Ford D186 platform
| Ford D186 platform | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Also called | Ford DN101 platform |
| Production | 1986-2007 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size (D) |
| Layout | FF transverse |
| Body style(s) |
4-door sedan 4-door station wagon 3-door minivan |
| Vehicles | |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford Fox platform (Long wheelbase) |
| Successor |
D3 and CD3 (Cars) Ford V platform (Minivans) |
The Ford D186 platform is a automobile platform produced by Ford Motor Company from 1986 to 2007. Replacing the majority of the models based upon the rear-wheel drive Fox platform, it marked the adoption of front-wheel drive for Ford and Mercury mid-size cars. In 1988, it became the basis of an all-new Lincoln Continental, introducing front-wheel drive to the Lincoln division.
In 1995, the platform was expanded further as Ford introduced its first front-wheel drive minivan, the Windstar.
Models
- 1986–2007 Ford Taurus
- 1986–2005 Mercury Sable
- 1988–2002 Lincoln Continental
- 1995–1998 Ford Windstar
Replacement
For the 1999 model year, the Windstar was given a dedicated platform separate from that of the Taurus/Sable; after an unsuccessful rebranding as the Ford Freestar/Mercury Monterey, it was discontinued in 2007.
After the 2002 model year, Lincoln discontinued the Continental.
As part of a model shift from 2005-2007, the D186 platform was phased out as the Taurus/Sable were replaced by the smaller Mazda-based Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan as well as the larger Volvo-derived Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego. The Sable was discontinued in 2005 while the Taurus ended production in 2007; both nameplates would replace the Five Hundred/Montego in 2008.
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