ADA Boy Ford Transit Vans Series Shuttle Buses

In most states, you do not need a CDL to drive any vehicle that carries 15 total passengers or less. However, some states have stricter requirements. Always check with your local DMV for CDL licensing requirements.

The Ford Transit chassis is covered by Ford's standard 3-year / 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and 5-year / 60,000-mile powertrain warranty, available at any authorized Ford dealer nationwide. The ADA Boy conversion carries a 3-year / 36,000-mile conversion warranty, and the BraunAbility wheelchair lift carries its own OEM warranty. Carpenter Bus offers PlatinumCare (8 years, unlimited miles, bumper to bumper) free for churches and senior care communities only; other buyers get SilverCare free (5 years or 60,000 miles, entire vehicle, bumper to bumper) and may upgrade to GoldCare ($800, 7 years or 70,000 miles).

Rear-entry positions the wheelchair lift at the back of the vehicle, which keeps both side passenger doors free for ambulatory boarding — best for organizations that load passengers from a covered or controlled rear-loading area. Side-entry positions the lift at the curb-side passenger door, which is the preferred configuration for medical transport and paratransit because it allows curbside loading at any address. The dual-rear-wheel (DRW) configuration is built on the Transit's heavier-duty chassis and is intended for organizations that need additional payload capacity.

All Ford Transit chassis components — engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, electrical — can be serviced at any authorized Ford dealership nationwide. For conversion-specific parts, lift service, and warranty work on ADA Boy components, Carpenter Bus Sales provides direct support and works with ADA Boy's service network for parts fulfillment.