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Riding Height

NOTE: Before wheel alignment is performed, riding height must be checked and readjusted (if necessary). Riding height is adjustable only on air suspension models.
NOTE: Vehicles are equipped with air suspension only on the rear.

Rear suspension riding height is adjusted by moving rear height sensor attaching bracket up or down based on left rear upper control arm position. A slot adjustment is provided on the bracket to adjust up or down as required.

Adjusting sensor attaching bracket one index mark will change riding height, or vertical dimension "D", approximately .35" (9 mm). See Fig 1 and Fig 2 . Vertical dimension "D" has an adjustment range of 4.71-5.27" (119.8-133.8 mm) with 4.99" (126.8 mm) being the optimal setting.

Fig 1: Adjusting Riding Height
G90D14301Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Checking Riding Height
G90E14302Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.