1.2 Commercial and Legal Aspects
1.2.1 Terminology
NOTE:
Any modifications to the vehicle must be
noted in the owner's handbook or new descriptive
literature included with the owner's
documentation.
Vehicle Converter refers to any re-seller altering
the vehicle by converting the body and adding or
modifying any equipment not originally specified
and/or supplied by Ford.
Unique component or similar wording refers to
non-Ford specified or after sale fitment not
covered by Ford warranty.
1.2.2 Warranty on Ford Vehicles
Please contact The National Sales Company in
the country where the vehicle will be registered for
details of the terms of any applicable Ford
warranty.
The Vehicle Converter should warrant its design,
materials and construction for a period at least
equal to any applicable Ford warranty.
The Vehicle Converter must ensure that any
alteration made to a Ford vehicle or component
does not reduce the safety, function, or durability
of the vehicle or any component.
The Vehicle Converter shall be solely responsible
for any damage resulting from any alteration made
by the Vehicle Converter or any of its agents to a
Ford Vehicle Component.
The Vehicle Converter releases Ford from all
claims by any third party for any cost or loss
(including any consequential damages) arising
from work performed by a Vehicle Converter unless
Ford has given its prior written consent to such
liability.
1.2.3 Legal and Vehicle Type Approval
•
All components embodied on Ford vehicles are
approved to the applicable legal requirements.
•
Ford vehicles have Type Approval for the
intended marketing territories.
WARNING: Exception - Incomplete
vehicles require further approval when
completed by the vehicle converter.
•
The Transit range has Type Approval for many
territories, although the full range of vehicles
shown in this manual are not necessarily
released in all territories. Check with your local
Ford National Sales Company representative.
•
Significant changes to the vehicle may affect
its legal compliance. Strict adherence to the
original design intent for brakes, weight
distribution, lighting, occupant safety and
hazardous materials compliance in particular
is mandatory.
1.2.4 Alternative Type Approval
If significant changes are made the vehicle
converter must negotiate with the relevant
authority. Any changes to the vehicle operating
conditions must be advised to the customer.
1.2.5 Legal Obligations and Liabilities
The Vehicle Converter should consult with its legal
advisor on any questions concerning its legal
obligations and liabilities.
1.2.6 General Product Safety
Requirement
The Vehicle Converter shall ensure that any vehicle
it places on the market complies with the
European General Product safety Directive
2001/95/EC (as amended periodically). The
Vehicle Converter shall also ensure that any
alteration it makes to a Ford vehicle or component
does not reduce its compliance with the European
General Product Safety Directive.
The Vehicle Converter shall release Ford from all
liability for damages resulting from:
•
Failure to comply with these Body Equipment
Mounting directives, in particular warnings.
•
Faulty design, production, installation, assembly
or alteration not originally specified by Ford.
•
Failure to comply with the basic fit for purpose
principles inherent in the original product.
WARNINGS:
Do not exceed the gross vehicle mass,
gross train mass, axle plates and trailer
plate.
Do not change the tire size or load rating.
Do not modify the steering system.
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 remove labels provided with the
base vehicle. Ensure appropriate
visibility.
Do not route any electrical cables with the
Anti-lock Brakes System and Traction
Control System cables because of
extraneous signal risk. It is generally not
recommended to hang electrical cables
off existing harnesses or pipes.
FORD
TRANSIT CUSTOM
2012.75
Date of Publication: 04/2012
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