1 General Information
1.1About This Manual........................6
1.1.1Introduction...........................................6
1.1.2Important Safety Instructions.............6
1.1.3Warnings, Cautions and Notes in This
Manual....................................................6
1.1.4How to Use This Manual.....................6
1.2Commercial and Legal Aspects...
7
1.2.1Terminology...........................................7
1.2.2Warranty on Ford Vehicles..................7
1.2.3Legal and Vehicle Type Approval....
7
1.2.4Alternative Type Approval....................7
1.2.5Legal Obligations and Liabilities..........7
1.2.6General Product Safety
Requirement..........................................7
1.2.7Product Liability.....................................8
1.2.8Restraints System................................8
1.2.9Drilling and Welding..............................8
1.2.10Minimum Requirements for Brake
system and Load Apportioning Valves
.................................................................8
1.2.11Road Safety...........................................8
1.3Contact Information.....................9
1.4Conversion Type.........................14
1.5Conversion Homologation.........23
1.6Electromagnetic Compatibility
(EMC)..........................................24
1.6.1Antenna Location...............................24
1.7Vehicle Duty Cycle Guidelines....25
1.7.1Conversion Affect on Fuel Economy
and Performance...............................25
1.7.2Vehicle Ride and Handling
Attributes.............................................25
1.8End of Life Vehicle (ELV)
Directive.....................................26
1.9Jacking.......................................27
1.10Lifting..........................................29
1.11Noise, Vibration and Harshness
(NVH)...........................................31
1.12Vehicle Transportation Aids and
Vehicle Storage..........................32
1.13Package and Ergonomics..........33
1.13.1General Component Package
Guidelines............................................33
1.13.2Driver Reach Zones...........................33
1.13.3Driver Field of View.............................33
1.13.4Conversion Affects on Parking Aids..
33
1.13.5Aids for Vehicle Entry and Exit..........33
1.14Package and
Ergonomics—Specifications......34
1.14.1Recommended Main Dimensions....
34
1.14.2Recommended Nominal Body
Lengths for Chassis Cab models....
36
1.14.3Front, Rear and Side Under-run
Protection............................................38
1.14.4Recommended Main Load Area
Dimensions for Bulkhead with
Depression Driver Side......................39
1.14.5Recommended Main Load Area
Dimensions for Bulkhead with Full
Depression..........................................40
1.14.6Recommended Main Load Area
Dimensions for Double Cab In Van
Bulkhead..............................................41
1.15Hardware—Specifications..........43
1.16Load Distribution—Specifications.
44
1.16.1Load Distribution Calculations - Driver
and Passenger Weight Distribution...
44
1.16.2Center of Gravity ...............................46
1.17Towing........................................54
1.17.1Towing Requirements.......................54
1.17.2Towing..................................................54
2 Chassis
2.1Suspension System....................57
2.2Front Suspension.......................58
2.2.1Springs and Spring Mounting...........58
2.3Rear Suspension........................59
2.3.1Springs and Spring Mounting...........59
2.3.2Rear Anti-Roll Bar...............................59
2.4Wheels and Tires........................60
2.4.1Wheel Clearance................................60
2.4.2Tire Manufacturers.............................60
2.4.3Spare wheel........................................60
2.4.4Painting Road Wheels.......................60
2.5Driveshaft....................................61
2.5.1Power Take Off....................................61
2.6Brake System.............................62
2.6.1General................................................62
2.6.2Kerb Mass Data..................................62
2.6.3Brake Hoses General........................62
2.7Parking Brake.............................63
2.7.1Relocated Parking Brake Lever.......63
2.8Hydraulic Brake Actuation.........64
2.8.1Load Apportioning Valves.................64
2.8.2Front and Rear Brakes......................64
2.9Anti-Lock Control - Stability
Assist..........................................65
3 Powertrain
3.1Engine.........................................66
3.1.1Engine Power Curves.......................66
3.2Engine Cooling............................75
3.2.1Auxiliary Heater Systems..................75
3.2.2Auxiliary Heater Installation...............76
3.2.3Air Flow Restrictions...........................76
3.3Accessory Drive.........................77
3.3.1Front End Accessory Drive 2.4l Diesel
and 2.3l Petrol.....................................77
3.3.2Front End Accessory Drive 2.2l
Diesel....................................................79
3.4Electronic Engine Controls.........81
3.5Clutch.........................................82
3.6Manual Transmission.................83
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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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2.6 Brake System
2.6.1 General
The Brake System must be fully functional when
the vehicle conversion is completed. The vehicle
brake operating modes must be checked,
including warning system and parking brakes.
