Ford Explorer: Rear Suspension / Description and Operation - Rear Suspension - Overview

Ford Explorer 2020-2024 Service Manual / Chassis / Suspension / Rear Suspension / Description and Operation - Rear Suspension - Overview

Overview

The rear suspension consists of the following components:

Coil springs
Lower arm and bushing assemblies
Stabilizer bar and links
Toe links
Upper arms
Lower arm vertical links
Wheel bearing and wheel hub assemblies
Wheel knuckles
Wheel studs
Suspension height sensor
Dynamically controlled shock absorbers

The rear suspension uses 2 parallel arms (1 upper and 1 lower). Each arm has a mounting position to the chassis and an attachment at the wheel knuckle. This suspension allows the wheels to react to road imperfections independent of each other. The shock absorber mounts to the whel knuckle and along with the spring, controls vertical movement. The stabilizer bar and links control suspension lean/sway.

Description and Operation - Rear Suspension - Component Location

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