malba2366 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Does the navigator use the same magneride suspension that the GM SUVs use? On their website they just call it "CCD" with no further explanation. The Mustang is advertised to have magneride suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dlcorbett Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 It does not use the same suspension, gms suvs are solid rear axles with air springs and magneto shocks. Ford is an independent set up in back with coils. I do not know if the shocks are magneto shocks as well though but it is possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 It’s similar but I’m not sure if the Ford version uses the magnetic fluid. Seems I remember it works differently. There could also be 2 different Ford systems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seijirou Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 (edited) I haven't been able to find any information on what the method of operation that makes it adaptive is. Edited May 18, 2018 by Seijirou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dlcorbett Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Me neither. Im thinkin its not mentioned because it is magneto dampers lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Magneride is a brand name I think. Ford seems to use an electrically controlled damper in the shock as opposed to anything magnetic but it’s hard to find anything definitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assimilator Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 (edited) Compared to conventional shock damping that relies on hydraulic fluid and control valving, a fairly recent development now being used by some auto makers involves magnetic ride control (the actual term is “magneto rheological” technology), which employs electromagnetic oils within the shock’s piston, comprised of a very sophisticated magnetic particle-infused polymer liquid. An electrical charge is delivered to the liquid (timed and controlled by an ECU that receives input data from a series of sensors), causing the magnetic particles within the fluid to change their shape, or density, which quickly changes the liquid’s viscosity (thinner when the system wants freer movement, thicker when damping needs to be more firm). Almost all car companies have some form of Electronically controlled suspension dampeners, most of them work on the same principles. Ford of Europe has had it much longer than Ford NA which just got it around 2013 for their Lincolns. It's becoming relatively inexpensive and robust and it certainly makes a substantial difference without changing the design of the suspension. Hopefully we'll see this become more and more accessible. My last two Lincon MKXs have them and it's the first Lincoln I've owned that actually delivers on the expectation of a smooth luxury car ride. But remarkably you can also switch to that classically twitchy Ford suspension dampening that makes the car feel lighter and connected, it really is one of the more amazing automotive innovations I've experienced (along with ACC). Right now, only the Ford Fusion Sport and Expedition have the technology under the Ford brand. Edited May 19, 2018 by Assimilator 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Magneride is a brand name I think. Ford seems to use an electrically controlled damper in the shock as opposed to anything magnetic but it’s hard to find anything definitive. The 2019 Mustang Order Guide shows the MagneRide Damping System (96B) as a Registered Trademark. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 The 2019 Mustang Order Guide shows the MagneRide Damping System (96B) as a Registered Trademark. I just saw that. I wonder if that’s unique to mustang? I don’t remember seeing magneride mentioned on any Lincolns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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