Braking System; Macpherson Strut Front; Torque Vectoring Control - Ford Escape 2013 Manual

Torque Vectoring Control

• New feature to Escape for 2013
• Helps increase the "fun-to-drive" factor
• Uses the vehicle braking system to deliver the effect of
a limited-slip front differential without the complexity
and additional weight
• Continually balances the distribution of engine
torque to the front wheels based on driving
conditions and available traction
• In cornering situations, the system automatically
applies the brake on the inside front wheel,
effectively delivering more torque to the front
outside wheel
– The outside front wheel has more available
traction than the inside front wheel
– Balancing the torque delivery helps the vehicle
track on the path intended by the driver, especially
on wet or slippery surfaces
– Helps reduce torque steer during acceleration
European-inspired Independent MacPherson
Strut Front Suspension
• Lightweight forged aluminum lower control arms
• Hollow front stabilizer bar is lightweight
• Front stabilizer bar mounting helps improve chassis
stiffness and control
• Suspension bushings help improve NVH performance
while maintaining excellent ride and handling
characteristics
Key Features
• MacPherson strut design with a rearward-facing
L-arm gives the maximum amount of room in front
of the suspension to help improve crash performance
• Friction-reducing geometry helps engineers precisely
tune the struts for remarkable ride and handling
• Suspension bushings are tuned independently for
responsive steering and a smooth ride
• Use of hydrobushings in critical locations helps
isolate the body from the suspension
• A large bushing at the top of each MacPherson strut
mount helps resist vertical movements from uneven
road surfaces and also resists side deflection to keep
a crisp steering feel
• Coil-over-shock design centers the shock absorber in
the coil spring, reducing the offset between the shock
and spring, which limits twisting or lateral forces that
could bind the shock and cause a harsher ride
• A hydrobushing rear of the lower control arm uses
oil-filled internal chambers to dampen road forces
before they reach the passenger compartment
• Stabilizer bar helps reduce body roll during cornering
– 24mm solid bar (18" wheels)
– 25mm hollow bar (17", 19" wheels)
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European-inspired Control Blade Multilink
Independent Rear Suspension
• Suspension bushings help improve NVH
performance while maintaining excellent ride
and handling characteristics
Key Features
• Independent design helps reduce impact of road
imperfections into the passenger cabin
• Isolated rear subframe helps reduce interior vibration
and harshness
• Compact design minimizes intrusion into the
cargo area
• 18mm solid stabilizer bar (18" wheels), 19.5mm solid
stabilizer bar (17", 19" wheels)
Four-wheel Disc Brakes
• Larger front brake discs and larger, stiffer front
brake calipers
• Revised front and rear brake pad materials designed
to enhance pedal feel and response
• Tandem booster delivers increased brake pressure
• Large ESP pump for fast responses
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