Front Ride Height Measurement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Ride Height Measurements

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

FRONT RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT DESCRIPTION CHART

Item	Description
1	Ride height = 2-3
2	Measurement 2
3	Measurement 3

NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is positioned on a flat, level surface and the tires are inflated to the correct pressure. Vehicle should have a full tank of fuel.

Position a suitable surface gauge (such as Starrett 57D Surface Gauge), on a flat, level surface and adjust the gauge's arm until the scriber point is located in the center of the lower ball joint bolt.
- Lock the surface gauge in this position.
  
  Fig 2: Positioning Surface Gauge On Level Surface
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
With the surface gauge positioned on a flat, level surface, record the measurement of the surface gauge position (measurement 2).

Fig 3: Checking Measurement Of Surface Gauge Position
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Position the surface gauge on the same flat, level surface as used in Step 1, adjust the gauge's arm until the scriber point is located in the center of the forward lower arm bolt.
- Lock the surface gauge in this position.
  
  Fig 4: Positioning Surface Gauge On Level Surface
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
With the surface gauge positioned on a flat, level surface, record the measurement of the surface gauge position (measurement 3).

Fig 5: Checking Measurement Of Surface Gauge Position
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Subtract measurement 3 from measurement 2 to obtain the front ride height.
- Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .