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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.
CarHub · Ford
The American Ford Transit is a different animal from the European one.
Model profile
Ford replaced the long-serving E-Series (Econoline) with the global Transit for the 2015 US model year. The current generation received a substantial update for 2020, adding a new engine line-up, an available all-wheel-drive system and a 10-speed automatic. The fully electric E-Transit joined the range in 2022.
Powertrain and equipment
Early 2015–2019 US Transits offered a 3.7-litre Ti-VCT V6, a 3.5-litre EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 (around 310 hp) and, notably, a 3.2-litre Power Stroke five-cylinder diesel.
The Transit is sold as a Cargo Van, Crew Van and Passenger Van, but this page concerns the cargo configuration. Choose among low/medium/high roof, regular/long/extended wheelbase and T-150 through T-350 payload ratings.
Vehicle selection
Fleet turnover means a deep supply of used Transits in the States, from lightly used passenger vans to high-mileage delivery cargo vans.
A used US Transit suits campervan converters who want a tall, wide petrol platform, tradespeople who prefer a simple V6 over a modern turbo-diesel, and anyone chasing a specific high-roof extended layout that is scarce or expensive locally.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (2020+ US Transit, typical): Cargo van, 3 roof heights / 3 lengths |
|---|---|
| GVWR classes | Detail (2020+ US Transit, typical): T-150 / T-250 / T-350 |
| Max cargo volume (high roof, ext.) | Detail (2020+ US Transit, typical): approx. 15.1 m³ (487 cu ft) |
| Length (ext. LWB) | Detail (2020+ US Transit, typical): up to approx. 6,700 mm |
| Roof height (high) | Detail (2020+ US Transit, typical): interior standing height |
| Seating (cargo) | Detail (2020+ US Transit, typical): 2–3 up front |
| Base engine | Detail (2020+ US Transit, typical): 3.5 L PFDI V6, petrol |
|---|---|
| Optional engine | Detail (2020+ US Transit, typical): 3.5 L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 |
| Base power | Detail (2020+ US Transit, typical): approx. 275 hp (202 kW) |
| EcoBoost power | Detail (2020+ US Transit, typical): approx. 310 hp (231 kW) |
| Transmission | Detail (2020+ US Transit, typical): 10-speed automatic |
| Drive | Detail (2020+ US Transit, typical): RWD standard, AWD optional |
| Earlier diesel (2015–19) | Detail (2020+ US Transit, typical): 3.2 L Power Stroke I5 |
| Fuel | Detail (2020+ US Transit, typical): Petrol (regular); early diesel option |
| Assembly | Detail (2020+ US Transit, typical): Kansas City, Missouri, USA (verify by VIN) |
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Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
For the Ford Transit Van, the agreed inspection plan focuses in particular on a cold start only where access is authorised, visible leaks, maintenance records and exhaust-aftertreatment components. USCar Trader can document these points through a separately commissioned on-site inspection; inaccessible areas or unauthorised road tests are explicitly recorded as unchecked.
Germany and Europe
US Transits use amber front markers, red rear turn signals, mph clusters and US lighting calibration; the diesel exhaust and emissions setup differs from EU-type approval.
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
We manage each step and the paperwork.
Questions and answers
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.
Most US Transits are petrol V6s, which are simpler to service and approve in Europe. The 2015–2019 3.2 diesel exists but brings emissions and parts headaches abroad.
EcoBoost cam-phaser noise and occasional 10-speed shift quality are the main petrol concerns; the older diesel adds DEF and injector risks. Documented service settles most of this.
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.
Yes. A high-roof Transit is a popular camper base and can be reclassified as a Wohnmobil at TÜV once the conversion meets the criteria.
It depends on the van's permissible gross weight. Vans over 3.5 t require the appropriate licence category, so check the exact rating before buying.
No. Commercial vans routinely show high mileage; documented maintenance and drivetrain health matter more than the odometer.
Available VIN, title and history information can be reviewed in the vehicle profile. USCar Trader can also arrange a separately booked on-site inspection within a scope agreed in advance.
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