Brakes are certified to 71/320EEC and ECE R13
requirements as amended.
WARNING: Do not restrict the airflow
and cooling to the brake system
CAUTION: Spoilers and wheel covers
must not affect the brake cooling
performance.
NOTE: Do not obstruct the view of the brake
fluid reservoir level
NOTE: The donor vehicle brake fluid reservoir is
translucent so that it is possible to check the level
of fluid without opening the reservoir which will
reduce the risk of contamination.
The brake fluid reservoir must remain accessible
for servicing and for adding brake fluid.
2.6.2 Kerb Mass Data
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].
2.6.3 Brake Hoses General
CAUTION: Make sure that the front
and rear brake hoses are not
twisted and are correctly located
away from body and chassis
components.
Front and rear brake hoses must not rub, chafe
or rest on body or chassis components. There
must be clearance under all operating conditions,
between full compression and extension and full
lock to lock.
Brake lines must not be used to support or
secure any other component.
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2.7 Parking Brake
WARNINGS:
Do not modify the brakes
Do not splice into the parking brake
cable
CAUTION: Make sure that a new
parking brake cable is fitted if
modification to the wheelbase
impacts the existing parking brake
cable.
2.7.1 Relocated Parking Brake
Lever
For improved walk through capability it is
recommended to have the standard handbrake
moved to the outer side between the driver door
and the driver seat. If the handbrake is moved
the wiring will need to be modified/extended to
accommodate this.
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]..
Recommended Relocated Parking Brake Lever location
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Pin Brake Light on Trailer Tow in-line connector at Rear of Vehicle
DescriptionItem
Third Stop LightPin 8
*If an existing third brake/stop lamp is already
fitted, or if the power exceeds 21W, an
intermediate relay must be used.
For Van, Bus and Kombi, the signal should be
derived from the 6-way connector to the rear
light assembly, pin 4.
Additional Position Lights at the Rear
of the Vehicle
The feed for position lights only at the rear
(bottom / top) can be taken from the licence plate
lighting connectors: left and right. For the correct
pin, please refer to Figure E84727; the maximum
load is 10W per side.
NOTE: Any additional position lights should be
taken from the licence plate lights, and no other
source.
In order to avoid electrical issues due to leakage,
and to ensure connector compatibility, a mating
connector with seals/plugs and pre-crimped wire
& terminal should be used. See Adding
Connectors,Terminals and Wiring.
NOTE: Position lamps (front and rear) only
function with the lighting switch in positions 1 or
2; however, the same bulbs are also used for the
parking lamps. There are two operating modes
for the latter, both with the ignition key removed.
1.Ignition off, master light switch to position ‘P’:
all 4 lamps are on.
2.Ignition off, master light switch off, move turn
indicator stalk to either left or right position (and
leave in): tell-tale and chime will operate briefly
and parking lamps (2) on the side selected will
be on.
The position and parking functions operate
independently.
When the position lights are extinguished, the
side marker and end-outline markers turn off
simultaneously, in line with InterRegs No 48, which
states the following:
5.11 - The electrical connections must be such
that the front and rear position lamps, the
end-outline marker lamps, if they exist, the
side-marker lamps, if they exist, and the rear
registration plate lamp can only be switched on
and off simultaneously. This condition does not
apply when using front and rear position lamps,
as well as side-marker lamps when combined or
reciprocally incorporated with said lamps, as
parking lamps and when side-marker lamps are
permitted to flash.
