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OEM Linking Pin: Number of Welds on Ford/Lincoln Vehicles
I-CAR · March 12, 2019 · Ford, Lincoln
Summary
This article clarifies that the number of welds shown in Ford and Lincoln workshop manual illustrations is a visual depiction only, not an actual count. Technicians must match the original number of welds present on the vehicle being repaired while following standard OEM welding guidelines.
What to do on the job
Replicate the original factory weld count found on the specific vehicle being repaired rather than relying on the number of welds illustrated in the workshop manual graphics.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the time and materials required to replicate the exact factory weld count on a replacement panel, especially when an insurer or estimator argues that the workshop manual illustrations show fewer welds than what was originally on the vehicle.
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