Just saw an ad that states that the Ford 500 is offered in AWD trim. Is the platform the same as the new stang?
Originally posted by 04Screamer
They are both built on the Lincoln LS platform.
Originally posted by 04MystiCobra
Just saw an ad that states that the Ford 500 is offered in AWD trim. Is the platform the same as the new stang?
Originally posted by 04Screamer
They are both built on the Lincoln LS platform.
Originally posted by cobrede
its a mazda platform face it and accept the fact . that why the exsuast mufflers come out from behind the rear axle just like the mazda 6. ford does not build two different platforms in the same plant anymore. to think of it ford does not even use a ford enginered platform anymore only the frame stuctures on f150 and lincoln and grand marquez.
Originally posted by cobrede
its a mazda platform face it and accept the fact . that why the exsuast mufflers come out from behind the rear axle just like the mazda 6. ford does not build two different platforms in the same plant anymore. to think of it ford does not even use a ford enginered platform anymore only the frame stuctures on f150 and lincoln and grand marquez.
Originally posted by jwfisher
Wrong again - the Mustang is not a Mazda platform. It is built side-by-side, but that doesn't mean it's a Mazda platform.
Geez, just to clarify here - the Five Hundred and the Mustang are not related!
Originally posted by cobrede
who really gives a farts as***********
Originally posted by FireRed04Vert
I think you're incorrect on that one. It IS on a Mazda based platform...which is based on the LS platform in some ways. There are plenty of articles out there stating that Ford wanted to use the LS platform for the new Mustang, but couldn't because their current 4.6 4v (and maybe the 3v???) won't fit! It would need a complete different front suspension. That is the singe largest reason the LS8 isn't supporting a 4.6 in some version or another. They wanted to use it because the Lincoln LS8 Sport is the single best handling mid priced sport sedan in the world. Period. However, the Mazda platform does support the different engine sizes.
So you're all correct...and wrong. It's a combination of both of them.