Transit Full-size Van Will Offer Diesel

Ford is doubling down on high-efficiency alternatives in the full-size van segment: After already confirming the new Ford Transit will enter the marketplace next year with one of the automaker’s 3.5-liter EcoBoost engines, the Blue Oval has now announced the Transit also will be available with a diesel powerplant. “With fleet operators facing skyrocketing fuel prices and constant pressure to reduce costs, Ford continues to expand its range,” said Kevin Koswick, director, North American Fleet, Lease and Remarketing Operations for Ford. “By offering multiple options to help solve these challenges, Ford is giving fleet customers true power of choice in finding solutions that best meet their specific needs.” Thanks to that pair of engines, Ford is expecting the Transit to deliver an overall 25 percent improvement in fuel economy as opposed to the Ford E-Series, which is retiring after 32 consecutive years as America’s top-selling full-size van