Do not modify or remove heat
protection shields.
Do not route any electrical cables
with the Antilock Brakes System and
Traction Control System cables
because of extraneous signal risk.
It is generally not recommended to
hang electrical cables off existing
looms or pipes.
NOTE: For further information please contact
your local National Sales Company representative,
or Local Ford Dealer.
Refer to: 1.3 Contact Information (page 9).
If they are unable to help you then please contact
the Vehicle Converter Advisory Service at
[email protected].
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 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: 5.8 Air Bag Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) (page 218).
1.2.9 Drilling and Welding
Drilling and welding of frames and body structure
have to be conducted following the program
guidelines.
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 the
Interactive Vehicle Dynamics (IVD) / 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.
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1.13 Package and Ergonomics
1.13.1 General Component
Package Guidelines
WARNING: Do not modify, drill, cut
or weld any suspension
components, specifically the
steering gear system, subframe or
anti-roll bars, springs or shock
absorbers including mounting
brackets.
The Vehicle Converter has to ensure that
sufficient clearance is maintained under all drive
conditions to moving components such as axles,
fans, steering, brake system etc.
The Vehicle Converter is responsible for all
installed components during the conversion. The
durability has to be confirmed by appropriate test
procedures.
1.13.2 Driver Reach Zones
Controls and/or equipment required to be used
while driving should be located within easy reach
of the driver so as not to impair driver control
1.13.3 Driver Field of View
WARNING: Make sure that the
modified vehicle complies with all
relevant legal requirements.
1.13.4 Conversion Affects on
Parking Aids
WARNING: Ensure that monitors
mounted in the cabin meet the
interior package and safety
requirements
On conversions requiring a rear camera, the
reverse signal may be taken as described in the
electrical section, described in reversing lamps.
Refer to: 4.11 Exterior Lighting (page 116).
1.13.5 Aids for Vehicle Entry and
Exit
Steps
WARNINGS:
Make sure that the modified vehicle
complies with all relevant legal
requirements.
If this modification alters the
homologated dimensions, a new
approval may be necessary.
CAUTION: Make sure that
reinforcements are installed to
maintain the integrity of the original
body structure.
Steps can be ordered as an option on the base
vehicle. Please check for availability.
Where additional steps are installed the required
ground clearance line is to be maintained.
The Vehicle Converter must make sure that a
movable step is set in the stored position when
the vehicle is running. The step surface must be
non-slip.
Grab Handles
WARNING: Make sure that the
location of the no-drill zones are
checked before drilling.
CAUTION: Make sure that
reinforcements are installed to
maintain the integrity of the original
body structure.
Grab handles can be ordered as an option on
the base vehicle. Please check for availability.
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].
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Van Center of Gravity Critical Zone to EEC Category N1. Non-ABS
Minimum Kerb + Driver
Running Order (Dimensions
mm)
Laden Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)
with all passengers (Dimensions
mm)
Roof
Height
Model
'G' High
Center
of
Gravity
Max
'F'
Standard
Vehicle
Max
'E'
Design
'D' High
Center
of
Gravity
Max
'C'
Standard
Vehicle
Max
'B' Max'A' Min
Short Wheel Base (SWB)
8257701100128090021268799Low260S
Diesel
8257701119128090021268799Medium260S
Diesel
8257701100128090019361232Low280S
Diesel
8257701119128090019361232Medium280S
Diesel
8257701225128086218091369Low300S
Diesel
8257701224128086218091369Medium300S
Diesel
8257701242128091619111422Low330S
Diesel
8257701240128091619111422Medium330S
Diesel
Medium Wheelbase (MWB)
8257701245128090019671460Low280M
Diesel
8387851265136595419671460Medium280M
Diesel
8257701245128090021781320Low300M
Diesel
8387851265136595421781320Medium300M
Diesel
8387851281136595421781320High300M
Diesel
8257701245128090019361540Low330M
Diesel
8387851406136595419361540Medium330M
Diesel
8387851420136595419361540High330M
Diesel
8387851232136595421281551Low350M
Diesel
8387851400136595421281551Medium350M
Diesel
8387851412136595421281551High350M
Diesel
