Ford Motability Adaptations

Choose from 150 free Ford Motability adaptations

Drive your Ford with freedom by accessing one of the many Motability adaptations available through the Motability Scheme. Adaptations are a range of devices designed to make motoring easier for you, removing some of the physical barriers that might be making driving challenging. Talk to our Ford Motability Scheme specialists to understand the best adaptations for you, and to help when choosing the right Ford model to suit your lifestyle.

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Choosing the right Motability adaptations

Driving should be an enjoyable and safe experience, and accessible for all. However, for those motorists who have mobility issues, it can be difficult. If you’re already part of the Motability Scheme, you could benefit further by adding one of the 150 or more adaptations that can be fitted to your car.
What are adaptations? Basically, it’s the name for a range of devices and products that are designed to fit to your vehicle to improve aspects of motoring for driver or passenger. Many are very simple additions to help you drive the car easier, or even just get into and out of it without a struggle.

If you are experiencing issues when driving, you might benefit from changing your car and choosing a Ford model better suited to your circumstances. Many models come with useful features like an automatic gearbox as standard. Or, you could discuss some of the adaptations with our Ford Motability specialists, and get a device fitted to your current vehicle.

Speak to our Ford team today, and find out how Motability Adaptations can improve your experience of driving.

Are you the main driver?

If you’re the main driver of your car but finding any aspect of operating it difficult or uncomfortable, there’s sure to be a Motability adaptation product to help.

Scenario	Adaptations
You have limited mobility or control in your legs	Mechanical hand controls, electronic accelerators, steering aid and pedal guards
You have limited mobility in your right hand	Mechanical hand controls or left foot accelerators
You have limited strength in your upper body	Steering aids, remote control devices, easy release handbrakes and electronic accelerators

Do you have a wheelchair or scooter?

Adding stowage adaptations to your vehicle can be a huge help if you’re a wheelchair user, or travel with someone who is. Fitting a hoist makes the act of lifting a wheelchair or a scooter into your car much more straightforward.

Scenario

Adaptations

Your wheelchair or scooter is too heavy to lift and stow

Car boot or rooftop hoists
Get in touch with our Ford Motability specialists at your local Group 1 Ford dealership if you would like to discuss which adaptations could help make motoring easier for you.
What types of adaptations are available?

There is a wide range of Motability adaptations, and these are categorised into three broad types. These are driving, accessibility, and stowage. Within each of these groups you’ll find a selection of adaptations to help you get the very best from your Ford.
Accessibility adaptations

A Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) is an option for wheelchair users who drive, but accessibility adaptations provide an alternative, and can help you get in and out of your car with improved ease. Adaptations can be fitted to several Ford models.
Transfer plates

Simple to fit to the side of the car seat when in use and easy to fold away when not needed, a transfer plate enables you to move from wheelchair into the vehicle. Using a transfer plate does require good upper body strength. Choose between a manual transfer plate and a more expensive version.
Electric person hoist

A solution for wheelchair and scooter users who may be struggling to get into the car is to have an electric hoist fitted. The mount of the hoist is fitted permanently to the vehicle, which makes the process much quicker once installed, while the frame is made up of three sections that can be dismantled when not in use and stowed in the boot of the car. A canvas sling transfers the person from wheelchair, into the car. Because not every Ford model is specified to have a hoist fitted, check with our specialists before ordering.
Swivel seats

Swivel seats – available in manual or powered versions – are permanent fixtures that have a full range of movement (up, down, tilt, lift) which help to get in and out of the car. If you’re getting in from a wheelchair, bear in mind that you’ll need some support to put the ‘chair into the boot. You can also ask for a wheelchair swivel seat. Comprising two sections, this connects the base of your wheelchair to an adapted car seat.
Driving adaptations

There are a range of adaptations that can make it possible for someone to drive where otherwise it would be highly unlikely. Driving adaptations provide practical solutions to people with limited mobility in legs, arms and hands, as well as other difficulties. From steering aids to remote control devices, the answer to your driving worries might be a lot closer than you think. Speak to a member of our Ford Motability specialist team for more information on available adaptations.
Hand controls

Replace standard foot pedals with hand controls. If you have limited or reduced mobility in your legs, you can choose to operate the car with your hands, instead. Use a pull and push lever device to accelerate and brake. There are several different types of hand control available, but with a pull/push device your car needs to have an automatic gearbox.
Steering aids

