AmbulanceQVM
Originator: SVE
Date Issued:March 6, 2002
QVMGuide (AmbulanceUnique) DateRevised: 06/23/04
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AM-E1009
TheOEMair bag supplemental restraint system (SRS)must not be removed, relocated, or altered in
anyway.
AM-E1100
ELECTRICALSYSTEMS
Theseguidelines apply to the vehicle’s low voltageautomotive systems.Modifications or additions to
theOEMelectrical systemmust complywith the recommendations statedhereand in theFord
Truck
BodyBuildersLayout Book
or in
QVMBulletinQ-18, Guidelines forModifyingFordLight Truck
Wheelbases
(for wheelbase changes) and
MVE-11
.
The completed vehicle total electrical loadmust not exceed themaximumoutput of thealternator at
normal (200degreesF.) operating temperatures.
AM-E1101
CONNECTIONS
•
All addedelectrical connectors and connections shouldprovideadequate current carrying
capability tomeet the circuit current requirements.
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All wire splices shouldbeeither twisted, solderedand sealed, or crimpedusing theproper size
crimp connector tomatch thewires being joined.
•
All electrical connections exposed tohostile environments shouldbeproperly sealedwitheither
sealable crimp connectors or heat shrinkable tubing. Sealedbutt connectors areavailable from
FordComponent Sales:
FordPart Number Part Name
E6FZ-14488-A 18-22gauge connector, red
E6FZ-14488-B 14-16gauge connector, blue
E6FZ-14488-C 10-12gauge connector, yellow
Aheat shrink tool for wire splices, that includes a torch, is available fromRotunda. RotundaTorch
Number 107-R0305 ismadebyWright Tool Company, 1738MaplelawnBoulevard, Troy,Michigan
48099 (telephone: 800-783-9826)
AM-E1102
ANTI-LOCKBRAKESYSTEM (ABS) ANDREARANTI-LOCKBRAKESYSTEM (RABS)
TheABS vehicleSpeedSensor wiring consists of 18gauge twistedpair wires.When replacingor
extending theABSVehicleSpeedSensor circuit, theOEM specificationof 1FULLTWISTPER INCH
must bemaintainedas originally provided. Insure that thewires toABSVehicleSpeedSensor are
longenough toallow for suspension travel andavoidpinchedor brokenwires.
•
Anymodifications or alterations to theABS systemarenot acceptablewithout approval from
Ford’sQVMactivity.
AM-E1200 MATERIALS, GENERAL
AM-E1201
Body sealer suchas liquidButyl Sealer C9AZ-19554-B, or equivalent, is recommended. This sealer
does not run, is fast drying, and remains semi-elastic. It canbeused inareas suchas the floor pan,
wheel house, dashpanel, runningboard, door openings, anddrip rails
