• Blue Bird struck a definitive agreement with Ford to develop the next-generation F-53/F-59 commercial stripped chassis, using Ford powertrains.
• Blue Bird will take over design, manufacturing, sales for the next platform, with production targeted to start in early 2028.
• To speed the rollout, Blue Bird will buy Detroit Assembly Plant assets from Detroit Chassis, the long-time producer of the F-53/F-59 chassis.
• Service support will run through select dealers to maintain continuity for customers, fleets, dealers during the transition.

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