E-SERIES
(May, 2004)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
STATEMENTSOFCONFORMITY
TheStatementsofConformitysection,whichbeginonpage9
of thismanual, lists theFederalMotorVehicleSafetyStandards
ineffect on thedateofmanufactureof this incomplete vehicle
that are applicable to the type(s) of completed vehicles into
which this incomplete vehicle may be manufactured. This
date is shown on the label affixed to the cover of thismanual.
These statements, in most cases, apply to specific types of
incomplete or completed vehicles and identify GVWR and
UVWweight ranges.
The incomplete vehicle type is identified by the 5th, 6th, and
7th digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN); see
page7.The completed vehicle types towhich this incomplete
vehicle may appropriately be completed is printed on the
label, under the heading “May Be Completed As,” that is
affixed to the cover of this document.TheCompletedVehicle
Types charts on page 8 identifies how various incomplete
vehicles with an Optional Prep Packages or a Trim Code,
may be completed.
Eachstatement of conformity is identifiedbyasafetystandard
number located at the left margin. Because there may be
multiple statements of conformity for each safety standard,
use care to select theappropriate statement.UniqueCMVSS
requirements will be identified at the conclusion of the
representations for a particular safety standard.
Compliance statements provided in this manual are of
the three following types:
Type I
• A statement that the vehicle, when completed,
will conform to the standard if no alterations are
made in identified components of the incomplete
vehicle.
Type II
• A statement of specific conditions of final
manufacture under which the incomplete vehicle
manufacturer specifies that the completed vehicle
will conform to the standard.
Type III
• A statement of conformity with the standard is
not substantially affected by the design of the
incompletevehicle, and that the incompletevehicle
manufacturer makes no representation as to
conformitywith the standard.
Information in this section is provided pursuant to Part 568 of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. “Vehicles Manufactured
in Two or More Stages.” Part 568 specifies that final stage manufacturers must complete vehicles in compliance with all
applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, and Section 6 of the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations
(CMVSR), Vehicles Manufactured in Stages. Section 6.6 of the CMVSR provides labeling requirements for vehicles that
are to be sold inCanada.
DIRECTIONS
VEHICLESPECIALORDER (VSO)VEHICLES
VSO vehicles can be identified by a six digit number with the
letters VSO below the digits in the lower right corner of the
Incomplete Vehicle Label which is affixed to the driver-door
lock pillar. See the sample label on page 7.
TheStatementsof Conformity sectionof thismanual includes
compliance representations for certain VSO vehicles. These
vehicles are identified in the charts on page 8. Other VSO
vehicles may require additional Statements of Conformity
whichwill be in theSupplement Section of thismanual.
FORDTRUCKASSISTANCE
Throughout thismanual youwill find references to information
found in theFordTruckBodyBuildersLayout Book. Additional
DesignRecommendationsandspecificationsarealsoprovided
to assist subsequent stage manufacturers in completing
incompletevehicles.Toobtaina freecopyof thispublicationon
CD-ROMor to receiveanorder form foradditionalCD-ROM’sor
bookspleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas.
Under Publications select Body Builders Order Forms. All
dealer requests can be handled online. All other U.S. orders
should be faxed to (734) 713-2971. Canadian orders should
be faxed to (905) 670-0844.
The Ford Truck Body Builder Advisory Service may be
consulted regarding information contained in thismanual.
• Call (877) 840-4338
• Fax (313) 594-2633
• E-Mail
or at the BBAS website –
Include your name, company and telephone number with all
inquiries. If requesting writtenmaterials or CD-ROM, include
yourmailing address.
IMPORTANT:
To relyon thecompliance representations in thismanual,
the incomplete vehicles must be completed as one of
the completed vehicle types designated on the label
affixed to the cover of thismanual, andmust not exceed
the specified GVWR, GAWRs, or the Unloaded Vehicle
Weight limitswhen specified in thismanual.
GENERAL INFORMATION
