Body

Body

The body consists of the following:

- Body-on full-frame design
- High-Strength Low Alloy (HSLA), high-strength and mild steels
- Unique front structure constructed of high-strength hydroformed steel tubes
- Upper rail of radiator support constructed of magnesium
- Lower rail of radiator support constructed of hydroformed high-strength steel
- Expedition hood constructed of aluminum
- Navigator hood constructed of Sheet-Molded Composite (SMC) plastic
- Bolt-on high-strength front bumper beam
- Expedition and Navigator have unique front fascia, grille and headlamps
- Bolted, removable front fenders, hinged doors, liftgate and hood
- Steel doors
- Steel fenders
- Steel quarter panels
- Expedition and Navigator liftgate constructed of aluminum
- Welded-on high-strength rear bumper beam
- Standard 3023 mm (119 in) and optional 3327 mm (131 in) wheelbase
- Structural adhesive used in rear sill and quarter panel D-pillar inner to outer panel
- Structural foam with nylon insert used in D-pillar
- Sound deadener material used on floor pans