Ford 2007 Fusion Brochure & Specs page 12

PERFORMANCE/HANDLING
This page is about:
Independent Short- and Long-Arm (SLA) Front Suspension
Independent Multi-link Twist Blade Rear Suspension
Rebound Springs
Steering
Four-Wheel Disc Brakes
Wheels
Fusion's chassis, steering, suspension and brakes work together. Combined, they provide outstanding driving
dynamics. V-6 models have an available traction control system that helps a driver keep control on wet or
loose surfaces.
Independent Short- and Long-
Arm (SLA) Front Suspension
• Isolated subframe helps reduce
vibration into the passenger cabin
• Features a stabilizer bar for reduced
body roll
• Has a double lower ball-joint on the
control arms and coil-over-shock
suspension
• Pits the effective kingpin axis further
outboard
• Contributes to reduced scrub radius
• Helps isolate the steering system from
undesirable feedback
Independent Multi-link Twist
Blade Rear Suspension
• Isolated subframe helps reduce
vibration into the passenger cabin
• Features a stabilizer bar for reduced
body roll
• Limits lateral forces on the springs for
more composure
• Keeps suspension movement on a
lower plane relative to the trunk floor
• Eliminates the need for large shock
towers that reduce trunk cargo space
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2007 Fusion
Performance/Handling
Suspension, Brake and Steering Systems
Rebound Springs
Rebound springs in the front shocks
help reduce harshness. The springs
also help:
• Decrease vehicle pitch when
accelerating
• Reduce roll when cornering
• Maintain a more constant
camber angle
• Reduce understeer
• Ensure contact between the tires
and the road
Steering
• Power rack-and-pinion steering
provides accurate feedback
• Effectively communicates the car's
relationship to the pavement to the
driver through the steering wheel
Four-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Large diameter rotors in front and rear
• Short stopping distances
• Generate little brake dust
• Confident brake feel
Wheels
• S: 16-inch steel
• SE: 16-inch aluminum
• SEL: 17-inch machined aluminum
• SE AWD: 16-inch aluminum
• SEL AWD: 17-inch machined aluminum
• I-4 Appearance Package: 17-inch
machined aluminum with painted pockets
17-inch machined aluminum wheel
May 2006