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harness that provides roof-mounted rear turn
indicators, powered via relays. This should be
used in conjunction with SVO fusebox.
3.Chassis cab LED rear lamp cluster
replacement recommendations, especially
turn indicator relay implications – see lighting
load table. Generally the use of LED equivalent
lighting systems reduces the electrical load on
the vehicle; however, special care needs to
be taken with respect to any change to or
addition of turn indicator lights. Depending on
the current requirements of the LED(s)
compared to the bulb it is replacing, a ballast
resistor may be required, if not already
integrated into the LED lamp assembly.
Without this, bulb outage detection for turn
indicators will be affected, which is a legal
requirement.
Additional turn indicators must be powered
through relays (max 300mA), driven by existing
turn lights. The maximum load that the Central
Junction Box can drive is 3 x 21W per side (front,
rear and CAT 6 turn indicators); but even if the
vehicle is not fitted with the CAT 6 lights, the feeds
for these should not be used as the Central
Junction Box would need reconfiguring, which
could have safety as well as functional
implications.
4.Special Vehicle Option beacon switch: wiring
locations, circuit diagrams and max amperage
– see Special Vehicle Option fuse box
schematic (max current is 15A); there is
provision for the Special Vehicle Option beacon
switch in an empty switch location on the
instrument panel.
5.Rear loom connector detail location and supply
details for retro-fit loom extension for
example:- when extending a medium wheel
base, long wheel base or extended frame
overhang, what connectors do they use to
make a plug and play loom extension? – for
chassis cab vehicles, there is an Special
Vehicle Option extension loom for rear lamps
(part number 6C1V-14408-A*). There is not, at
present, a similar loom for Van, Bus and
Kombi's, although the appropriate mating
connector is now tooled, so this would be
possible.
Miscellaneous Systems
Handbrake on - Cluster Warning Light -
Unless the vehicle is specified with options that
drive the handbrake warning light (for example
ESP, Australia market), the components making
up this system are not fitted. We do not
recommend installation of this feature as an
aftermarket addition. There are several reasons
for this:
1.Not all circuits carry the requisite wire as a give
away:
•The wires might be part of the main vehicle
harness (14401) even if not used – for example
camper vehicles are normally ordered with
power mirrors, and the wires will be present
as a give-away.
•The seat pedestal harness (14K076), however,
is vehicle specific – if the handbrake is not part
of the specification, it will not be present or
give-away. This harness would need to be
changed to the compatible part that also
includes the handbrake warning light circuit.
2.The handbrake switch (part number
2F2T-15852-A*) together with its short jumper
harness (6C1T-15K857-A*) would need to be
obtained and fitted.
3.The handbrake warning light is in all clusters,
but unless the vehicle config. parameter
“parking brake switch” is set, the Central
Junction Box will not read this input, and hence
NO CAN message sent to the cluster.
Reconfiguration can only be done at a Ford
Dealer.
NOTE: If a vehicle already has a handbrake
warning light in the cluster, or one is installed as
per the Ford design, it is not possible to utilize the
wire from the handbrake switch as part of an
interlock circuit (this is a pull up resistor input that
provides a wetting current of 20mA – anything in
excess of this, for example through additional
circuitry, will almost certainly damage the Central
Junction Box). If there is no handbrake switch
installed, it would be possible to add one and
utilize this as part of a separate circuit, up to a
maximum current of 500mA through the switch.
Reverse Sensors (Rear Park Aid
Module)- The factory-fit option is a CAN-based
system, but for Van, Bus, and Kombi vehicles
only. Stand-alone systems can be installed (for
example for chassis cab conversions), but would
need to utilize the PTA line of the radio if muting
is required.
