Ford Escape: Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks / Description and Operation - Body and Frame
Body
The body consists of the following:
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Front frame rails constructed of high-strength Dual Phase (DP) 600 steel
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Rear frame rails constructed of Boron ultra high-strength steel
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Fender reinforcement tube constructed of Dual Phase (DP) 800 high-strength steel
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Fender apron assembly constructed of Dual Phase (DP) 600 high-strength steel
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Liftgate outer panel constructed of mild steel
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Body structure constructed of Boron, Dual Phase (DP) and high-strength steels
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Roof panel reinforcements constructed of Dual Phase (DP) 600, Smart and High-Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) 380 steel
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Bolted, removable front fenders, hinged doors and hood
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Bodyside outer panels constructed of mild steel
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Mastic pads used on floor pan for sound deadening
Under Hood Dimensions
NOTE:
All dimensions are on center unless otherwise indicted.
Front Door Opening Dimensions
NOTE:
All dimensions are on center unless otherwise indicted.
Rear Door Opening Dimensions
NOTE:
All dimensions are on center unless otherwise indicted.
Lift Gate Opening Dimensions
NOTE:
All dimensions are on center unless otherwise indicted.
Under Body Dimensions
NOTE:
All dimensions are on center unless otherwise indicted.
Datum Height Dimensions
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For recommended metal repair guidelines and recommendations, refer to the following illustrations and: For additional information, refer to: Specifications (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, Specifications)...
Other information:
Removal
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Left hand (LH) shown, right hand (RH) similar.
NOTE:
For front door window regulator motors that are
non-functional it may be necessary to remove the front door window
regulator motor prior to securing the front door window glass...
Overview
Exterior, Power
This vehicle is equipped with LH and RH
power mirrors. The power mirror system allows the exterior mirror
glass to be positioned electronically. The position of the exterior
mirror glass is controlled by the exterior mirror control switch and the
LH or RH mirror selection buttons determine which exterior mirror glass is controlled...