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2016 Ford Transit 350 review

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Ford Transit 350 highlights

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Pros

  • Plenty of passenger and cargo configurations
  • Strong engine line-up
  • Pleasing road manners

Cons

  • No V8 powertrain option

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Practical heavy-duty van

The search can stop here. The 2016 Ford Transit 350 van offers both cargo and passenger transport configurations for businesses, professional movers, or families to consider. Three potent engine choices, diverse body styles, and interior options all add up to make this a top pick that will serve you well. For the 2016 model year, the Transit 350 gets a rearview camera with tow-hitch assist as standard.

All Ford Transit 350 years

What is new for the 2016 Ford Transit 350?

  • The Base trim has been discontinued for 2016.
  • Transit 350 trims have been upgraded with Rear View Camera as standard equipment this year.
  • Front Seat Heaters and Barn Doors features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The XLT trim now comes with Turbo Diesel Engine as standard equipment.

5 reasons to buy the 2016 Ford Transit 350

1. Van body configurations 

Your 2015 Transit 350 has plenty of separate body options to meet the exact requirements of your cargo or passenger enterprise. Select from three roof heights to meet specific cargo dimensions or accommodate passenger comfort on entry or exit. Complementing these choices are two body lengths, ensuring optimal flexibility and functionality for your family business or professional initiative. 

2. Maximum capacity 

If you’re shopping for the biggest 2016 Transit van available, the 2016 Transit 350 HD, powered by the 3.5L V6 gas engine or 3.2L diesel is the version you need. With a potent combination of double rear wheel setup, high roof, and extra long body length, the 2016 Transit 350 HD cargo model can carry up to an estimated 4,560 lbs of total weight when properly equipped. This capacity allows you to offer customers more availability for their house move or additional route coverage for your delivery drop operation. 

3. Powertrain availability 

This versatile van’s engine lineup caters to your cargo and passenger needs with a trio of sturdy options, all well-equipped to handle logistic operations and passenger transport routes. Stick with the standard 2016 Transit 350 powertrain, a 3.7L V6 engine for convenient power on everyday driving duties. Upgrade to the twin-turbocharged 3.5L V6 for further potency, or opt for the turbo diesel 3.2L powertrain for balanced performance on longer journeys. When properly equipped, the 2016 Transit 350 can tow up to an estimated 7'500 lbs.

 

4. 10 exterior paints 

If you’re hoping to match your Transit 350 to your company branding colors, you could well be in luck. The 2016 Transit 350 has 10 different exterior colorway options. For outdoor trades that spend their days in rural landscapes or forest settings, the Green Gem or Caribou brown metallic options could be exactly what you’re looking for. To help customers pick out your vehicle in a sea of many others, why not choose to stand out, with a van optioned in Race Red or School Bus Yellow?  

5. Passenger seat setup 

For school groups, families, or businesses, the 2016 Transit 350 offers an easy transport solution with its passenger setup. Providing seating options for 12 people across four rows, or up to 15 passengers across five rows, this model ensures a comfortable and convenient travel experience. For sports equipment, musical instruments, and more, you also have the option to supersize your 2016 Transit 350, with an extra long body style that adds 100.5 cu-ft of cargo space behind the fifth row. 

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RepairPal gave the Ford Transit 350 an overall reliability rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Ford Transit 350 11th out of 24 among Commercial Vans.

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Ford Transit 350 features and specs

XLT 2WD 3D Cargo Ext Van

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Cloth Seats
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Windows
  • Traction Control
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Barn Doors
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Navigation System
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Rear Defroster
  • Running Boards
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

2WD

Engine size

3.2L

Engine type

Turbo Diesel

Transmission

Automatic

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