Can someone explain what they mean that the maverick is built on the same platform as the Escape?

[psuarmy]

I have heard a lot of people say that the Maverick, Bronco sport and Escape are all built on the same platform. I don't know what that means. In the past different vehicle were built on the same frame and bodies were switched out, but this isn't the case with these three. Also different vehicles between brands were the same. Ford and Lincoln share the same basic vehicle but have different options and trim levels to separate them, again not the case here.

I know that there are similar parts 2.0 Ecoboost and some components will be shared, but it seems like a stretch to use this to say similar platforms. Or because they are all going to be around the same size? Or am I missing something?

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[bombast]

The Maverick is based on the Ford C2 platform. Think of it less as a single frame and more as a collection of technologies and components that can be altered with little development investment to create different products. Its like a Lego set that can be turned into multiple models without taking anything entirely apart or buying new pieces.

EDIT: Maybe a better way to put it is that the platform isn't a shared component, but rather a shared developmental and production process. A factory capable of producing one C2 vehicle can be modified to produce another C2 vehicle with minimal cost and time investment. This reduces the cost associated with non-direct production of vehicles (Development time, buying new machines, etc), reducing vehicle costs without reducing investment in the actual vehicle (The materials its made of).

 

[psuarmy]

The Maverick is based on the Ford C2 platform. Think of it less as a single frame and more as a collection of technologies and components that can be altered with little development investment to create different products. Its like a Lego set that can be turned into multiple models without taking anything entirely apart or buying new pieces.

EDIT: Maybe a better way to put it is that the platform isn't a shared component, but rather a shared developmental and production process. A factory capable of producing one C2 vehicle can be modified to produce another C2 vehicle with minimal cost and time investment. This reduces the cost associated with non-direct production of vehicles (Development time, buying new machines, etc), reducing vehicle costs without reducing investment in the actual vehicle (The materials its made of).

yes, thank you. That makes sense.

 

[oljackfrost]

I have heard a lot of people say that the Maverick, Bronco sport and Escape are all built on the same platform. I don't know what that means. In the past different vehicle were built on the same frame and bodies were switched out, but this isn't the case with these three. Also different vehicles between brands were the same. Ford and Lincoln share the same basic vehicle but have different options and trim levels to separate them, again not the case here.

I know that there are similar parts 2.0 Ecoboost and some components will be shared, but it seems like a stretch to use this to say similar platforms. Or because they are all going to be around the same size? Or am I missing something?

The platform is the basic floor pan and portions of the unit body like the firewall and other inner structures. The platform can be “stretched” to incorporate a longer wheelbase (Maverick). The platform usually also includes the hard points for mounting engine, transmission and suspension, so platform-mates usually have similar powertrain and suspension options. The variations in vehicle styling and function come from the various outer body panels, some of which are welded to create the total unit body structure.

 

[DryHeat]

Although it might seem like @bombast and @oljackfrost are saying different things, they're really not.

To me, it appears that @bombast is telling the "platform" story mostly from the manufacturing viewpoint and @oljackfrost is telling it mostly from the resulting product viewpoint. Both are right.

 

[Solo]

I have heard a lot of people say that the Maverick, Bronco sport and Escape are all built on the same platform. I don't know what that means. In the past different vehicle were built on the same frame and bodies were switched out, but this isn't the case with these three. Also different vehicles between brands were the same. Ford and Lincoln share the same basic vehicle but have different options and trim levels to separate them, again not the case here.

I know that there are similar parts 2.0 Ecoboost and some components will be shared, but it seems like a stretch to use this to say similar platforms. Or because they are all going to be around the same size? Or am I missing something?

Old guy from the days of 'yore' here ... In the 1990's and the decades before that, there was a rather miraculous 'technique' that auto companies used to entice the auto buying public into believing the company had more models on offer than they actually did. This was called (--echo effect here--) BADGE ENGINEERING! This 'technique' was accomplished by building what was, essentially, the SAME vehicle, with slightly different styling cues like a different grill or a touch more paint/chrome/vinyl/light lense here and there, and of course, a different nameplate than the original vehicle.

