What year is Mark 8 Transit?
The Mk8 Transit is Ford's eighth-generation Transit, produced for the 2022 model year. Production began in 2021 and, as of 2025, remains the current generation.
Context and significance
The Mk8 marks a major redesign for the Transit family, introducing new powertrains, an updated interior, and modern connectivity. It also includes an all-electric variant, the E-Transit, in the lineup to meet fleet efficiency goals.
Launch timeline
Key milestones in the Mk8's rollout across markets.
- Reveal and introduction: 2021 (as the 2022 model year)
- Start of production for 2022 model year: 2021
- First deliveries of the electric E-Transit: 2022
The Mk8's rollout continued through 2022 and beyond, with regional availability expanding and features added over time.
E-Transit and powertrain options
In addition to upgraded diesel and petrol options, Ford rolled out an all-electric variant to cater to urban delivery fleets.
- E-Transit: all-electric version, announced 2021; customer deliveries began in 2022
- Diesel and petrol options: updated engines with efficiency improvements
- Hybrid/alternative fuel variants: limited regional availability in later years
These powertrain choices underline Ford's strategy to offer a broad, multi-use van for fleets with differing emissions targets.
Current status for buyers and fleets
Availability of body styles, cargo space, and tech features varies by market, but the Mk8 is widely offered in multiple configurations to suit commercial needs.
Summary
The Ford Transit Mk8 is the 2022-model-year generation, with production beginning in 2021. It remains Ford's current Transit line through the mid-2020s, and it includes an all-electric E-Transit option along with enhanced efficiency and connectivity for commercial customers.
