FORD SUPER DUTY F-SERIES 6C34-19A268-BA - Manual (Page 28)

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F-SERIES
(March, 2005)
EMISSION CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
EMISSION CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
CAUTION:
U.S.:
2006 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES ARE EMISSION CERTIFIED
FOR REGISTRATION IN SPECIFIC AREAS OF THE
UNITED STATES. FOR EXAMPLE, VEHICLES CERTIFIED
AND LABELED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA CAN NOT
BE SOLD IN THE STATES THAT REQUIRE FEDERALLY
CERTIFIED VEHICLES AND VEHICLES CERTIFIED TO
FEDERAL STANDARDS CAN NOT BE SOLD IN STATES
THAT REQUIRE CALIFORNIA CERTIFIED VEHICLES.
IT IS THE SUBSEQUENT STAGE MANUFACTURER’S
RESPONSIBILITY TO PURCHASE A VEHICLE CERTIFIED
FOR THE STATE/AREA IN WHICH THE VEHICLE WILL
BE SOLD. EPA HAS STATED THAT UNDER CERTAIN
CIRCUMSTANCES THEY WILL NOT ENFORCE THESE
REQUIREMENTS. FOR FURTHER GUIDANCE CONSULT
EPA’S “POLICY ON CROSS BORDER SALES OF
CALIFORNIA VEHICLES.”
CANADA:
IF THE COMPLETED VEHICLE IS INTENDED FOR
SALE OR USE IN CANADA, THE INTERMEDIATE OR
FINAL STAGE MANUFACTURER MUST INSURE THAT
THE INCOMPLETE VEHICLE IS ORDERED THROUGH
A CANADIAN DEALER OR IS ORDERED FROM FORD
MOTOR COMPANY WITH THE APPROPRIATE CANADIAN
MARKET OPTION CODE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY
RESULT IN AN INCOMPLETE VEHICLE THAT IS BUILT
WITH AN EMISSIONS SYSTEM AND LABELING THAT ARE
NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT.
FRONTAL AREA AND WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS:
Starting in 2005, some heavy-duty incomplete vehicles are
certified using chassis certification protocol and will require
vehicle weight and frontal area restrictions (to retain emission
certification). If your vehicle is affected, the frontal area and
unloaded vehicle weight information will be found on the VECI
label, which is located in the engine compartment. Incomplete
vehicles with engines certified using heavy-duty engine
protocol are not limited by weight and frontal area restrictions
for exhaust emissions.
It is important that the final stage manufacturer observe vehicle
restrictions from vehicle safety requirements, etc., which
are located elsewhere in this manual. Additional emissions
certification information is contained in the Ford Truck Body
Builders Layout Book for the model year and type of this
incomplete vehicle.
HIGH ALTITUDE REQUIREMENTS
United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations
for the 2006 model year do not contain unique emission
certification requirements for trucks that will be sold or delivered
to customers for principal use above 1,219 m [4,000 ft.].
EMISSION CONTROL HARDWARE
Any body builder, installer, or subsequent stage manufacturer
must also assure that all emission control hardware furnished
with incomplete vehicles is on the vehicle and is operational
and that applicable instructions for incorporating such hardware
into the completed vehicle’s electrical or mechanical systems
are strictly followed.
Further, to avoid any question of certification coverage,
approval of any modification or use of an engine or vehicle
which may render inoperative any of the emission control
components must be obtained from the United States
Environmental Protection Agency by the manufacturer making
such modification or use prior to distribution, sale, offering for
sale, introduction, or delivery for introduction of the subject
vehicle into U.S. commerce. Additionally, the manufacturer
making such modification or use must obtain approval from
the California Air Resources Board if the new vehicle will be
delivered for sale or use in the State of California.
UNLEADED GASOLINE LABEL
Regulations no longer require the manufacturer to affix
permanent labels reading “Unleaded Gasoline Only” or
“Unleaded Fuel Only” to vehicles destined for sale in the United
States or Canada. Such labels may however be required for
vehicles sold into other markets. It is the responsibility of the
body builder, installer, or any subsequent manufacturer to
properly label vehicles for the market in which they are sold.
EXTERIOR NOISE
New vehicles which have a gross vehicle weight rating in
excess of 4536 kg [10,000 lb], include a partially or wholly
enclosed operator’s compartment, and are manufactured for
use in the United States, must comply with U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency’s exterior noise emission regulations for
medium and heavy trucks (40 CFR Part 205, Subpart B) which
establish a noise emission limit of 80 dB (A).
IMPORTANT:
For purposes of Government Regulation, a body builder,
installer, or any subsequent manufacturer may be considered
a manufacturer.