Ford Ecosport: Rear Suspension - FWD / Description and Operation - Rear Suspension - Overview

Overview

The rear suspension consists of the following components:

• Twist-beam axle (torsionally rigid axle)
• Coil springs
• Shock absorbers
• Rear axle bushings
• Wheel bearing and wheel hub assemblies
• Wheel studs

Characteristics of rear axle:

Single-pipe gas shock absorbers with stable damping performance for optimum handling. Axle suspension uses large rubber bushes for optimum ride comfort.

Function

If compression takes place on both wheels evenly (for example when a load is placed on the vehicle), the whole axle unit swivels evenly in the rubber-metal bearings. If only one wheel is compressed, the cross-beam twists (undergoes torsion) and acts as a stabilizer.This minimizes track and toe changes.