Ford Fiesta: Rear Suspension / Rear Suspension - Overview. Description and Operation

Overview

Characteristics of rear axle:

• Twist-beam axle (torsionally rigid axle)
• Single-pipe gas shock absorbers with stable damping performance for optimum handling
• Axle suspension uses large rubber bushes for optimum ride comfort

Function

If compression takes place on both wheels evenly (for example when a load is placed on the vehicle), the whole axle unit swivels evenly in the rubber-metal bearings.

If only one wheel is compressed, the cross-beam twists (undergoes torsion) and acts as a stabilizer.

This minimizes track and toe changes.