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Ford Escape: Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks / Description and Operation - Body and Frame

Body

The body consists of the following:

  • Front frame rails constructed of high-strength Dual Phase (DP) 600 steel
  • Rear frame rails constructed of Boron ultra high-strength steel
  • Fender reinforcement tube constructed of Dual Phase (DP) 800 high-strength steel
  • Fender apron assembly constructed of Dual Phase (DP) 600 high-strength steel
  • Liftgate outer panel constructed of mild steel
  • Body structure constructed of Boron, Dual Phase (DP) and high-strength steels
  • Roof panel reinforcements constructed of Dual Phase (DP) 600, Smart and High-Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) 380 steel
  • Bolted, removable front fenders, hinged doors and hood
  • Bodyside outer panels constructed of mild steel
  • 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

    Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks

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    Description and Operation - Vehicle Specific Body Construction

    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)...

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    Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Fender - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)


    Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the cowl panel grille. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation). Remove the charge port. Refer to: Charge Port - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) (414-03B High Voltage Battery Charging System - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (..

    Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Fuel Tank Capacity. Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting


    Fuel Tank Capacity Advertised Capacity The advertised capacity is the maximum amount of fuel that you can add to the fuel tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty. In addition, the fuel tank contains an empty reserve. The empty reserve is an unspecified amount of fuel that remains in the fuel tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty. Note: The amount of fuel in the empty reserve varies and ..

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    Adjusting the Seatbelts During Pregnancy

    WARNING: Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and properly fasten your seatbelt. Fit the lap portion of the seatbelt snugly and low across the hips. Position the shoulder portion of the seatbelt across your chest. Pregnant women must follow this practice. See the following figure.

    Ford Escape. Adjusting the Seatbelts During Pregnancy

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