Ford 5.00E+04 Automobile User Manual


 
E-SERIES (May, 2004)20
E-SERIES (May, 2004) 21
STATEMENTS OF CONFORMITY
124 The statements below are applicable to all incomplete
vehicle types:
This vehicle, when completed, will conform to Standard
124, Accelerator Control Systems, if:
• No alterations are made to the accelerator pedal,
mounting hardware, adjustable pedal mechanism, or
other components of the accelerator control system
as installed by Ford Motor Company.
• No equipment is added nor existing equipment
modified which would restrict operation of the
accelerator control system.
• No alterations are made to the Pedal Position Sensor
and all associated hardware and wiring. See the gure
below for component identication.
135 The statements below are applicable to the following
incomplete vehicle types if the GVWR is 3500 kg [7,716
lb] or less:
• Incomplete E-Series Van or Wagon
This vehicle, when completed, will conform to Standard
135, Light Vehicle Brake Systems, if:
• No alterations, modications, or replacements are
made to the following:
– Service or parking brake system
– Antilock brake system
– Vacuum system
– Wheels and tires
– Brake system indicator lamp and wiring
– Brake system reservoir labeling
– Suspension ride height or spring rate
– Wheelbase
• Any removal of a Ford body or chassis component is
accompanied by the addition of equal weight.
• The maximum GAWRs and GVWR, as identied on
the cover of this document, are not exceeded with
the vehicle weight at Unloaded Vehicle Weight + 400
lb passenger load.
• The service or parking brake pedal assembly
operation is not restricted by any alteration or added
components.
• The horizontal center of gravity of the Second Unit
Body (SUB) is rearward of L
min
for the appropriate
vehicle description in the table below. Lmin does not
apply to a SUB of 120 lb or less when installed rearward
of the front seats and forward of the centerline of the
rear axle. (Do not restrict the E-Series seat travel and
provide seatback clearance to obtain the torso angle
as shown in Figure C page 32).
131 The statement below is applicable to the Cutaway
when equipped with the School Bus Prep Package
and completed as a school bus:
Conformity with Standard 131, School Bus Pedestrian
Safety Devices, is not substantially affected by the design
of this incomplete vehicle. Accordingly, Ford Motor
Company makes no representation as to conformity
with this Standard.
ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR CONTROL
HORIZONTAL CENTER OF GRAVITY
FORWARD LIMIT TABLE
Wheelbase Lmin
Model Millimeter [inch] Millimeter [inch]
E-150 3505 [138] 1473 [58]
E-250 3505 [138] 1524 [60]
L
min
= the minimum horizontal center of gravity of the SUB
measured in inches rearward from the centerline of the front axle.