Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

The rear suspension is a semi-independent suspension. The track has been increased by 71 mm to 1444 mm.

In addition, the diameter of the longitudinal members has been increased to increase stability and to reduce unwanted movements of the vehicle around the longitudinal axis.

A significant modification is the replacement of the previous Mc-Pherson suspension struts with separate spring and shock absorber elements. This results in more space in the area of the suspension strut turrets, thus increasing the volume of the luggage compartment. In addition, the forces from the spring and shock absorber elements are now dissipated separately and have been individually optimised.

The shock absorbers are single-tube gas shock absorbers.

It is important that the correct installation orientation is adhered to when assembling the support bearings, as otherwise the geometry of the rear suspension will not be correct. The installation orientation of the support bearing is indicated with an arrow.