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Body

WARNING: Collision damage repair must conform to the instructions contained in this diagnostic/repair information. Replacement components must be new, genuine Ford Motor Company parts. Recycled, salvaged, aftermarket or reconditioned parts (including body parts, wheels or safety restraint components) are not authorized by Ford.
Departure from the instructions provided, including alternate repair methods or the use of substitute components, risks compromising crash safety. Failure to follow these instructions may adversely affect structural integrity and crash safety performance, which could result in serious personal injury to vehicle occupants in a crash.


The body consists of the following:

- Radiator support bolster constructed of magnesium

- Steel hood constructed of dent resistant steel

- Body side outer panels constructed of mild steel

- Bolted, removable front fenders, hinged doors and hood

- High-strength dent resistant steel fenders

- Side Protection and Cabin Enhancement (SPACE(R)) tube reinforcement on front floor pan

- Steel doors incorporating serviceable outer panels

- Magnesium liftgate inner assembly

- Aluminum liftgate outer panel

- High-strength, roll-formed bolt-on front and rear bumper beams

- Front and rear subframe assemblies housing suspension and steering components

- Underbody components constructed of mild, Dual Phase Steel (DP) and High-Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) steels

- Front frame rail sectioning service kit available

- Mastic pads used on floor pan for sound deadening

For dimensional information, refer to the following illustrations:

Body Margins

NOTE: Dimensions apply to the right and left side.










Body Margins










Underhood Dimensions

NOTICE: The radiator bolster is a magnesium component. If damage occurs to the radiator support component, it should not be repaired or incorrect vehicle operation may result. A new component should be installed.

NOTE: Measurements are obtained on center, unless otherwise indicated.





Body Side Closure Dimensions

NOTE: Measurements are obtained on center, unless otherwise indicated.





Rear Opening Dimensions

NOTE: Measurements are obtained on center, unless otherwise indicated.





Roof Opening Dimensions

NOTE: Measurements are obtained on center, unless otherwise indicated.





Underbody Dimensions

Front Subframe

NOTE: Measurements are obtained on center, unless otherwise indicated.





Rear Subframe

NOTE: Measurements are obtained on center, unless otherwise indicated.





Frame Datum Height

NOTE: Datum height determined measuring from holes and slots on center, unless otherwise indicated.





Underbody Dimensions

NOTE: Measurements are obtained on center, unless otherwise indicated.





Underbody Dimensions

NOTE: Measurements are obtained on center, unless otherwise indicated.