The Ford Transit outsells every other full-size commercial van in the United States, and for good reason. It comes in more configurations than any competitor — three roof heights, three body lengths, three drivetrains, and multiple engine options — which means there's a Transit spec for virtually every business application. In the Memphis market, used Transits are plentiful and well-priced. Here's how to find the right one.
Ford Transit Configurations: Which One Do You Need?
The Transit's flexibility is its biggest advantage and its biggest source of confusion for first-time buyers. Here's the breakdown:
- →Roof height: Low Roof (standard interior clearance), Medium Roof (stand-up for most people), High Roof (6'+ standing room, best for cargo and specialty upfits).
- →Body length: Regular (130" wheelbase), Long (148" wheelbase). Long body adds significant cargo volume.
- →Drivetrain: RWD (standard, best payload), AWD (available on some years, better in wet conditions), FWD (Transit Connect and some Transit models, lower floor for easy loading).
- →Engine: 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (strong performance, most common), 2.0L EcoBlue diesel (best fuel economy for highway miles), older 3.7L V6 (2015–2019 base engine, simpler than the EcoBoost but less efficient).
- →Cargo van: Blank cargo area, no rear side windows. Best for delivery and freight.
- →Cutaway/chassis cab: Stripped rear for custom upfitting — box bodies, service bodies, ambulance builds.
Common Uses for the Ford Transit in Memphis
- →Last-mile delivery: Amazon DSP drivers, courier services, and local delivery businesses run high-roof long-body Transits almost exclusively.
- →Contractors: HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors favor the medium-roof Transit for upfit shelving and tool storage.
- →Mobile services: Dog groomers, mobile mechanics, and medical transport operators use the Transit's interior space for custom builds.
- →Shuttle and passenger: 15-passenger Transit vans are common in hotel shuttle and charter operations around Memphis International Airport.
- →Box truck cutaway: Transit cutaway chassis support box bodies up to 14 ft for light delivery routes.
What to Inspect on a Used Ford Transit
Transits have a strong reputation overall, but high-mileage delivery units can have specific wear patterns worth checking:
- →EcoBoost turbos: High-idle delivery cycles can cause carbon buildup on 3.5L EcoBoost engines. Ask for the last spark plug service and walnut-blast record.
- →Sliding door tracks: High-use cargo vans open and close the side door hundreds of times per day. Check for binding, worn rollers, and damaged handles.
- →Rear suspension: Fully loaded Transits push the rear suspension hard. Check for worn leaf springs and shock absorbers.
- →Body integrity: Check the roof seams and rear door seals on cargo units. Water ingress is common on high-mileage units with deferred maintenance.
- →Trans fluid: The 6R80 automatic transmission is generally robust but check that fluid color is clean red, not brown.
Used Ford Transit Prices in Memphis (2025)
- →Transit Connect (compact cargo van), 80–120k miles: $14,000–$20,000
- →Transit 250/350 cargo van, medium roof, 100–150k miles: $20,000–$30,000
- →Transit 350 high roof long body, under 100k miles: $28,000–$40,000
- →Transit cutaway/chassis cab for box upfit: $22,000–$35,000
- →Transit passenger van (12–15 passenger): $25,000–$38,000
Buy a Used Ford Transit in Memphis
Victory Auto Commercial at 4885 Elmore Road in Memphis carries Ford Transit cargo vans and cutaway units as part of our commercial inventory. Every Transit is inspected by our ASE-certified mechanics before listing. We handle title, registration, and tag transfer in-house, and same-day financing is available through 14 commercial lenders. Walk-ins welcome Monday–Friday 9 AM–6 PM, Saturday 10 AM–4 PM. Call (901) 380-5800 for current Transit availability.
Browse our current inventory at 4885 Elmore Road or call (901) 380-5800. ASE-inspected commercial trucks, same-day financing.