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Modifier Guide


A mobility equipment modifier makes adjustments to the newly installed mobility equipment.

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The following information is available to adaptive equipment installers and vehicle conversion companies.

Regulations and Standards - It is important to know mandated regulations and standards for the adaptive mobility industry.  Any modification made to vehicle fuel system components may alter or affect the evaporative emission control system, On-Board Vapor Recovery system, and/or the On-Board Diagnostics system (OBD II).  Modifications that alter the basis for certification or exemption of these systems may constitute tampering, which is prohibited by Federal, California and Provincial Law.  Violation of these laws may result in civil or criminal liability.

GOVERNMENT

  • CARB
    California Air Resources Board - for consumer information on aftermarket, performance and add-on parts.
    www.arb.ca.gov
  • EPA
    Environmental Protection Agency - web site with information concerning the conditions that must be satisfied to obtain an EPA exemption for an aftermarket conversion.
    www.epa.gov
  • NHTSA
    National Highway Transportation Safety Administration - current regulations and standards.
    www.nhtsa.dot.gov
    (888) 327-4236

INDUSTRY

  • NMEDA
    National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association - Quality Assurance Program QAP, accreditation program for the adaptive mobility equipment industry.
    www.nmeda.org
    (800) 833-0427
  • SEMA
    Special Equipment Market Association web site provides valuable technical information, drawings and specifications on Ford vehicles, available to NMEDA members with a unique code and password.
    To obtain code and password contact:
    NMEDA, Michelle Hutton
    (813) 264-2697 or NMEDA@aol.com
    www.sema.org
    techtransfer@sema.org
    (909) 396-0289 x 135

Quality Programs and Engineering Assessments

Qualified Vehicle Modifier logoFord Motor Company provides quality guidelines for final stage manufacturers building on Ford incomplete vehicle products. These guidelines include an introduction to process controls, quality controls, customer support and management practices. The Ford Motor Company Qualified Vehicle Modifier program is open to all final stage manufacturers. In order to be QVM certified, it is required to have engineering assessments performed at your location. It is recommended that you contact the following for information and assistance before modifications are made:

  • Ford Motor Company
    Truck Body Builder Advisory Service
    Incomplete Vehicle Manuals
    Body Builder's Layout Book and CD
    Ford What's New E-Series and F-Series
    www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas
    bbasqa@ford.com
    (877) 840-4338