Super TestCar reviews - Ford - Escape - XLT 5-dr wagonFord modelsResearch Ford Suspension26 Jun 2001 By BRUCE NEWTON THE Escape suspension consists of MacPherson struts up front supported by L-shaped lower controls arms and, at the rear, a multi-link mechanism employing two lateral links and trailing arms, with springS located between the trailing arms and body. The front coil springs and shock absorbers are separately mounted to a dual-path upper strut mount to assist with isolating shock forces that would otherwise hamper ride quality. A stabiliser bar is connected to the strut dampers - the closest suspension components to the wheels' movement - to maximise its effectiveness, even with small roll movements. Ford claims the rear configuration provides sufficient wheel stroke for off-road driving and optimum wheel alignment under all road conditions. Did you know?Several vehicle development trips were conducted in Australia, examining spring and damper settings, tyres and suspension geometryAll car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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