The Ford Transit 12-Passenger Van comes equipped with a 25.1-gallon gas tank.
How big is the gas tank on a Ford Transit 12-Passenger Van?
The 148-inch “Long Length” Ford Transit 12-Passenger Van comes standard with seating for up to 12 passengers and a gas tank that holds 25.1 gallons. If you’ll be doing a lot of driving in your Transit, you also have the option of equipping it with a 31-gallon tank.
How to check your Ford Transit 12-Passenger Van’s gas tank size
What? You don’t trust us? Or maybe you bought your Transit used and you’re not sure if the original owner opted for the standard 25-gallon or the larger 31-gallon tank. Lucky for you, there are a few ways you can check your tank size.
Prepare to get dirty! You’ll need to crawl under the van for this one. First, grab a measuring tape and a calculator. To find your gas tank’s volume or capacity, multiply the width, length, and height then divide the total by 231 (which is the number of cubic inches in a gallon).
Check your owner’s manual
The single easiest way to find out how much gas your tank can hold is to check your owner’s manual. This information will likely be listed under the heading “fuel tank capacity” or similar wording.
Drive till empty, then fill it up
If you’re you’re looking for an adrenaline rush, just drive until your tank is empty. When your tank is on E—hopefully you’re near a gas station when this happens—just fill it up to the top. This won’t give you an exact measurement for your gas tank, but you’ll get the gist. Maybe bring a spare gas can along just in case.
How to save on fuel costs in a Ford Transit Passenger Van
The Ford Transit 12-Passenger Van averages about 17 mpg combined. This isn’t too shabby for a larger vehicle, but there are several ways you can help keep your fuel costs lower:
How to optimize your Transit Van’s insurance coverage
And those savings? On average, Jerry users save over $800 a year on car insurance—that’s a whole lot of gas in your tank!