501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks 2013 - 2014 MKZ
Description and Operation Procedure revision date: 03/4/2013

Body and Frame - Overview

Body

WARNING: Collision damage repair must conform to the instructions contained in this workshop manual. Replacement components must be new, genuine Ford Motor Company parts. Recycled, salvaged, aftermarket or reconditioned parts (including body parts, wheels or safety restraint components) are not authorized by Ford.

Departure from the instructions provided in this manual, including alternate repair methods or the use of substitute components, risks compromising crash safety. Failure to follow these instructions may adversely affect structural integrity and crash safety performance, which could result in serious personal injury to vehicle occupants in a crash.

The body consists of the following:

Body Dimensions

NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, margin dimensions apply to RH and LH side of vehicle.

Body Margins - Front Panels




Item Description Margin Specification Flushness Specification
1 Hood to grille 0.20  in ( 5  mm) ± 0.094  in ( 2.4  mm) -0.08  in ( -2  mm) ± 0.09  in ( 2.4  mm)
2 Hood to headlamp chrome ring 0.20  in ( 5  mm) ± 0.11  in ( 2.7  mm) -
3 Headlamp chrome ring to fender 0.08  in ( 2  mm) ± 0.07  in ( 1.9  mm) -0.06  in ( -1.6  mm) ± 0.08  in ( 2  mm)
4 Headlamp chrome ring to fascia 0.08  in ( 2  mm) ± 0.02  in ( .5  mm) 0.03  in ( .75  mm) ± 0.08  in ( 2  mm)


NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, margin dimensions apply to RH and LH side of vehicle.

Body Margins - Side Panels




Item Description Margin Specification Flushness Specification
1 Fender to fascia 0.00  in (  mm) + 0.02  in ( .5  mm) 0.03  in ( .75  mm) ± 0.06  in ( 1.5  mm)
2 Hood to fender 0.12  in ( 3  mm) ± 0.07  in ( 1.8  mm) 0.00  in (  mm) ± 0.07  in ( 1.9  mm)
3 Hood to A-pillar 0.12  in ( 3  mm) ± 0.07  in ( 1.8  mm) -0.02  in ( -.5  mm) ± 0.09  in ( 2.3  mm)
4 Front door under flush to fender 0.13  in ( 3.4  mm) ± 0.06  in ( 1.5  mm) -0.03  in ( -.75  mm) ± 0.06  in ( 1.5  mm)
5 Front door cladding to rocker panel moulding 0.28  in ( 7  mm) ± 0.13  in ( 3.4  mm) -
6 Front door window frame to body side 0.18  in ( 4.5  mm) ± 0.11  in ( 2.7  mm) -0.04  in ( -1  mm) ± 0.11  in ( 2.7  mm)
7 Front door to rear door upper 0.18  in ( 4.5  mm) ± 0.11  in ( 2.7  mm) 0.00  in (  mm) ± 0.11  in ( 2.7  mm)
8 Rear door under flush to front door 0.13  in ( 3.4  mm) ± 0.06  in ( 1.5  mm) -0.03  in ( -.75  mm) ± 0.06  in ( 1.5  mm)
9 Rear door window frame to body side 0.18  in ( 4.5  mm) ± 0.11  in ( 2.7  mm) -0.04  in ( -1  mm) ± 0.11  in ( 2.7  mm)
10 Rear door cladding to rocker panel moulding 0.28  in ( 7  mm) ± 0.13  in ( 3.2  mm) -
11 Rear door applique to quarter glass 0.18  in ( 4.5  mm) ± 0.11  in ( 2.7  mm) -0.20  in ( -5  mm) ± 0.11  in ( 2.7  mm)
12 Rear door to body side lower 0.13  in ( 3.4  mm) ± 0.06  in ( 1.5  mm) 0.00  in (  mm) ± 0.06  in ( 1.5  mm)
13 Rear fascia under flush to body side 0.00  in (  mm) + 0.02  in ( .5  mm) -0.03  in ( -.75  mm) ± 0.06  in ( 1.5  mm)


NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, margin dimensions apply to RH and LH side of vehicle.

Body Margins - Rear Panels




Item Description Margin Specification Flushness Specification
1 Luggage compartment lid under flush to body side upper 0.12  in ( 3  mm) ± 0.06  in ( 1.5  mm) -0.02  in ( -.5  mm) ± 0.08  in ( 2  mm)
2 Luggage compartment lid under flush to body side lower 0.12  in ( 3  mm) ± 0.06  in ( 1.5  mm) -0.04  in ( -1  mm) ± 0.08  in ( 2  mm)
3 Tail lamp under flush to body side 0.06  in ( 1.5  mm) + 0.08  in ( 2  mm) -0.02  in ( -.5  mm) ± 0.08  in ( 2  mm)
4 Tail lamp to rear fascia 0.06  in ( 1.5  mm) ± 0.05  in ( 1.2  mm) -0.02  in ( -.5  mm) ± 0.12  in ( 3  mm)
5 Tail lamp to redundant lamp 0.16  in ( 4  mm) ± 0.09  in ( 2.3  mm) -0.04  in ( -1  mm) ± 0.10  in ( 2.6  mm)
6 Luggage compartment lid under flush to rear fascia upper 0.16  in ( 4  mm) ± 0.13  in ( 3.4  mm) -0.08  in ( -2  mm) ± 0.14  in ( 3.5  mm)
7 Luggage compartment lid to rear fascia lower 0.20  in ( 5  mm) ± 0.13  in ( 3.2  mm) -


NOTE: All measurements are on center unless otherwise indicated.

Underhood Dimensions

NOTE: All measurements are on center unless otherwise indicated.

Door Opening Dimensions

NOTE: All measurements are on center unless otherwise indicated.

Luggage Compartment Opening Dimensions

NOTE: All measurements are on center unless otherwise indicated.

Underbody Dimensions

NOTE: All measurements are on center unless otherwise indicated.

Datum Height Dimensions



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