1.11 Vehicle Transportation Aids and Vehicle Storage
CAUTIONS:
Disconnect the battery if the vehicle is to
be stored for more than 30 days.
Make sure that the protective covers are
not removed from an incomplete vehicle
until the conversion is started.
Make sure that components removed
during conversion are kept clean and dry.
Make sure that components removed
during conversion are refitted to the same
vehicle.
Transport Mode includes a calibration
feature to reduce the risk of fuel injector
nozzle corrosion. Exiting Transportation
Mode prior to upfi tting/ conversion
increases the risk of early life injector
failure.
In addition:
• The windscreen wipers should be lifted off the
glass and set right up.
• All air intakes should be closed.
• Increase normal tire pressure by 0.5 bar.
• The hand brake system should not be used.
• Apply suitable wheel chocks to prevent roll
away.
A significant risk during storage is deterioration of
vehicle bodywork, therefore, appropriate storage
procedures must be observed, including periodic
inspection and maintenance.
Claims arising from deterioration caused by
incorrect storage, maintenance or handling are not
the responsibility of Ford.
Vehicle Converters must determine their own
procedures and precautions, particularly where
vehicles are stored in the open as they are exposed
to any number of airborne contaminants.
The following may be considered a sensible
approach to storage:
Short Term Storage
• Wherever possible vehicles should be stored in
an enclosed, dry, well-ventilated area based on
firm, well drained ground which is free of long
grass or weeds and where possible protected
from direct sunlight.
• Vehicles must not be parked near, under foliage
or close to water as additional protection may
be necessary for certain areas.
Long term storage:
• Battery to be disconnected but not removed
from the vehicle.
• The wiper blades should be removed and
placed inside the vehicle. Make sure the wiper
arms are suitably prevented from resting on the
windscreen.
• Engage first gear and release the parking brake
completely. Chock the wheels first if the vehicle
is not on level ground.
• Set climate controls to the "open" position to
provide ventilation, where possible.
• Where protective film has been applied in
manufacture it must be left on the vehicle until
prepared for delivery but must be removed after
a maximum storage period of six months (film
is date stamped to indicate required removal
date).
• Make sure that all windows, doors, hood,
tailgate and luggage compartment lid are
completely closed and the vehicle is locked.
The Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI) is the final
opportunity to make sure a battery is fit for
purpose prior to the customer taking delivery of
their new vehicle. The battery must be checked
and appropriate action taken prior to the vehicle
being handed over to the customer. Test results
must be recorded on the PDI repair order.
Batteries. To make sure the battery is maintained
correctly and to assist in preventing premature
failure, it is necessary to check and recharge the
battery regularly while a vehicle is not in use.
Where a battery is left below its optimum charge
level for any length of time, it may result in
premature failure of the battery.
Every 3
Months
MonthlyAction / Time in
storage
-XCheck vehicle is
clean
-XRemove external
contamination
DisconnectedConnectedCheck battery
condition -
Recharge if neces-
sary
-XVisually check tires
X-Check interior for
condensation
X-Run engine until
coolant gauge
reaches temper-
ature (60 ° C) with
aircon switched on,
where applicable
Protection from Injector Nozzle Corrosion
During the Upfitting/Conversion ProcessFord
Engineering has identified a concern with the fuel
injectors on the 2.0L EcoBlue / Duratorq engine
whereby the injector nozzle can become corroded.
This is caused by condensation which forms on
the nozzle when the engine is new and run
repeatedly for very short periods of time when the
engine is cold (less than 60 degrees centigrade).
Fuel injectors may fail as a consequence, either
during vehicle storage or early time in service.
FORD RANGER 2020
Date of Publication: 09/2020
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