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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
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The US-market Ford Transit Passenger Van is a different beast from the European Transit most people picture: a full-size, body-on-frame-adjacent people mover with big petrol V6 engines, seating for up to fifteen, and three roof heights.
Model profile
Ford brought the global Transit to North America for the 2015 model year, replacing the ancient E-Series (Econoline) wagon. This generation has run continuously since, with a significant 2020 update that added a new 3.5-litre PFDi V6, the option of all-wheel drive, and a switch to a ten-speed automatic. A further refresh brought a larger touchscreen and the SYNC 4 system.
Powertrain and equipment
The mainstay engine on 2020-and-later US Transits is the naturally aspirated 3.5-litre PFDi V6 producing around 275 hp, with the twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre EcoBoost V6 as the muscular option at roughly 310 hp and a strong torque figure that makes a fully loaded fifteen-seater feel unstressed.
The Transit Passenger Van comes in a matrix of configurations: three roof heights (low, medium and high — the high roof lets an adult stand inside), and multiple body lengths (regular, long and long-extended).
Vehicle selection
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
The Transit Passenger Van suits large families, shuttle operators, sports clubs, hotels and anyone needing eight-to-fifteen-seat capacity with the durability of a proven American workhorse and the option of a standing-height cabin.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Typical figure (2015–present US Transit): Full-size passenger van (wagon) |
|---|---|
| Seating | Typical figure (2015–present US Transit): 8 to 15 passengers |
| Roof heights | Typical figure (2015–present US Transit): Low, medium, high (standing height) |
| Body lengths | Typical figure (2015–present US Transit): Regular, long, long-extended |
| Length (long, high roof) | Typical figure (2015–present US Transit): up to approx. 6,700 mm |
| Base engine (2020+) | Typical figure (2015–present US Transit): 3.5L PFDi V6, approx. 275 hp |
|---|---|
| Optional engine | Typical figure (2015–present US Transit): 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6, approx. 310 hp |
| Earlier engines | Typical figure (2015–present US Transit): 3.7L V6; 3.2L Power Stroke diesel (2015–2019) |
| Transmission | Typical figure (2015–present US Transit): 10-speed automatic (6-speed on earlier vans) |
| Drivetrain | Typical figure (2015–present US Transit): RWD standard; AWD optional from 2020 |
| Fuel type | Typical figure (2015–present US Transit): Petrol (diesel on early vans) |
| Model designations | Typical figure (2015–present US Transit): Transit 150 / 350 / 350 HD |
|---|---|
| GVWR (350 HD) | Typical figure (2015–present US Transit): up to approx. 4,536 kg |
| Origin | The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately. |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
Ford Transit reliability is generally strong for a hard-working van, but there are known weak points. On the 3.5 EcoBoost, the timing components and the cam-phaser and turbo systems reward strict oil-change intervals; a rattle on cold start can signal phaser wear.
Germany and Europe
The US Transit Passenger Van is petrol-dominated where Europe's is diesel, and it is generally larger in the fifteen-seat configurations.
US-market headlights use the FMVSS/SAE beam pattern, which differs from the ECE pattern required in the EU, so they may need adjustment or replacement with ECE-compliant units for registration.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
Yes. The US Passenger Van is petrol-led, offered in larger fifteen-seat configurations, and built in Missouri rather than Turkey.
Whether a duty benefit may be available for the specific vehicle is assessed individually. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the case and provide non-binding support through the process.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
The 3.5-litre V6 and the 3.5 EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 on 2020-and-later vans; earlier vans offered a 3.7 V6 and a 3.2 diesel.
Possibly. Vans configured for more than eight passenger seats can fall into a higher licence category in Germany, so check before you import.
Plan for roughly eight to twelve weeks from purchase to German registration, allowing for the shipping of a large-bodied van.
No. We are an independent broker for used US vehicles, with no manufacturer partnership and no dealer margin.
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