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Ford/Lincoln Position Statement: Pre- And Post-Repair System Scanning - UPDATE
I-CAR · October 3, 2025 · Ford, Lincoln
Summary
Ford and Lincoln require both pre-repair and post-repair diagnostic scans on all 1996 and newer vehicles involved in a collision, defined as damage beyond minor outer-panel cosmetic distortion. These scans are necessary to establish a baseline, identify hidden diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), and verify that all safety and driver-assist systems are fully restored to pre-accident performance.
What to do on the job
Perform both pre-repair and post-repair diagnostic scans on all 1996 and newer Ford and Lincoln vehicles involved in any collision exceeding minor outer-panel cosmetic damage.
How to use it
Use this position statement to justify the necessity and cost of both pre- and post-repair diagnostic scans on estimates and supplements for Ford and Lincoln vehicles (1996-present). It provides official OEM backing to counter insurer pushback, proving that scans are mandatory for any damage beyond minor cosmetic outer-panel distortion to ensure all safety and driver-assist systems are fully restored.
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