Ford Fox platform - Definition

The Ford Fox platform was a rear wheel drive, unibody automobile architecture that Ford used for over 25 years in the North American market. It was designed to be relatively light-weight and simple, in keeping with the general downsizing of Detroit designs in the late 1970s.

Its inital appearance was in the compact car class, when the Ford Fairmont and Mercury Zephyr appeared in 1978. Eventually a wide range of Ford models in several market segments would be built off it, with multiple bodystyles and powertrains.

Vehicles using this platform:

• 1978-1983 Ford Fairmont
• 1978-1983 Mercury Zephyr
• 1978-1993 Ford Mustang
• 1980-1981 Ford Granada
• 1980-1982 Ford Thunderbird
• 1980-1982 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupes
• 1982-1987 Lincoln Continental
• 1980s Ford LTD
• 1980s Mercury Cougar
• 1980s Mercury Marquis
• 1980s Lincoln Mark VII

SN-95

The Fox Mustang was redesigned in 1994 under the program code name SN-95. This version was wider and many parts were redesigned. The Fox saw gradually decreasing use as more Ford products went to front-drive. It finally ended production with the last 2004 Mustang. This platform was replaced for 2005 with the new Ford D2C platform.

Vehicles using this platform:

• 1994-2004 Ford Mustang

See also

Current Ford platforms:

• B3 - subcompact FWD (ex: Mazda Mazda2)
• C1 - compact FWD (ex: Mazda Mazda3)
• CD2 - small SUV AWD (ex: Ford Escape)
• CD3 - mid-size FWD/AWD (ex: Mazda Mazda6)
• D2C - sports RWD (ex: Ford Mustang)
• P2/P3 - full-size pickup (ex: Ford F-Series)
• U2/U3 - large SUV (ex: Ford Explorer)
• V2 - minivan (ex: Ford Freestar)
• VN - full-size van (ex: Ford Econoline)
• D3 - full-size FWD/AWD (ex: Volvo S60)
• DEW98 - mid-size RWD (ex: Lincoln LS)
• Panther - full-size RWD (ex: Ford Crown Victoria)
• VH - sports RWD (ex: Aston Martin DB9)