Description And Operation: Body: Notes
WARNING:
Collision damage repair must conform to the instructions contained in this service information. Replacement components must be new, genuine Ford Motor Company parts. Recycled, salvaged, aftermarket or reconditioned parts (including body parts, wheels or safety restraint components) are not authorized by Ford.
Departure from the instructions provided in this service information, including alternate repair methods or the use of substitute components, risks compromising crash safety. Failure to follow these instructions may adversely affect structural integrity and crash safety performance, which could result in serious personal injury to vehicle occupants in a crash.
The body consists of the following:
- Radiator support bolster constructed of glass fiber polypropylene material
- Body structure components constructed of High-Strength Low Alloy(HSLA), high-strength and mild steels
- Roof outer panel constructed of mild steel
- Body side outer panels constructed of mild steel
- Dual Phase Steel(DP) steel in select body structure components
- Bolted, removable front fenders, hinged doors and hood
- Dent resistant steel hood
- Dent resistant steel fenders
- Steel doors incorporating serviceable outer panels
- Ultra High Strength Steel(UHSS), roll-formed bolt-on front bumper beam
- Rear bumper beam constructed of DP and HSLA 350 steel
- Front and rear subframe assemblies housing suspension and steering components
- Sound deadener mastic used on underbody floor pans
- Front frame rail service kit available
- Side Protection and Cabin Enhancement(SPACE®) tube incorporated in front floor
For dimensional information, refer to the following illustrations:
Body Margins - Front Panels
NOTE:
All margins must be parallel within 1.0 mm (0.039 in) unless otherwise noted for sheet metal-to-sheet metal interfaces only.
NOTE:
Dimensions apply to the right and left side.
| Item | Description | Specification | Flushness Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hood-to-grille assembly | 5.0 mm (0.196 in) +/- 3.7 mm (0.086 in) | 0.0 mm (0.0 in) +/- 3.1 mm (0.122 in) |
| 2 | Front fascia horn-to-headlamp | 5.0 mm (0.196 in) | -- |
| 3 | Hood-to-headlamp | 5.0 mm (0.196 in) | -- |
| 4 | Hood-to-fender | 3.0 mm (0.118 in) +/- 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | Flushness between hood and fender @ (Point-C 1.1 mm (0.043 in) +/- 1.5 mm (0.059 in) @ (Point D -0.7 mm (-0.027 in) +/- 1.5 mm (0.059 in) @ (Point E-0.0 mm +/- 1.5 mm (0.059 in) |
| 5 | Headlamp-to-fender | 2.0 mm (0.078 in) +/- 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 2.0 mm (0.078 in) +/- 1.8 mm (0.07 in) |
| 6 | Fender-to-fascia | 0.0 mm (in) +/- 0.5 mm (0.019 in) | 0.75 mm (0.029 in) +/- 1.5 mm (0.059 in) |
| 7 | Fender-to-headlamp | -- | 1.5 mm (0.059 in) +/- 1.8 mm (0.07 in) |
| 8 | Headlamp-to-fascia | 2.0 mm (0.078 in) +/- 1.7 mm (0.066 in) | -- |
| 9 | Headlamp-to-fascia | 3.5 mm (0.137 in) +/- 3.1 mm (0.122 in) | -- |
Body Margins - Front Panels
NOTE:
All margins must be parallel within 1.0 mm (0.039 in) unless otherwise noted for sheet metal-to-sheet metal interfaces only.
NOTE:
Dimensions apply to the right and left side.
| Item | Description | Specification | Flushness Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fender-to-hood | 3.0 mm (0.118 in) +/- 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | 0.0 mm (in) +/- 1.5 mm (0.059 in) |
| 2 | Hood-to-fender (upper) | 4.0 mm (0.157 in) +/- 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | 0.0 mm (in) +/- 1.5 mm (0.059 in) |
| 3 | A-pillar-to-fender | 2.5 mm (0.098 in) +/- 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | -- |
| 4 | Sail mirror housing-to-belt moulding | 2.5 mm (0.098 in) +/- 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | -- |
Body Margins - Side Panels
NOTE:
All margins must be parallel within 1.0 mm (0.039 in) unless otherwise noted for sheet metal-to-sheet metal interfaces only.
NOTE:
Dimensions apply to the right and left side.
