Ford F-series projects

Explore some of our recent KME Vehicle Engineering projects involving FORD F- series vehicles, including GVM upgrades, suspension modifications and other engineering assessments.

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Recent project examples

KME Vehicle Engineering has undertaken engineering and certification work across F-150, 250, 350 and 450 series Fords. The project examples below show the range of modification types assessed, but each vehicle must be considered individually because requirements vary with the modification, vehicle configuration and registration jurisdiction.

Ford F-Series vehicles can fall into either the light- or heavy-vehicle engineering pathway depending on their GVM and configuration. KME Vehicle Engineering has experience across both.

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Ford Ranger GCM Engineering Certification to 6,500 kg — SA

GCM, Vehicle Modification

Vehicle-specific engineering certification of a 2012 Ford Ranger GCM increase from 6,000 kg to 6,500 kg for a South Australian modification project. Inspection, road testing, startability and gradeability tests supported the assessment. The existing 3,500 kg GVM upgrade was certified by others. The outcome applies to the assessed configuration and does not establish regulator acceptance or current eligibility for other Rangers.

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Ford Transit GVM Upgrade to 4,000 kg — NT

GVM, Vehicle Modification

Engineering certification of a 2016 Ford Transit GVM increase from 3,550 kg to 4,000 kg in the Northern Territory. Rear Sumo Spring and Super Spring assistance was assessed with chassis analysis and brake checks under VSB 6 Sections F and S. Original axle ratings remained unchanged; no GCM increase is claimed.

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Ford F-150 GVM Upgrade — WA

GVM Upgrade

Engineering assessment of a Ford F-150 GVM upgrade in Western Australia.

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Ford F-250 GVM Upgrade & High Lift — WA

GVM Upgrade, Suspension

Engineering assessment of a Ford F-250 GVM upgrade and high-lift suspension modification in Western Australia.

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Ford F-250 Towbar & Towing Engineering — WA

Towing, Vehicle Modifications

Engineering assessment of Ford F-250 towing modifications and towbar certification requirements in Western Australia.

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Ford F-350 GVM & GCM Engineering — WA

GVM Upgrade, GCM

Engineering assessment of a Ford F-350 GVM and GCM modification in Western Australia.

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Ford F-150 GVM Upgrade to 4,200 kg — NT

GVM, Vehicle Modification

Vehicle-specific certification of a 2024 Ford F-150 GVM upgrade to 4,200 kg under the Northern Territory VS24 process, with the vehicle category revised from NA to NB1. The evidence records the modification certification, not automatic interstate acceptance.

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F350 Upgrade to 6.1t

GVM, Heavy vehicle

Chassis, suspension and brake upgrade to support a fully touring-fitted setup.

What do you need certified on your Ford?

GVM upgrades

For owners needing additional vehicle mass capacity or assessment of an existing GVM modification.

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Vehicle modifications

For suspension, chassis, body, seating and other modified-vehicle engineering.

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GCM & Braked towing capacity

For applicable towing and combination-mass engineering assessments.

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Frequently asked questions

Can an already-modified Ford F-Series be certified?

Potentially, yes. KME Vehicle Engineering can assess the existing modifications, vehicle configuration and available evidence, then identify any inspection, testing, calculations, further engineering work or rectification that may be required. Certification depends on the individual vehicle and the applicable registration jurisdiction.

Is a Ford F-150, F-250 or F-350 a light or heavy vehicle?

It depends on the vehicle's certified GVM. A vehicle with a GVM of 4.5 tonnes or less is treated as a light vehicle under VSB 14, while a vehicle above 4.5 tonnes falls into the heavy-vehicle category. This means different F-Series vehicles, and different modifications to the same model family, can follow different engineering and regulatory pathways.

Will increasing the GVM of my Ford F-Series also increase its GCM or towing capacity?

Not automatically. GVM, GCM, braked towing capacity, axle ratings and coupling limits are separate considerations. The complete vehicle and towing configuration needs to be assessed rather than assuming an increase to one rating increases the others.

Can KME assess suspension lifts, wheels, tyres and other existing Ford F-Series modifications at the same time as a GVM upgrade?

Yes. Where several modifications interact, KME Vehicle Engineering can assess them as part of the overall vehicle configuration. Depending on the vehicle and modification scope, additional evidence, inspection, calculations or testing may be required.

What should I send KME about my F-150, F-250 or F-350?

Send the vehicle year and model, current GVM if known, registration jurisdiction, a summary of the modifications already completed or planned, photos, available component information and what you want the vehicle to achieve.

Need Certification for Your Ford?

Whether your Ford is already modified or you are planning further work, tell us what has been changed and what you need to achieve. KME Vehicle Engineering can assess the appropriate engineering pathway.