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Encyclopedia > Ford CD2 platform

The Ford CD2 platform (for "C/D-class" and called U204 internally) is an automobile platform for crossover SUVs. It is the basis for the Mazda Tribute, Ford Escape, and Mercury Mariner, and was the first automobile platform jointly developed by Mazda and Ford. The design was based on Mazda's GF platform, used by the Mazda Capella/626. now. ... North America Vehicle size classes in use in North America categorise automobiles by their relative lengths and volumes. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... The Honda CR-V is a crossover SUV based on the Honda Civic platform. ... The Mazda Tribute is a small crossover SUV based on the front-wheel drive Mazda 626 platform. ... The Ford Escape (Code U204) debuted in 2001 as a compact crossover SUV, priced below the Ford Explorer. ... The Mercury Mariner compact crossover SUV was introduced in 2005. ... Mazda Motor Corporation ) (TYO: 7261 ) is a Japanese automobile maker based in Hiroshima, Japan. ... The Mazda G platform is an automobile platform for midsize cars. ... Capella is the Japanese domestic market name for Mazdas midsize family car; larger than the Familia/323 but smaller than the Luce/929. ... The Mazda 626 was a family car produced by Mazda for the export market. ...


CD2 is a front wheel drive platform with an all wheel drive option. Tributes and Escapes are manufactured at Mazda's Hofu Plant and Ford's Kansas City Assembly in Claycomo, Missouri. A Mercury Mariner version was briefly produced at the Ohio Assembly in Avon Lake, Ohio, but this line was halted in mid-2005 to allow the plant to convert to Ford Econoline production. Front wheel drive is the most common form of engine/transmission layout used in modern passenger cars, where the engine drives the front wheels. ... Four wheel drive or 4x4, is a type of four wheeled vehicle drivetrain configuration that enables all four wheels to receive power from the engine simultaneously in order to provide maximum traction. ... Hofu Plant is an automobile manufacturing complex in Hofu, Yamaguchi, Japan operated by Mazda Motor Corporation. ... Ford Motor Companys Kansas City Assembly plant is located in Claycomo, Missouri, about 10 miles northeast of the city center. ... Claycomo is a village located in Clay County, Missouri. ... The Mercury Mariner compact crossover SUV was introduced in 2005. ... Avon Lake is a city located in Lorain County, Ohio. ... The Ford E-Series, also known as the Econoline, is a line of full-size vans and truck chassis from Ford Motor Company. ...


The CD2 vehicles will be replaced for the 2008 model year with the Ford EUCD platform, or an updated CD2/CD3. A shortened 2007 production run caused Mazda to halt construction of the current Tribute for North America. The EUCD (for European C/D-class) is Fords global midsize car automobile platform. ...

The Mazda Tribute is a small crossover SUV based on the front-wheel drive Mazda 626 platform. ... The Ford Escape (Code U204) debuted in 2001 as a compact crossover SUV, priced below the Ford Explorer. ... The Mercury Mariner compact crossover SUV was introduced in 2005. ...

See also

Current Ford platforms
B3 (subcompact FWD) · C1 (compact car FWD) · CD2 (compact SUV FWD/AWD)

