front suspension systems

front suspension systems

The springs, torsion bars, shock absorbers, linkages and locating members acting together to control motions caused by tires passing over uneven road surfaces to reduce the effect on the vehicle body.

MacPherson Strut

Focus, Edge, Taurus, Taurus X, Mustang, Escape and Escape Hybrid

Type of suspension layout in which a coil spring is positioned over a shock-absorbing strut with fewer parts and less weight than conventional suspension systems

Monobeam Twin-Coil

F-250/F-350 4x4 Pickups, F-450 Pickup, F-350 4x4 Chassis Cabs and F-450/F-550 Chassis Cabs

Solid non-independent suspension. The axle is located and attached to the frame by extremely robust radius arms. The use of coil springs allows for improved damping and ride comfort as well as improved steering geometry

Monobeam

F-650/F-750 Chassis Cabs, Ford LCF

Solid non-independent suspension usually used on medium-duty four-wheel-drive trucks attached to the frame by leaf springs and to the wheels by kingpins. Also serves as the front axle on these applications

Short- and Long-Arm (SLA)

Fusion, Ranger, F-150, Explorer, Sport Trac and Expedition

Independent design that allows either wheel to react to road imperfections with minimal effect on the opposite wheel. Design features include:– Shock absorbers to maintain ride control (gas pressurized on select vehicles)– Upper and lower control arms to absorb acceleration and braking forces– Coil springs or torsion bars

Twin I-Beam

E-Series, F-250/F-350 4x2 Pickups and F-350 4x2 Chassis Cab

Independent front suspension that uses two parallel I-Beams with one end connected to each wheel and the other fixed to the frame

Design combines the superior strength of a solid I-Beam suspension, with the flexibility and ride comfort of a fully independent suspension.

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