Compared to Ford's best-selling E-Series work van, which ceased production at the end of June, the new 2015 Transit offers newfound flexibility and refinement. It is an antidote to the Econoline's one-size-fits-all design, which for decades received only minor updates.
The old-school van's simple ways had staying power, so skeptics may question whether the Transit's steel-unibody construction can stand up to the same daily abuse. After much rigorous testing, Ford officials believe it to be a capable replacement—even though Transit's 7,500-lb towing capacity falls short of the E-350's 10,000-lb rating.