2018 Ford Expedition Finish-Panel Repair, I-CAR Training Workshops, and Official Repair Procedures

Ford Expedition Features and Specifications

The 2018 Ford Expedition features a lightweight, high-strength, aluminum-alloy body that rides atop a redesigned high-strength steel frame. It has a spacious, comfortable interior with three rows of seating, room for up to eight adults, and innovative storage.

Road Panel Repair

When repairing the roof panel, technicians must power down the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) and remove the headliner, windshield, and rear glass. They must also remove the SPR rivets at the front and rear of the original roof skin and cut the roof (inboard on the roof ditch) using an air body saw and spherical cutter.

I-CAR Training Workshops

Ford and I-CAR are offering a series of workshops covering probable vehicle repair scenarios on Ford or Lincoln vehicles. The courses focus on technical repair information, repair strategies, procedures, and calibrations, and specific vehicle features.

Official Repair Procedures

Ford’s official repair procedures emphasize the importance of using the right parts and repair procedures to ensure proper functionality and safety in the event of a collision. The company has updated its position statements to provide more direct and concise language, and has released a new website resource, FordCrashParts.com, to provide repairers with access to collision repair information.

Moldings and Appliques Repair

Minor scratches on moldings and appliques can be repaired instead of replaced by following a series of steps, including cleaning the area, applying protective masking, and polishing the component with a clear-coat and plastic-formulated polishing compound.

Head Up Display Module Distortional Calibration

The Head Up Display Module Distortional Calibration procedure involves installing the HUD eye box, adjusting the alignment grid, and removing horizontal and vertical distortion from the image.