Ford Fox platform

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{{Infobox Automobile platform | name = Ford Fox platform | aka = Ford SN-95 platform | manufacturer = Ford Motor Company | successor = Ford D186 platform
Ford D2C platform
Ford MN12 platform | production = 1978–2004 | class = Compact
Midsize | similar = Chrysler F platform
GM G platform (RWD) | predecessor = | layout = FR | body_style = 2-door convertible
2-door coupe
3-door hatchback
4-door sedan
4-door station wagon | engine = | transmission = | front_suspension = | rear_suspension = | wheelbase = | related = | vehicles = Ford Fairmont
Ford Granada
Ford LTD
Ford Mustang
Ford Thunderbird
Lincoln Continental
Lincoln Mark VII
Mercury Capri
Mercury Cougar
Mercury Marquis
Mercury Zephyr }}

The Ford Fox platform was a rear wheel drive, unibody automobile architecture that Ford used for over 25 years in the North American market. It was designed to be relatively lightweight and simple, in keeping with the general downsizing of Detroit designs in the late 1970s.

Its initial appearance was in the compact car class, when the Ford Fairmont and Mercury Zephyr appeared in 1978. Eventually, a wide range of Ford models in several market segments would be built off it, with multiple bodystyles and powertrains.

Vehicles using this platform:

1978-1983 Ford Fairmont
1978-1983 Mercury Zephyr
1979-1993 Ford Mustang
1979-1986 Mercury Capri
1980-1988 Ford Thunderbird
1980-1988 Mercury Cougar
1981-1982 Ford Granada
1982-1987 Lincoln Continental
1983-1986 Ford LTD
1983-1986 Mercury Marquis
1984-1992 Lincoln Mark VII

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SN-95

The Ford Fox Mustang was redesigned in 1994 under the program code name SN-95. This version was wider and many parts were redesigned. The Fox saw gradually decreasing use as more Ford products went to front wheel drive. It finally ended production with the last 2004 Mustang. This platform was replaced for the 2005 Mustang (code named S-197), with the new Ford D2C platform.

Vehicles using this platform: