Heavy-duty battery special
service
Special service vehicles are
equipped with a maintenance-free
battery which does not require the
addition of water or other regular
service.
Installing aftermarket equipment
When installing aftermarket
equipment, avoid using fasteners
that are too long for the
application or are in an area that
might damage other vehicle
components (i.e., wiring, brake
lines, fuel tank and lines,
powertrain components exhaust
system, suspension, etc.).
Do not make electrical connections
to vehicle electrical systems not
specifically designed for
aftermarket equipment installation.
Do not install and components into
the Powertrain control module
(PCM) harness. Connecting into
this system may affect engine and
transmission operation. As an
example, connection of
aftermarket electrical equipment
into the brake light circuit or any
other circuit which is connected to
the PCM, anti-lock brake
computer, air bag system,
transmission or any other vehicle
system may cause vehicle
malfunction.
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Do not place objects or
mount equipment on or
near the air bag covers that may
come into contact with an
inflating air bag.
Mobile communication systems
Note: The Federal Communication
Commission (FCC) regulates the
use of mobile communication
systems such as two-way radios,
telephones and anti-theft alarms
that are equipped with radio
transmitters. If you install this
equipment in your vehicle, you
should comply with those rules.
Ford Motor Company vehicles are
in compliance with FCC
regulations (CFR 47 Part 15) and
SAE J551d for radiated
electromagnetic emissions.
Note: Mobile communication
systems may harm the operation of
your vehicle, particularly if they
are not properly designed for
automotive use or are not properly
installed. For example: when
operated, such systems may cause
the engine to stumble or stall and
may affect electronically controlled
transmission operation. In addition,
such systems may themselves be
damaged or their operation
affected by operating your vehicle.
(Citizen Band [CB] transceivers,
garage door openers, and other
transmitters whose power output if
5 watts or less will not ordinarily
affect your vehicle's operation.)
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