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All of the advancements in vehicle technology in recent years have led to Ford and Lincoln position statements on pre- and post-repair scanning. Let’s take a look at the updated guidelines laid out by Ford/Lincoln on this subject.
The Ford Pre- And Post-Diagnostic Scanning During A Collision Repair Required position statement and the Lincoln Pre- And Post-Diagnostic Scanning During A Collision Repair Required position statement states: "all Ford Motor Company vehicles (model year 1996 and newer) involved in a collision (defined as damage beyond minor outer-panel cosmetic distortion) are required to undergo both pre-repair and post-repair diagnostic scans to restore all safety and driver-assist systems to their pre-accident performance condition."
There are reasons given in the position statement supporting the need for pre- and post-repair scanning, such as:
- "Pre-repair scans establish a baseline and reveal diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) that may not trigger warning lights."
- "Some faults need multiple drive cycles or proper vehicle voltage to manifest."
- "Removing panels, glass, or components can introduce new fault codes requiring recalibration or initialization."
- "Post-repair scans verify that no new DTCs were introduced and confirm full system restoration."
You can view Ford Position Statements and Lincoln Position Statements on the RTS website.
For additional Ford/Lincoln information, check out the following pages:
Ford OEM Information
Lincoln OEM Information
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Original article published April 3, 2018