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:
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Ultra-Clear Spray Glass CleanerZC-23
ESR-M14P5-A
Motorcraft® Rear Window Defroster RepairPM-11
WSB-M4J58-B
Motorcraft® Lacquer Touch-Up PaintPMPC-19500-XXXXA, PMPM-19500-XXXXG, PMPP-19500-XXXXA
ESR-M2P100-C
Inspection
Using a bright lamp in the vehicle, inspect the grid
wire from the exterior...
Charging
NOTE:
Batteries will discharge due to normal parasitic key
off-loads when the vehicle is on a dealer lot or parked by the customer
for an extended period of time. Vehicles still in dealer inventory or in
long-term storage may be driven short distances with heavy electrical
loads...