Bodywork and fittings
General information
The model range includes 4-door Saloon, 3 and 5-door Hatchback, 5-door Estate, and 2- door Pick-up body styles.
Each body is of all-steel welded energyabsorbing monocoque construction, with a separate load-bearing rear chassis frame on P100 Pick-up models. Corrosion protection is applied to all new vehicles, and includes zinc phosphate dipping of the body panels, and wax injection of box sections and doors.
All models have flush direct-glazed fixed glass panels, and integrated polycarbonate bumpers.
All body panels are welded, including the front wings, so it is recommended that major body damage repairs are entrusted to a dealer.
A wide range of interior equipment and trim options are available depending on model.
The procedures given in this Chapter apply to original equipment fitments, and do not cover after-market products.
See also:
Multi-function lever
Windshield wiper:
For intermittent wiping, move the
control down one position and
rotate the wiper switch to the
desired position.
For low speed wiping, move the
control down two positio ...
Steering wheel - removal and refitting
Removal
1 According to model, either pull off the
steering wheel trim, prise out the insert which
carries the Ford motif at the centre, or carefully
prise up and lift off the horn push followed by ...
Thermostat - removal, testing and refitting
OHV engines
Note: A new gasket must be used on refitting.
Removal
1 Drain the cooling system as described in
Chapter 1.
2 Slacken the clips and disconnect the hoses
at the thermostat housing (se ...