| Item | Description | Specification | Flushness Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Front door outer belt moulding-to-fender | 5.0 mm (0.196 in) | -- |
| 2 | Front door outer belt moulding-to-door | 1.3 mm (0.051 in) +/- 0.9 mm (0.035 in) | -- |
| 3 | Bodyside-to-front door | 4.7 mm (0.185 in) +/- 2.5 mm (0.098 in) | -- |
| 4 | Front door applique-to-front door header chrome | 1.9 mm (0.074 in) +/- 2.4 mm (0.094 in) | 1.0 mm (0.039 in) +/- 1.8 mm (0.07 in) underflush |
| 5 | Rear door applique-to-rear door header chrome | 1.9 mm (0.074 in) +/- 2.4 mm (0.094 in) | 1.0 mm (0.039 in) +/- 1.8 mm (0.07 in) underflush |
| 6 | Bodyside-to-rear door | 4.7 mm (0.185 in) +/- 2.5 mm (0.098 in) | -- |
| 7 | Bodyside-to-rear door | 4.7 mm (0.185 in) +/- 2.5 mm (0.098 in) | -- |
| 8 | Rear door outer belt moulding-to-quarter panel | 5.0 mm (0.196 in) | -- |
| 9 | Rear door-to-quarter panel | 3.4 mm (0.133 in) +/- 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | 0.0 mm (0.0 in) +/- 1.5 mm (0.059 in) |
| 10 | Rear door-to-quarter panel | 3.4 mm (0.133 in) +/- 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | 0.0 mm (0.0 in) +/- 1.5 mm (0.059 in) |
| 11 | Rear door-to-dogleg moulding | 3.85 mm (0.151 in) +/- 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | 0.0 mm (0.0 in) +/- 1.5 mm (0.059 in) |
| 12 | Rear door cladding-to-rocker cladding | 5.5 mm (0.216 in) | 0.0 mm (0.0 in) +/- 2.0 mm (0.078 in) |
| 13 | Front door cladding-to-rear door cladding | 7.1 mm (0.279 in) | 0.0 mm (0.0 in) +/- 2.0 mm (0.078 in) |
| 14 | Rocker cladding-to-front door cladding | 7.0 mm (0.275 in) | 0.0 mm (0.0 in) +/- 2.0 mm (0.078 in) |
| 15 | Front door-to-fender | 3.4 mm (0.133 in) +/- 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | 0.7 mm (0.027 in) +/- 1.3 mm (0.051 in) door assembly is underflush to fender |
| 16 | Front door-to-rear door | 3.4 mm (0.133 in) +/- 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | 0.7 mm (0.027 in) +/- 1.3 mm (0.051 in) rear door assembly is underflush to front door |
| 17 | Front door outer belt moulding-to-rear door outer belt moulding | 4.5 mm (0.177 in) +/- 2.7 mm (0.106 in) | 0.0 mm (0.0 in) +/- 2.5 mm (0.098 in) |
| 18 | Front door-to-rear door | 3.4 mm (0.133 in) +/- 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | 0.7 mm (0.027 in) +/- 1.3 mm (0.051 in) rear door assembly is underflush to front door |
Body Margins - Rear Panels
NOTE:
All margins must be parallel within 1.0 mm (0.039 in) unless otherwise noted for sheet metal-to-sheet metal interfaces only.
NOTE:
Dimensions apply to the right and left side.
| Item | Description | Specification | Flushness Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decklid-to-rear glass | 6.0 mm (0.236 in) | -- |
| 2 | Decklid-to-bodyside | 3.0 mm (0.118 in) +/- 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | 2.7 mm (0.106 in) +/- 1.5 mm (0.059 in) |
| 3 | Decklid-to-bodyside | 3.0 mm (0.118 in) +/- 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | 1.0 mm (0.039 in) +/- 2.0 mm (0.078 in) |
| 4 | Taillamp-to-bodyside | 2.0 mm (0.078 in) +/- 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 0.75 mm (0.029 in) +/- 1.5 mm (0.059 in) |
| 5 | Fascia-to-bodyside | 0.0 mm (in) +/- 0.5 mm (0.019 in) | 0.75 mm (0.029 in) +/- 1.5 mm (0.059 in) |
| 6 | Fascia-to-bodyside | 0.0 mm (in) +/- 0.5 mm (0.019 in) | 0.75 mm (0.029 in) +/- 1.5 mm (0.059 in) |
| 7 | Taillamp-to-fascia | 2.0 mm (0.078 in) +/- 2.0 mm (0.078 in) | -- |
| 8 | Redundant lamp-to-decklid | 2.0 mm (0.078 in) +/- 1.7 mm (0.066 in) | 0.75 mm (0.029 in) +/- 2.0 mm (0.078 in) |
| 9 | Redundant lamp-to-decklid | 2.0 mm (0.078 in) +/- 1.7 mm (0.066 in) | 0.75 mm (0.029 in) +/- 2.0 mm (0.078 in) |
| 10 | Decklid-to-fascia | 6.0 mm (0.236 in) +/- 3.6 mm (0.141 in) | -- |
| 11 | Decklid-to-fascia | 4.0 mm (0.157 in) | -- |
| 12 | Decklid applique-to-decklid outer panel | 1.7 mm (0.066 in) +/- 1.0 mm (0.039 in) | 5.0 mm (0.196 in) |
| 13 | Redundant lamp-to-decklid | 2.0 mm (0.078 in) +/- 1.7 mm (0.066 in) | 0.75 mm (0.029 in) +/- 2.0 mm (0.078 in) |
| 14 | Bodyside-to-taillamp | 2.0 mm (0.078 in) +/- 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 0.75 mm (0.029 in) +/- 1.5 mm (0.059 in) |
| 15 | Decklid-to-taillamp | 4.0 mm (0.157 in) +/- 3.2 mm (0.125 in) | 1.0 mm (0.039 in) +/- 3.1 mm (0.122 in) |