Force Vectoring Springs?

[BigB]

Do any other Fords use these in the rear like the Maverick? Are they just coil springs with a fancy name?

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[oljackfrost]

Do any other Fords use these in the rear like the Maverick? Are they just coil springs with a fancy name?

Originally developed for high performance hot hatch Fiesta in Europe. They like their handling over there, so I'm thinking this will do good things for the FWD Maverick handling.
https://www.motortrend.com/news/2022-ford-maverick-truck-force-vectoring-springs/

 

[balucipher]

they're in the Transit Connect too

 

[oljackfrost]

Try this link, the Motor Trend link is wonky!
https://www.motor1.com/news/512790/ford-maverick-related-fiesta-st/

 

[BigB]

Thanks Mark. A good handling smaller truck sounds great. Now if I can just get that a little lower and not lose the payload or towing (or at least not much) I’ll be very happy. It sounds like a lot to ask for I know.

 

[BigB]

Interesting articles, thanks for pointing out these are in the FWD models. The AWD models use different springs.

 

[Ribwich]

Interesting articles, thanks for pointing out these are in the FWD models. The AWD models use different springs.

Same as the FWD in the front, but different in the back from what I've read.

 

[oljackfrost]

Same as the FWD in the front, but different in the back from what I've read.

I understand this as well

 

[BigB]

Yes the front is the same on FWD and AWD. The rear suspension is different and the FWD uses the Force Vectoring Springs out back, the AWD doesn’t.

 

[goyogi]

I was going to get a used Fiesta ST before the Maverick came around. I wanted something that had good MPG and had some utility and fun to drive. So I did a bit of research on the Fiesta and saved these two PDFs about the force vectoring springs as they were developed on the MK7.

 

[FirstFord]

I was going to get a used Fiesta ST before the Maverick came around. I wanted something that had good MPG and had some utility and fun to drive. So I did a bit of research on the Fiesta and saved these two PDFs about the force vectoring springs as they were developed on the MK7.

Great documents! Thanks.

 

[hsinking1932]

I was going to get a used Fiesta ST before the Maverick came around. I wanted something that had good MPG and had some utility and fun to drive. So I did a bit of research on the Fiesta and saved these two PDFs about the force vectoring springs as they were developed on the MK7.

Thank you for those valuable documents. Do you think we could find some aftermarket air helpers for better towing capacity?

 

[MAC_Detail]

"force vectoring" is just marketing jargin for what we call "banna springs". Super common on newer FWD applications. On paper it sounds good, in real life, I doubt there is an appreciable feel in driving dynamics.

It is interesting to note that on the AWD models, the springs are left and right hand wound (in the rear). They are not on the Bronco sport, or escape (which all share the same platform).

 

[WasChops]

Try this link, the Motor Trend link is wonky!
https://www.motor1.com/news/512790/ford-maverick-related-fiesta-st/

I agree the article gets a little "wonky"... mostly in regard to this statement: " While the system clears up room for a deeper truck bed, it can't accommodate the optional all-wheel-drive configuration."

And then the article continues a bit later to state: "While a solid rear axle offers added towing capacity, an independent rear suspension gives you much better ride quality. The Maverick’s setup allows the best of both worlds, with a comfortable ride and a 2,000-pound (907-kilogram) towing capacity – available with the hybrid and EcoBoost models. The optional max-tow package for the EcoBoost model doubles the capacity up to 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg). {4K notably this is tied to the AWD!}

Am I correct to be confused? Or do one of you, "colleagues" in crime have a way to explain this? I look forward to such explanation!!

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