The Ford CD3 platform (for " C/D-class") is a Ford

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automobile platform. It was designed by

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. The platform is designed for either

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or Ford's hybrid powertrain. The platform is based on a unitized welded steel body (

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) with an independent short long arms (SLA)

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front suspension with

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and an independent multi-link twist blade rear suspension with

. 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 using this platform include: * 2002–2008 Mazda 6 (GG) * 2006–2019

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B70 * 2006–2012 Ford Fusion (''CD338'') * 2006–2012 Lincoln Zephyr/

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(''CD378'') * 2006–2011 Mercury Milan (''CD338'') * 2007–2015

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* 2007–2014

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(''U387'') * 2007–2015

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(''U388'') * 2008–2012 Mazda 6 (GH) (Note: modified platform) * 2009–present Besturn B50 Cancelled CD3 products: * 2009 Ford Flex

(switched to D4)

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