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Ford/Lincoln: Who Requires Or Recommends MIG Brazing?
I-CAR · December 1, 2021 · Ford, Lincoln
Summary
This article outlines Ford and Lincoln's requirements for MIG brazing, referencing the Ford Recommended Steel Repairability Matrix and specifying that MIG brazing is allowed for non-structural applications only. It emphasizes that MIG brazing must only be performed where explicitly indicated in the vehicle-specific Workshop Manual or OEM specifications.
What to do on the job
Only perform MIG brazing on non-structural applications where specifically indicated by the vehicle-specific Ford/Lincoln Workshop Manual or Symbols Glossary.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the restriction of MIG brazing to non-structural components only. If an insurer requests MIG brazing on a structural part, reference this document and the Ford Recommended Steel Repairability Matrix (found in Section 501-25 of the Workshop Manual) to prove that Ford explicitly prohibits MIG brazing for structural applications.
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