Commercial And Legal Aspects; Terminology; Warranty On Ford Vehicles; Legal And Vehicle Type Approval - Ford RANGER 2015 Body And Equipment Mounting Manual

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
or refer to the vehicle Owner Guide 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 Ranger 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.
FORD RANGER 2015
• Significant changes to the vehicle may affect
its legal compliance. Strict adherence to the
original design intent for brakes, weight
distribution, lighting, electrical systems,
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.
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.
1.2.6 General Product Safety
Requirement
The Vehicle Converter shall ensure that any
vehicle it places on the market complies with all
local laws, including 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
compartmentalised 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.
Date of Publication: 02/2017