I-CAR Repairers Realm: Ford Explorer Rear Rail Sectioning - Now Available

I-CAR · September 26, 2025 · Ford

Summary

This article highlights an I-CAR Repairers Realm episode featuring Ford's Gerry Bonanni, which details the approved rear rail sectioning procedures for the 2020-2025 Ford Explorer. It addresses critical repair aspects such as minimizing heat at the sectioning joint, joining methods, and why the rear rail is only sold as a complete assembly.

What to do on the job

Follow Ford's approved procedures for sectioning the rear rails on 2020-2025 Explorers, ensuring proper joining methods are used and heat at the sectioning joint is kept to a minimum.

How to use it

Use this document and the referenced I-CAR Repairers Realm episode to justify the labor and specific procedures required for 2020-2025 Ford Explorer rear rail sectioning. It supports the necessity of following OEM-approved joining methods, managing heat at the sectioning joint, and purchasing the complete rear rail assembly as specified by Ford.

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