How safe is the Ford T-250 Transit cargo?
Drivers of the 2020–2023 Ford T-250 Transit cargo died at a rate of 16 per million registered vehicle years, 54% lower than the average of 37 for all vehicles. That makes it safer than most vehicles for its driver: it ranks 42nd of 129 vehicles, safer than 68% of them, whether they're small cars, SUVs, pickups or minivans.
Where the Ford T-250 Transit cargo sits among all 129 vehicles
Ford T-250 Transit cargo (bar is the 95% range)Every other ranked vehicleDashed line: average of 37
The rate is based on plenty of data, so this ranking is reliable.
Vehicles ranked near the Ford T-250 Transit cargo
These are the vehicles just above and below it on the all-class ranking. Notice they aren't all the same type: the ranking compares every vehicle against every other one. Ranks use each rate after adjusting for how much data is behind it, so a rate of 0 from a few vehicles can rank below a slightly higher rate from many. Why.
| Rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | Subaru Impreza wagonWagon / minivan · Small | 14 | 70 |
| 40 | Dodge DurangoSUV · Large | 16 | 70 |
| 41 | GMC Sierra 3500 crew cab 4WDPickup · Very large | 14 | 68 |
| 42 | Ford T-250 Transit cargoLarge van · Very large | 16 | 68 |
| 43 | Mazda CX-5 4WDSUV · Small | 17 | 67 |
| 44 | Mazda CX-9 4WDSUV · Midsize | 16 | 66 |
| 45 | Tesla Model Y electric 4WDLuxury SUV · Midsize | 18 | 66 |
How it compares with other large vans
Among the 3 large vans ranked, the Ford T-250 Transit cargo is 1st. The safest large vans are below. See all large vans.
| Large vans rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford T-250 Transit cargoLarge van · Very large | 16 | 68 |
| 2 | Ford Transit Connect cargo long wheelbaseLarge van · Very large | 25 | 49 |
| 3 | Chevrolet Express 2500 cargo 2WDLarge van · Very large | 47 | 23 |
Common questions
Is the Ford T-250 Transit cargo a safe vehicle?
By real-world driver deaths, the Ford T-250 Transit cargo is safer than most vehicles for its driver. Its driver death rate of 16 per million registered vehicle years is 54% lower than the average, and it ranks 42nd of 129 vehicles across all classes.
How does the Ford T-250 Transit cargo compare with other large vans?
It ranks 1st of 3 large vans. It's the safest large van in the ranking.
Why is this different from the Ford T-250 Transit cargo's crash-test rating?
Crash-test stars only compare vehicles of similar size and weight, so a 5-star small car and a 5-star SUV aren't equally safe. This ranking uses real-world driver death rates, which can be compared across every class.
* Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years. A registered vehicle year is one vehicle registered for one year.