Body - Structural Adhesive Recommendations: Overview

Article No.
98-20-3

10/12/98

BODY - ADHESIVES NOT RECOMMENDED OR
BODY PANEL REPAIRS - SERVICE TIP

FORD:
1998 CONTOUR, CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, MUSTANG, TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1998 CONTINENTAL, GRAND MARQUIS, MYSTIQUE, SABLE, TOWN CAR, TRACER

LIGHT TRUCK:
1998 ECONOLINE, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, F-150, F-250 LD, MOUNTAINEER, NAVIGATOR, RANGER, VILLAGER, WINDSTAR
1999 SUPER DUTY F SERIES

ISSUE
Ford Motor Company is concerned about the potential effects of aftermarket structural adhesives advertised as complete or partial replacement for MIG plug welding on the safety, durability, and quality of Ford vehicles involved in collision repairs.

ACTION
Ford Motor Company does not recommend substituting structural adhesives for welds when replacing body panels on it's vehicles. Refer to the following text for more details.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY

OASIS CODES: 106000, 111000