1.2.7 Legal Obligations and Liabilities
The Vehicle Converter should consult with its legal
advisor on any questions concerning its legal
obligations and liabilities.
Ford recommends that the Vehicle Converter and
Ford Dealer must understand their individual and
joint responsibilities in supplying a safe and
compliant motor vehicle fitted with safe and
compliant accessories.
1.2.8 General Product Safety
Requirement
The Vehicle Converter shall ensure that any
vehicle it places on the market complies with all
local laws relating to the safe carriage of loads
on public roads. The Vehicle Converter shall also
ensure that any alteration it makes to a Ford
vehicle or component does not reduce its
compliance with local design rules.
The Vehicle Converter must provide sufficient
Load Restraint tie down points or
compartmentalized storage areas that enable the
driver to safely carry loads that match the use
criteria for which the body was designed.
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 combination mass, axle ratings and
trailer rating.
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 and from the Diesel
Particulate Filter (DPF). Ensure adequate
heat shields are maintained. Maintain
sufficient clearance to hot parts.
Do not modify or remove heat protection
shields.
Do not route any electrical cables with
the Anti-lock 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.
Do not change original location or remove
warning labels provided with the base
vehicle in view to the driver. Ensure that
labels in view to the driver remain in full
view to the driver.
NOTE: For further information please contact
your local National Sales Company representative,
or Local Ford Dealer.
1.2.9 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).
• Functional safety and freedom of the tested
and approved flexibility of the body and
integral chassis structure.
1.2.10 Restraints System
WARNINGS:
Modifications to the restraints system
are not allowed.
Airbags 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 deployment timing and result in
unsafe deployment of safety devices.
Date of Publication: 06/2022
FORD RANGER 2022
Composed on:Thu Oct 13 04:01:01 BST 2022
1 General Information
7
To Next Page
Loading...
