Ford Escape rear coil springs on a Ford Mav

[Gary L]

I am wondering if anyone has done this?

I really like my 2024 Mav Lariat AWD, but the ride seems so harsh on my bad back, primarily when the rear wheels hit a bump. I've already switched to 17" wheel for more tire side wall, I'm running only 32 PSI in the rear tires, I tried weight in the back, I even modified some KYB adjustable shock for the rear, which did help some, but still not enough. So I think the rear coils springs are just very stiff for such a light truck.

Supposedly, the 4th generation Ford Escape and the Ford Mav use the same Ford C2 unibody platform architecture. The spring rate on the Mav is 338lbs/in. The spring rate on the Escape is lower for a softer ride, but I can't find the actual spring rate.

So anyhow, from what I've read, the Escape rear spring should be close enough to fit and I'm wondering if any has done this or has the part number for a 2024 Ford Escape AWD rear coil spring.

Thanks
Gary

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[El Kabong]

I think it will make the handling squirrely if you soften the back up, not to mention you will lose load capacity. Rear springs are stiffer because it's a trucklet and is supposed to carry a load.

I've not seen anyone that has modded the truck for a softer ride in all my readings - I think you are pioneering the effort.

Have you looked into having the seat cushioning customised? Maye the seats from a Lincoln would be better?

 

[Gary L]

I kind of figured nobody has probably tried this. Most want their truck lifted or lowered, not softened up.

I did try putting a seat cushion my wife bought me but I lost too much head room.

And you are probably correct that with a lower spring rate in the back it may get squirrely. I do see where the front spring rate is only 148lbs/in. I can't seem to find the spring rates for the AWD Escape with the 2.0. If it was a little lower, like 300 lbs/in for the rears, if figure it might help and still be safe driving. But hard to predict.

 

[Cancunbadlands]

You might need to find the actual Escape spring rate.

 

[Tailender]

I thought someone said the Tremmor struts in front made the ride softer? Not sure about the rear though.

 

[Quest]

Tires are the greatest point of absorption.
On my old Freester I had 17" summers & 16" snow tires.
The 16" were a lot softer ride than the 17"
Don't know if there are 16's available for Maverick

 

[commadorebob]

The smoothest ride I've ever taken was in a modern-ish Ram 1500 with air suspension. The smoothest Ford was in an Expedition with active suspension. What those two have in common beyond a fancier suspension is weight. Given the Maverick's small size and light weight, it might be harder to find something you can bolt on without completely overhauling the entire system, and then it becomes a cost-benefit analysis.

 

[ScottyC]

Not sure this will help, but Escape springs into a Maverick is something that can be done.

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...lled-from-escape-w-part-number-new-pics.8275/

 

[Gary L]

Thanks ScottyC

Interesting post. I'll have to look it over better when I get a chance.

Gary

 

[Mabcim]

Just saw the thread that was posted because someone was looking for the wheels. The OP said the used the Escape springs:
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...s-tires-19x8-5-and-245-50-19-installed.78771/

 

[Gary L]

Just saw the thread that was posted because someone was looking for the wheels. The OP said the used the Escape springs:
https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...s-tires-19x8-5-and-245-50-19-installed.78771/

Thank you Mabcim

Interesting and relevant to the info I'm looking for. I'll have to see if he can give me the part number for the springs and whether it was a direct fit or did he have to modify or get different spring perches, etc.

Gary

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