Ford Transit Van, Modified for Use as a COVID-19 Mobile Testing Facility, 2020
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In spring 2020, early in America's COVID-19 pandemic, Ford Motor Company and Troy Design & Manufacturing converted four Ford Transit vans into mobile test units. The vehicles collected genetic samples in the field and transported them to labs for testing. Free tests were given to first responders, nursing home residents, and people at substance abuse centers and community shelters in Michigan.
In spring 2020, early in America's COVID-19 pandemic, Ford Motor Company and Troy Design & Manufacturing converted four Ford Transit vans into mobile test units. The vehicles collected genetic samples in the field and transported them to labs for testing. Free tests were given to first responders, nursing home residents, and people at substance abuse centers and community shelters in Michigan.
Artifact
Van (Cargo vehicle)
Date Made
2020
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2020.124.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Glass (Material)
Color
Red
White (Color)
Blue
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 90 in
Width: 81 in
Length: 236.5 in
Wheelbase: 148 in
Inscriptions
on front: MOBILE TEST UNIT / BUILT Ford PROUD on sides: UAW Ford MOBILE TEST UNIT TDM BUILT Ford PROUD Ford TDM on back: TRANSIT 250 / BUILT Ford PROUD / ECOBLUE / Ford UAW on license plate: MEDICAL MOBILE / TEST UNIT / Ford TDM
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