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Ford CD4 platform

The Ford CD4 platform is a Ford global midsize/fullsize automobile platform. The transverse engine platform is designed for either front or all-wheel drive and Ford's hybrid powertrain. Ford Motor Company developed the CD4 platform, as part of the One Ford strategy, to allow it to cut months of development time, reduce costs and bring vehicles to market faster.

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Ford CD4 platform
Overview
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Production2012–2024
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size (D) (CD4.1)
Mid-size crossover SUV/Large MPV (M) (CD4.2)
Full-size (E) (CD4.3)
RelatedFord EUCD platform
Ford C1 platform
Chronology
PredecessorFord CD3 platform
Ford EUCD platform
Ford D3 platform (Continental)
SuccessorFord C2 platform (CD4.1 mid-size cars)

The Ford CD4 platform is a Ford global midsize/fullsize automobile platform. The transverse engine1 platform is designed for either front or all-wheel drive and Ford's hybrid powertrain. Ford Motor Company developed the CD4 platform, as part of the One Ford strategy, to allow it to cut months of development time, reduce costs and bring vehicles to market faster.

CD4 is split into various variants:

  • Ford Fusion
    Ford Fusion
  • Ford Mondeo
    Ford Mondeo
  • Ford Edge
    Ford Edge
  • Ford S-Max
    Ford S-Max
  • Ford Galaxy
    Ford Galaxy
  • Ford Taurus
    Ford Taurus
  • Lincoln MKZ
    Lincoln MKZ
  • Lincoln MKX
    Lincoln MKX
  • Lincoln Nautilus
    Lincoln Nautilus
  • Lincoln Continental
    Lincoln Continental
References

References

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  3. Faurecia (2015). 2015 REGISTRATION DOCUMENT (PDF). Labrador. p. 15.
  4. Lienert, Paul (2013-08-28). Benkoe, Jeffrey (ed.). "Exclusive: 2016 Ford Edge will be sold in Europe, China - sources". Reuters. Detroit. Retrieved 2021-11-12.