Ford/Lincoln Position Statement: OEM Structural Fasteners and Adhesives - UPDATE

Ford/Lincoln has released a position statement about the Use Of OEM Structural Fasteners And Adhesives.

The Ford Use Of OEM Structural Fasteners And Adhesives position statement states that: "technicians should follow the Ford Motor Company original equipment repair procedures by using Ford Motor Company-original structural rivets, Ford Motor Company-approved structural adhesives, and Ford Motor Company-approved installation tools. Each Ford Motor Company-original rivet is engineered for a specific location (with its own part number, mandrel and tool specification) to achieve the correct depth, spread and bond."

The Ford Use Of OEM Structural Fasteners And Adhesives position statement also provides Ford/Lincoln rivet types used and key requirements.

Ford/Lincoln also emphasizes that the proper rivet tool is essential and provides a list of approved SPR tools in the statement.

Check out the Ford Use Of OEM Structural Fasteners And Adhesives and Lincoln Use Of OEM Structural Fasteners And Adhesives position statements for the full details.

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