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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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1.7 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 train
mass, axle plates 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. If they are
unable to help you then please contact the
Vehicle Converter Advisory Service at
[email protected].
A high numeric gear ratio is recommended for
vehicles with customer requirements for:
•high payload
•trailer tow
•frequent stop-and-go cycles
•high altitude and gradients
•terrain conditions such as found on building
and construction sites
Rear wheel drive is recommended for high
traction in combination with a high trailer weight
Front wheel drive is recommended for low
conversion weight
1.7.1 Conversion Affect on Fuel
Economy and Performance
Any conversion may effect 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).
1.7.2 Vehicle Ride and Handling
Attributes
CAUTION: Do not exceed the axle
plate, gross vehicle mass, trailer
plate and gross trailer mass limits.
Due to the displacement of the center of gravity
occurred by the conversion the ride and handling
attributes may be different to the base vehicle.
NOTE: This vehicle should be evaluated for safe
operation prior to sale
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2.9 Anti-Lock Control - Stability Assist
WARNING: Do not modify any part
of the braking system, including Anti
Brake System (ABS), Traction
Control System (TCS) and
Interactive Vehicle Dynamics
(IVD)System.
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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Where wires are required to be extended, break
in points should only be at existing connector
points and only Ford approved connectors should
be used.
Ford approved link harnesses should be used.
Unused Connectors
The harnesses may have a number of unused
connectors – these are dedicated to other
features and options, e.g. heated seats, but are
not always present depending on level of
harness fitted. Ford do not recommend the use
of these connectors for any other purpose than
that intended by design.
Power Outlet / Cigar Lighter
Both features adopt a 20A fusing strategy. With
a single battery system, continued loading of
these features will lead to battery drain, and risk
vehicle starting. If continuous power is required,
a second battery option should be installed and
the customer connection points, where fitted,
utilized.
4.14.4 Installation and Routing Guides

Anti-Lock Brake System Wiring Harness Routing
The installation and routing of Ford wiring
(including those provided as part of accessory
kits such as trailer tow) have been fully-validated
and have passed the requisite EMC tests. Ford
Motor Company; however, are not responsible
for the vehicle’s EMC immunity when
non-Ford-approved systems are installed.
WARNING: Do not route other wiring
near/close to electrical cables with
the Antilock Brake System and
Traction Control System cables
because of extraneous signal risk.
It is generally not recommended to
hang it off existing looms or pipes.
Wiring must be suitably fixed without any
detrimental effect on other wiring.
Single or bunched looms must maintain the
following clearances:
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4.14.6 Ground Points

Van, Bus, Kombi Ground Points
CAUTIONS:
Only use the ground points indicated.
Using alternative points may affect
the vehicle integrity.
Make sure that all ground points are
tightened to the correct torque.
Ground wires should be brought back to the Ford
ground points provided, please refer to the
following figures. For very high current users, it is
recommended that the ground connection is
made directly to the ground point close to the
battery ground point.
Abbreviations used in tables
•LHS - Left Hand Side
•RHS - Right Hand Side
•ABS - Anti-Lock Brake System, TCS - Traction
Control System, IVD- Interactive Vehicle
Dynamics System (ESP - Electronic Stability
Program)
•Misc - Miscellaneous
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