Ford Taurus 2012 - Chassis

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May 2011
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RE&T: 2012 Source Book
Taurus
Taurus
Performance/Handling
2012
Chassis
Independent MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension
Ride and Handling
• Frontstrutsfeatureacoil-over-shockdesignwith
L-shaped lower control arm
• Eachwheelreactstoroadirregularitieswithno
effect on the opposite wheel
• Coil-over-shockdesignlocatestheshockabsorber
in the center of the coil spring, which reduces
offset and allows the spring and shock to move in
precision. This also limits twisting or lateral forces
that could bind the shock and cause a harsher ride
• Useofhigh-strengthsteelcombinedwithcoil-over-
shock design allows the use of lightweight springs
• Suspensionbushingsaretunedindependentlyfor
responsive steering and a smooth ride
• Largebushingatthetopofeachstrutmount
helps resist vertical movements from uneven road
surfaces and resists side deflection to deliver crisp
steering feel
• HydrobushingattherearoftheL-shapedlower
control arm uses oil-filled internal chambers to
dampen road forces from passenger compartment
• Outboard-mountedfrontstabilizerbarprovides
precise roll control and steering response
Compact Design
• Frontstrutsfeatureacoil-over-shockdesign
that’s more compact than double-wishbone
front suspensions
• Allowsthemaximumamountofroominfrontofthe
suspension to help improve crash performance
• Providesmoreroomintheenginecompartmentfor
powertrain components
Independent Multilink Rear Suspension
• Multilinkdesignisbuiltonastout,fullyisolated
boxed subframe
• Shockabsorbersaremountedasfaroutboard
as possible — allowing chassis engineers to tune
them to handle higher road impacts and deliver an
excellent balance of ride and handling
• Independentsuspensiondesignletseachwheel
react to road irregularities with no effect on the
opposite wheel
• Duringheavybraking,thesuspensioncausesslight
toe-in — which is how much the front part of two
opposite wheels point toward the center of the
vehicle — to help enhance steering stability
• Strongfoundationallowschassisengineerstobetter
tune the suspension components for excellent ride
and handling characteristics