General Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Ball Joint Deflection | |
| Lower | 0-0.8 mm (0-0.032 in) |
| Upper | 0-0.2 mm (0-0.008 in) |
| Ride Height (With Full Fluids) | |
| Front (Explorer, Mountaineer) | 16 mm (0.63 in) ± 8 mm (0.31 in) |
| Front (Sport Trac) | 21 mm (0.83 in) ± 8 mm (0.31 in) |
| Rear (Explorer, Mountaineer) | 95 mm (3.74 in) ± 10 mm (0.39 in) |
| Rear (Sport Trac) | 98 mm (3.86 in) ± 10 mm (0.39 in) |
| Thrust Angle (Dogtracking) | |
| Thrust Angle - maximum (centerline of front tires compared to centerline of rear tires) | 30 mm (1.18 in) |
| Tire Balance Weight | |
| Maximum balance weight (total of inner and outer wheel flange) | 170 g (6.0 oz) |
| Tire Inflation | |
| Tires | See safety certification sticker located on driver door jamb. |
| Vehicle Lean (Side-to-Side Height Differences) | |
| Front - maximum | 7 mm (0.28 in) |
| Rear - maximum | 8 mm (0.32 in) |