Ford Fox platform

Ford Fox platform

Infobox Automobile platform
name = Ford Fox platform


manufacturer = Ford Motor Company
successor = Ford SN95 platform
Ford D2C platform
production = 1978–2004
class = Compact
Midsize
similar = Chrysler F platform
GM G platform (RWD)
GM F platform
predecessor =
layout = FR
body_style = 2-door convertible
2-door coupe
3-door hatchback
4-door sedan
4-door station wagon
engine =
transmission =
front_suspension =
rear_suspension =
wheelbase =
related =
vehicles = Ford Fairmont
Ford Granada
Ford LTD
Ford Mustang
Ford Thunderbird
Lincoln Continental
Lincoln Mark VII
Mercury Capri
Mercury Cougar
Mercury Marquis
Mercury Zephyr

The Ford Fox platform was a rear wheel drive, unibody automobile architecture that Ford used for 26 years in the North American market. It was designed to be relatively lightweight and simple, in keeping with the general downsizing of Detroit designs in the late 1970s.

Its initial appearance was in the compact car class, when the Ford Fairmont and Mercury Zephyr appeared in 1978. Eventually, a wide range of Ford models in several market segments would be built off it, with multiple bodystyles and powertrains.

Vehicles using this platform:
* 1978-1983 Ford Fairmont
* 1978-1983 Mercury Zephyr
* 1979-1993 Ford Mustang
* 1979-1986 Mercury Capri
* 1980-1988 Ford Thunderbird
* 1980-1988 Mercury Cougar
* 1981-1982 Ford Granada
* 1982-1987 Lincoln Continental
* 1983-1986 Ford LTD
* 1983-1986 Mercury Marquis
* 1984-1992 Lincoln Mark VII

N-95

The Ford Fox Mustang was redesigned in 1994 under the program code name SN-95. This version was wider and approximately 60% of the parts were redesigned. The Fox saw gradually decreasing use as more Ford products went to front wheel drive. It finally ended production with the last 2004 Mustang. This platform was replaced for the 2005 Mustang (code named S-197), with the new Ford D2C platform.

Vehicles using this platform:
* 1994-2004 Ford Mustang

External links

* [http://www.mustanggt.org 1982-1993 Mustang GT Registry]
* [http://www.foureyedpride.com FourEyedPride.Com] - A resource for all 79-86 Fox Chassis Vehicles with an emphasis on the Mustang and Capri
* http://www.ford-fox.org
* [http://www.mustangsocial.com Mustang Social] - A social site for owners of Ford Mustangs


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