Ford C2 platform

The Ford C2 platform is a platform made by Ford since 2018. It replaced the Ford C1 platform as the platform for its compact cars.[1] The modularity of the platform enables it to be used for various models, which spreads out development costs over more vehicles.[2] It can use torsion beam or multilink rear suspension. Unlike its predecessor, the C2 platform can be used for cars of varying wheelbases and track widths, from subcompact to compact.[3] Cars based on the C2 platform have been reviewed very favourably with regards to driving characteristics.[4][5]

Ford C2 platform
2020 Ford Escape, vehicle on the C2 platform
Overview
Production2018–present
AssemblyUnited States: Louisville Assembly Plant, Louisville, Kentucky
China: Changan Ford, Chongqing, China
Germany: Saarlouis
Taiwan: Taoyuan
Powertrain
Engine(s)
  • 1.0 L EcoBoost I3 (turbocharged gasoline)
  • 1.5 L EcoBlue I4 (turbocharged diesel
  • 1.5 L EcoBoost I3 (turbocharged gasoline)
  • 2.0 L EcoBlue I4 (turbocharged diesel)
  • 2.0 L EcoBoost I4 (turbocharged gasoline)
  • 2.3 L EcoBoost I4 (turbocharged gasoline)
  • 2.5 L Duratec I4 (gasoline)
Transmission(s)
  • 6-speed manual
  • 8-speed Ford 8FM automatic
  • CVT
Chronology
PredecessorFord C1 platform

Vehicles
Vehicle Name Image Production Bodystyle(s) Predecessor
Ford Escape (fourth generation)

Ford Kuga (third generation)

 2019 5-door crossover Ford Escape (third generation)

Ford Kuga (second generation)

Ford Focus (fourth generation) 2018 4-door sedan

5-door hatchback

5-door wagon

 Ford Focus (third generation)
Ford Bronco Sport 2020 5-door crossover
Lincoln Corsair 2019 5-door crossover Lincoln MKC

References
  1. "Ford C2 Platform Info, Specs, Wiki". Ford Authority. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
  2. Panait, Mircea (2018-04-17). "Ford C2 Platform Described as "Holy Grail" by Head of Engineering". autoevolution. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
  3. Holmes, Jake. "Ford to save money by using just five platforms for all its models". Roadshow. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
  4. "Ford C2: the architecture done better". Autocar. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
  5. "Ford Focus ride & handling". Autocar. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
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