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CALIFORNIAFUELVAPORRECOVERY
California regulations require that the vehicle fuel systems be
designed to accommodate a vapor recovery fueling nozzle
including unobstructed access to the fill pipe. Fuel filler
pipes installed per Figure I on page 44 will comply with the
“Specifications For Fill Pipes and Openings of Motor Vehicle
Fuel Tanks” referenced in Title 13 California Administrative
Code provided no part of the aftermarket body, as installed,
intrudes within a 254mm [10 in] radius cylinder which has its
axis parallel to the ground at point “Z” (Figure I on page 44
illustratesa typical point Z).The cylindrical zoneuses theaxis
described above, starts at the outer most surface of the Ford
supplied fuel filler housing, and projects outward (away from
the frame).The fuel pipehousing component is shownon the
referencedfiguresand isattached to theaftermarket bodyvia
3/16 inch diameter rivets.
CALIFORNIA MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL
LABEL
To meet California emission certification regulations, the
EmissionControl Information (tune-up) labelmust bewelded,
riveted, or otherwise permanently attached to an area within
theengine compartment or to theengine in suchaway that it
will be readily visible to the average person after installation
of theengine ina vehicle. In selectinganacceptable location,
the manufacturer shall consider the possibility of accidental
damage (e.g., possibilityof toolsor sharp instrumentscoming
in contact with the label).The label shall be affixed in such a
manner that it cannot be removedwithout being destroyed or
defaced, and shall not be affixed to any part which is likely to
be replacedduring the vehicle’suseful life.Formotor vehicles
ratedat 6350 kg [14,000 lb] GVWRor less, the label shall not
beaffixed toanyequipmentwhich iseasilydetached from the
vehicle. As used in these specifications, readily visible to the
average person shall mean that the label shall be readable
from a distance of 460 mm [18 in] without any obstructions
from vehicle or engine parts (including all manufacturer
available optional equipment), except for flexible parts, (e.g.,
vacuumhoses, ignitionwires).Alternately, information required
by these specifications to be printed on the label shall be
no smaller than 8 point type size provided that no vehicle or
engine parts (including all manufacturer available optional
equipment), except for flexibleparts that canbemovedout of
thewaywithout disconnection, obstruct the label.
Completed vehicles for retail sale in California require a
machine-readable Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) bar-
code label made of paper, plastic, metal, or other permanent
material which shall be affixed in a readily visible location to
either the door-latch post next to the driver’s seating position,
the door edge that meets this door-latch post, or above the
instrument panel ina locationclearlyvisible through the lower
left corner of thewindshield.
• All incomplete vehicles except Basic (Stripped) Chassis
type vehicleswill conform to this standard.
• Basic (Stripped) Chassis type vehicles:
Conformity with CARB Motor Vehicle Emission Control
Label specifications forVIN label isnot substantiallyaffected
by the design of this incomplete vehicle. Accordingly, Ford
Motor Companymakes no representation as to conformity
with this requirement.
For the Vehicle Emission Control (VEC) and VIN labels,
sufficient clearanceshall beprovided touseanon-contact bar-
codeReadingWand. For the tune-up label and vacuum hose
routingdiagram label, the label andany adhesives used shall
bedesigned towithstand typical vehicleenvironment conditions
in the area where the label is attached for the vehicle’s total
expected life. Typical vehicle environmental conditions shall
include,butarenot limited to,exposure toengine lubricantsand
coolants (e.g., gasoline,motoroil, brakefluids,water, ethylene
glycol), under hood temperatures, steam cleaning, andpaints
or paint solvents.
RADIOFREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (RFI)
The ignition system on your vehicle (if other than a Basic
(Stripped) Chassis) has been designed to be capable of
compliancewithRFI requirementsestablishedby theCanadian
government. However, because Ford Motor Company has
no control over how an incomplete vehicle is completed by
subsequent stagemanufacturers, FordMotor Company does
not represent that the completed vehicle incorporating the
Ford-built components will comply with those requirements.
Any ignition system component (i.e.: spark plugs, ignition
wiring, coil suppressor assembly, etc.) that is replaced should
be replaced by the same Ford Motor Company part number
or equivalent tomaintainRFI suppression.
While there are currently no RFI regulations in the United
States specifically applicable to automotive ignition systems,
all Ford Motor Company trucks built with an ignition system
use the same or equivalent components to those supplied
onCanadian vehicles.
Ford Motor Company recommends that all ignition system
service be performed at a Ford authorized service facility to
helpholdRFI emissions levels toaminimum.
Additional RFI information is contained on page 48 of this
manual.
Devices that emit radio frequency (RF)energysuchasAM/FM
radios, mobile telecommunications systems (two-way radios,
telephones), and radiocontrolledsecuritysystemsaresubject
to the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications
Communication (FCC), including47CFRParts2and15.Any
such system installed in a vehicle should comply with those
rules and should be installed only by a qualified technician.
In addition, to ensure continued compliance with the FCC’s
regulations, RF devices must not be modified or changed in
a manner not expressly approved by Ford Motor Company
Mobile Communication Systems. RF devices particularly, if
not properly installed, may adversely affect the operation of
the vehicle. For example, such systems when operated may
cause theengine tostumbleor stall. Inaddition, suchsystems
themselves may be damaged or their operation affected by
theoperationof the vehicle. (CitizensBand [CB] transceivers,
garage door openers, and other transmitters whose power
output is 5 watts or less, ordinarily will NOT affect vehicle
operation.)
Because Ford Motor Company has no control over the
operationormanufactureof suchsystemsor their installation,
Ford Motor Company cannot assume responsibility for any
adverse effects or damage if this equipment is used.
EMISSIONCERTIFICATION INFORMATION
