Dana Technology Featured on 2022 N. American Truck and SUV of the Year
Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced today that its innovative technologies are featured on the 2022 Ford Maverick™ and Ford® Bronco®, the North American Truck and SUV of the Year, respectively.
“Dana has been working with Ford since it provided driveline technologies for the revolutionary Model T, and we are proud to continue collaborating with them in bringing innovative solutions to some of the world’s most iconic vehicles,” said Byron Foster, president of Light Vehicle Drive Systems for Dana. “Our driveline solutions have a reputation for being robustly capable of handling some of the world’s most challenging on- and off-road terrains and the Ford Maverick pickup and Ford Bronco SUV are uniquely equipped to give exceptional driving experiences.”
Spicer AdvanTEK Ultra™ axle with Spicer SmartConnect™
The Ford Maverick™ pickup features Dana’s Spicer AdvanTEK Ultra™ axle with Spicer SmartConnect™ disconnecting all-wheel-drive (AWD) technology. As a leader in light-vehicle driveline technologies for more than a century, Dana has continued its legacy as an industry pioneer by introducing the Spicer AdvanTEK Ultra axle, which changed the axle design process to lead with the selection of an ultra-low viscosity lubricant to reduce energy losses due to oil churning.
In addition, Dana has tuned the Spicer SmartConnect system to configure the drivetrain to work in front-wheel drive mode for most driving conditions and rapidly engages AWD when needed. The disconnecting AWD system engages automatically and seamlessly when the system predicts or detects slipping at the wheels, such as during rapid acceleration or on split-coefficient surfaces and other low-traction conditions. The system’s configuration helps performance while maintaining confidence and control that are key advantages of all-wheel drive systems.
Dana 35 AdvanTEK® and Dana 44 AdvanTEK® axles
The Ford Bronco SUV features robust, off-road capable Dana 35 AdvanTEK® and Dana 44 AdvanTEK® axles. The Dana 35 AdvanTEK® independent front differential unit with front axle disconnect disengages the front axle to reduce drag, while the Dana 44 AdvanTEK® front independent axle is designed for increased off-road capability. The optional front Spicer PerformaTraK™ electronic locking differential can transfer full driveline torque to one wheel, giving drivers confidence and control through improved traction when traversing the most challenging terrain.
In the rear, the vehicle includes a Dana 44 AdvanTEK® solid rear axle with available Spicer PerformaTraK™ electronic locking differential, which allows the Bronco SUV to handle off-road traction conditions to help enhance maneuverability as well as overall driver control.
Dana’s axle technologies were first featured on the Ford Bronco vehicle in 1966.
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