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Ford Pro CEO Teased 2023 Transit Trail Van
Ford Pro CEO Ted Cannis teased the new 2023 Transit Trail van on Twitter.

Ford prepares for the release of the new 2023 Transit Trail van.
Photo: Ford
Commercial van the Ford Transit is expanding its lineup for the 2023 model year.
In November, Ford Pro will introduce the new 2023 Transit Trail van. It will be designed with new “adventure-seeking capabilities” as well as updated interior and exterior enhancements. The van will be ideal for do-it-yourselfers and motorhome distributors. It will be a turnkey canvas direct from the factory.
Transit Trail will be assembled in Missouri, home of the Kansas City Assembly Plant, alongside Transit and E-Transit vans.
In honor of the upcoming release, Ford Pro CEO Ted Cannis tweeted the announcement today on Twitter:
From job site to campsite. Ford #TransitTrail coming soon! 🌲🏕️🚐🌲 pic.twitter.com/B5UNAqEBvT
— Ted Cannis (@tedcannis) October 12, 2022
This new vehicle tease follows the 2023 Ford Super Duty reveal. The truck will have new engine choices as well as a plethora of new technology to enhance working on the job.
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