Ford Fiesta: Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks / Body and Frame. Description and Operation
Body
The body consists of the following:
- Four-door sedan
- Five-door hatchback
- High-Strength Low Alloy (HSLA), ultra high-strength steel (UHSS) and mild steels
- Roof outer panel constructed of mild steel
- Steel hood
- Steel luggage compartment lid
- Body side outer panels constructed of mild steel
- Dual-phase steel (DP) in select body structure components
- Bolted, removable front fenders, hinged doors and hood
- Dent resistant steel fenders
- Ultra high-strength steel (UHSS) front and rear bumper beam
- Underbody components constructed of mild, dual-phase and high-strength steels
- Mastic pads used on floor pan for sound deadening
- Front frame rail service kit is not available
Body Dimensions
Body Margins - Front Panels
NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, margin dimensions apply to RH and LH side of vehicle. 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback front panel margins are the same.
| Item | Description | Margin Specification | Flushness Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hood to fascia | 6.0 mm (0.236 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | 0.1 mm (0.003 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) |
| 2 | Headlamp assembly to fascia | 4.5 mm (0.177 in) ± 2.0 mm (0.078 in) | — |
| 3 | Headlamp assembly to hood | 4.0 mm (0.157 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | 1.4 mm (0.055 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) |
| 4 | Hood to fender | 4.5 mm (0.177 in) ± 2.0 mm (0.07 in) | — |
| 5 | Headlamp assembly to fender | 2.5 mm (0.098 in) ± 1.0 mm (0.03 in) | 1.0 mm (0.039 in) ± 0.8 mm (0.031 in) |
Body Margins - 4-Door Sedan
NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, margin dimensions apply to RH and LH side of vehicle.
| Item | Description | Margin Specification | Flushness Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Front fascia to fender | 0.0 mm (0) ± 0.5 mm (0.019 in) | 0.5 mm (0.019 in) ± 0.8 mm (0.031 in) |
| 2 | Headlamp to fender | 2.5 mm (0.098 in) ± 1.0 mm (0.039 in) | 1.0 mm (0.039 in) ± -0.8 mm (-0.031 in) |
| 3 | Fender to hood | 4.5 mm (0.177 in) ± 2.0 mm (0.07 in ) | — |
| 4 | Fender to front door | 3.4 mm (0.133 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | 1.0 mm (0.039 in) ± 1.0 mm (0.039 in) |
| 5 | Front door to bodyside | 5.0 mm (0.196 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | 6.1 mm (0.024 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) |
| 6 | Rear door to bodyside | 5.0 mm (0.196 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | 0 mm (in) ± 1.5 mm ( 0.059 in) |
| 7 | Front door to rear door | 3.5 mm (0.137 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | 0 mm (in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) |
| 8 | Doors to rocker panel | 5.9 mm (0.232 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | — |
| 9 | Rear door to quarter panel | 3.6 mm (0.141 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | 0.0 mm (0.0 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) |
| 10 | Bodyside to rear fascia | 0 mm ( in) ± 0.5 mm (0.019 in) | 0.5 mm (0.019 in) ± 0.5 mm (0.019 in) |
| 11 | Quarter panel to tail lamp | 1.5 mm (0.059 in) ± 1.4 mm (0.055 in) | 0.3 mm (0.011 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) |
| 12 | Deck lid to bodyside | 4.0 mm (0.157 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.019 in) | 1.5 mm (0.059 in) ± 2.0 mm (0.078 in) |
| 13 | Tail lamp assembly to redundant lamp assembly | 4.0 mm (0.157 in) ± | 1.5 mm (0.059 in) ± 2.5 mm (0.098 in) |
| 14 | Deck lid to rear fascia (lower) | 6.0 mm (0.236 in) ± 2.0 mm (0.078 in) | — |
| 15 | Deck lid to rear fascia (side) | 4.0 mm (0.157 in) ± 2.0 mm (0.078 in) | -2.5 mm (-0.0989 in) ± 2.0 mm (0.078 in) |
| 16 | Tail lamp assembly to rear fascia | 2.0 mm (0.078 in) ± 1.5 mm ( 0.059 in) | 2.0 mm (0.078 in) ± 1.5 mm ( 0.059 in) |
Body Margins Side Panels - 5-Door Hatchback
NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, margin dimensions apply to RH and LH side of vehicle.
| Item | Description | Margin Specification | Flushness Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fender to front door | 3.4 mm (0.133 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | 1.0 mm (0.039 in) ± 1.0 mm (0.039 in) |
| 2 | Front door to bodyside | 5.0 mm (0.196 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | 6.1 mm (0.024 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) |
| 3 | Door to rocker panel | 5.9 mm (0.232 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | — |
| 4 | Front door to rear door | 3.5 mm (0.137 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | 0 mm (in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) |
| 5 | Rear door to bodyside | 5.0 mm (0.196 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | 0 mm (in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) |
| 6 | Bodyside to rear fascia | 0 mm ( in) ± 0.5 mm (0.019 in) | 0.5 mm (0.019 in) ± 0.5 mm (0.019 in) |
| 7 | Rear door to quarter panel | 3.6 mm (0.141 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | 0 mm (0.0 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) |
| 8 | Door to rocker panel | 5.9 mm (0.232 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | — |
Body Margins - Rear Panels 5-Door Hatchback
NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, margin dimensions apply to RH and LH side of vehicle.
| Item | Description | Margin Specification | Flushness Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tail lamp to rear fascia | 0.4 mm (0.078 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | 2.0 mm (0.078 in) ± 2.0 mm (0.078 in) |
| 2 | Liftgate to rear fascia (side) | 4.2 mm (0.165 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) ± 1.5 mm (0.059 in) |
| 3 | Liftgate to rear fascia (lower) | 6.0 mm (0.236 in) ± 2.0 mm (0.078 in) | — |
Under Hood Dimensions
NOTE: All measurements are on center unless otherwise indicated. Dimension apply to 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback.
Door Opening Dimensions
NOTE: All measurements are on center unless otherwise indicated. Dimension apply to 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback.
Luggage Compartment Opening Dimensions - 4-Door Sedan
NOTE: All measurements are on center unless otherwise indicated.
Luggage Compartment Opening Dimensions - 5-Door Hatchback
NOTE: All measurements are on center unless otherwise indicated.
Under Body Measurements - 4-Door Sedan
NOTE: All measurements are on center unless otherwise indicated.
Under Body Measurements - 5-Door Hatchback
NOTE: All measurements are on center unless otherwise indicated.
Datum Height Dimensions - 4-Door Sedan
NOTE: All other measurements are on center.
Datum Height Dimensions - 5-Door Hatchback
NOTE: All other measurements are on center.
Vehicle Specific Body Construction. Description and Operation
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)...
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Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Coolant Shutoff Solenoid Valve. Removal and Installation
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Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Thermostatic Expansion Valve. Removal and Installation
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Flat Headed Screw Driver Transmission Jack Vehicle/Axle StandsRemoval
NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.
Remove the floor console.Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrum
