NEW: 2023 Thomas Ford Minotour -

[@BusBoy501Productions]

“Typical Thomas though” - so true. I’ve always liked these Ford cutaways like this, great video!

[@EthanLive]

Yess, thomas = no comfort

[@amiralimohaqeqi6828]

I see a motion.
Detector

[@spartamississippi]

I use to work for First Student *Madison County, MS* When First Student had the contract for Madison County Schools, we had the oldest buses in the First Student fleet.

[@luiselapostolfeliz2421]

Feel like school Buses need a 12 inch touch screen.

[@Jeepin290]

No they don’t 💀

[@LegoWormNoah101]

This one certainly seems to need a tablet for something

[@southernbustransportation]

Love this Thomas! The drivers area looks very comfortable. If I was a transportation director, I would buy one of these for sure.

[@carwashslayer4235]

The Master Alarm Unit makes all the beeps then sends that signal over to the Speaker so it knows what to say. Pretty genius system.

[@stevenk51106]

Awesome Ethan! I love the Ford Thomas Minotours! I don’t see them that much often anymore as I still see some Ford Collins School Buses

[@leteizjordan298]

My School District Had Some Early 2000s Ford Collins With The 6.0 Powerstroke

[@metronorthrailfan2244]

I actually do know the engine as a matter of fact as I am a Ford F series owner myself. That bus has the 7.3 Godzilla V8. Which is the same V8 engine that Ford is using in the F250 and the F350 Super Duty. They came out with that engine for the 2020 model year and started using them in the E series for the 2021 model year

[@leteizjordan298]

Nice Thomas Minotaur We Haven't Had Any Thomas Minotaur Since 2006 From First Student

[@carwashslayer4235]

Your doing 02intlbluebird and I love it please do more. Tours with Startups are nice.

[@AnthonyFrank243]

1:33/1:35 door opening/closing

[@bus213]

Beautifully speced!

[@EthanLive]

Indeed it is!

[@ColaTai]

I never seen a ford used as a real school bus its kinda cool

[@steventurner820]

That CCM speaker is loud lol
Nice spec bus!

[@EthanLive]

Thanks Stevie

[@jimmyssnowremoval1075]

I like how the bus number is on the opposite side license place area. It looks way better and will be illuminated at night. Around me all the buses have it on the emergency doors

[@BitzerDogTaylorsVersion13]

Love it, considering I ride a 2023 Ford Type-A as well (but mine's a G5 MFSAB). We also have a 2018 Chevy Minotour MFSAB, and this bus reminds me of both!
EDIT: Also "300k miles"

[@squarefever4076]

Great video! I have always loved the thomas minitours. That is a beautifully specd bus!

[@EthanLive]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@squarefever4076]

@@EthanLive you're welcome.

[@kylejackson3218]

They might get one for The School District Of Philadelphia.

[@sp00kb0y]

I don't know much about School bus's but that's a pretty awesome looking bus I love the video By the way!

[@EthanLive]

Thank you for your kind words, Hope you subscribe and stick around for more School Bus Content

[@elitejustin6482]

I believe the Ford school bus has a Godzilla motor in it. I may be wrong though

[@metronorthrailfan2244]

No you are are actually correct. I can confirm that it does have the 7.3 Godzilla V8. They started using it for the 2021 model year E series cutaways. This engine came out for the 2020 model year F series Super Duty trucks. I know this since my personal vehicle is a 2020 F150 and I happen to be a Ford guy as well.

[@fexploder3281]

That Ford school bus looks fresh!

[@EthanLive]

Thanks for watching!

[@fexploder3281]

@@EthanLive No problem!

[@jacksoncaldwell8147]

we don't have fords in First Student Lawrence KS

[@leteizjordan298]

And This Bus Has The 7.3 Godzilla Engine Just Like The Gasoline Powered And Propane Powered Bluebird Vision

[@metronorthrailfan2244]

And the F250 and F350 Super Duty trucks. That makes sense for people who don't want the 6.7 Powerstroke

[@user-wl5ld6qe7u]

can you take a picture of that black vent on the celling on that thomas ford 2023 bus please

[@CaptravelsAviation]

Nice video! I discovered your channel today and immediately subbed. I also got 2 questions:
1. How are you allowed to enter the bus yard?
2. Do you work with any school bus companies?

[@EthanLive]

Join the Discord!!

[@Train43Kaleb]

That’s the 4th gen ford chassis

[@the_real_drwhoroblox1935]

I bet this bus has the same engine as the 2022 to present gasoline visions
Pretty funny if you think about it

[@the_real_drwhoroblox1935]

Same thing with the V10 prior to 2021, which tbf is probably a crazy idea if you consider that a V10 is usually found in supercars

[@schoolbusguru3157]

Can you do a drive on one of the Chevy ones

[@schoolbusguru3157]

Hey Ethan if you could do a video on the Chevy minotour that would be awesome!!

[@GarlandTexasSpotter2024]

I think this has a v10 according to the Ford website. Although sometimes they have a V8.

[@EthanLive]

Thank you!

[@janamaro5894]

I call this engine name "Godzilla" which is a 7.3 V8.

[@Unknown_Ooh]

So what's the reason behind the blacked out hood, grill, and bumper?

[@EthanLive]

Coool

[@jacksoncaldwell8147]

they have Chevys

[@25emirmutlu4lksforgames]

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[@rmatt24]

Will the Minotour have EV versions soon?

[@EthanLive]

What does EV mean

[@rmatt24]

@@EthanLive Electric Vehicle

[@EthanLive]

@@rmatt24 idk

[@stevevlossak2443]

No amfm radio lol first student is cheap on options

[@carwashslayer4235]

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[@Bus-16]

The fords are way better than Chevy and looks far better.

[@edwardcole4623]

You mean GM? Yah

[@sergeantjadonsoriginalchan3063]

Engine size and type ford godzilla 7.3

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