Ford Ranger 2022 - Corrosion Prevention; General; Repairing Damaged Paint; Under Body Protection and Material

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:
• After cutting or drilling operations, de-burr
before repainting to protect against corrosion
• 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 when coating is damaged
by drilling or welding.
• In markets or regions where salt is used to
de-ice road surfaces, cavity wax may need to
be re-applied to the internal frame section
damaged by drilling or welding.
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.
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.
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 mating
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 Galvanic (bi-metallic) Corrosion
When materials with different electrochemical
potential come in contact with each other, ensure
appropriate measures are taken to isolate
electrical contact by use of an insulating material.
FORD RANGER 2022
Date of Publication: 06/2022
Composed on:Thu Oct 13 04:01:02 BST 2022
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