Weber Ford • Granite City, Illinois • St. Louis Area
Compare low, medium and high roof Ford Transit vans with the dimensions that affect your day: exterior height, interior cargo height and the opening used to load equipment. Weber Ford in Granite City can help you turn those requirements into a specific vehicle inquiry. Begin with the correct body and configuration, then check the finished van before choosing.
The following reference dimensions come from page 4 of Ford’s 2026 Transit technical specifications. All measurements are inches. The extended row uses Ford’s listed single-rear-wheel (SRW) entries; it is not a universal specification for every completed or dual-rear-wheel van.
Read exterior height, maximum cargo height and rear-door opening height as separate measurements. The highest point inside is not the height of every doorway or the clear height remaining after flooring, shelving and ceiling equipment are installed.
| Cargo configuration | Exterior height | Max cargo height | Rear-door opening height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular / low roof | 82.2 | 56.9 | 49.5 |
| Long / low roof | 82.9 | 56.9 | 49.5 |
| Long / medium roof | 101.3 | 72.0 | 64.9 |
| Long / high roof | 109.6 | 81.5 | 74.3 |
| Extended / high roof — listed SRW entries | 110.4 | 81.5 | 74.3 |
Ford lists different exterior heights for Passenger Van configurations. Even the two high-roof passenger bodies below do not share one published height. Use the body and length together when identifying a candidate.
Passenger seats, interior trim and the occupied seating layout also change the space available for people and luggage. Compare our Transit Cargo Van versus Passenger Van guide before borrowing a cargo measurement for passenger use. These exterior references still require a check of the selected vehicle and its accessories.
| Passenger configuration | Exterior height |
|---|---|
| Long / low roof | 82.4 |
| Long / medium roof | 99.2 |
| Long / high roof | 108.6 |
| Extended / high roof | 107.7 |
A lower-roof candidate may suit a route with restricted entrances or work performed mainly from outside the van. Identify every location the completed vehicle must enter, including customer sites, parking and service facilities. Measure the actual restriction and review clearance with the vehicle’s equipment installed.
Try the loading task before choosing. Check the rear and side openings, the item’s shape and weight, and how it will be secured. If a technician regularly works inside, test the required posture and reach. A lower exterior does not establish comfortable working room or guarantee access to a garage.
Medium roof deserves a close look when you need more interior height but also have exterior-clearance limits. Ask the equipment supplier for the finished floor-to-ceiling dimension at the place where work will happen. Include the floor buildup, insulation, lighting and ceiling panels.
Then test the actual task and the person performing it. Standing briefly in an empty van is different from moving safely around shelves, opening drawers or reaching equipment throughout a workday. The published maximum cargo height is a reference for that review, not a promise that every person can stand comfortably.
A high roof can provide room for taller storage or a more usable interior work area when the finished layout benefits from it. Plan how equipment will be reached and secured. Space above a shelf is useful only if it can be loaded and accessed appropriately.
Check exterior height with racks, antennas, vents and other roof equipment included. Review each entrance and route restriction the van must satisfy, including changes in pavement and the needed clearance margin. Ask whether the service location can accommodate the completed van. An ordinary passenger-car route does not certify commercial-vehicle clearance.
Measure the opening used for the largest item, including any lining, threshold or installed equipment that reduces clear space. An item can fit within the compartment and still be difficult or impossible to pass through a particular opening. Include the room needed to move, turn and secure it.
Choose Transit body length alongside roof height. A taller roof does not answer the cargo-floor or parking-length question. Weight needs its own review as well: people, shelving, tools, accessories and freight all contribute to the load. Check the actual vehicle’s carrying, axle and tire limits after the upfit is specified.
A few measured details make the comparison more useful. Send the stock number or VIN if you have found a van, or describe the preferred body and intended use. Include the information below so the team can identify which specifications and measurements still need confirmation.
Ford lists 109.6 inches of exterior height for the long high-roof Cargo Van and 110.4 inches for the referenced extended high-roof SRW configuration. Check the actual finished vehicle, including roof accessories, before planning around a height restriction.
Ford lists 72.0 inches of maximum cargo height for the referenced 2026 long medium-roof Cargo Van. Finished flooring and ceiling equipment can reduce usable height. Compare the actual person, task and completed interior before deciding.
Use each body’s own specifications. Ford’s 2026 table lists different exterior dimensions for cargo and passenger configurations, and passenger seating changes the interior space you can use.
Roof space and carrying limits are separate. Review the selected van’s ratings and include occupants, installed equipment and cargo in the load assessment.
Measure the actual opening and check the completed vehicle, including its roof equipment and the clearance margin required for the approach. A roof name or brochure dimension alone does not establish a safe fit.
Bring the measurements that matter to your route and work. Contact Weber Ford at 3465 Progress Parkway, Granite City, IL 62040 to confirm the actual vehicle, its equipment and a useful time to inspect it.
