Excessive heat can build up from the
exhaust system, in particular from the
catalytic converter and from the Diesel
Particulate Filter (DPF). Ensure
adequate heat shields are maintained.
Maintain sufficient clearance to hot
parts.
Do not modify or remove heat protection
shields.
Do not route any electrical cables with
the Anti-lock Brakes System and
Traction Control System cables because
of extraneous signal risk. Do not hang
electrical cables off existing looms or
pipes.
Do not change original location or
remove warning labels provided with the
base vehicle in view to the driver. Ensure
that labels in view to the driver in the
base vehicle remain in full view to the
driver after any conversion.
NOTE:
For further information please contact
your local National Sales Company
representative, or Local Ford Dealer.
1.2.7 Product Liability
The Vehicle Converter shall be liable for any
product liability (whether for death, personal
injury, or property damage) arising from any
alteration to a Ford vehicle or component made
by the Vehicle Converter or any of its agents. Ford
shall not be liable for any such liability (except as
provided by law).
The Vehicle Converter or equipment
manufacturer is liable for the:
•
Operational reliability and road-worthiness of
the vehicle to its original intent.
•
Operational reliability and road-worthiness of
any component or conversion, not listed in
original Ford documentation.
•
Operational reliability and road-worthiness of
the vehicle as a whole (for example the body
changes and/or additional equipment must
not have a negative effect on the driving,
braking or steering characteristics of the
vehicle).
•
Any damage resulting from the conversion or
attachment and installation of unique
components, including unique electrical or
electronic systems.
•
Functional safety and freedom of movement
of all moving parts (for example axles, springs,
propeller shafts, steering mechanisms, brake
and transmission linkage).
•
Functional safety and freedom of the tested
and approved flexibility of the body and
integral chassis structure.
1.2.8 Restraints System
WARNINGS:
Modifications to the restraints system
are not allowed.
Airbags are explosive. For safe removal
and storage during conversion follow the
procedures in the Ford workshop manual
or consult your local National Sales
Company representative.
Do not alter, modify or relocate the
airbag, sensor and modules of the
restraints system or any of its
components.
Attachments or modifications to the
front end of the vehicle may affect the
airbag fire timing and result in
uncontrolled deployment.
Modifications to the B-Pillar body
structure may affect the side airbag fire
timing and result in uncontrolled side
airbag deployment.
Refer to: 5.2 Airbag Supplemental Restraint
1.2.9 Drilling and Welding
Drilling and welding of frames and body structures
have to be conducted following the guidelines
within this document.
1.2.10 Minimum Requirements for
Brake system and Load Apportioning
Valves
•
It is not necessary or recommended to modify
the load apportioning valves, however, if a
special conversion should require
modifications,
– Maintain original settings.
– Maintain brake certification load
distribution.
•
Changes to the Antilock Brake System (ABS),
Traction Control System (TCS) and Electronic
Stability Program (ESP) system are not
permitted.
1.2.11 Road Safety
The respective instructions should be strictly
observed to maintain operational and road safety
of the vehicle.
Date of Publication: 02/2017
FORD
RANGER
2015