A multilink rear suspension is the gold standard for ride and handling; a solid beam axle is the ticket for max payload and trailering. The front-drive hybrid version of the 2022 Ford Maverick uses neither, but its rear suspension design threads a needle between these concepts with a trailing twist beam that leverages Ford’s patented “Force Vectoring Spring” design that first appeared on the very excellent Euro-market 2019 Ford Fiesta ST.
Where Else Are Force Vectoring Springs Used?
Drivers of Ford’s workaday Transit Connect also enjoy the ride/handling benefits of these “Force Vectoring Springs.” From hot hatches to delivery vans, to pickup trucks—that’s a pretty broad portfolio for this clever concept.
2022 Ford Maverick’s Force-Vectoring Springs Come From a Sensational Hot Hatch appeared first on MotorTrend.By: frankmarkus
Title: 2022 Ford Maverick’s Force-Vectoring Springs Come From a Sensational Hot Hatch
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Published Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2021 10:01:52 +0000
