Ford Fiesta: Body and Paint / Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks

Welding Precautions. General Procedures

Check   WARNING: Invisible ultraviolet and infrared rays emitted in welding can injure unprotected eyes and skin. Always use protection such as a welder's helmet with dark-colored filter lenses of the correct density...

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 struct..

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Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Cylinder Block Distortion. General Procedures

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Feeler Gauge Check NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification. NOTE: Use a Straightedge that is calibrated by the manufacturer to be flat within 0.005 mm (0.0002 in) per running foot of length, such as Snap-On® GA438A or equivalent. For example, if the Straightedge is 61 cm (24 in) long,..

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Corrosion Prevention. General Procedures

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Rust Protection Coating Gun Undercoating Gun Materials Name Specification ValuGard™ Premium UndercoatingVG101, VG101A -  ValuGard™ Rust InhibitorVG104, VG104A -  Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep WipesZC-31-B -  Repair NOTE: Undercoating NOTE: The follo..