| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Also called | Ford B2E platform Mazda DY platform Mazda DE platform |
| Production | 2002– |
| Predecessor | Mazda D platform |
| Successor | Ford global B platform |
| Class | Subcompact (B) platform |
The Ford B3 platform (for "B-class") is a subcompact automobile platform that is jointly developed by Ford Motor Company and Mazda Motor Company at centers in Europe as well as North America and Australia.[1] Previously, Ford has used the Mazda-engineered D platform for its B-segment Ford Festiva (hatchback). This new global B-platform project was initiated by Ford in Dearborn, MI and is equipped with front MacPherson strut and twist-beam rear suspension.[1] The front suspension arms (wishbone) are attached to a pressed-steel welded subframe, which is directly bolted onto the bodyshell. The design is made to accommodate diverse engine options with different engine harmonic frequencies.
Vehicles using this platform include:
New Ford global B-car platform (sometimes global B1 or B2E) were designed and developed as Ford’s global B-segment platform. It is the first B-platform developed by Ford's global product development process.[2][3]
Vehicles using (2008–) this platform include:
Future vehicles on the Ford global B-car platform:
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