Ford CD4 platform

Ford CD4 platform
Overview
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Production2012–2024
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size (D) (CD4.1)
Mid-size crossover SUV/Large MPV (M) (CD4.2)
Full-size (E) (CD4.3)
RelatedFord EUCD platform
Ford C1 platform
Chronology
PredecessorFord CD3 platform
Ford EUCD platform
Ford D3 platform (Continental)
SuccessorFord C2 platform (CD4.1 mid-size cars)

The Ford CD4 platform is a Ford global midsize/fullsize automobile platform. The transverse engine[1] platform is designed for either front or all-wheel drive and Ford's hybrid powertrain. Ford Motor Company developed the CD4 platform, as part of the One Ford strategy, to allow it to cut months of development time, reduce costs and bring vehicles to market faster.

CD4 is split into various variants:

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