ON TARGET 1 Volume 2-2013 - Ford Revamps Workshop Manuals - Collision Repair Sections and 3D Graphics

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ON TARGET covers Ford’s revamped workshop manuals for 2013, emphasizing expanded collision repair sections and enhanced usability. The body repair section (501-35) is broadened into seven more detailed sections, supported by upgraded 3D renderings replacing standard line art. Manuals add a “window-within-a-window” view for comparing related procedures, plus links to wiring diagram cells for pinpoint tests. A new Section 100-00 includes safety warnings, symbols glossary, diagnostic methods, and improved indexing. The revised format rolls out worldwide across multiple 2013 models and upcoming 2014 vehicles.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages14

Reading Time35 min

AccessFree to download

ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND TIPS

Format Overview and Navigation Tips

External Links

Alphabetical Index

ON TARGET 1 Volume 2–2013 NEW FORD WORKSHOP MANUALS Feature More Collision Repair Sections, 3D Graphics Change partofa larger format overhaul aimed at providing repairers with more detailed repair information that can be more quickly referenced Ford Motor Company has begun rolling out new-and-improved workshop manuals, including more sections for collision repair procedures, new 3D graphics, and the addition of a feature that allows repairers to view two procedures at the same time. The enhanced treatment of collision repair procedures means the old body repair section (501-35) has been expanded to seven sections covering the following specific areas: • 501-25: Body Repairs—General Information • 501-26: Body Repairs-Vehicle-Specific Information and Tolerance Checks • 501-27: Front-End Sheet Metal Repairs • 501-28: Roof Sheet Metal Repairs • 501-29: Side-Panel Sheet Metal Repairs • 501-30: Rear-End Sheet Metal Repairs • 501-36: Paint—General Information Along with the new collision sections, the standard graphic line-art has been replaced with advanced 3D renderings, giving repairers a far superior look at important vehicle details, while a new “window-within-a-window” feature has been added as well, letting repairers view two separate but related procedures simultaneously. This also allows for direct links to the applicable wiring diagram cell or connector location when performing pinpoint tests. Gerry Bonanni, Ford’s senior damageability engineer, has long advocated the need to research the repair procedure before any work is done, and believes the revamped manuals can help that process,“As more and more advanced materials and metals are used in vehicle construction, researching the repair will only grow in importance, and we think these improvements will allow repairers to do a more thorough job.” Additional enhancements include a new service information section, which will include safety warnings, a symbols glossary, diagnostic methods and explanations of the various colors used in the graphics and illustrations throughout the manuals, and better indexing than previous versions, allowing repairers to locate the information they need quickly and more accurately. The redesigned format is being used on manuals worldwide as part of an effort to globalize Ford’s official repair procedures and Continued on page 2 ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND TIPS In addition to the new repair sections and 3D graphics, here are some additional features, tips and guidelines to help repairers become more familiar with the new workshop manual format: Format Overview and Navigation Tips Within the workshop manual, repairers will see each section listed in chronological order on the far left side of the page, along with a book icon and a plus sign (+) . A plus sign next to a book icon indicates that additional material is available for that topic in a dropdown menu. A minus sign (-) indicates that the menu cannot be expanded any further. While navigating, the repairer’s current selection remains highlighted in yellow to allow you to track your location. A gray icon located at the top left corner of the manual, above the section numbers, allows repairers to collapse every expanded menu at once, re-setting the page to its original state. The 2013 Ford Fusion is one of the vehicles that has switched over to the new format. One of the benefits of the new format is the expansion of Section 501-35 into seven new repair sections. ON TARGET 2 Volume 2–2013 Ford Revamps Workshop Manuals Continued frompage 1 information. So far the new manuals have been released for the following vehicles: • 2013 Fiesta • 2013 C-MAX / C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid • 2013 Fusion / Fusion Hybrid • 2013 Focus / Focus Electric • 2013 Lincoln MKZ / MKZ Hybrid Manuals for the upcoming 2014 Escape, Transit and Transit Connect will also employ the new format and features, while those for all other vehicles will be updated as the

FAQs

What major changes does Ford make to its workshop manuals for collision repair procedures?

Ford expands the old body repair section (501-35) into seven dedicated collision repair sections and upgrades the visuals with advanced 3D renderings instead of standard line art.

How does the “window-within-a-window” feature help repairers?

It lets repairers view two separate but related procedures at the same time, and hyperlinks open referenced procedures in a new window within the original window.

What additional service information is included in the redesigned manuals?

Section 100-00 adds safety warnings, a symbols glossary, diagnostic methods, and detailed explanations of the colors used in graphics and illustrations, along with better indexing.

Oct 23, 2026

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