"lowered Suspension" On Some Models

[Guest m8internet]

I have compared the 2003 and 2004 brochures, and from what I can tell...

 

The Ghia, is identical to the Zetec, with some additions

The Zetec comes with "lowered suspension", and so I assume so does the Ghia

 

I am lucky in that my company car park has three similar 53 reg car in it, all 2004MY

There is a 1.8 LX, a 2.0DTCi LX, and my 2.0DTCi Ghia

 

I can "just" get my hand (vertical) between the top of the tyre and bodywork on both of the LX models, and standing back from a distance there is very little gap

 

However, when I try this on my Ghia, the gap at the top is almost double, such that I can place both hands vertically between the top of the tyre and bodywork!

Standing back some distance from the car, I can clearly see the front and rear shocks

 

I've queried this with the dealer, but they are adamant the correct suspension is fitted

 

I'm unsure though, and the steering / braking is pulling to the left, even though it has been checked / adjusted 3 times (and the steering wheel refuses to sit central)

This problem does not affect the other 2 Mondeos!

 

Any advice is welcome