Fast forward to the early aughts (or as I call those years, the 'twenty-ohs'), car companies started becoming more adept at building platform vehicles, as described above. Indeed, cars and trucks were starting to be built with many of the same components, but with quite unique outer body panels that differentiated the models to the point where the buying public would be hard pressed to tell that different named models where built on the same platform.

So... If you put a Bronco Sport next to Maverick, you'd see only slight similarities in the body styling (and interior styling) of them, but they're definitely vehicles of their own character now. Put an Escape next to a Maverick and you may not see any similarities at all! As was mentioned above, modularity (in the assembly process) is what afforded the car companies the ability to build vehicles like this, while saving very significant amounts of money. I offer as an example, these GM models of the early 2010's (up to the current models): the Chevy Equinox, the GMC Terrain, and the Cadillac XT5 (formerly the SRX). Since I'm still a Ford guy, I'll also mention the Ford Escape, Edge, and Explorer, and their Lincoln platform mates. These are examples of models (if parked right next to one another) the buying public wouldn't be able to tell they're built on the same platform.

 

[TheWizziard]

Another way to look at it is while the C2 platform uses unique metal stampings for the Escape, Maverick, and the Bronco Sport, the components that make it up are similar. Engines, suspension parts, breaks, seat belts, modules, lighting, ETC. Normally the OEM just makes the body and the engines. Almost everything else is from suppliers. The supplied parts for the C2 vehicles are the same or similar for each of the vehicles. Thus reducing the cost and complexity of the vehicles.

 

[Sivar]

The Maverick is based on the Ford C2 platform. Think of it less as a single frame and more as a collection of technologies and components that can be altered with little development investment to create different products. Its like a Lego set that can be turned into multiple models without taking anything entirely apart or buying new pieces.

EDIT: Maybe a better way to put it is that the platform isn't a shared component, but rather a shared developmental and production process. A factory capable of producing one C2 vehicle can be modified to produce another C2 vehicle with minimal cost and time investment. This reduces the cost associated with non-direct production of vehicles (Development time, buying new machines, etc), reducing vehicle costs without reducing investment in the actual vehicle (The materials its made of).

Forgive my ingorance on this topic, does this mean that for example I could use the replacements parts for a Bronco Sport or Escape in the Maverick such as suspension system for example? I'm asking this becuase my Maverick bought it used and I'm not in the USA the dealerships haven't introduced yet the Maverick.

 

[EONR24]

Forgive my ingorance on this topic, does this mean that for example I could use the replacements parts for a Bronco Sport or Escape in the Maverick such as suspension system for example? I'm asking this becuase my Maverick bought it used and I'm not in the USA the dealerships haven't introduced yet the Maverick.

All three models share several parts but also have unique parts as well. it really depends on exactly what it is.

 

[Sivar]

Mostly just looking for suspension replacements to be exact the front and rear Struts they require a change really soon.

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

The Maverick is built on what Ford calls the C2 platform

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_C2_platform

HRG

 

[1929]

The Maverick is built on what Ford calls the C2 platform

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_C2_platform

HRG

Lincoln Corsair is also C2. My Maverick shares DNA with a Lincoln.

 

[Sivar]

Ok so I think I'm good with replacement parts for my Mav!

 

[HeyBales]

Mostly just looking for suspension replacements to be exact the front and rear Struts they require a change really soon.

Look for your rear struts - you'll be relieved there anyway.

Get on some US sites like Autozone or Advanced Auto Parts or O'Reiley's - and look up the part you are going for, actually Ebay is usually better at this too from big sellers. (compare a few incase 1 got it wrong)
They'll have their tables that list years & makes/models the part is good for.

 

[Sivar]

Sounds good, I'll take a look at it and have it shipped over here. Not sure if Autozone or Advanced Auto Parts or O'Reiley's can ship overseas though.

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