Body Repairs

Specifications






General Specifications - Welding 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 MIG braze allowed for non-structural applications only.

c 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.

d For DP 980, use MIG plug welding only, no stitch welding.

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