There are many reasons why you might be considering a Ford Transit wheelchair van for your accessible vehicle.
Does your organization struggle with high maintenance and repair costs from a cutaway bus?
Is your current accessible vehicle too small to transport large wheelchairs and mobility scooters, including bariatric chairs?
Are you searching for a cost-effective, flexible, safe, accessible vehicle for your organization?
Then, a Ford Transit wheelchair van could be the right option for your organization.
But before you decide on a van, there’s some important information you need to know.
In this article, you’ll learn everything about Ford Transit wheelchair vans (the T Series from MoveMobility), from what types there are to how much one costs and what license you need to drive it.
The T Series vans were designed by MoveMobility industry experts for you to make your passengers’ lives, your driver’s lives, and your organization’s lives easier. MoveMobility is one of Canada’s two Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifiers. This qualification proves our commitment to the highest standards of safety and quality in our vehicle conversions
Read on to learn if a Ford Transit wheelchair van is right for you.
What different types of Ford Transit wheelchair vans are there?
At MoveMobility, we have 3 types of Ford Transit wheelchair vans: the TL Classic, the TR Classic, and the T6.
The TL Classic wheelchair van
Model: Ford Transit 148” Long Wheelbase Mid and High Roof.
Capacity: up to 10 passengers, including the driver.
Rear/side entry: rear entry.
Ramp/lift: powered lift.
Who it’s right for:
- Adult Day Cares
- Commercial transit
- Municipal fleet
- Shuttle services
- Medical transportation services
The TR Classic wheelchair van
Model: Ford Transit 148” Long Wheelbase Mid and High Roof.
Capacity: up to 10 passengers, including the driver.
Rear/side entry: rear entry.
Ramp/lift: ramp.
Who it’s right for:
- Adult Day Cares
- Commercial transit
- Municipal fleet
- Shuttle services
- Medical transportation programs
The T6 wheelchair van
Model: Ford Transit 148” Extended Wheelbase High Roof.
Capacity: up to 10 passengers, including the driver*.
Rear/side entry: side entry.
Ramp/lift: curbside lift.
Who it’s right for:
- HandiTransit
- Urban Transit
- Adult Day Cares
*The 148” Long Wheelbase can sometimes hold up to 12 passengers, including the driver, depending on the configuration.
Now that you have a general overview of all the Ford Transit wheelchair vans we have here at MoveMobility, take a look at the graph below to compare all of our conversions–and find which one is best for you!
What are the different types of Ford Transit wheelchair vans? (Graph)
| The TL Classic | The TR Classic | The T6 | |
| Model | Ford Transit 148” Long Wheelbase Mid and High Roof | Ford Transit 148” Long Wheelbase Mid and High Roof | Ford Transit 148” Extended Wheelbase High Roof |
| Capacity | Up to 10 passengers including the driver | Up to 10 passengers, including the driver | Up to 10 passengers, including the driver |
| Rear/side entry | Rear entry | Rear entry | Side entry |
| Ramp/lift | Lift | Ramp | Curbside lift |
How much does a Ford Transit wheelchair van cost?
The TL and the TR Classic wheelchair vans cost between $120,000 and $155,000, and the T Series vans cost between $145,000 and $180,000.
Click here to see what makes up the cost of a wheelchair van and why.
What driving license do you need to drive a Ford Transit wheelchair van?
You need a standard driving license to drive a Ford Transit wheelchair van in most provinces (excluding British Columbia), as long as you are only transporting 10 passengers including the driver.
If you have more than 10 passengers, your driver will need a specialized license because vehicles with more than 10 passengers are categorized as buses.
Click here to see what license you need to drive a Ford Transit wheelchair van in your province.
What additional equipment can be added to Ford Transit wheelchair vans?
See below for a list of additional equipment you can add to your Ford Transit wheelchair van.
- High Capacity Heat & Air System
- Grab Handles and Stanchions
- Camera Systems
- Winter Tire Package
- Remote Start
- Walker Storage
Your next steps to learning everything you need to know about Ford Transit wheelchair vans
You came to this article to learn if a Ford Transit wheelchair van is right for your organization.
Now, you know everything you need to know about Ford Transit wheelchair vans to make a decision.
Do you have more questions about our T Series vans? Talk to a MoveMoblity expert now.
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