2006 FORD TRANSIT tire type

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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1.2 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 Body
Builder.
•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 Body Builder
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. Ensure
adequate heat shields are
maintained. Maintain sufficient
clearance to hot parts
FordTransit 2006.5 (April 2006–)
Date of Publication: 12/2006
1 General Information
7

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
Index
231