Ford & Lincoln OEM Certified Auto Body Repair in the Twin Cities

Ford has been building the vehicles Americans drive to work, across states, and through decades of daily life. Lincoln brings a quieter, more refined take on that same foundation. After a collision, Collision Center 1 is Ford and Lincoln OEM certified to repair both the way the manufacturer requires.

America's most trusted vehicles deserve a repair that honors that trust.

Ford has earned its place on American roads through generations of drivers who depended on it. The trucks, the SUVs, the daily drivers built to go further and do more. Ford vehicles are chosen because they are trusted, and that trust is built on a reputation for toughness and reliability that very few brands can match.

Ford trucks are the best-selling vehicles in America, and for good reason. They are built to work. Owners put serious miles and serious demands on them. When a Ford truck or any Ford vehicle comes in after a collision, it deserves a repair that holds up to the same standard the vehicle was built to deliver.

Lincoln is quiet by design.

Lincoln takes the Ford foundation somewhere different. Understated, refined, and built for a driver who wants the experience without the announcement. Lincoln’s quiet approach to luxury is deliberate, and it carries through every detail of the vehicle.

After a collision, a Lincoln deserves a repair that reflects that same standard. Collision Center 1 holds Lincoln OEM certification, which means our team has met the manufacturer’s requirements for tools, training, and procedures to repair Lincoln vehicles correctly. The care that went into building it should carry through to the repair.

What Ford & Lincoln OEM certification means at Collision Center 1

Ford and Lincoln OEM certification means our facility has met the manufacturer’s requirements for training, tools, and repair procedures for both brands. Every Ford and Lincoln that comes in is repaired according to the documented procedures for that specific make, not a generalized approach.

That covers structural repairs, panel work, paint matching, and proper reassembly so the vehicle leaves performing the way it was designed to. The same certified standard, applied to both Ford and Lincoln with the level of care each vehicle requires.

A repair that falls short doesn't honor what the vehicle represents.

Ford drivers choose their vehicles because they trust them. That trust is built on decades of reliability and a reputation for vehicles that go further and do more. A non-certified shop may complete the visible repair without following the procedures Ford requires. When that happens, the repair does not hold up to the standard the driver counted on.

For Lincoln owners, the gap is about more than function. A shop that does not meet the manufacturer’s requirements is a shop that does not reflect the standard the vehicle was built to. The repair should honor what the vehicle represents, not fall short of it.

Four Twin Cities locations

Wherever you are in the metro, there is a Collision Center 1 location nearby.

Hopkins Auto Body 1
Hopkins, MN

Collision Center 1 Golden Valley Golden Valley, MN

Ed's Collision 1
Maple Grove, MN

Collision Center 1 Prior Lake Prior Lake, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Ford and Lincoln OEM certification matter for my repair?

Ford and Lincoln have specific repair procedures that certified shops are trained and equipped to follow. A shop without that certification may not have access to those procedures, which can affect structural integrity, panel alignment, paint quality, and how the vehicle holds up after the repair. OEM certification means the repair reflects the manufacturer’s standard, not a generalized approach.

What is the difference between repairing a Ford versus a Lincoln at a certified shop?

Ford and Lincoln share engineering roots but are distinct vehicles with their own manufacturer requirements. Our certified technicians follow the documented procedures for each brand specifically. A Lincoln repair reflects the higher standard of craftsmanship the vehicle was built to. A Ford repair reflects the toughness and reliability Ford owners count on. Both are handled according to what the manufacturer requires.

Ford trucks are built for tough work -- does certified repair matter for a work truck?

It matters especially for a work truck. Ford trucks are chosen because owners depend on them for serious demands. A repair that does not follow manufacturer procedures may look complete but fall short of the standard that makes the truck reliable. Certified repair means the vehicle is put back together the way Ford requires, so it keeps up with what it was built to do.

How does Collision Center 1's Ford and Lincoln certification affect the parts used in my repair?

Collision Center 1 prioritizes OEM parts for quality and safety on both Ford and Lincoln repairs. If alternative parts are needed based on your situation, we discuss those options with you. The goal is always a repair that meets the manufacturer’s standard for your specific vehicle.

What happens to my Ford or Lincoln if it's repaired by a non-certified shop?

A non-certified shop may not have access to the repair procedures Ford and Lincoln require. They may use generalized methods that do not meet manufacturer specifications. That can affect how the vehicle performs after the repair, how structural components hold up, and whether the vehicle delivers the reliability and quality the manufacturer built into it.

A repair worthy of the trust you placed in it.

Whether you brought in a Ford or a Lincoln, Collision Center 1 is certified to repair it the right way. Our team follows manufacturer procedures from the first inspection to the final delivery so the vehicle you drive away in reflects the trust that went into choosing it.