Ford Recommended Steel Repairability Matrix

General Specifications











General Specifications -Welding Specifications





Weld Nugget Chart





Descriptions of Ford Steel Families





Ford Recommended Steel Repairability Matrix





a Cold repairs can be performed if damage excludes kinks. May section only if approved procedure in information.
b Dual phase steels DP 700, DP 780 and DP 980 must be replaced at factory joints, no sectioning unless approved procedure in information.
c For DP 980, use MIG plug welding only, no stitch welding.
d Boron components must be replaced at factory joints, no sectioning allowed.