Ford Escape: Front Suspension / Description and Operation - Front Suspension - Overview
Overview
The front suspension consists of the following components:
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Lower arms
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Stabilizer bar, bushings and links
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Wheel bearings and wheel hubs
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Wheel knuckles
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Wheel studs
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Front strut and spring assemblies
The
front suspension uses a MacPherson strut system. This suspension system
incorporates a strut assembly that takes the place of the upper arm and
ball joint. The strut performs the function of a shock absorber and is
encompassed by a coil spring. The strut and spring assembly carries the
sprung weight of the vehicle and is also the pivot point for the
steering knuckle. This system uses a lower control arm and ball joint
for the lower (unloaded) pivot point of the steering knuckle.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Tie Rod End Remover
Transmission Jack
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B, APM-4-C
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Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Other information:
System Operation
Adaptive Cruise Control
Item
Description
1
IPC
2
Accelerator pedal
3
Deactivator switch
4
Stoplamp switch
5
Brake switch assembly
6
SCCM
7
PCM
8
Cruise control switches
9
IPMA
10
BCM
11
ABS module
12
GWM
13
RCM
14
CCM
Netwo..
USB Ports
The USB ports are located in the media bin
under the instrument panel.
This feature allows you to plug in USB
media devices, memory sticks, flash drives
or thumb drives, and charge devices if they
support this feature.
Select this option to play audio from your
USB device.
Apps
The system supports the use of certain
audio apps such as iHeartRadio through a
USB or Bluetooth enable..