Fuel Fired Heater (FFH)- Add FFH: wiring is
only present (give-away) in certain harnesses.
There was an aftermarket kit available for this
system on current Transit, which could probably
be “updated” to suit V347/8.
Fuel Fired Heater (FFH) - Programmable
FFH: this utilizes a timer/control module mounted
to the Instrument Panel, which necessitates
having the correct Instrument Panel harness
fitted. Retrofit of this would be a difficult.
For both systems, the appropriate 6C1T-14K132
harness would be required (suffix -A* for
Programmable FFH, and suffix –B* for Add FFH).
Central Locking
Locking is controlled by the Central Junction Box
module. There is current sensing on certain
locking circuit pins as part of the security system
– if these are tampered with, locking cannot be
guaranteed.
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A
About This Manual................................................6
Accessory Drive..................................................77
Adding Connectors, Terminals and Wiring....
162
Additional 'Theatre Lighting' for rear of vehicle
interior...............................................................118
Additional External Lamps...............................116
Additional Ignition, Instrument Panel Illumination
and Air Conditioning On Signals...................124
Additional Internal Lamps ................................118
Additional Vehicle Signals / Features.............147
Aids for Vehicle Entry and Exit..........................33
Air Bags..............................................................218
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)..
218
Air Flow Restrictions...........................................76
Alternative Type Approval....................................7
Ancillary Equipment - Sub Frame Mounting....
228
Antenna Location...............................................24
Anti-Lock Control - Stability Assist..................65
Auxiliary Fuses, Fuse Box and Relays (Fuses -
Standard)..........................................................119
Auxiliary Heater Installation...............................76
Auxiliary Heater Systems..................................75
B
Back Panel Removal................................177, 214
Battery and Cables............................................98
Battery Information............................................98
Body....................................................................175
Body Closures..................................................203
Body Structures - General Information.........175
Body System - General
Information—Specifications.........................200
Brake Hoses General........................................62
Brake System.....................................................62
C
Cab Roof Removal...........................................214
Cab Van Floor....................................................185
CAN-Bus System Description and Interface....
90
Cellular Phone....................................................115
Center of Gravity ...............................................46
Central Junction Box (CJB)...............................91
Charge Balance Guidelines..............................97
Charging System...............................................95
Chassis Cab.......................................................179
Circit Diagram.....................................................94
Circuit Diagram...................................................93
Circuit Diagrams.................................................97
Climate Control System..................................106
Clutch...................................................................82
Commercial and Legal Aspects.........................7
Communications Network...............................90
Connectors........................................................133
Contact Corrosion............................................221
Contact Information.............................................9
Conversion Affect on Fuel Economy and
Performance.....................................................25
Conversion Affects on Parking Aids................33
Conversion Homologation...............................23
Conversion Type.................................................14
Corrosion Prevention.......................................221
Customer Connection Points.........................120
D
Drilling and Welding..............................................8
Driver's Standing Head Room........................214
Driver Field of View.............................................33
Driver Reach Zones...........................................33
Driveshaft.............................................................61
E
Electrical Conversions.......................................95
Electrically operated Door Mirrors..................117
Electrics for Tow bar........................................136
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)............24
Electronic Engine Controls................................81
End of Life Vehicle (ELV) Directive...................26
Engine Cooling....................................................75
Engine..................................................................66
Engine Power Curves.......................................66
Engine RPM (Revs Per Minute) Speed
Controller..........................................................157
Engine Run Signal (D+ Alternative)................132
Exhaust Heat Shields.........................................86
Exhaust Pipes and Supports............................86
Exhaust System.................................................86
Extended Chassis Frame...............................226
Extensions and Optional Exhausts..................86
Exterior Lighting.................................................116
F
Fitting of Equipment Containing an Electric
Motor..................................................................97
Frame and Body Mounting............................222
Frame Drilling and Tube Reinforcing.............228
Front, Rear and Side Under-run Protection....