CD3 (mid-size car FWD/AWD) · D3 (full-size car FWD/AWD) · EUCD (mid-size car FWD/AWD)
D2C (sports car RWD) · P2/P3 (full-size car pickup) · U2/U3 (mid-size SUV)
T1 (full-size SUV) · V2 (minivan) · VN (full-size van)
DEW98 (mid-size car RWD) · Panther (full-size car RWD) · VH (sports car RWD) The following automobile platforms have been used by Mazda since the 1980s. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Ford B3 platform is a subcompact automobile platform based on the Mazda DY platform. ... The Nash Metropolitan of the 1950s was an early subcompact car. ... Front wheel drive is the most common form of engine/transmission layout used in modern passenger cars, where the engine drives the front wheels. ... The C1 (or Volvo P1) is Fords global compact car automobile platform. ... The Rambler American introduced in the late 1950s was an early compact car. ... Front wheel drive is the most common form of engine/transmission layout used in modern passenger cars, where the engine drives the front wheels. ... A compact, light, or mini SUV refers to a class of small sport utility vehicles, especially those with only 2 doors, and are between 3,60 and 4,00 metres long (under 3,40 meter cars are called in Japan midgets). ... Front-wheel drive is the most common form of engine/transmission layout used in modern passenger cars, where the engine drives the front wheels. ... Four wheel drive or 4x4, is a type of four wheeled vehicle drivetrain configuration that enables all four wheels to receive power from the engine simultaneously in order to provide maximum traction. ... The CD3 is Fords global midsize car automobile platform. ... A mid-size car, frequently referred to as an intermediate, is an automobile with a size between that of a compact and a full-size or standard-size car. ... Front wheel drive is the most common form of engine/transmission layout used in modern passenger cars, where the engine drives the front wheels. ... Four wheel drive or 4x4, is a type of four wheeled vehicle drivetrain configuration that enables all four wheels to receive power from the engine simultaneously in order to provide maximum traction. ... The D3 (or Volvo P2) is Fords global full size car automobile platform. ... 2001 BMW 750iL A full-size car is a term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car, usually having a wheelbase greater than 2. ... Front wheel drive is the most common form of engine/transmission layout used in modern passenger cars, where the engine drives the front wheels. ... Four wheel drive or 4x4, is a type of four wheeled vehicle drivetrain configuration that enables all four wheels to receive power from the engine simultaneously in order to provide maximum traction. ... The EUCD (for European C/D-class) is Fords global midsize car automobile platform. ... A mid-size car, frequently referred to as an intermediate, is an automobile with a size between that of a compact and a full-size or standard-size car. ... Front wheel drive is the most common form of engine/transmission layout used in modern passenger cars, where the engine drives the front wheels. ... Four wheel drive or 4x4, is a type of four wheeled vehicle drivetrain configuration that enables all four wheels to receive power from the engine simultaneously in order to provide maximum traction. ... The D2C (also known as DC2 and S197) is Fords newest global rear wheel drive automobile platform. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Rear wheel drive was a common form of engine/transmission layout used in automobiles throughout the 20th century. ... The P platform is Ford Motor Companys new full-size pickup platform. ... 2001 BMW 750iL A full-size car is a term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car, usually having a wheelbase greater than 2. ... Mazda compact Pickup truck with extended cabin and homebuilt lumber rack. ... The U platform is Ford Motor Companys full-size SUV automobile platform. ... This article or section may be confusing or unclear for some readers, and should be edited to rectify this. ... Ford T platform - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... This article or section may be confusing or unclear for some readers, and should be edited to rectify this. ... The V platform is Ford Motor Companys minivan platform. ... 93 Pontiac Trans Sport minivan A minivan, minibus, people carrier, multi utility vehicle (MUV), or multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) is a type of vehicle which has a body that resembles a van, but which has rear side doors, rear side windows, and interior fittings to accommodate passengers similar to a... The VN platform is Ford Motor Companys code designation for North American designed vans. ... A van is a vehicle used for transporting goods or groups of people. ... DEW (or DEW98) is Ford Motor Companys mid-size rear wheel drive automobile platform. ... A mid-size car, frequently referred to as an intermediate, is an automobile with a size between that of a compact and a full-size or standard-size car. ... Rear wheel drive was a common form of engine/transmission layout used in automobiles throughout the 20th century. ... The Panther platform is Ford Motor Companys large, rear wheel drive sedan automobile platform. ... 2001 BMW 750iL A full-size car is a term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car, usually having a wheelbase greater than 2. ... Rear wheel drive was a common form of engine/transmission layout used in automobiles throughout the 20th century. ... The VH Platform (for vertical/horizontal platform) is Aston Martins new sports car automobile platform. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Rear wheel drive was a common form of engine/transmission layout used in automobiles throughout the 20th century. ...


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