What kind of suspension does a station wagon have?
Heavy-duty suspension, Traction-Lok axle, and the trailer towing package (with 6,000-pound rating) cost extra, as did a deluxe luggage rack that featured a “velocity-sensitive air deflector that changed its angle at high speed for less aerodynamic drag.”
What are the features of a Ford station wagon?
An all-vinyl bench seat, one-hand latch on the fold-down rear seat, color-keyed load-floor carpet, and Luxury Sound Insulation Package were just a few standard items, as was Ford’s “3-Way Magic Doorgate” (with power window) that opened like a door with the window up or down, or like a tailgate to provide a loading platform.
What was the Big Three station wagons like in the 1980s?
In the 1980s, the Big Three’s station wagons faced increasing competition not only from imports, but also from the emergence of the game-changing Chrysler minivans introduced for 1984, and the rise of the four-door SUV Jeep Cherokee XJ released that same model year.
What was the first front wheel drive station wagon?
GM’s new front-wheel-drive A-platform wagons—the Chevrolet Celebrity, Pontiac 6000, Buick Century, and Olds Cutlass Ciera—arrived for 1984, and Ford wowed the market with its space-age Taurus and Mercury Sable for 1986. Though AMC isn’t one of the Big Three, its Eagle station wagon is notable for its four-wheel-drive capability.
How much does a VW rear seat release latch cost?
I bought mine at the dealership for $5.88 so this will is a very inexpensive repair if you choose to do-it-yourself. The part number is 1J0-885-643-E, you will also need the color code, for black the color code is B41, Grey is U71, Beige is Q70.
Why is my rear seat release latch broken?
In the picture below, you will notice how one of the prongs has broken off the end of the rod. That is what has been keeping the latch from releasing the seat. Tip: Only pull out the handle, do not try to pull out the whole plastic cup as it will likely break.
Where is the latch on the back of the seat?
From your pics, it looks like the latch hole in back of the seat is partially exposed from the trunk. In mine it isn’t. It’s completely hidden…apparently nearer the outer edges/sides of the seat than on yours.
An all-vinyl bench seat, one-hand latch on the fold-down rear seat, color-keyed load-floor carpet, and Luxury Sound Insulation Package were just a few standard items, as was Ford’s “3-Way Magic Doorgate” (with power window) that opened like a door with the window up or down, or like a tailgate to provide a loading platform.