38
Front and Rear Brakes......................................64
Front End Accessory Drive 2.2l Diesel............79
Front End Accessory Drive 2.4l Diesel and 2.3l
Petrol...................................................................77
Front End Integrity for Cooling, Crash,
Aerodynamics and Lighting..........................198
Front Suspension...............................................58
Fuel System........................................................88
Fuses and Relays..............................................119
G
General........................................................62, 221
General Component Package Guidelines.....33
General Information and Specific Warnings....
95
General........................................................62, 221
General Product Safety Requirement...............7
Index
230
Generator and Alternator...............................103
Glass, Frames and Mechanisms...................211
Ground Points..................................................140
H
Hardware—Specifications...............................43
Heated Seats...................................................210
Heated Windshield and Heated Rear Window.
213
Horn...................................................................108
How to Use This Manual....................................6
Hydraulic Brake Actuation...............................64
Hydraulic Lifting Equipment for Van, Bus, Kombi
and Chassis Cab...........................................186
I
Important Safety Instructions............................6
Information and Entertainment System -
General Information—Specifications...........112
Installation and Routing Guides.....................134
Instrument Cluster...........................................107
Integrated Bodies and Conversions.............177
Interior Lighting.................................................118
Introduction..........................................................6
J
Jacking................................................................27
K
Kerb Mass Data.................................................62
L
Lamps for Wide Vehicles.................................117
Lamps – Front and Rear Fog Lights..............117
Lamps – Hazard / Direction Indication..........117
Legal and Vehicle Type Approval......................7
Legal Obligations and Liabilities.........................7
Legislation.........................................................109
Lifting...................................................................29
Load Apportioning Valves................................64
Load Compartment Interior Lining...............203
Load Distribution—Specifications...................44
Load Distribution Calculations - Driver and
Passenger Weight Distribution.....................44
M
Manual Transmission........................................83
Minimum Requirements for Brake system and
Load Apportioning Valves ...............................8
Mirrors for Wide Vehicles...............................208
Module Communications
Network—Specifications................................94
Mounting Points and Tubing.........................222
N
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)...........31
Non Standard Rear Chassis Frame Extension.
226
P
Package and Ergonomics—Specifications....
34
Package and Ergonomics...............................33
Painting Road Wheels..............................60, 221
Parking Brake....................................................63
Partitions (Bulkhead) - Driver and Front
Passenger(s) Protection on Van, Bus and
Kombi..............................................................192
Possible Accessories.......................................113
Power Management Settings.........................95
Power Take Off...................................................61
Product Liability....................................................8
R
Racking Systems.............................................194
Radio Connector..............................................112
Rear Anti-Roll Bar..............................................59
Rear Seat Fixings Positions - Kombi............209
Rear Suspension...............................................59
Rear View Mirrors...........................................208
Rear Windows..................................................211
Recommended Main Dimensions.................34
Recommended Main Load Area Dimensions
for Bulkhead with Depression Driver Side....
39
Recommended Main Load Area Dimensions
for Bulkhead with Full Depression................40
Recommended Main Load Area Dimensions
for Double Cab In Van Bulkhead...................41
Recommended Nominal Body Lengths for
Chassis Cab models......................................36
Relays and Switches.......................................127
Relocated Parking Brake Lever......................63
Repairing Damaged Paint..............................221
Restraints System...............................................8
Reversing Lamps.............................................116
Road Safety..........................................................8
Roof Opening Panel........................................214
Roof Racks.......................................................216
Roof Ventilation................................................215
S
Safety Belt System.........................................220
Seats.................................................................209
Security, Anti Theft and Locking System
Security ..........................................................203
Self-Supporting Body Structure...................224
Spare Tire Access and Mounting.................229
Spare wheel.......................................................60
Special Conversions........................................131
Special Vehicle Option Auxiliary Fuse Box....
121
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