2026 Ford E-450 for Sale in Kankakee, IL
2026 Ford E-450 shown above with available features.
If you operate a shuttle service company or need a model whose primary purpose is to chauffeur more than a handful of passengers, it’s time to take a look at the 2026 Ford E-450. This vehicle is available in a variety of chassis and cab configurations, but today at Midwest Transit Equipment, we’ll be taking a look at the heavy-duty van chassis. More details are ahead, and we encourage you to contact us if they align with your business needs!
Performance
There are few powertrains ready to support a vehicle that weighs several tons, but the standard 7.3L V8 engine in the E-450 is just right for the task, thanks to Ford’s ingenuity. You won’t have to worry about that dreaded weak-starter sound when you attempt to power on the vehicle, either, as an optional engine block heater is engineered to preemptively warm the coolant in the powertrain bay. As such, those notorious Midwestern winters in Kankakee won’t hamper how the engine starts. On that note, you can expect 325 horsepower1 and 450 lb.-ft. of torque1 from the system responsible for the E-450’s movement. Since it’s paired with the proven Ford TorqShift® six-speed automatic transmission as standard, you won’t have an ounce of struggle when you put this model under high demand. And, with a 14,500-lb. maximum towing capacity2, it’s all set to handle projects that require a great deal of effort.
Cabin
If you’re given the role of chauffeur to many clients to Old Fair Park, rest assured that the interior of the 2026 Ford E-450 will treat you kindly. Cloth bucket seats are standard, though there are more luxurious captain’s chairs part of an optional package if you’d rather have better back support. Within reach are standard 12V outlets where you can quickly charge your mobile device, though if you need that space for a dash cam or any other accessory, there are always dual USB ports that you’re able to use as well. If you like to stick to traditional forms of navigation, the front-door trim panels come with their very own integrated map compartment as standard technology.
Technology
Either you or one of the occupants that you’re transporting to the French Heritage Museum can take control of the tunes that play within the cabin by using the standard Bluetooth® radio. A smartphone can easily pick up on its low-frequency radio waves and connect to the available 4-speaker system within the Ford E-450. In the event that there’s a device or piece of equipment that someone brought on board that a standard USB outlet cannot juice up, there’s an optional 110V outlet they can use to resolve their conundrum. You’ll want some ambient background sounds to offset the chatter from your passengers, so the standard AM/FM Radio system will be of much use during many of your travels. If you want to check out more of the Ford E-450’s technological offerings, stop by soon!
What Is the Highest Towing Capacity of the 2026 E-450?
- The 2026 Ford E-450 has a 14,500-lb. maximum towing capacity*!
Dealership Information
Testimonials
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Teamwork That Keeps Us Rolling
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Midwest is great
“ Parts and service are always helping me out. Whether I need a replacement part for my fleet or providing a service fixing something on one of my buses. I'd recommend them. They're busy, but service is quality and everyone is always friendly. ”
Great company
“ Midwest transit is a great company! Thanks John, for your all-star team. ”
Great to do business with
“ Eric and Jason really know their bus stuff! Great to do business with! ”
Quick Fix and Great Service – Thanks Wally!
“ Had an air conditioning condenser for our bus! Thanks Wally ”
No Complaints
“ Always great in getting our bus back to our facility as quick as possible. Never had an issue or complaint with their service. ”
Exceptional Team, Start to Finish
“ Let's begin in the Receptionist department - Excellent, friendly and Great attitude. Now parts department - Friendly, Great attitude and more. Garage department - Just WOW. Blew me away with friendliness. Now let's talk service Manager - Knows his stuff, no questions. Great, friendly and Very Helpful. Now Facility Manager, I wish i knew even Half of the Stuff he does. His mind must always be going, thinking, researching and So much Experience. Just Makes me humble to be in the same Room with him. ”
Friendly staff
“ Nice friendly staff ”
Helpful
“ Very friendly and helpful! ”
Very knowledgeable
“ They know buses. They are very willing to work with you on your needs and learn about what they need to do to make the buses right for your area. They are also very helpful and understanding when something needs changed. ”
A Decade of Excellence with Midwest Transit
“ Midwest Transit has been good to me. Their staff's professionalism from bus purchases to service to parts is perfect (and I'm not easily pleased) I've never gone wrong in my 10 years of dealing with this company. Keep it great Midwest Transit! Berry N Transit Rentals, Shenise Berry ”
Staff is nice and friendly
“ I been done there 3 times I love going to there location I work for a school bus company the first time I drove a bus back to Waukegan I loved the drive the busses are great they handle easily good staff nice and friendly ”
Always Great
“ Always a great job from Tim & Ken! ”
Dave Hoffman went above and beyond
“ Dave Hoffman went up and beyond for us in a time of need. Wonderful employee. ”
Excellent bus dealership
“ Midwest transit is an excellent bus dealership. We deliver a lot of units for them and the personnel on each location is a pleasure to deal with. I have to single out Tom he went above and beyond for me today I appreciate it. ”
Reliable Service That Keeps Us Rolling
“ Another bus driver and I drove up to this business where our Buses are serviced and warranty work is done. So we drove up there to retrieve one of our Schools Buses and bring it back to Joplin to get placed back into service. This business is on top of what they do and they do a spectacular job. ”
Wonderful experience
“ Awesome people and great service! They made buying a bus a wonderful experience and went out of their way to accommodate us. The Marshall facility is top notch. They have terrific staff in all departments. I would give a shout out to the employees that provided exceptional service, but I would just be naming them all. ”
Courteous
“ They were courteous with my arrival for our company purchase ”
Efficient Service
“ Very efficient and professional. ”
1. When properly equipped. Horsepower and torque ratings are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously.
*2.Based on use or upfit. Available on the 2026 E-450 with the 7.3L engine.
“ The team does an excellent job communicating about purchase orders and parts availability. They are quick to respond, great at sourcing parts even the hard-to-find ones, and always willing to go the extra mile. I have no complaints; they are knocking it out of the park. Shoutout to John and Zach for doing a great job! ”