Target Audience:
Body shop technicians, restoration specialists, DIY enthusiasts
Value Proposition:
Provides precise information for confident, professional-quality body and frame repairs, avoiding costly mistakes.
Modularity:
Each section as a separate PDF for easy access and printing.
Accuracy:
Emphasizes precise procedures for proper alignment and secure mounting.
Body And Frame Components:
Front End, Roof, Side Panels, Rear End, Frame and Mounting
Specific Front End Components:
Hood latch panel, front crossmember, front side members, fender apron panel, front wheelhouse, front end sheet metal sections
Specific Roof Components:
Roof panels, roof front frames
Specific Side Panel Components:
Rocker panels, side panels, A-pillars, B-pillars, side panel sections
Specific Rear End Components:
Quarter panels, inner quarter panels, rear wheelhouses, back panels, rear floor panel sections, rear crossmembers
Specific Frame And Mounting Components:
Transmission support crossmember, body mounting points, rear crossmember
Estimated Pages:
N/A (PDF sections vary)
Type:
Workshop Service Repair Manual (Body & Frame Focus)
File Structure:
Individual PDF files per section
Primary Focus:
Body structure and frame integrity
Secondary Systems:
Exterior trim, panel alignment, structural repairs
Repair Operations:
Component removal, inspection, installation, repair of sheet metal sections, alignment
Restoration Guidance:
Applicable for restoration specialists
Level Of Detail:
Professional-quality, precise procedures
Scope:
Comprehensive for body and frame repairs
Euro Ncap Rating:
5 Stars (2004)
Active Safety Systems:
ABS, EBD, DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), HDC (Hill Descent Control), ETC (Electronic Traction Control), Roll Stability Control (RSC)
Passive Safety Features:
Multiple airbags (front, side, curtain), reinforced chassis structure
Infotainment System:
Harman Kardon premium audio, optional navigation system, in-car entertainment features (body manual may not detail these extensively, but impacts exterior/interior fitment)
Driver Assistance Features:
Parking sensors (front and rear), cruise control
Connectivity Features:
Optional Bluetooth connectivity
Oil Change Interval:
Typically 15,000 miles or 12 months (refer to specific vehicle service history)
Engine Oil Tdv6:
Castrol EDGE Professional OE 0W-30 (or equivalent meeting Ford WSS-M2C913-B)
Transmission Fluid:
ZF LifeguardFluid 6 (or equivalent meeting ZF TE-ML 11)
Coolant:
OAT (Organic Acid Technology) coolant, pink, antifreeze/summer coolant (e.g., Texaco XSC/Havoline XSC)
Common Body Issues:
Corrosion on chassis components, door seal degradation, potential for water ingress in certain areas if seals are compromised (covered by manual's repair procedures)
Common Frame Issues:
Rust and corrosion, especially in areas exposed to road salt; stress cracking at certain mounting points (addressed by the manual)