E-SERIES
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(1) Measured from top of frame at a point midway between
the centerlines of the front and rear axles.
(2) Measured rearward from the centerlineof the front axle.
STATEMENTSOFCONFORMITY
103 The statement below is applicable to all incomplete
vehicle typesexcept theBasic (Stripped)Chassis:
This vehicle, when completed, will conform toStandard
103, Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems, if
no alterations or adjustments are made to heater and
blowerassemblies, ducting, operatingcontrols, electrical
circuit from the blower assembly to the power source,
windshield, coolant hoses from the radiator or engine to
theheater, and if noobstructionsareadded that restrict
or otherwise redirect the air flow from the defroster
outlets to thewindshield.
103 The statement below is applicable to the following
incompletevehicle type:
• E-SeriesBasic (Stripped) Chassis
Conformity with Standard 103, Windshield Defrosting
and Defogging Systems, is not substantially affected
by the design of this incomplete vehicle; accordingly,
Ford Motor Company makes no representation as to
conformitywith thisStandard.
104 The statement below is applicable to all incomplete
vehicle typesexcept theBasic (Stripped)Chassis:
This vehiclewhen completed, will conform toStandard
104, WindshieldWiping andWashing Systems, if no
alterations are made to the windshield, the windshield
wiping and washing system, including the electrical
circuit from the windshield wiping and washingmotors
to the power source, and if no obstructions are added
that restrict or otherwise redirect fluid flow from the
washer nozzles to thewindshield.
104 The statement below is applicable to the following
incompletevehicle type:
• E-SeriesBasic (Stripped) Chassis
Conformity with Standard 104. Windshield Wiping
and Washing Systems, is not substantially affected
by the design of this incomplete vehicle; accordingly,
Ford Motor Company makes no representation as to
conformitywith thisStandard.
105 INFORMATION
Incomplete vehicleweight and dimensional information
required for center of gravity calculations are available
in the Ford Source Book. See your local Ford Dealer
and refer toappropriatemodel year andspecificvehicle
for required information.
Abbreviation definitions and a vehicle diagram to assist
with the equations for the Standard 105 segment are
shown on page 14.
NOTE:
105 isanexampleof a standardwith conformity
statements that contain minimum requirements for
completed vehicleUnloadedVehicleWeight (UVW, see
definition on page 5). Maximum UVW requirements
are also found in various sections of this manual (see
especiallyStandards212/219and301and related table,
Table A). Completed vehicles must meet UVW limits
imposed by all applicable requirements.
105 The statements below are applicable to theE-Series
cutaway when equipped with the School Bus Prep
packageandcompletedasaschool bus:
This vehiclewhen completed, will conform toStandard
105, Hydraulic andElectricBrakeSystems, if:
• No alterations, modifications, or replacements are
made to the following:
– Service or parking brake system
– Antilock brake system
– Vacuum system
– Wheels and tires
– Brake system indicator lampandwiring
– Brake system reservoir labeling
– Suspension rideheight or spring rate
– Hydro-Boost system
– Power Steeringpump and lines if usedwith
Hydro-boost
– Engine belt drive system
– Wheelbase
• The E-350 SRW Unloaded Vehicle Weight (see
definition on page 5) is not less than the minimum
valueof 2540 kg [5600 lb].
• TheE-350/450DRWminimumUVWmust beat least
theweights shown on the following table:
CENTEROFGRAVITYFORE-SERIESCUTAWAY
COMPLETEDASASCHOOLBUS
E-350
E-350
E-450
Location
SRW
DRW
DRW
mm [in] mm [in] mm [in]
Vertical Maximum (1)
302.0
[11.9]
Horizontal Maximum (2)
2159.0
2718.0
[85.0]
[107.0]
Horizontal Minimum (2)
1651.0
[65.0]
MINIMUMUNLOADEDVEHICLEWEIGHT (UVW)
Vehicle
Weight Kilogram [Pound]
E-350DRW
3673 [8100]
E-450DRW
4128 [9100]
• The maximumGAWRs and GVWR, as identified on
the cover of this document, are not exceeded.
• The transverse center of gravity is less than50.8mm
[2.0 in] either side of the vehicle centerline for E-350
only.
• Service or parking brake pedal assembly operation
must not be restricted by any alteration or added
components.
• The horizontal and vertical center of gravity, of the
completed vehicle at Unloaded VehicleWeight, is
within theminimumandmaximum locationsasdefined
in the following table:
