Econoline, Escape, Expedition, Navigator & Villager

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Before adjusting alignment, check riding height. Check riding height with vehicle on level floor, tires properly inflated and fuel tanks full. Bounce vehicle several times and allow suspension to settle. Visually inspect vehicle for signs of abnormal height from front to rear or side to side. Check passenger compartment or vehicle bed for extra heavy items, and remove if present.

On Econoline and Villager, ride height is measured from front (dimension "A") and rear (dimension "B") fender lip openings to ground. See Fig 1. On Expedition and Navigator, rear ride height is measured between rear suspension travel stop bracket and top of axle housing. Ride height should be within specification. See RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS (ECONOLINE, ESCAPE, EXPEDITION, NAVIGATOR & VILLAGER) table. If ride height is not as specified, check, repair or replace suspension components as necessary. On Econoline, rear side lean can be adjusted by installing shim. See ADJUSTMENTS .

Fig 1: Measuring Vehicle Side-To-Side Height

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS (ECONOLINE, ESCAPE, EXPEDITION, NAVIGATOR & VILLAGER)

Application

Ride Height - In. (mm)

Econoline

Front ⁽¹⁾

⁽²⁾

Rear ⁽³⁾

⁽²⁾

Escape

Front ⁽⁴⁾

18.26-19.86 (456.6-496.6)

Rear ⁽⁴⁾

18.84-20.44 (471-511)

Expedition & Navigator

Front 2WD ⁽¹⁾

With Air Suspension

6.6-7.0 (168-178)

Without Air Suspension

8.6-9.5 (218-242)

Front 4WD ⁽¹⁾

Base Suspension With Original Components

4.21-4.44 (107-113)

Base Suspension With New Components

4.8-5.04 (122-128)

Rear ⁽³⁾

2WD

With Air Suspension ⁽⁵⁾

5.8 (146.8)

Without Air Suspension

6.6-7.5 (168-192)

4WD

With Air Suspension ⁽⁵⁾

5.8 (146.8)

Without Air Suspension

8.6-9.5 (218-242)

Villager ⁽⁶⁾

Front ⁽⁴⁾

30.0-30.8 (762-782)

Rear ⁽⁴⁾

30.8-31.6 (783-803)

⁽¹⁾	Difference between left and right side should not be more than 5/8" (16 mm).

⁽²⁾	Information not available.

⁽³⁾	Difference between left and right side should not be more than 3/4" (19 mm).

⁽⁴⁾	Difference between left and right side should not be more than 13/32" (10 mm).

⁽⁵⁾	With ignition on and 4WAS activated. For more information on 4WAS, see appropriate ELECTRONIC article in SUSPENSION.

⁽⁶⁾

See Fig 1