1.2.1 Terminologia

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 whencompletedbytheBodyBuilder. • 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. FordRanger 2011.5 • Significant changes to the vehicle may affect its legal compliance. Strict adherence to the original design intent for brakes, weight distribution, lighting, 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 recomends 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 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 compartmentised 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 train mass, axle plates and trailer plate. Do not change the tire size or load rating. Date of Publication: 05/2011