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 (High Voltage Traction Battery) 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 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 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 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.

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.





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.