General description
The body is of welded steel construction available in 3 or 5-door Hatchback, 3 or 5- door Estate, soft-top Cabriolet, or Van configurations.
The body is of monocoque construction and is of energy-absorbing design.
Rust and corrosion protection is applied to all new vehicles and includes zinc phosphate dipping and wax injection of box sections and door interiors.
All body panels are welded, including the front wings, so it is recommended that major body damage repairs are left to your dealer.
See also:
Door handle and lock components - removal and refitting
Door exterior handle
Removal
1 Remove the door trim panel (Section 11).
2 Peel back the waterproof sheet as
necessary to gain access (see illustration).
13.2 Peel back the waterproof sheet for ...
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system
From the 1990 model year, an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
system controlled by the Electronic Engine Control IV (EEC IV) system, and
incorporating an Electronic Distributorless Ignition system ...
Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Motorcraft maintenance-free battery
which normally does not require
additional water during its life of
service.
However, for severe usage or in high temperature ...
