Ford Escape: Body Repairs - General Information / Description and Operation - Sealer, Underbody Protection Material and Adhesives
NOTE:
The following illustrations are examples of structural adhesive and sealer applications and are not all inclusive.
Sealers and Adhesives
The
correct adhesive bonding and sealing is essential to repairing the
vehicle correctly. Adhesives and sealers are used in many areas of the
body structure. In addition to providing a structural bond or seal
between components, adhesives and sealers can also help prevent wind
noise, water leaks, exhaust fumes and dust from entering the vehicle.
They also provide anti-corrosion barriers.
Hood Sealer
Front Door Sealer
Rear Door Sealer
Liftgate Sealer
Dash Panel and Floor Pan Sealer
Roof and Body Side Sealer
Sound Deadener Materials
Sound deadening materials are necessary for NVH
control of vehicles. It is paintable, very durable and has good
resistance to abrasion. This material may be applied in many manners. It
may be sprayed, rolled or brushed on (obtain locally).
Floor Pan NVH Control
Front Door NVH Control
Rear Door NVH Control
Roof NVH Control

Plastic Components
The
following illustration(s) are not all-inclusive of trim levels
available. The actual trim level of the vehicle will determine the
viability of carrying out a plastics repair...
Inspection
If airbags deploy.
Refer to: Inspection and Repair after a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deployment (501-20B)
.
NOTE:
Deployable devices such as airbags, pretensioners and
inflatable belt inflators, may deploy alone or in various combinations
depending on the impact event...
Other information:
Autounlock
What Is Autounlock
Autounlock is an unlocking feature that
unlocks the vehicle doors when your
vehicle comes to a stop.
Autounlock Requirements
Autounlock unlocks all the doors when all
of the following occur:
The ignition is on, all the doors are
closed and your vehicle is moving at a
speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h)...
Indicators notify you of various features
that are active on your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control.
Automatic High Beam Control.
Auto Hold
Auto-Start-Stop
Blind Spot Monitor
Cruise Control
EV Charge
EV Later
EV Now
Front Airbag
Front Fog Lamps
High Beam
Lamps On
Ready to Drive
Stability Control
Turn Signal..