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:
Anti-theft alarm - location, removal and refitting
Note: The alarm system has a self-diagnosis
function, which allows a Ford dealer to carry
out fault diagnosis, using suitable specialist
equipment. In the event of a problem with the
alarm system, ...
Engine/automatic transmission assembly - reconnection and refitting
1 Reverse the procedure described in Section
11, noting the following points.
2 Check that the engine adapter plate is
correctly positioned on its locating dowels.
3 As the torque converter is onl ...
Hydraulic pipes and hoses - renewal
Note: Before starting work, refer to the
warning at the beginning of Section 3
concerning the dangers of hydraulic fluid.
1 Always disconnect a flexible hose by
prising out the spring anchor clip ...
