Corrosion Prevention; General; Repairing Damaged Paint; Under Body Protection And Material - Ford RANGER 2015 Body And Equipment Mounting Manual

5.4 Corrosion Prevention

5.4.1 General

Avoid drilling into closed frame body members
to avoid the risk of corrosion from swarf.
If drilling is required, however:
• Re-paint metal edges and protect against
corrosion after cutting or drilling operations.
• Endeavor to remove all swarf from inside the
side member and treat to prevent corrosion.
• Apply corrosion protection inside and outside
of the chassis frame.

5.4.2 Repairing Damaged Paint

After cutting or reworking any sheet metal on the
vehicle the damaged paint must be repaired.
Ensure all materials are compatible with the
relevant Ford specifications and maintain the
original performance where possible.
5.4.3 Under Body Protection and
Material
WARNING: Do not over-coat or
contaminate surfaces of components
such as brakes or catalytic converters.
Ensure all materials are compatible with the
relevant Ford specifications and maintain the
original performance where possible.
Some proprietary products affect the original
coatings. For specifications of corrosion
protection materials, please consult your local
National Sales Company representative.

5.4.4 Painting Road Wheels

WARNING: Do not paint wheel clamp
surfaces in contact with other wheels,
brake drum or disc, hub and holes or
surface under wheel nuts. Any further
treatment in these areas may affect the
wheel clamp performance and the
vehicle safety. Mask the wheel when
changing the color or repairing paint.

5.4.5 Contact Corrosion

When using different materials with a different
electrochemical potential, ensure that materials
are isolated from each other to prevent contact
corrosion caused by a potential difference.
Use appropriate isolation materials.
Where possible, choose materials with low level
of electrochemical potential difference.
FORD RANGER 2015
Date of Publication: 02/2017