Ford Fusion: Rear Suspension / Rear Suspension - Overview. Description and Operation

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual / Chassis / Suspension / Rear Suspension / Rear Suspension - Overview. Description and Operation

Overview

The rear suspension consists of the following components:

Coil springs
Lower arm and bushing assemblies
Shock absorbers
Stabilizer bar and links
Toe links
Upper arms
Lower arm vertical links
Wheel bearing and wheel hub assemblies
Wheel knuckles
Wheel studs

Vehicles equipped with Dynamic Suspension:

Suspension height sensor
Dynamically controlled shock absorbers

Refer to: Vehicle Dynamic Suspension (204-05 Vehicle Dynamic Suspension) .

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 lower arm and along with the spring, controls vertical movement. The stabilizer bar and links control suspension lean/sway.

Rear Suspension

Rear Suspension - Component Location. Description and Operation

NOTE: AWD suspension shown, FWD similar. Item Description 1 Coil spring 2 Stabilizer and links 3 Shock absorber 4 Wheel knuckle 5 Wheel bearing and wheel hub assembly 6 Wheel studs 7 Lower arm vertical link 8 Toe link 9 Lower arm and bushing assembly 10 Upper arm 11 Suspension height sensor (If equipped with Dy..

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Direction Indicators. Interior Lamps

Direction Indicators

Ford Fusion. Direction Indicators. Interior Lamps

Push the lever up or down to use the direction indicators.