Body Repairs

General Specifications






Weld Nugget Chart










Descriptions of Ford Steel Families






Ford Recommended Steel Repairability Matrix





a Cold repairs can be performed if damage excludes kinks. May section only if approved procedure in diagnostic/repair information

b Dual phase steels DP 700, DP 780 and DP 980 must be replaced at factory joints, no sectioning unless approved procedure in diagnostic/repair information

c For DP 980, use MIG plug welding only, no stitch welding

d Boron components must be replaced at factory joints, no sectioning allowed