Body

Body

NOTICE: The High Voltage Traction Battery (HVTB) in a Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) can be affected and damaged by excessively high temperatures. The temperature in some body shop paint booths can exceed 60°C (140°F). Therefore, during refinishing operations, the paint booth temperature must set at or below 60°C (140°F) with a bake time of 45 minutes or less. Temperatures in excess of 60°C (140°F) or bake durations longer than 45 minutes will require the HVTB be removed from the vehicle prior to placing in the paint booth. For information, refer to Hybrid Drive Systems.

NOTE: For information regarding vehicles equipped with High Voltage Traction Battery (HVTB) systems, refer to Hybrid Drive Systems.

The body consists of the following:

- Unibody construction
- Radiator support bolster constructed of glass fiber polypropylene material and is non-repairable
- High-Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) and mild steels
- Dual Phase Steel (DP) steel in select body structure components
- Bolted, removable steel front fenders, hinged doors and hood
- Underhood and body side door opening dimensions common between Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ
- Steel doors incorporating serviceable outer panels
- Steel luggage compartment lid
- Rear body openings unique for each model
- Bolt-on front and rear bumper beams constructed of Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS), martensitic grade steel
- Front and rear subframe assemblies housing suspension and steering components
- Underbody common between Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ
- Tailor-welded blanks used in underbody (front floor rails and rear frame rails)

For dimensional information, refer to the following illustrations:

NOTE: The following dimensional illustrations apply to the Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ unless otherwise indicated.

Body Margins

NOTE: Dimensions apply to right and left side.










Body Margins

NOTE: Dimensions apply to the right and left side.











Underhood Dimensions

NOTICE: The radiator bolster is glass fiber polypropylene material. If damage occurs to the radiator support component, it should not be repaired. A new component should be installed. Refer to Cooling System &/or Engine Block Heater.

NOTE: Measurements are obtained on center, unless otherwise indicated.






Body Side Closure Dimensions

NOTE: Measurements are obtained on center, unless otherwise indicated.






Rear Opening Dimensions

Ford Fusion

NOTE: Measurements are obtained on center, unless otherwise indicated.






Mercury Milan

NOTE: Measurements are obtained on center, unless otherwise indicated.






Lincoln MKZ

NOTE: Measurements are obtained on center, unless otherwise indicated.






Underbody Dimensions

Front Subframe

NOTE: Measurements are obtained on center, unless otherwise indicated.






Rear Subframe

NOTE: Front Wheel Drive (FWD) shown, All-Wheel Drive (AWD) common dimensionally. Measurements are obtained on center, unless otherwise indicated.





NOTICE: A structural frame rail or unibody service sectioning kit is available for this vehicle. For information regarding frame rail sectioning, refer to Frame Members - Front or Frame Members - Rear .

Frame Datum Height

NOTE: Datum height determined measuring from holes and slots on center, unless otherwise indicated.






Underbody Dimensions

NOTE: Measurements are obtained on center, unless otherwise indicated.