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OEM Linking Pin: Ford/Lincoln Passenger Compartment Reinforcement Sectioning
I-CAR · April 24, 2025 · Ford, Lincoln
Summary
This article clarifies Ford/Lincoln's official position on passenger compartment reinforcement sectioning, stating that it is strictly prohibited unless a vehicle-specific procedure is explicitly detailed in the Workshop Manual (WSM).
What to do on the job
Do not perform sectioning repairs on Ford or Lincoln passenger compartment reinforcements unless a vehicle-specific procedure is explicitly documented in the Workshop Manual.
How to use it
Use this document to defend the necessity of complete component replacement when an insurer requests sectioning of a passenger compartment reinforcement and no vehicle-specific sectioning procedure exists in the Ford/Lincoln Workshop Manual.
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