Brake System; General; Brake Hoses; Trailer Brakes (Low Level Vehicles) - Ford RANGER 2015 Body And Equipment Mounting Manual

2.2 Brake System

2.2.1 General

The Brake System must be fully functional when
the vehicle conversion is completed. The vehicle
brake operating modes must be checked,
including warning system and parking brakes.
WARNING: Do not restrict the airflow and
cooling to the brake system.
NOTE: Do not obstruct the view of the brake fluid
reservoir level.
The brake fluid reservoir must remain accessible
for servicing and for adding brake fluid.

2.2.2 Brake Hoses

CAUTION: Make sure that the front and
rear brake hoses are not twisted and are
correctly located away from body and
chassis components.
Front and rear brake hoses must not rub, chafe
or rest on body or chassis or body components.
There must be clearance under all operating
conditions, between full compression and
extension and full lock to lock.
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Brake lines must not be used to support or secure
any other component.
2.2.3 Trailer Brakes (Low Level
Vehicles)
WARNINGS:
Ford is not responsible for warranty or
performance of aftermarket brake
controllers including during misuse or as
a result of customer installation.
Do not use the adaptive cruise control
system when towing a trailer with
electric brake controls. Aftermarket
electric trailer brakes will not operate
when you switch the system on because
the brakes are electronically controlled.
Failure to do so may result in loss of
vehicle control, which could result in
serious injury or death.
Date of Publication: 02/2017