Ford CD3 platform

Ford CD3 platform
2010 Ford Fusion SE
Overview
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Also called	Mazda GG/GY platform
Production	2003–present
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size (C/D) platform
Related	Ford V2 platform
Chronology
Predecessor	Ford CDW27 platform Mazda G platform Ford DEW platform
Successor	Ford CD4 platform

The Ford CD3 platform (for "C/D-class") is a Ford midsize car automobile platform. It was designed by Mazda. The original Mazda chassis code for the CD3 platform is Mazda G platform, which Ford Motor Company has used every evolution of since 1983. The platform is designed for either front, all-wheel drive or Ford's hybrid powertrain.

The platform is based on a unitized welded steel body (monocoque) with an independent short long arms (SLA) double wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar and an independent multi-link twist blade rear suspension with stabilizer bar.

Ford Motor Company uses the CD3 platform design from the Mazda partnership as its first fully "digital" car, allowing the company to cut months of development time, saving money and bringing the vehicles to market more quickly. Engineers were able to virtually build an entire car prior to initiating construction, thereby improving vehicle fit and finish, tool clearances and production line ergonomics.

Vehicles currently using this platform include:

Cancelled CD3 products: