Ford Escape: Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks / Description and Operation - Body and Frame
Body
The body consists of the following:
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Front frame rails constructed of high-strength Dual Phase (DP) 600 steel
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Rear frame rails constructed of Boron ultra high-strength steel
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Fender reinforcement tube constructed of Dual Phase (DP) 800 high-strength steel
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Fender apron assembly constructed of Dual Phase (DP) 600 high-strength steel
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Liftgate outer panel constructed of mild steel
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Body structure constructed of Boron, Dual Phase (DP) and high-strength steels
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Roof panel reinforcements constructed of Dual Phase (DP) 600, Smart and High-Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) 380 steel
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Bolted, removable front fenders, hinged doors and hood
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Bodyside outer panels constructed of mild steel
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Mastic pads used on floor pan for sound deadening
Under Hood Dimensions
NOTE:
All dimensions are on center unless otherwise indicted.
Front Door Opening Dimensions
NOTE:
All dimensions are on center unless otherwise indicted.
Rear Door Opening Dimensions
NOTE:
All dimensions are on center unless otherwise indicted.
Lift Gate Opening Dimensions
NOTE:
All dimensions are on center unless otherwise indicted.
Under Body Dimensions
NOTE:
All dimensions are on center unless otherwise indicted.
Datum Height Dimensions
For recommended metal repair guidelines and recommendations, refer to the following illustrations and: For additional information, refer to: Specifications (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, Specifications)...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Punch
Copper Hammer
Removal
Remove the muffler and tailpipe.
Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe (309-00A Exhaust System - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – I3 (Y1), Removal and Installation)...
System Operation
Cold Start Emission Reduction Monitor
The
cold start emission reduction monitor is an on board strategy designed
for vehicles that meet the low emissions vehicle-II (LEV-II) emissions
standards. The monitor works by detecting the lack of catalyst warm up
resulting from a failure to apply sufficient cold start emission
reduction during a cold start...