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28 F-SERIES (March, 2005)
EMISSION CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
CALIFORNIA MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL
LABEL
To meet California emission certification regulations, the
Emission Control Information (tune-up) label must be welded,
riveted, or otherwise permanently attached to an area within
the engine compartment or to the engine in such a way that
it will be readily visible to the average person after installation
of the engine in a vehicle. In selecting an acceptable location,
the manufacturer shall consider the possibility of accidental
damage (e.g., possibility of tools or sharp instruments coming
in contact with the label). The label shall be affixed in such a
manner that it cannot be removed without being destroyed or
defaced, and shall not be affixed to any part which is likely to
be replaced during the vehicle’s useful life. For motor vehicles
rated at 6350 kg [14,000 lb] GVWR or less, the label shall not
be affixed to any equipment which is easily detached 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., vacuum
hoses, ignition wires). 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 flexible parts that can be moved out of the way
without 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 in a location clearly visible through the lower left corner
of the windshield.
• All incomplete vehicles except Basic (Stripped) Chassis type
vehicles will conform to this standard.
For the Vehicle Emission Control (VEC) and VIN labels,
sufficient clearance shall be provided to use a non-contact bar-
code Reading Wand. For the tune-up label and vacuum hose
routing diagram label, the label and any adhesives used shall
be designed to withstand typical vehicle environment conditions
in the area where the label is attached for the vehicle’s total
expected life. Typical vehicle environmental conditions shall
include, but are not limited to, exposure to engine lubricants
and coolants (e.g., gasoline, motor oil, brake fluids, water,
ethylene glycol), under hood temperatures, steam cleaning,
and paints or paint solvents.
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (RFI)
The ignition system on your vehicle has been designed to
be capable of compliance with RFI requirements established
by the Canadian government. However, because Ford Motor
Company has no control over how an incomplete vehicle is
completed by subsequent stage manufacturers, Ford Motor
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 to maintain RFI 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 on
Canadian vehicles.
Ford Motor Company recommends that all ignition system
service be performed at a Ford authorized service facility to
help hold RFI emissions levels to a minimum.
Additional RFI information is contained on page 25 of this
manual.
Devices that emit radio frequency (RF) energy such as AM/FM
radios, mobile telecommunications systems (two-way radios,
telephones), and radio controlled security systems are subject
to the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications
Communication (FCC), including 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15. 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 the engine
to stumble or stall. In addition, such systems themselves may
be damaged or their operation affected by the operation of the
vehicle. (Citizens Band [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
operation or manufacture of such systems or their installation,
Ford Motor Company cannot assume responsibility for any
adverse effects or damage if this equipment is used.