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Ford/Lincoln Part Replacement Without A Procedure
I-CAR · July 23, 2025 · Ford, Lincoln
Summary
This document outlines Ford and Lincoln guidelines for replacing service parts when no specific repair procedure exists. It establishes that technicians must adhere to official workshop manuals and position statements, and when no procedure is available, structural repairs must be made at original factory joints or seams.
What to do on the job
Perform structural repairs at original factory joints or seams when no specific Ford/Lincoln repair procedure exists, and install service parts as they are supplied unless partial disassembly is explicitly approved by Ford engineering.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the labor and methodology for replacing structural components at factory seams when a specific step-by-step OEM procedure is not published. It also supports billing for complete assembly replacement as supplied by the OEM, unless the insurer can prove Ford engineering has approved partial disassembly.
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