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Sable (2001) & Taurus (2001)

Ride height is checked by measuring distance between lip of fender(s) and ground. Vehicle must be in level, static ground position with full fluids , and fuel tank at least half full. See RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS . If ride height does not meet specification, and no unusual load is present, check for damaged components or non-standard replacement suspension components.

RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS

Application (1) Inches (Millimeters)
Continental
Front 3.3 To 3.9 (84 To 99)
Rear -1.1 To .9 (- 28 To - 23)
Crown Victor & Grand Marquis
Air Suspension
Front .6 To 1.6 (15 To 41)
Rear 4.9 To 5.5 (124 To 140)
Base
Front .7 To 1.7 (18 To 43)
Rear 5.1 To 5.7 (130 To 145)
Handling Package
Front .5 To 1.5 (13 To 38)
Rear 4.9 To 5.5 (124 To 140)
LS
Front 2.1 To 2.7 (53 To 69)
Rear 0.7 To 1.3 (18 To 34)
Mustang
Base & GT
Front - .1 To .5 (- 3 To 13)
Rear 5 (127)
Cobra
Front - .1 To .5 (- 3 To 13)
Rear 1.1 To 1.7 (29 To 44)
Sable & Taurus
Sedan 27.89 To 28.27 (708.4 To 718.1)
Wagon 27.77 To 28.15 (705.4 To 715.0)
Town Car
Front .62 To 1.62 (16 To 41.1)
Rear 4.84 To 5.44 (123 To 138)
(1) See procedures for measurement calculations/points.