Jim Steele
Jim Steele at Crosswell Ford

Jim Steele

Sales Consultant/Finance Manager

Crosswell Ford

222 South Locust Street
Manteno, IL 60950

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4.9
219 Reviews

Dealership Experience

14 yrs, 1 mo

Industry Experience

34 yrs, 2 mos

4.9

219 Reviews

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219 Reviews of Jim Steele

April 23, 2026

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What a pleasant experience buying my Explorer from Crosswell Ford. Jim Steele was fantastic to work with. He got me out the door as quickly as possible. I even enjoyed working with Tony the finance ma More

by bucci67
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Other Employees Tagged: Anthony Melia

April 02, 2026

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Jim was great to work with and helped us get set in our new car! We were initially stressed/worried after the storm took out our cars, but Jim made everything simple and made us feel comfortable. More

by jesskinn
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Apr 08, 2026

Crosswell Ford responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with Crosswell Ford in Manteno, Illinois. We are so glad to hear that Jim was able to make the process simple and comfortable during a stressful time. Helping our customers feel confident and taken care of is what we strive for every day. Enjoy your new vehicle and please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you.

March 31, 2026

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We had an amazing experience working with Jim Steele when purchasing our 2026 Ford Maverick! From start to finish, Jim was knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely cared about helping us find exactly what we ne More

by grayclara95
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Other Employees Tagged: Nick Shaqra, Anthony Melia

Apr 08, 2026

Crosswell Ford responded

Thank you so much for the kind words and for choosing Crosswell Ford in Manteno, Illinois for your 2026 Ford Maverick purchase! We are thrilled to hear that Jim Steele provided such a knowledgeable, patient, and stress free experience from start to finish. Our team takes pride in delivering honest and helpful service, and it is great to know Jim went above and beyond to make you feel confident in your decision. Enjoy your new Maverick and welcome to the Crosswell Ford family!

March 31, 2026

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I know many people who needs a car after this tornado hit. I will definitely refer them to Taylor Ford. The attention of meeting my needs made me feel like family. I am thrilled with my Ford Fusion Titan More

by bertie02
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Mar 31, 2026

Crosswell Ford responded

Thank you for your kind words and for trusting Crosswell Ford in Manteno Illinois during such a difficult time. We are truly grateful for your recommendation and are so glad to hear you felt like family throughout your experience. Congratulations on your Ford Fusion Titanium Hybrid, it is an incredible vehicle and we are thrilled it was the perfect fit for you. If you or anyone you know needs anything, our team at Crosswell Ford in Manteno is always here to help.

March 31, 2026

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I can’t thank Jim Steele for helping me secure my new Ford Bronco. He has gone above and beyond, keeping me updated with my car. I will definitely recompile to my friends and family. More

by cubsfn16
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Other Employees Tagged: Chipper Crosswell , Nick Shaqra

Mar 31, 2026

Crosswell Ford responded

Thank you for the kind words and for choosing Crosswell Ford in Manteno, Illinois for your new Ford Bronco purchase. We are thrilled to hear that Jim Steele went above and beyond to keep you updated and make your experience a great one. Your recommendation means a lot to our team, and we appreciate your support. Enjoy your new Bronco and we look forward to helping you again in the future at Crosswell Ford of Manteno.

March 31, 2026

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I came in and I looked at this truck and I really liked it. They really take care of you and crosswell ford and they hooked me up with in the deal with a tow package and a hard tunnel cover. I’ve dealt wit More

by mattbran2022
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Other Employees Tagged: Anthony Melia

Mar 31, 2026

Crosswell Ford responded

Thank you for the great review and for continuing to trust Crosswell Ford in Manteno, Illinois with your vehicle needs. We are glad to hear Jim Steele, Mike Mace, and the entire team made your truck buying experience smooth and rewarding, and that you are enjoying the added upgrades. It means a lot to us that you recognize both our sales and service departments. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to helping you again at Crosswell Ford of Manteno.

March 30, 2026

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We had an excellent experience buying our new Ford Escape. Everything went smoothly so we can enjoy our new purchase! More

by kbabs82
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Mar 31, 2026

Crosswell Ford responded

Thank you for the great feedback! We’re so glad to hear your Ford Escape purchase went smoothly and that you’re enjoying your new vehicle. Our team at Crosswell Ford in Manteno, Illinois works hard to make every car buying experience simple and stress free, and we truly appreciate you choosing us. Enjoy your new Escape and let us know if there’s anything else we can help with in the future!

March 28, 2026

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Ashlyn was so helpful. She made the entire process super easy I was in and out in no time it was overall a great experience. I would definitely come back here again. More

by Nsharper0
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Mar 30, 2026

Crosswell Ford responded

Thank you for the great feedback. We are so glad to hear Ashlyn made your experience smooth and efficient. Our team at Crosswell Ford in Manteno Illinois works hard to make the car buying process quick and enjoyable, and it is great to know that showed during your visit. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to helping you again in the future.

March 24, 2026

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New purchase 2026 Active FWD Escape From Crosswell Ford Everything about the purchase went very well. Jim Steele is The Best To See When You Want To Buy New And Used This Is My Fourth New Ford Vehicle From More

by Peter Bilotto
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Other Employees Tagged: Jim Crosswell, Anthony Melia Jr

Mar 24, 2026

Crosswell Ford responded

Thank you for your continued trust in Crosswell Ford in Manteno, Illinois and congratulations on your new 2026 Ford Escape. We truly appreciate your loyalty and are honored to have earned your business for the fourth time. Jim Steele takes great pride in helping customers find the right vehicle, and it is wonderful to hear our finance team made everything clear and easy for you. We are grateful for your recommendation and for allowing Crosswell Ford to be part of your family’s car buying journey.

March 20, 2026

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I was impressed the very moment I drove up for my appointment with Anthony. He welcomed me with the brightest smile and made me comfortable with a cup of delicious coffee and pleasant conversation. More

by Sansmoment66
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Other Employees Tagged: Anthony Sanfratello

Mar 20, 2026

Crosswell Ford responded

Thank you for sharing such an amazing experience with us! We are so glad to hear Anthony made your visit to Crosswell Ford in Manteno, Illinois so welcoming and memorable from the moment you arrived. Helping you find your dream car is exactly what we strive for, and it means a lot that you are recommending us to your family and friends. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again!

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