1.5 Vehicle Duty Cycle Guidelines
It is necessary to take into account the customer
usage profile and the anticipated vehicle duty
cycles of the modified vehicle in order to choose
the appropriate specification of the base vehicle.
It is necessary to select the appropriate drive,
engine, gear ratio, gross vehicle mass, gross
combination mass, axle ratings and payloads of
the base vehicle to match the customer
requirements.
Where possible make sure that the base vehicle
is ordered with any necessary plant fit options.
NOTE:
For further information please contact
your local National Sales Company
representative, or Local Ford Dealer.
1.5.1 Conversion Effect on Fuel
Economy and Performance
Any conversion may affect the fuel consumption
and performance depending on the aerodynamics
and the weight added by the conversion. The
published information for fuel consumption and
performance of the base vehicle therefore may
not be valid. It is advisable to control the weight,
but without deteriorating other vehicle attributes
and functions (especially those related to safety
and durability).
1.5.2 Vehicle Ride and Handling
Attributes
CAUTION: Do not exceed the axle rating,
gross vehicle mass, trailer rating and
gross trailer mass limits.
Due to the displacement of the center of gravity
caused by the conversion the ride and handling
attributes may be different to the base vehicle.
NOTE:
The vehicle should be evaluated for safe
operation prior to sale.
Date of Publication: 02/2017
FORD
RANGER
2015
