Do not change original location or remove
warning labels provided with the base
vehicle in view to the driver. Ensure that
labels remain in full view.
NOTE:
For further information please contact
your local National Sales Company representative,
or Local Ford Dealer. If they are unable to help you
then please contact the Vehicle Converter
Advisory Service at [email protected]
Refer to: 1.3 Contact Information (page 10).
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).
•
Subsequent 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, retarders).
•
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.
Airbag 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 or B-Pillar of the vehicle may
affect the airbag deployment timing and
result in uncontrolled deployment.
For additional information:
Refer to: 5.10 Airbag Supplemental Restraint
1.2.9 Drilling and Welding
WARNING: Do not Drill or Weld Boron
steel parts, see figure E146882 in the
welding section of this manual.
Drilling and welding of frames and body structure
have to be conducted following the guidelines in
Welding and Frame Drilling and Tube Reinforcing
sections.
Refer to: 5.1 Body (page 147).
Refer to: 5.13 Frame and Body Mounting (page
1.2.10 Minimum Requirements for
Brake System
It is not recommended to modify the brake
system. If a special conversion should require
modifications:
•
Maintain original settings.
•
Maintain brake certification load distribution.
Changes to the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS),
Traction Control System (TCS) and Electronic
Stability Control ESC (also known as 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: 04/2012
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