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Body Repairs

BODY

The body consists of the following:
- All new steel bodies
- Unibody construction
- Radiator support bolster constructed of hybrid glass fiber polypropylene material
- High-strength low alloy (HSLA), high-strength and mild steels
- Dual-phase steel in select body structure components
- Bolted, removable front fenders, hinged doors and hood
- Underhood and bodyside door opening dimensions common between Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ
- Steel fenders
- Steel doors incorporating non-serviceable outer panels
- Steel luggage compartment lid
- Rear body openings unique for each model
- High-strength roll-formed bolt-on front and rear bumper beams
- Front and rear subframe assemblies housing suspension and steering components
- Underbody common between Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ
- Tailor welded blanks used in underbody (front floor rails and rear frame rails)

For dimensional information, refer to Body and Frame / Specifications.
Specifications

NOTE: The dimensional illustrations apply to the Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ unless otherwise indicated.