Do Ford Transits come with seats?
Yes. Ford Transits are offered with seating, but the number and placement depend on the model and trim. The cargo-focused Transit Cargo Van typically has two front seats and no rear passenger seating, while the Passenger Wagon variant adds multiple rows to carry more people. In some markets and trims, a three-person front bench seat is available as an option.
The seating arrangement you get depends on how Ford builds the vehicle for you: cargo vs. people mover, cab layout, and whether the vehicle is designed to be a body-chassis base for commercial bodies. This means some Transits are designed strictly for cargo, others for passenger transport, and some for custom body work, all with different seating configurations. For precise details on a specific build or year, a dealer or the exact window sticker is the best source.
Seating by Transit variant
Below is a snapshot of typical factory seating for the main Ford Transit configurations. Availability can vary by year, region, and trim, so check your local specifications when shopping.
- Transit Cargo Van: Standard cab configuration with two front seats (driver and front passenger). The cargo-focused version does not include rear passenger seating. In some markets or trims, Ford may offer a three-person front bench seat as an option, but this is not universal.
- Transit Passenger Wagon (Crew/Combi variants in some regions): Built to carry people, these variants add second and third-row seating. Configurations commonly range from 8 to 15 occupants, depending on wheelbase and seating layout. The second and third rows can be benches or other formations and may be removable in certain setups.
- Transit Chassis Cab: Sold as a cab-forward configuration intended for body builders. The cab typically includes two front seats, with no rear passenger seating installed in this base form; it’s designed for customization rather than passenger transport.
In practice, the takeaway is that all Transits have seats in the cab, but rear seating is only present in passenger-oriented variants and some crew configurations. For a specific build, verify the exact seating with the dealer or the vehicle’s window sticker.
How to verify seating for a specific build
When shopping, use these steps to confirm the exact seating for your Transit:
- Ask for the exact trim and body style and request the current window sticker or build sheet, which lists the seating configuration.
- Check whether you’re looking at a cargo-oriented model (two front seats, no rear seating) or a passenger-oriented model (multiple rear rows, up to 15 seats in some layouts).
- If you’re considering a chassis cab or crew variant, confirm whether the setup includes second-row seating or is intended for a customized body on top of the cab.
Understanding the specific build ahead of purchase helps avoid surprises at delivery. Dealers can also show you the folding, removable, or configurable seating options available for a given model year.
Summary
Ford Transits do come with seats, but the configuration depends on the intended use. Cargo models typically have two front seats and no rear seating, while passenger-oriented variants provide multiple rows to accommodate more people. Optional front bench seating exists in some markets, and chassis cab versions focus on cab space for body builders. Always verify the exact seating arrangement for the year and trim you’re considering with the dealer or the vehicle’s documentation.
