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Ford Ecosport: Front Suspension / Description and Operation - Front Suspension - Overview

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Suspension / Front Suspension / Description and Operation - Front Suspension - Overview

Overview

The front suspension consists of the following components:

  • Lower arms
  • Stabilizer bar, bushings and links
  • Wheel bearings
  • Wheel hubs
  • Wheel knuckles
  • Wheel studs
  • Suspensions 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.

NOTE: The ABS sensor toothed ring is integrated into the wheel hub. Incorrect installation of the wheel hub will cause a malfunction of the ABS .

NOTE: The ball joint on the suspension arm cannot be renewed separately in service. In service, the complete suspension arm must be changed.

    Description and Operation - Front Suspension - Component Location

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    Removal and Installation - Front Strut and Spring Assembly

    Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the cowl panel grille. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation)...

    Other information:

    Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Removal and Installation - Rear Floor Panel Crossmember


    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 8 mm Drill Bit MIG/MAG Welding Equipment Spot Weld Drill Bit Locking Pliers Materials Name Specification Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM -  Removal NOTE: Factory welds may be substituted with resistance or metal inert gas (MIG) plug welds...

    Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Description and Operation - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - Overview


    Overview The ABS system is comprised of the following subsystems which assist the driver in maintaining control of the vehicle during braking: ABS EBD The ABS helps maintain steering control by preventing the wheels from locking up during hard braking...

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    Removal and Installation - Wheel Knuckle Bushing

    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

    Hydraulic Press

    Removal

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

    Remove the wheel knuckle.
    Refer to: Wheel Knuckle - Vehicles With: Rear Drum Brakes (204-02B Rear Suspension - AWD, Removal and Installation).
    Remove the rear toe adjustment retainers and remove the wheel knuckle mounting bracket.
    Torque:
      Stage 1:  177 lb.in (20 Nm)
      Stage 2:  76 lb.ft (103 Nm)

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