Resources & Vendors
Dealership Information:
190 E Main St, Huntington, NY 11743
(516) 852-2748
mannyc@bestbusesforsale.com
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Ford Shuttle Bus Parts & Repair Resources
Most of the shuttle buses we sell are built on Ford E-350, E-450 and F-550 chassis. These are the parts suppliers we use and the how-to videos we point owners and their mechanics to for the most common repairs on these buses.
Parts Sourcing Service: We Find the Part for You
Can't find a part for your bus? Send it to us. Old, obsolete, discontinued, or made by a body builder that's no longer around, we are the masters at tracking down shuttle bus parts. Chassis and engine parts, wheelchair lift components, rooftop A/C, entry doors and door motors, windows, seats, flooring, trim, lights and more, for buses we sold and buses we didn't.
How it works: text a photo of the part (and any part number you can see), plus your bus's year, VIN and body maker, to (516) 852-2748, or email mannyc@bestbusesforsale.com. We'll get back to you with what we find and what it costs.
Parts Suppliers
- Ford engine and chassis parts: RockAuto · Ford Pro Parts
- Bus air conditioning parts: Trans/Air (Lippert)
- Wheelchair lift manuals and parts: BraunAbility Commercial
- Wheelchair securements: Q’Straint · Sure-Lok
- Automatic tire chains: Onspot
- Backup cameras and sensors: Rosco Vision
- Safety recalls by VIN: NHTSA Recall Lookup
Engine
- Exhaust manifold leaks: Ford E-Series Exhaust Manifold Leak Repair (Shuttle Bus)
- Broken exhaust manifold studs, 6.8L V10: Repairing Broken Manifold Studs · Technician Article
- Blown-out spark plug, 6.8L V10: Spark Plug Thread Repair
Fuel System
- Fuel pump replacement, E-450: Ford E-450 Fuel Pump Replacement
- Fuel pump replacement, E-350: E-Series Fuel Pump Through the Access Hole
Transmission
- 5R110W fluid and filter service: E-450 Transmission Fluid and Filter Service
Rear Axle and Wheel Bearings
- Sterling 10.5" rear axle: Rear Axle Rebuild
- Leaking axle seal or worn wheel bearing: Full-Floating Rear Axle Seal Replacement
Tip: a hum or growl from the rear that changes with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a rear wheel, is worth checking right away.
Brakes and Front End
- Brake pads and rotors, E-350/E-450: E-Series Brake Job
- Ball joints, E-Series: E-Series Ball Joint Replacement
- Steering shake ("death wobble"), F-450/F-550: How to Diagnose It
Air Conditioning
- No A/C in the back of an E-450 shuttle: Rear A/C Diagnosis
- Dash A/C repair, E-Series: E-Series A/C Repair
Roof and Body Leaks
- Leaking roof escape hatch: How to Remove and Reseal a Bus Roof Hatch
- Fiberglass roof and gutter seams: Fiberglass Roof Coating and Seam Sealing
Wheelchair Lifts
- Normal operation: How to Operate a Wheelchair Lift (BraunAbility)
- Manual backup operation: Braun UVL Manual Backup
- Lift has no power: Troubleshooting for BraunAbility and Ricon Lifts
Background Reading
- Ford 6.8L V10: Ford E-450 V10 Engine Review
- Why we avoid rust: Road-salt rust risk by state (our State Buyer's Guide)
More How-To Videos & Guides
Wheelchair Lifts
- Braun Millennium-2 (NL-2) lift: manual hand-pump operation when power fails: Braun NL-2 manual operation (video)
- BraunAbility Millennium & Century lift routine maintenance and lubrication: BraunAbility lift maintenance (video)
- Ricon S-Series Classic lift: manual backup operation (raise, lower, stow): Ricon S-Series manual operation (video)
- Ricon S-Series lift service manual: troubleshooting chart and maintenance schedule: Ricon S-Series service manual
- Lift won't deploy: how the safety interlock works and how to troubleshoot it: Lift interlock troubleshooting (video)
Brakes & Front End
- E-450 front brake pads and rotors replacement: E-450 front pads & rotors (video)
- E-350/E-450 dually caliper and rotor replacement: E-450 dually caliper & rotor (video)
- E-350/E-450 ball joint replacement (front end looseness, uneven tire wear): E-Series ball joints (video)
Engine & Diesel
- 6.8L V10 ignition coil (coil-on-plug) replacement for misfires: 6.8L V10 coil replacement (video)
- Lean codes P0171/P0174: quick vacuum leak test on Ford 5.4L: Ford lean-code vacuum leak test (video)
- 7.3L Godzilla oil change and maintenance light reset on an E-450: 7.3L Godzilla oil change, E-450 (video)
- 7.3L Godzilla known issue: avoiding cam and lifter failure: Godzilla cam & lifter failure (video)
- 6.0L Power Stroke oil cooler: why it fails and how to fix it: 6.0 diesel oil cooler (video)
Cooling & A/C
- 6.8L V10 thermostat replacement (overheating or no heat): 6.8L V10 thermostat (video)
- Bus A/C not cooling: basic checks before calling a tech: Bus A/C not cooling basics (video)
Body & Roof
- Roof leak resealing with Dicor self-leveling lap sealant: Roof reseal with Dicor (video)
Electrical
- Testing a battery isolator/solenoid (dual-battery charging problems): Test a battery solenoid (video)
Ford Transit & Chevy Express
- Ford Transit 250/350 rear brake pads and rotors replacement: Transit rear brakes & rotors (video)
- Ford Transit 3.5L/3.7L water pump leak: what to look for: Transit 3.5/3.7 water pump leak (video)
- Chevy Express 3500 front brake replacement: Express 3500 front brakes (video)
Inspections & Safety Rules
- Bus pre-trip inspection for passenger vehicles (exits, seats, handrails, lights): NY CDL Manual Sec. 4: Transporting Passengers (PDF)
- Inspection, repair and maintenance rules for passenger carriers (DVIR, Part 396): FMCSA Part 396 for passenger carriers
- ADA rule on keeping lifts working: regular checks and out-of-service repairs: 49 CFR 37.163 lift maintenance rule
- Onspot automatic tire chain maintenance and checks: Onspot chain maintenance (video)
These videos are made by independent mechanics and owners, not by Best Buses For Sale. Follow Ford's service procedures, and use a qualified mechanic for safety-related repairs, especially brakes, steering and wheelchair lifts.
Questions about a bus you bought from us? Call or text (516) 852-2748.
