125C Wiring Requirements Revision for the Ford Truck Quality ...

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To: All Builders Modifying Vehicles to the Ford Truck Quality Programs (FTQP) Guidelines or. the Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) Program Guidelines ...

 

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125C Wiring Requirements Revision for the Ford Truck Quality Program Guidelines BookPage 1125C Wiring Requirements Revision for theFord Truck Quality Program Guidelines BookTo: All Builders Modifying Vehicles to the Ford Truck Quality Programs (FTQP) Guidelines or the Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) Program Guidelines Models Affected: All 2003 and Subsequent Model Year Ford Trucks Action RequestedPlease provide a copy of this bulletin to all affected engineering purchasing manufacturing and service personnel. BackgroundCurrent Ford Truck Quality Programs (FTQP/QVM) require 125C wiring under hood and under body. This bulletin revises Ford's definition of under hood and under body to more closely agree with the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) definition. Therefore the FTQP/QVM Guidebook Common Section E1107 is revised as follows: Description(Major Changes are Underlined)E1107 Wiring All added under hood and under body wiring must be crosslinked polyethylene high temperature (minimum 125 C) insulated wire. SAE Specification J1128 SXL GXL or TXL wire or equivalent is acceptable. For battery cable wiring SAE Specification J1127 Type SGX or STX is the minimum acceptable. Note: For this section the term "under hood" is defined as the engine compartment area rearward of the front of the engine cooling radiator. The term "under body" is considered as the area between the frame rails. If the vehicle does not have frame rails (i.e. Windstar) the entire under area under the vehicle is included in the definition. Normal PVC insulated wire may not be used under hood or under body. Stranded conductor wiring must be used for all low voltage applications. Solid wiring is unacceptable for low voltage use. All added wiring should be color coded or labeled to aid in servicing identification. The amount of wiring under the hood should be minimized. Locate wiring and added electrical devices in the passenger compartment whenever ...

 

 

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