Some drivers might find it tricky to grip, turn and operate a standard car steering wheel. This is a problem with a simple solution. There are a number of steering aids that can help. A steering ball is just such one device. You can use it to steer the vehicle with one hand, leaving the other free to use other hand controls, if required.
Remote control devices

If operating dashboard controls such as headlights and indicators isn’t possible, you can install a remote control device instead. This gives you control over a number of functions. There are a wide range of remote control devices, from a fairly basic 5-way model to more complex versions such as 10-way or 13-way.
Electronic accelerators

An electronic accelerator is suitable for a driver who perhaps struggles to operate standard pedals and hand controls. There are multiple different versions of these, including Wireless Satellite Accelerator and Electronic Throttle Trigger designs. All come complete with a hand-operated brake.
Left foot accelerators

For drivers with limited mobility in their right leg, an accelerator in the standard position can be very difficult to operate. An alternative is a left foot accelerator, which replaces the standard one. Among the types available are designs called Quick Release, Twin Flip Folding and Floor Mounted Pedal Transfer.
Pedal modifications

If you can’t reach standard car pedals easily enough to drive comfortably or safely, there are a number of options available to you. You can choose from a range of pedal extension tools to bring these controls closer to the driver’s seat, and make motoring a little easier.
Stowage adaptations

Wheelchairs and scooters are important mobility aids that need to be transported in the vehicle with you. But, they’re also heavy, large objects that can be cumbersome to move and even harder to lift. Consider some of the stowage adaptations that can be fitted to your Motability Scheme car.
Car boot hoist

A hoist does all the heavy lifting for you, sparing you – or a partner or carer – the tough job of getting your wheelchair into the boot of the car. Once the wheelchair, or scooter, is placed in the boot, you can use the tie-backs provided to keep it secure while in transit. Our Ford Motability specialists will need to see your wheelchair or scooter to help them advise on the most suitable models of car boot hoist for you.
Rooftop stowage

If you need the car boot space for other items, you can elect to have a rooftop stowage unit fitted instead. This box-type unit can be added to either the driver or the passenger side of the car’s roof. The wheelchair is folded and then moved by an electric hoist into the unit.
Lightweight manual wheelchair

An alternative to using any kind of hoist is to leave your wheelchair at home instead of carrying it in the car, and hire a lightweight manual wheelchair instead. You can keep this in the car and just use it when you’re out and about. If you need someone to push you when in it, you’ll need an assistant-propelled model. If you’re happy to operate it yourself, opt for a self-propelled version.
Motability adaptation prices

With around 500 different types of Motability Adaptations available, prices vary though many are available at no extra cost. To find out more information on pricing and adaptations, contact your local Group 1 Ford dealership and speak to one of the team. They will be happy to work with you to run through the right adaptations for your car, and guide you through the process every step of the way.

Type of Adaptation	Price Range
Left foot accelerator	£0 - £95
Steering aids	£0 - £100
Pedal modifications	£0 - £800
Mechanical hand controls	£0 - £1072
Person hoists	£0 - £1305
Electronic accelerators	£0 - £1885

*Prices are grouped by the type of adaptation.

Type of Adaptation	Price Range
Wheelchair stowage (in-car systems)	£0 - £10,990
Transfer plates	£9 - £715
Remote control devices	£50 - £775
Permanent swivel seats	£116 - £8,100
Wheelchairs swivel seats	£170 - £12,365
Wheelchair stowage (rooftop systems)	£667 - £2,750

*Prices are grouped by the type of adaptation.

Check the specification of your vehicle

As many Ford models included in the Motability Scheme now come fitted with driver-friendly features such as push-button start and automatic gearboxes, changing your vehicle could be the easiest solution. Have a chat with our Ford specialists, who can help to make the right choice.
Need help with the cost of adaptations?

While there are around 150 Motability adaptations that don’t come with an additional cost, other more complex products do. Don’t worry, though – help and support is still available. You may be able to secure a grant from Motability. You can apply by visiting the Motability website.
Further help and advice

Ready to find the ideal solution to your motoring needs? Start by getting in touch with our Ford Motability specialists. They can provide all the help, advice, and further information you need to start the process of resolving any issues and assisting you in enjoying driving all over again.

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