Acts
Vehicle system
Removal or rendering inoperative exhaust system
components including the catalytic converter - muffler
assembly, inlet pipe, outlet pipe, resonator and flex pipe.
Rotation of horizontal exhaust system directional outlet
pipe to cause the exhaust to be emitted in a direction
other than the orientation your vehicle was originally
produced with.
Exhaust
Removal or rendering inoperative the fan clutch. Removal
or modification of the fan shroud. Replacing a fixed fan
with a fan of increased diameter, different number of
blades or different pitch width.
Engine cooling
Removal or rendering inoperative DEF system compon-
ents including the DEF tank, dosing module, dosing supply
module, dosing control unit, NOx electronic module or
NOx sensor.
DEF (Diesel exhaust fluid)
Emissions Control System(s) Laws
Federal law prohibits vehicle
manufacturers, dealers and other persons
engaged in the business of repairing,
servicing, selling, leasing or trading motor
vehicles, as well as fleet operators from
knowingly removing or rendering an
emissions control device or system
inoperative. Further, modifications of the
emissions control system(s) could create
liability on the part of individual owners
under the laws of some states. In Canada,
modification of the emissions control
system could create liability under
applicable Federal or Provincial laws.
Maintenance
Instructions for maintenance and service
of the noise control system have been
included in the required maintenance
services and in the general maintenance
section. To further help minimize noise
emissions degradation throughout the life
of your vehicle, Ford Motor Company
recommends that you operate this vehicle
in the manner described within this owner’s
manual. Caution should be exercised by
the owner when installing replacement
parts to be sure that a tampering act (as
outlined above) is not committed. Note
any inspection and service performed in
the maintenance log.
Emissions Information Label
Emissions information appears on the
Important Engine Information decal
located on or near the engine.
Scheduled Maintenance Services
Maintenance service adjustments must
conform to specifications contained in this
manual, and those shown on the Important
Engine Information decal. Perform the
following services at scheduled intervals
because they essential to the life and
performance of your vehicle. Ford
recommends that you perform
maintenance on all designated items to
achieve best vehicle operation.
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