Long Wheel Base (LWB)
8508001550136595723131750Medium300L
Diesel
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Minimum Kerb + Driver
Running Order (Dimensions
mm)
Laden Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)
with all passengers (Dimensions
mm)
Roof
Height
Model
8508001568136595723131750High300L
Diesel
8508001549136595724431818Medium330L
Diesel
8508001566136595724431818High330L
Diesel
8508001544136595724181762Medium350L
Diesel
8508001562136595724181762High350L
Diesel
All 430 Series have Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) so are not shown on these charts
Single Chassis Cab
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Single Chassis Cab Center of Gravity Critical Zone to EEC Category N1. Non-ABS
Minimum Kerb + Driver Running Order
Without Float (Dimensions mm)
Laden Gross Vehicle Mass
(GVM) with all passengers
(Dimensions mm)
Model
'G' High
Center of
Gravity
Max
'F'
Standard
Vehicle
Max
'E'
Design
'D' High
Center of
Gravity
Max
'C'
Standard
Vehicle
Max
'B' Max'A' Min
Short Wheelbase (SWB) Single Rear Wheel
TBD7701119TBD91618401464300S
Diesel
TBD7701196TBD91620441521330S
Diesel
Medium Wheelbase (MWB) Single Rear Wheel
TBD7851134TBD95421611635300M
Diesel
TBD7851411TBD95422831699330M
Diesel
TBD7851390TBD95422531752350M
Diesel
Medium Wheelbase (MWB) Dual Rear Wheel
TBD7851390TBD95422531752350M
Diesel
Long Wheelbase (LWB) Single Rear Wheel
TBD8001619TBD95725761917330L
Diesel
TBD8001658TBD95727761858350L
Diesel
Long Wheelbase (LWB) Dual Rear Wheel
TBD8001658TBD95727761858350L
Diesel
Extended Frame (EF) Single Rear Wheel
TBD8001693TBD95727681858350L
Diesel
Extended Frame (EF) Dual Rear Wheel
TBD8001746TBD95733331858350L
Diesel
300,330 Rear Wheel Drive and 330,350 Forward Wheel Drive, M2 Buses and all 430 Series have
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) so are not shown on these charts
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Double Chassis Cab Center of Gravity Critical Zone to EEC Category N1. Non-ABS
Minimum Kerb + Driver
Running Order Without Float
(Dimensions mm)
Laden Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) with
all passengers (Dimensions mm)
Model
'G' High
Center of
Gravity
Max
'F'
Standard
Vehicle
Max
'E'
Design
'D' High
Center of
Gravity
Max
'C'
Standard
Vehicle
Max
'B' Max'A' Min
Medium Wheelbase (MWB) Single Rear Wheel
TBD7851316TBD95420361635300M
Diesel
TBD7851463TBD95422831699330M
Diesel
TBD7851460TBD95422351652350M
Diesel
Medium Wheelbase (MWB) Dual Rear Wheel
TBD7851497TBD95424601647350M
Diesel
Long Wheelbase (LWB) Single Rear Wheel
TBD8001627TBD95725761917330L
Diesel
TBD8001632TBD95725421864350L
Diesel
Long Wheelbase (LWB) Dual Rear Wheel
TBD8001663TBD95727761858350L
Diesel
Extended Frame (EF) Single Rear Wheel
TBD8001738TBD95725891864350L
Diesel
Extended Frame (EF) Dual Rear Wheel
TBD8001738TBD95729371858350L
Diesel
All 430 Series have Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) so are not shown on these charts
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Bus
Bus Center of Gravity Critical Zone to EEC Category N1. Non-ABS
Minimum Kerb + Driver
Running Order Without
Float (Dimensions mm)
Laden Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)
with all passengers (Dimensions
mm)
Roof
Height
Model
Tourneo
'F'
Standard
Vehicle
Max
'E' Design'C'
Standard
Vehicle
Max
'B' Max'A' Min
Short Wheelbase (SWB)
770124090016241414280S Diesel
All M2 Buses have Anti-lock Brake Systems as standard so are not included on above chart
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1.17 Towing
1.17.1 Towing Requirements
When a towing device is required, the Vehicle
Converter should use a Ford approved tow bar.
Refer to: 1.16 (page 44).
Refer to: 1.9 Jacking (page 27).
1.17.2 Towing
For towing devices fitted by the Vehicle Converter
the following applies:
•Towing allowances must not exceed those of
the standard vehicle.
•For attachment of the tow bar, underrun bar
and step see the following diagrams
–E74854 Tow Bar Chassis Cab
–E74855 Tow Bar Van, Bus and Kombi.
Use the upper position to fix the tow ball on front
wheel drive vehicles and the lower position to fix
on rear wheel drive vehicles.
•Any modifications to the vehicle must be noted
in the owner's handbook or new descriptive
literature included with the owner's
documentation.
•The maximum allowable tow ball static load is
120kg on a Van, Bus and Kombi and 150kg on
Chassis Cabs.
•Tow bar installations must meet the
requirements of the EEC Directive 94/20 EC
Tow Bar Chassis Cab
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