2026 Ford F-550 for Sale in Kankakee, IL
Overhaul your business’s fleet or transform your organization's transportation capacity with a spacious and powerful 2026 Ford F-550 bus. These vehicles, modified by Starcraft, are available here at Midwest Transit Equipment in Kankakee. Stop by our nearby location to explore our inventory and chat with our staff about ordering a custom model suited for your needs!
Interior
With room for up to 29 passengers, the 2026 F-550 can adapt to fit a wide variety of purposes, from charter travel to supporting senior living communities. The latter is especially true if it’s fitted with the available ADA and FMVSS-compliant wheelchair lifts and securement systems. There’s a standard floor and wall seat track that lets you make adjustments to the cabin arrangement as needed. If you need to give the bus a thorough cleaning after shuttling a party out to Perry Farm Park, the standard fiberglass reinforced plastic sidewalls make the job a lot easier. Cater to a more sophisticated clientele with the available padded vinyl walls and ceiling, as well as the optional audio and video systems. During lengthier voyages, guests can pack their luggage into the available overhead storage areas so that their bags don’t clutter up their legroom.
Performance
Beneath the hood of the 2026 Ford F-550, you’ll find a potent 7.3L V8 standard engine that delivers 335 horsepower and 468 lb.-ft. of torque. It’s tied to a standard TorqShift® 10-speed automatic transmission, with selectable drive modes that include Normal, Slippery, Eco, and Tow/Haul. If your business’s needs require extra muscle, opt for the available 6.7L Power Stroke® Turbo Diesel engine that boasts 330 horsepower and 950 lb.-ft. of torque. The suspension system makes use of standard heavy-duty gas shock absorbers and a coil spring assembly. These elements, combined with the standard AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™, provide a smooth ride quality that customers will appreciate during lengthy trips up I-57.
Exterior
The Ford F-550 bus customized by Starcraft features a 96-in. wide exterior body with a standard fully-welded steel cage construction that meets all applicable FMVSS requirements. It’s a stylish and sophisticated vehicle, with a standard one-piece seamless fiberglass reinforced plastic roof. During rainy or snowy weather, the standard rear mud flaps will help keep the body clean and give your team an easier time when it needs a wash later on. The back end of the bus is fitted with a standard black powder-coated steel rear bumper, giving it a sturdy and dependable look. You can fit an available emergency door above it to give your guests extra peace of mind. If you’re ready to upgrade your fleet, fill out our Trade Value form to get in touch with us about how much one of your older vehicles could earn towards your purchase!
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Testimonials
Outstanding Communication and Service
Teamwork That Keeps Us Rolling
“ Keeping our buses running safely and on time takes a lot of teamwork - and quick, reliable service makes all the difference. When you want to do the best, you partner with the best ”
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. ”
“ 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! ”