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Ford Ecosport: Suspension System - General Information / General Procedures - Ride Height Measurement

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Suspension / Suspension System - General Information / General Procedures - Ride Height Measurement

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Surface Gauge

Check

Ride Height Measurement - Front

NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is positioned on a flat, level surface and the tires are inflated to the correct pressure. Vehicle should have a full tank of fuel.

    1. Ride height = 3-2
    1. Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the end cap of the lower arm ball joint (measurement 2)
    1. Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the center of the lower arm forward bolt (measurement 3)
      Use the General Equipment: Surface Gauge
  1. With the surface gauge positioned on a flat, level surface, record the measurement of the surface gauge position (measurement 2) and (measurement 3).
    Use the General Equipment: Surface Gauge
  1. Subtract measurement 2 from measurement 3 to obtain the front ride height.

Rear Ride Height Measurement - FWD

NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is positioned on a flat, level surface and the tires are inflated to the correct pressure. Vehicle should have a full tank of fuel.

    1. Ride height = 3-2
    1. Measurement 2
    1. Measurement 3
      Use the General Equipment: Surface Gauge
  1. Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the center of the rear beam axle bushing bolt (inner part) (measurement 3).
  1. Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the side arm profile lower edge (measurement 2).
  1. Subtract measurement 2 from measurement 3 to obtain the rear ride height.

Rear Ride Height Measurement - AWD

NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is positioned on a flat, level surface and the tires are inflated to the correct pressure. Vehicle should have a full tank of fuel.

    1. Ride height = 3-2
    1. Measurement 2
    1. Measurement 3
      Use the General Equipment: Surface Gauge
  1. Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the center of the rearward lower arm-to-frame bolt (measurement 3).
  1. Measure the distance between the flat level surface and the end cap of the rear lower arm ball joint (measurement 2).
  1. Subtract measurement 2 from measurement 3 to obtain the rear ride height.

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    NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

    With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
    Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
    If equipped, remove the bolts and the underbody shield.

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