Ford MN12 platform

Ford MN12 platform
1989 Ford Thunderbird SC (Super Coupe)
Overview
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Also calledFN10 platform (Lincoln Mark VIII)
Production1988–1997
AssemblyLorain, Ohio (Lorain Assembly)
Wixom, Michigan (Wixom Assembly)
Body and chassis
ClassPersonal luxury coupe
Grand touring luxury coupe
LayoutFR layout
Body style(s)2-door coupe
VehiclesFord Thunderbird (tenth generation)
Mercury Cougar (seventh generation)
Lincoln Mark VIII
Powertrain
Engine(s)3.8 L (232 cu in) Essex V6
4.9 L (302 cu in) Windsor V8
4.6 L (281 cu in) Modular V8
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,870 mm (113 in)

The Ford MN12 platform (Mid-size North America, Corporate Program #12)[1] is a car platform that was used by the Ford Motor Company from 1988 to 1997 for the 1989–1997 model year Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar two-door personal luxury cars. A variant of this platform, known as the FN10 (Lincoln, North American, corporate Program #10), was used for the 1993–1998 model year Lincoln Mark VIII from 1992 to 1998. Each car based on this platform had a front-engine, rear-wheel drive layout with an independent rear suspension.

  1. ^ "What is MN12?". Thunderbird & Cougar Club of America.