{"id":467306,"date":"2026-06-08T20:18:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T20:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/467306\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T20:18:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T20:18:17","slug":"ford-new-zealand-introduces-pro-converter-programme-for-ute-and-van-mods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/467306\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford New Zealand introduces Pro Converter programme for ute and van mods"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ford Pro Converter programme caters to &#8216;core industries&#8217;.<br \/>\nSpecialist converters certified as FPC agents.<br \/>\nWarranty aligns with with Ford factory cover.<\/p>\n<p>Ford New Zealand is lifting its game in ute and van modification with a new programme called Pro Convertor (FPC), a &#8220;strategic initiative designed to deliver high-quality, integrated vehicle conversions and customisations to strengthen its market-leading commercial vehicle line-up&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ford-transit-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ford Pro Converter programme.\" width=\"1084\" height=\"722\" data-caption=\"FPC agents have to be audited and certified by Ford NZ.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\nFPC agents have to be audited and certified by Ford NZ.<\/p>\n<p>The company says it has identified core industries where specialised vehicle conversions are required, and moved to connect commercial and fleet customers with the right Ford-certified specialists across the country. A similar scheme was launched by Ford Australia last year.<\/p>\n<p>These use-cases include utility companies, construction, emergency services, forestry and recreational overlanding. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n        Advertisement&#13;<\/p>\n<p class=\"o-adunit__info peer-[&amp;[style*=none]]:tw-hidden\">&#13;<br \/>\n            <a class=\"o-adunit__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nzme.co.nz\/advertise\/\">Advertise with NZME.<\/a>&#13;\n        <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>    &#13;<br \/>\n        Read More&#13;<br \/>\n        &#13;<\/p>\n<p>To achieve approved FPC status, modifiers must be assessed by Ford engineers. These specialists are then certified for specific segments and modification types, providing customers with a &#8220;seamless, OEM-grade finish&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/fleetline.jpg\" alt=\"Ford Pro Converter programme.\" width=\"1163\" height=\"879\" data-caption=\"Fleetline is one of two companies certified to kick off the FPC programme.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\nFleetline is one of two companies certified to kick off the FPC programme.<\/p>\n<p>At launch, the approved Ford Pro Convertors in NZ are Camco Industries and Fleetline, with more joining the programme later this year.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery business is unique, and our commercial customers require vehicles that are tailored precisely to their operational needs without compromising on safety, quality, or reliability,\u201d says Annaliese Atina, managing director of Ford NZ.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/fleetlinefordpro.jpg\" alt=\"Ford Pro Converter programme.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" data-caption=\"FPC warranty aligns with Ford factory cover.\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\nKiwi FPC prgramme follows similar scheme intorduced by Ford Australia last year.<\/p>\n<p>The certified converter\u2019s warranty duration aligns with Ford\u2019s new vehicle warranty.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Ford NZ will continue to offer its range of Ford Genuine Accessories and dealer-fit Ford Licensed Accessories. The company says FPC complements these options by catering to &#8220;bespoke, complex, and industry-specific conversions&#8221;.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n        Advertisement&#13;<\/p>\n<p class=\"o-adunit__info peer-[&amp;[style*=none]]:tw-hidden\">&#13;<br \/>\n            <a class=\"o-adunit__link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nzme.co.nz\/advertise\/\">Advertise with NZME.<\/a>&#13;\n        <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ford Pro Converter programme caters to &#8216;core industries&#8217;. Specialist converters certified as FPC agents. 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