Ford Teases 2023 Transit Trail Ready For Van Life

Van lifers, pay attention. 

Ford’s mostly commercial delivery van the Transit is adding to its lineup. For the 2023 model year Ford will introduce a Ford Transit Trail for outdoor adventures and on-the-road living.

Aside from an 18-second video showing the van parked in a forest early in the morning (cue the alarm and yawning sounds), Ford didn’t get into specifics of the Trail version. It said in a release it will have “adventure seeking capability” and enhancements both inside and out to appeal to the DIY and motorhome crowd. The van is intended to be adventure-ready but Ford upfitters will likely want to do more (#vanlife).

Ford CEO Jim Farley gave more details in a tweet on when to expect the Trail version of the van to arrive: November. In one of the two photos released a more robust-looking grille is emphasized.

Nearly two years ago Ford introduced the 2022 Ford E-Transit as an all-electric version of the Transit delivery van. Is an E-Transit Trail up next? Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans are a big player in the adventure living segment. The new 2023 models start at $43,500.

The Transit Trail will be made where other Transit and E-Transit vans are already made at the Ford Kansas City Assembly Plant in Missouri. Those vehicles start at $48,445 and $53,790, respectively. A sportier version would likely have a higher starting price than the original. The current base Transit van sports a 3.5-liter V6 engine and can tow up to 5,100 pounds.