Target Audience:
Do-it-yourselfers and experienced mechanics seeking detailed body repair guidance.
Diy Vs Professional:
Caters to both DIY enthusiasts and professional technicians by providing clear, actionable repair steps.
Value Proposition:
Inexpensive way to maintain vehicle working properly, offering detailed instructions and illustrations.
Instruction Format:
Numbered instructions, bold figure numbers, detailed illustrations, drawings, and photos.
Diagrams Illustrations:
Features hundreds of photos and illustrations, including enlarged insets for detailed examination of parts.
Caution Warnings:
Includes specific cautions and warnings integrated throughout each chapter to highlight critical information.
Table Of Contents:
Numbered table of contents for easy navigation and quick access to required information.
Procedure Expansion:
Detailed substeps are provided to expand on repair procedure information for clarity and completeness.
Body Systems:
All body systems including structural components, panels, closures, and trim.
Front End Panels:
Covers repair procedures for fenders, hood, grille, bumper, and associated sub-structures.
Body Closures:
Detailed repair information for doors, hood, trunk/tailgate, and associated hinges, latches, and mechanisms.
Interior Trim Ornamentation:
Procedures for the removal, repair, and installation of interior panels, console, and trim pieces.
Exterior Trim Ornamentation:
Covers the repair and replacement of exterior moldings, badges, and protective trim.
Rear View Mirrors:
Repair and replacement procedures for mirror housings, glass, and mounting mechanisms.
Seating:
Covers the repair and replacement of seating components and their body-mounted hardware.
Glass Frames Mechanisms:
Detailed instructions for glass replacement, frame repairs, and mechanisms for windows and windshields.
Instrument Panel Console:
Procedures for disassembly, repair, and reassembly of the dashboard, center console, and associated components.
Handles Locks Latches Entry:
Comprehensive coverage of exterior and interior door handles, locks, latches, and associated entry systems.
Wipers Washers:
Repair and replacement of wiper arms, blades, washer nozzles, and associated body-mounted components.
Bumpers:
Detailed procedures for the removal, repair, and installation of front and rear bumpers, including mounting hardware and impact absorbers.
Body Repairs General:
Provides foundational information and techniques applicable to a wide range of body repair tasks.
Body Repairs Vehicle Specific:
Offers information and tolerances unique to the Ford Figo for accurate body repairs.
Structural Repairs:
The manual's focus on sheet metal and uni-body repairs indicates comprehensive coverage of the vehicle's structural integrity.
Assembly Disassembly:
The manual provides step-by-step instructions based on complete disassembly of the machine (body components).
Collision Repair:
The entire manual is geared towards collision repair and associated bodywork, making it invaluable for accident recovery.
Sheet Metal Repairs:
Front end sheet metal, roof sheet metal, side panel sheet metal, rear end sheet metal repairs.
Sheet Metal Repairs Front:
Detailed guidance on straightening, replacing, and aligning front end sheet metal components.
Sheet Metal Repairs Roof:
Covers procedures for roof panel repair, including straightening, panel bonding, and replacement.
Sheet Metal Repairs Side:
Detailed instructions for repairing door skins, quarter panels, rocker panels, and associated structural elements.
Sheet Metal Repairs Rear:
Procedures for repairing rear quarter panels, trunk floor, tailgate, and bumper supports.
Paint Procedures:
Likely includes information on surface preparation, priming, and finishing related to body repairs.
Frame Mounting:
Covers the repair and alignment of uni-body structures, subframes, and their mounting points.
Depth:
Detailed step-by-step instructions, including tolerance checks and specific repair procedures for various body components.
Alignment Tolerances:
Crucially includes vehicle-specific information and tolerance checks for precise body alignment after repairs.
Diagnostic Support:
While focused on repair, understanding body structures and tolerances aids in diagnosing alignment issues and accident damage.
Ford Heritage:
Ford has a long-standing reputation for producing robust and accessible vehicles, with the Figo being a key model in emerging markets.
Figo Generations:
The Ford Figo has seen multiple generations, with significant design and platform updates aimed at improving efficiency, safety, and market appeal.
Market Segment:
The Figo is positioned as a budget-friendly, subcompact car, primarily for developing markets.
Design Philosophy:
The Figo's design emphasizes practicality, fuel efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, which extends to its body construction and repairability.
Manufacturing Focus:
Primarily designed and marketed for emerging markets, with a focus on affordability and practicality.