FORD'S NEW SUSPENSION--AIR SPRINGS BACK

Ford Motor Company is set to introduce a full electronically-controlled air suspension system on the 1984 Continental and Mark VII. The new system on the 1984 Lincolns consists of four independently-sealed air springs with their own solenoids, a 2-K microcomputer that controls the system from the trunk, a 200-watt electric air compressor in the left fender apron, and three Hall-effect height sensors between the body and the suspension arms to maintain the proper height. Two sensors are in front and one is in the rear.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Chilton Company, Incorporated

  One Chilton Way
  Philadelphia, PA  United States  19089
• Authors:
  • CALLAHAN, J M
• Publication Date: 1983-8

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 38-39
• Serial:
  • Automotive Industries
  • Volume: 163
  • Issue Number: 8
  • Publisher: Randall Publishing Company
  • ISSN: 1099-4130
  • Serial URL: http://www.ai-online.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air suspension systems; Automobiles; Electronic control; Sensors; Springs (Vehicles); Suspension systems
• Identifier Terms: Ford Motor Company
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00385117
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-035 754
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: May 30 1984 12:00AM