L) |
Materials
| Name | Specification |
| Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/ Coolant(U.S.) Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant Motorcraft®(Canada) VC-13DL-G(U.S.) CVC-13DL-G(Canada) | WSS-M97B57-A2 |
Motor and Electronics Cooling Loop
Capacities
| Variant | Quantity |
| All. | 8.80 qt (8.33 L) |
Materials
| Name | Specification |
| Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/ Coolant(U.S.) Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant Motorcraft®(Canada) VC-13DL-G(U.S.) CVC-13DL-G(Canada) |
WSS-M97B57-A2 |
FUEL TANK CAPACITY – 3.5L DURATEC
Capacities
| Variant | Quantity |
| Vehicles with standard fuel tank. | 25.1 gal (95 L) |
| Vehicles with larger fuel tank. | 30.5 gal (115.4 L) |
FUEL TANK CAPACITY – 3.5L ECOBOOST™
Capacities
| Variant | Quantity |
| Vehicles with standard fuel tank. | 25.1 gal (95 L) |
| Vehicles with larger fuel tank. | 30.5 gal (115.4 L) |
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM CAPACITY AND SPECIFICATION – 3.5L DURATEC/3.5L ECOBOOST™
WARNING: The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under high pressure. Only qualified personnel should service the air conditioning refrigerant system. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.
Capacities
| Variant | Refrigerant | Refrigerant Oil |
| Vehicles with rear air conditioning. | 50.3 oz (1.425 kg) | 7.4 fl oz (220 ml) |
| Vehicles without rear air conditioning. | 30.0 oz (0.85 kg) | 3.7 fl oz (110 ml) |
Materials
| Name | Specification |
| Motorcraft® R-134a Refrigerant(U.S.) R-134a Refrigerant / Frigorigène R-134a(Canada) YN-19(U.S.) CYN-19-R(Canada) |
WSH-M17B19-A |
| Motorcraft® PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil(U.S.) Motorcraft® PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil / Huile PAG pour compresseur frigorifique Motor- craft®(Canada)
YN-12-D(U.S. & Canada) |
WSH-M1C231-B |
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM CAPACITY AND SPECIFICATION – ELECTRIC MOTOR
WARNING: The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under high pressure. Only qualified personnel should service the air conditioning refrigerant system. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.
Capacities
| Variant | Refrigerant | Refrigerant Oil |
| All. | 31.7 ± 0.7 oz (0.9 ± 0.02 kg) | 5.7 fl oz (170 ml) |
Materials
| Name | Specification |
| Motorcraft® R-134a Refrigerant(U.S.) R-134a Refrigerant (Canada) YN-19(U.S.) CYN-19-R(Canada) |
WSH-M17B19-A |
| Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant POE Oil(U.S.) Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant POE Oil Motorcraft®(Canada) YN-34(U.S. & Canada) |
WSS-M2C31-B2 |
WASHER FLUID SPECIFICATION
Capacities
| Variant | Quantity |
| All. | Fill as required. |
Materials
| Name | Specification |
| Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with Bitterant(U.S.) Motorcraft® Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid Motor- craft®(Canada) ZC-32-B2(U.S.) CXC-37-F/M(Canada) |
WSS-M14P19-A |
BRAKE FLUID SPECIFICATION
Materials
| Name | Specification |
| Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid(U.S.) Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid performance DOT 4 LV Motorcraft®(Canada) PM-20(U.S. & Canada) |
WSS-M6C65-A2 |
Note: We recommend using DOT 4 LV
(Low Viscosity) High Performance Brake Fluid meeting WSS-M6C65-A2 or ISO 4925 Class 6 standards. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid could cause reduced brake performance and not meet our performance standards. Keep brake fluid clean and dry. Contamination with dirt, water, petroleum products or other materials could result in brake system damage and possible failure.
REAR AXLE FLUID CAPACITY AND SPECIFICATION – 3.5L DURATEC/3.5L ECOBOOST™
Capacities
| Variant | Quantity |
| Vehicles with limited slip differential. | 2.9–2.9 qt (2.72–2.79 L) |
| Vehicles with conventional differential. | 3.0–3.1 qt (2.84–2.91 L) |
| Rear axle friction modifier. | 0.2–0.2 qt (148–178 ml) |
Note: Ford rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not require changing unless you submerge the axle in water.
Materials
| Name | Specification |
| Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant(U.S.) Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant / Motorcraft®(Canada) XY-75W85-QL(U.S. & Canada) |
WSS-M2C942-A |
| Motorcraft® Additive Friction Modifier(U.S.) Motorcraft® Additive Friction Modifier (Canada) XL-3(U.S.) CXL-3(Canada) |
EST-M2C118-A |
FAQs
A variety of engine choices, including gasoline and diesel models, are available for the 2023 Ford Transit. A 3.5-liter V6 and a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 are among the gasoline engines. A 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel engine is part of the diesel option.
Depending on the engine and configuration, the 2023 Ford Transit has a range of hauling capacities. Depending on the model and equipment, it might range from roughly 5,000 to 7,500 pounds.
Depending on the arrangement, the 2023 Ford Transit has a maximum seating capacity. Depending on whether you select a passenger van or alternative configurations such a cargo van and chassis cab, it can normally hold 8 to 15 passengers.
A touchscreen infotainment system, smartphone connectivity (such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), cutting-edge safety technologies like lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control, and more are all standard on the 2023 Ford Transit.
Depending on the model and configuration, the 2023 Ford Transit’s cargo area dimensions can vary. To meet different cargo needs, it provides a variety of cargo area lengths, heights, and widths.
Yes, all-wheel drive (AWD) is a feature that is offered on the 2023 Ford Transit. This can improve stability and traction, particularly when driving in difficult weather.
The base model and higher trim levels with more amenities and technology are both available for the 2023 Ford Transit. Typical trims could be XL, XLT, and more.
Yes, the 2023 Ford Transit can be modified to fit certain company needs. It has several versions, including chassis cab, crew van, passenger van, and cargo van. The vehicle can be customized with various up fitting options for different sectors.
The engine, configuration, and driving conditions all affect the 2023 Ford Transit’s fuel efficiency. For highway and city driving, it typically ranges from 13 to 18 miles per gallon.
A number of safety features, including standard airbags, stability control, anti-lock brakes, and optional high-tech driver assistance systems like lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking, and more, are included in the 2023 Ford Transit.
Yes, the 2023 Ford Transit’s interior can be altered to enhance passenger comfort. To create a pleasant space, you can select from a variety of seating configurations, materials, and features depending on the configuration.
Ford had already made plans for an all-electric version of the Transit as of my most recent update in September 2021, however I am unaware of any details regarding its availability for the 2023 model year. For the most up-to-date information on electric or hybrid models, it is advised to contact Ford or nearby dealerships.
A basic limited warranty, a powertrain warranty, and numerous extra warranties covering particular components are often included in the warranty coverage for the 2023 Ford Transit. You can get specific information from Ford or your nearby dealership.
The model, trim level, and configuration all affect the 2023 Ford Transit’s beginning price. The base model normally began in a set price range as of my most recent update, but it’s advised to check with Ford or dealerships for the most recent pricing.
Yes, there is a high-roof option for the 2023 Ford Transit, which adds interior height for simpler movement inside the cargo area or passenger compartment. This can help with loading and unloading and also make room for people who are taller.
Useful Link
View Full PDF:2023 FORD Transit Owner’s Manual| Auto User Guide
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