If you or someone you know is in the market to purchase a new or used specialty vehicle like an ambulance, wheelchair accessible van, passenger van or prisoner transport van, it is always important to use a manufacturer that has the Ford QVM (Qualified Vehicle Modifier) stamp of approval. Whether you are an established business owner or just launching a business and require purchasing either a fleet of commercial vehicles or just one it is important that you don’t run into problems down the road by purchasing a non Ford QVM built vehicle.
The Ford QVM program was designed so that only the highest of automotive building standards and quality are being applied to all modified Ford vehicles. In order to qualify for the Ford QVM program, Ford Motor Company must first successfully evaluate the business to make sure that it fits all the necessary Ford criteria to become a qualified coachbuilder. Ford Motor Company covers all required criteria relating to engineering, manufacturing, quality control, warranty procedures and adherence to all mandatory building guidelines. Ford’s QVM program mandates compliance with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, standards recommended by the Society of Automotive Engineers and Ford engineering recommended practices. QVM participants are also reviewed by Ford Engineering annually to ensure full compliance with the requirements of the program. Ford takes the QVM program very seriously and any coachbuilder who does not adhere to Ford’s strict building guidelines runs the risk of having their motor pool status revoked.
As a customer, you can feel comfortable and confident that you are purchasing the highest quality vehicle and if something does happen to go wrong you have Ford and the QVM modifier backing your product and your purchase 100{27e8b423779a20fcbf3b0e5b78622daa9462ccff634cf59ab338bb6c41129d17}. Whether you are an ambulance cor medical transportation company, prison facility or local hospital looking to bring in a new vehicle for daily operations to be conducted without any vehicle breakdowns you will want that QVM stamp for peace of mind. If something was to go wrong with your vehicle you will know that Ford has the power to stand behind you and make sure your vehicle problems are resolved. Ford Motor Company also has a list of approved vehicles that can be used for rebuilding so you do not purchase a vehicle that has not clearly been approved by Ford.
