Ford Escape Quiz
Body and Paint

Description and Operation — Vehicle-Specific Body Construction

In this manual: Body and Paint
General Information — 26Chassis — 160Powertrain — 323Electrical — 356Body and Paint — 290
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For recommended sheet metal repair instructions and recommendations, refer to the following illustrations and:
For additional information, refer to: Specifications (501-25 Body Repair - General Information, Specifications).
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Bumper Beams

Bumper beams are usually manufactured from high-strength (HS) or higher-grade steel. If the bumper beam shows signs of kinking or cracking, it is not repairable and must be replaced. Do not use heat to repair these components, as it will weaken the component. Minor damage must be corrected by cold straightening only.

Steel Type Legend

Item Steel Type Color
1 Mild Steel Yellow
2 Bake Hardened Steel (BH) Light Blue
3 Solid Solution Strengthened Pink
4 High Strength Low Alloy Steel (HSLA) Dark Blue
5 Dual Phase (DP) 500, 600 Grade Steel Green
6 Dual Phase (DP) 700, 800, 900, 1000 Grade Steel Fuchsia
7 Laminated Steel Turquoise
8 Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS) Martensitic, Boron Red
9 Transformation Induced Plasticity Steel (TRIP) Gold
10 Aluminum/Magnesium Purple

Front Floor

Item Description Steel Type
1 Lower Rail Boron Steel
2 Lower Rail Extension Boron Steel
3 Cross Member Dual Phase (DP) 800 Steel
4 Reinforcement Dual Phase (DP) 600 Steel
5 Floor Pan Assembly Mild Steel
6 Side Member Boron Steel
7 Seat Mounting Bracket Mild Steel
8 Front Upper Cross Member Dual Phase (DP) 800 Steel
9 Tunnel Reinforcement Mild Steel
10 Bracket Support Mild Steel
11 Cross Member Assembly Boron Steel

Center and Rear Floor

Item Description Steel Type
1 Rear Floor Pan Extension Dual Phase (DP) 800 Steel
2 Rear Panel Assembly High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) 300 Steel
3 Rear Floor Pan Assembly Bake Hardened (BH) 240 Steel
4 Spare Tire Holder High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) 380 Steel
5 Lower Rear Panel Assembly High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) 340 Steel
6 Rear Rail Bumper Bracket Dual Phase (DP) 800 Steel
7 Rear Cross Member Assembly Mild Steel
8 Rear Rail Boron Steel
9 Rear Rail Reinforcement Boron Steel
10 Cross Member Boron Steel
11 Floor Pan Center Brace Boron Steel
12 Center Floor Pan Reinforcement Boron Steel
13 Center Floor Pan Assembly Mild Steel

Hood Panel

Item Description Steel Type
1 Outer Top Shroud Assembly Mild Steel
2 Upper Instrument Panel Reinforcement Mild Steel
3 Bracket Mild Steel
4 Hood Extension Mild Steel
5 Bracket Mild Steel
6 Hood Reinforcement Mild Steel

Roof

Item Description Steel Type
1 Roof Panel Assembly Mild Steel
2 Windshield Header Assembly Dual Phase (DP) 600 Steel
3 Windshield Header Extensions Dual Phase (DP) 600 Steel
4 Roof Bow Smart Steel
5 Roof Bow Smart Steel
6 Roof Bow Smart Steel
7 Roof Bow Smart Steel
8 Rear Rack Assembly High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) 380 Steel

Body Outer Side Panels

Item Description Steel Type
1 Door Frame Mild Steel
2 Outer Quarter Panel Mild Steel
3 Body Side Panel Mild Steel
4 Outer Rocker Panel Mild Steel

Body Side Inner Panels

Item Description Steel Type
1 Pillar Boron Steel
2 Roof Side Rail Reinforcement Martensitic Steel
3 Front Pillar Reinforcement Dual Phase (DP) 800 Steel
4 Front Pillar Upper Reinforcement Boron Steel
5 Center Pillar Inner Boron Steel
6 Bracket High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) 500 Steel
7 Reinforcement Dual Phase (DP) 600 Steel
8 Bracket Boron Steel
9 Reinforcement Dual Phase (DP) 600 Steel
10 Drip Rail Dual Phase (DP) 800 Steel
11 Rear Inner Body Side Panel Dual Phase (DP) 800 Steel
12 Rear Pillar Reinforcement Boron Steel
13 Quarter Panel Inner Outer Reinforcement Mild Steel
14 Bracket High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) 500 Steel
15 Plug Mild Steel
16 Rocker Panel Reinforcement Dual Phase (DP) 800 Steel

Front Panels, Aprons and Rails

Item Description Steel Type
1 Support Mild Steel
2 Reinforcement Mild Steel
3 Reinforcement Mild Steel
4 Fender Apron Brace Dual Phase (DP) 800 Steel
5 Reinforcement Dual Phase (DP) 600 Steel
6 Apron Assembly Dual Phase (DP) 600 Steel
7 Side Member Dual Phase (DP) 600 Steel
8 Battery Tray Assembly Aluminum Alloy
9 Bumper Bracket High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) Steel 420
10 Radiator Support Dual Phase (DP) 800 Steel
11 Floor Side Rail Assembly Dual Phase (DP) 800 Steel

Instrument Panel and Front Fenders

Item Description Steel Type
1 Reinforcement Boron Steel
2 Instrument Panel Reinforcement Boron Steel
3 Steering Column Guide Tube Mild Steel
4 Front Cross Member Extension Mild Steel
5 Bracket High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) Steel 240
6 Reinforcement Boron Steel
7 Fender Bake Hardened (BH) Steel 210
8 Fender Reinforcement Mild Steel
9 Instrument Panel Assembly Mild Steel

Hood

Item Description Steel Type
1 Hood Aluminum Alloy

Front Door

Item Description Steel Type
1 Door Frame Assembly Mild Steel
2 Door Beam (Door Frame Assembly Component) Boron Steel
3 Door Outer Panel Bake Hardened (BH) Steel 210

Rear Door

Item Description Steel Type
1 Door Frame Assembly Mild Steel
2 Door Beam (Door Frame Assembly Component) Boron Steel
3 Door Outer Panel Bake Hardened (BH) Steel 210

Rear Door

Item Description Steel Type
1 Rear Door Assembly Mild Steel

Front Bumper

Item Description Steel Type
1 Front Bumper Assembly Aluminum Alloy

Rear Bumper

Item Description Steel Type
1 Rear Bumper Assembly Boron Steel

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