Ford Fiesta Quiz
Body and Paint

Body Construction. Description and Operation

In this manual: Body and Paint
Service Information — 27Suspension — 48Transmission — 9Brake System — 52Steering — 21Engine — 140Manual Transmission, Clutch, Transfer Case and Power Transfer Unit — 48Exhaust System — 6Fuel System — 21Climate Control System — 58Instrumentation and Warning Systems — 26Battery and Charging System — 20Infotainment Systems — 41Lighting — 29Power Distribution — 11Electronic Function Group — 30Body and Paint — 275Frame and Mounting — 3
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For recommended metal repair procedures and guidelines, refer to the following illustrations and:
For additional information, refer to: Specifications (501-25 Body Repairs - General Information, Specifications).

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 Purple

Hood

Item Description Steel Type
1 Hood Mild Steel

Hood, Cowl and Fender

Item Description Steel Type
1 Upper Instrument Panel Reinforcement Mild Steel
2 Hood Panel Mild Steel
3 Instrument Panel Mild Steel
4 Fender Hot Stamped Steel (BH) 210

Front Rail and Apron

Item Description Steel Type
1 Fender Bracket High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) 340 Steel
2 Fender Apron Assembly Mild Steel
3 Fender Reinforcement Dual Phase (DP) 600 Steel
4 Rail, Outer Frame Dual Phase (DP) 600 Steel
5 Bracket (part of outer frame rail and apron) Mild Steel
6 Bracket High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel (HSLA)
7 Bumper Bracket Mild Steel
8 Bracket Mild Steel

Roof Panel(s)

Item Description Steel Type
1 Roof Panel without Roof Opening Panel Mild Steel
2 Roof Panel with Roof Opening Panel Mild Steel
3 Rear Header Panel Mild Steel
4 Center Reinforcement (without Roof Opening Panel) High-Strength Low-Alloy (HSLA) Steel 350
5 Windshield Header Panel High-Strength Low-Alloy (HSLA) Steel 350

Front Floor Pan Assembly

Item Description Steel Type
1 Front Floor Pan Mild Steel
2 Side Member Mild Steel
3 Floor Tunnel (part of front floor pan assembly) High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) 300 Steel
4 Cross Member - Front, Upper Dual Phase (DP) 600 Steel
5 Cross Member Dual Phase (DP) 600 Steel
6 Parking Brake Cable Reinforcement Mild Steel
7 Rail Extension (2 required) Dual Phase (DP) Steel 780
8 Reinforcement Dual Phase (DP) Steel 780
9 Cross Member Mild Steel

Rear Floor Pan Assembly

Item Description Steel Type
1 Reinforcement High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) Steel 240
2 Side Member Dual Phase (DP) 600 Steel
3 Reinforcement Dual Phase (DP) 600 Steel
4 Gusset Mild Steel
5 Reinforcement Dual Phase (DP) 600 Steel
6 Reinforcement High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) Steel 240
7 Side Member Dual Phase (DP) 600 Steel
8 Bumper Bracket Dual Phase (DP) 600 Steel
9 Bumper Bracket Dual Phase (DP) 600 Steel
10 Bracket Mild Steel
11 Bracket Mild Steel
12 Bracket High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) 300 Steel
13 Floor Side Rail Dual Phase (DP) Steel 600, High-Strength Low-Alloy (HSLA) Steel 350
14 Bracket Mild Steel
15 Bracket Mild Steel
16 Bracket High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) 300 Steel
17 Fuel Tank Bracket Mild Steel
18 Bracket Mild Steel
19 Cross Member High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) 300 Steel
20 Floor Side Rail Dual Phase (DP) Steel 600, High-Strength Low-Alloy (HSLA) Steel 350
21 Reinforcement High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) 300 Steel
22 Floor Pan Assembly Mild Steel

Body Side Panels - 4-Door Sedan

Item Description Steel Type
1 Front Pillar Inner Assembly Boron Steel
2 Rocker Panel Reinforcement Dual Phase (DP) Steel 780
3 Hood Side Panel Inner Dual Phase (DP) 600 Steel
4 Center Pillar Inner Reinforcement Boron Steel
5 Upper Body Reinforcement High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) Steel
6 Quarter Panel and Wheelhouse High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) Steel
7 Center Pillar Inner Boron Steel

Body Side Panels - 5-Door Hatchback

Item Description Steel Type
1 Hood Side Panel Inner Dual Phase (DP) 600 Steel
2 Center Pillar Inner Reinforcement Boron Steel
3 Upper Body Reinforcement High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) Steel
4 Quarter Panel and Wheelhouse High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) Steel
5 Reinforcement High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) Steel
6 Center Pillar Inner Boron Steel
7 Rocker Panel Reinforcement Dual Phase (DP) Steel 780
8 Backing Plate Mild Steel

Front Door

Item Description Steel Type
1 Door Inner Assembly Mild Steel
2 Guard Beam (part of door inner assembly) Boron Steel
3 Front Door Panel Mild Steel

Rear Door

Item Description Steel Type
1 Door Inner Assembly Mild Steel
2 Guard Beam (part of door inner assembly) Boron Steel
3 Rear Door Panel Mild Steel

Rear Panels - 4-Door Sedan

Item Description Steel Type
1 Reinforcement Mild Steel
2 Package Tray Mild Steel
3 Reinforcement Mild Steel
4 Tail Lamp Plug Mild Steel
5 Reinforcement Mild Steel
6 Rear Panel Mild Steel

Rear Panels - 5-Door Hatchback

Item Description Steel Type
1 Reinforcement Mild Steel
2 Rear Panel Mild Steel

Liftgate - 5-Door Hatchback

Item Description Steel Type
1 Rear Door Assembly Mild Steel

Trunk Lid - 4-Door Sedan

Item Description Steel Type
1 Trunk Lid Mild Steel

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