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
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:
The system provides object distance
indication through the information and
entertainment display.
As the distance to the object
decreases, the indicator waves and the
lines move toward the vehicle icon.
If there is no object detected, the
distance indicator lines are grey...
*Tire label: A label showing the
original equipment tire sizes,
recommended inflation pressure
and the maximum weight the
vehicle can carry.
*Tire Identification Number
(TIN): A number on the sidewall
of each tire providing information
about the tire brand and
manufacturing plant, tire size and
date of manufacture...