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Structural Sectioning Procedures: Ford/Lincoln - UPDATE
I-CAR · December 19, 2025 · Ford, Lincoln
Summary
This article outlines Ford and Lincoln's strict guidelines on structural sectioning, emphasizing that sectioning is only permitted when supported by specific OEM workshop manual procedures. If no specific procedure exists, repairs must be made at original factory joints or seams, and 'clip' repairs (joining two vehicles) are strictly prohibited.
What to do on the job
Only perform structural sectioning if a specific procedure is documented in the Ford/Lincoln Workshop Manual; otherwise, replace the component at original factory joints or seams, and never perform clip repairs.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the necessity of following OEM-specific workshop manuals for structural repairs. If an insurer requests a sectioning repair that is not explicitly detailed in the Ford/Lincoln Workshop Manual, use this position statement to defend replacing the component at factory seams or joints. Additionally, use it to reject any requests for 'clip' repairs or non-OEM approved sectioning methods.
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