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I-CAR Repairers Realm: Ford ADAS Considerations - Now Available
I-CAR · September 30, 2026 · Ford, Lincoln
Summary
This article announces an I-CAR Repairers Realm episode featuring Ford's Body and Damageability Commodity Manager discussing critical ADAS considerations. It addresses how panel fitment influences sensors, when Ford recommends calibration, causes of failed calibrations, and future technical challenges.
What to do on the job
Review Ford's specific guidelines on panel fitment, bumper cover repairs, and OEM-approved tools to ensure proper sensor alignment and successful ADAS calibration.
How to use it
Use this document and its referenced I-CAR resources to justify the necessity of precise panel alignment and OEM-approved calibration procedures on Ford and Lincoln vehicles. It serves as supporting evidence during negotiations with insurers regarding why post-repair ADAS calibrations and specific cycle times are required after structural or bumper repairs.
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