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Bumper Cover Repair With ADAS: Ford/Lincoln - UPDATE
I-CAR · October 16, 2025 · Ford, Lincoln
Summary
This article outlines Ford and Lincoln's strict guidelines for repairing bumper covers on vehicles equipped with ADAS. It establishes that only topcoat refinishing up to 12 mils (300 microns) is permitted, while any substrate damage, plastic welding, hot staples, or body fillers require complete bumper replacement to avoid compromising sensor performance.
What to do on the job
Do not use fillers, plastic welding, hot staples, or reinforcement tape on ADAS-equipped bumper covers; replace the bumper if substrate damage exists, and limit refinishing to topcoat-only with a maximum thickness of 12 mils (300 microns) measured using an ultrasonic gauge.
How to use it
Use this document to justify replacing an ADAS-equipped bumper cover instead of repairing it when there is substrate damage, or when repairs would require plastic welding, hot staples, or body fillers. It can also be used to support line items for measuring paint thickness with an ultrasonic gauge and to defend against insurer pressure to perform plastic repairs on ADAS-adjacent bumper areas.
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