Body Repair Manual Symbols: Ford/Lincoln

Posted on 11 February 2026 Print

While looking at repair procedures in a body repair manual (BRM) you may notice that symbols are used to indicate specific operations or parts to be used during the repair process. Most BRMs provide a glossary or a chart that explains these symbols.

The RTS team is researching BRM symbols and compiling the information into a series of OEM-specific articles. This article series helps you identify and understand the symbols you see in BRMs and instructs you on how to locate symbol descriptions in the manual. Let’s take a look at Ford/Lincoln Workshop manual symbols.

Ford/Lincoln body repair procedures contain symbols and written instructions. Most Ford/Lincoln vehicle-specific Workshop manuals have a Symbols Glossary, which details what each symbol means. The About This Manual document provides information on how the symbols are used and the color-coding of illustrations within procedures.

Once logged into the service information site:

  1. Enter vehicle:
    • option 1: Enter VIN
      1. Click BY VIN (left side of webpage)
      2. Enter VIN (middle of webpage)
    • option 2: Manual selection
      1. Click By Year & Model (left side of webpage)
      2. Select Year from list (middle of webpage)
      3. Select Model from list
  2. Click Go (middle of webpage)
  3. Click Workshop (top of webpage)
  4. Click 00: Service Information
  5. Click 100-00 General Information
  6. Click Description And Operation
    • Symbols Glossary
    • About This Manual

Ford/Lincoln Symbols Glossary has charts for symbols seen in body repair procedures, such as drilling, welding, tool selection, and applying chemicals.

A few examples of symbols found in Ford/Lincoln Workshop manuals are:

  • Filled circle = spot weld
  • Rivet icon = rivet installation or removal
  • Vertical line with crossed horizontal lines = continuous weld
  • Soldering iron icon with three wavy lines and "MIG" = MIG brazing

Knowing where to locate symbol tables or charts in BRMs and properly deciphering them is essential to help ensure a complete, safe, and quality repair.

For additional Ford/Lincoln information, check out the following pages:
Ford OEM Information
Lincoln OEM Information

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