Ford CD6 platform (sixth generation)

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automobile platform vehicle architecture

The Ford CD6 platform (sixth generation) is a rear- and all-wheel-drive unibody vehicle architecture developed by Ford for its larger SUVs and crossovers, including the latest Ford Explorer.

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All labels observed (2)

Label	Occurrences
Ford CD6 platform	2
Ford CD6 platform (sixth generation) canonical	1

How this entity was disambiguated

This entity first appeared as the object of triple T433556 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.

NED1 Entity disambiguation (via context triple) gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07

Target entity: Ford CD6 platform (sixth generation)
Context triple: [Ford Explorer, platform, Ford CD6 platform (sixth generation)]

A. Ford D2C platform (fifth generation)
The Ford D2C platform (fifth generation) is the rear-wheel-drive architecture developed by Ford to underpin the fifth-generation Ford Mustang, enabling its modernized yet retro-inspired pony car design and performance.
B. Ford S650 platform (seventh generation)
The Ford S650 platform underpins the seventh-generation Ford Mustang, a modern rear-wheel-drive architecture engineered to support advanced performance, safety, and technology features while preserving the model’s traditional muscle-car character.
C. Ford S550 platform (sixth generation)
The Ford S550 platform (sixth generation) is the modern rear-wheel-drive architecture underpinning the 2015–2023 Ford Mustang, featuring independent rear suspension and global-market engineering.
D. Ford Fox platform (third generation)
The Ford Fox platform (third generation) is a rear-wheel-drive unibody automotive architecture used by Ford in the late 1970s through the early 1990s, underpinning various compact and mid-size models including the third-generation Mustang.
E. Ford F-Series
The Ford F-Series is a long-running line of full-size pickup trucks that has become one of the best-selling and most iconic vehicle ranges in automotive history.
F. None of above. chosen
G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.

NED2 Entity disambiguation (via description) gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07

Target entity: Ford CD6 platform (sixth generation)
Target entity description: The Ford CD6 platform (sixth generation) is a rear- and all-wheel-drive unibody vehicle architecture developed by Ford for its larger SUVs and crossovers, including the latest Ford Explorer.

A. Ford D2C platform (fifth generation)
The Ford D2C platform (fifth generation) is the rear-wheel-drive architecture developed by Ford to underpin the fifth-generation Ford Mustang, enabling its modernized yet retro-inspired pony car design and performance.
B. Ford S650 platform (seventh generation)
The Ford S650 platform underpins the seventh-generation Ford Mustang, a modern rear-wheel-drive architecture engineered to support advanced performance, safety, and technology features while preserving the model’s traditional muscle-car character.
C. Ford S550 platform (sixth generation)
The Ford S550 platform (sixth generation) is the modern rear-wheel-drive architecture underpinning the 2015–2023 Ford Mustang, featuring independent rear suspension and global-market engineering.
D. Ford Fox platform (third generation)
The Ford Fox platform (third generation) is a rear-wheel-drive unibody automotive architecture used by Ford in the late 1970s through the early 1990s, underpinning various compact and mid-size models including the third-generation Mustang.
E. Ford F-Series
The Ford F-Series is a long-running line of full-size pickup trucks that has become one of the best-selling and most iconic vehicle ranges in automotive history.
F. None of above. chosen

Statements (42)

Predicate	Object
instanceOf	automobile platform ⓘ vehicle architecture ⓘ
assemblyLocationUsedByModel	Ford Chicago Assembly Plant ⓘ linked to: Chicago Assembly Plant
bodyStyleSupport	unibody ⓘ
designedFor	global markets ⓘ
developer	Ford Motor Company ⓘ
generationNumber	sixth generation ⓘ
intendedFor	larger Ford SUVs ⓘ larger Ford crossovers ⓘ
keyCharacteristic	rear- and all-wheel-drive unibody architecture ⓘ
layoutType	longitudinal engine layout ⓘ
manufacturer	Ford Motor Company ⓘ
marketSegment	large SUVs ⓘ mid-size SUVs ⓘ
materialType	aluminum components ⓘ high-strength steel ⓘ
notableModelYearIntroduction	2020 Ford Explorer ⓘ linked to: Ford Explorer
platformFamily	Ford CD platform family ⓘ linked to: Ford D3 platform
predecessor	Ford D4 platform ⓘ
startOfProduction	2019 ⓘ
supportsBodyConfiguration	three-row seating SUVs ⓘ
supportsChassisFeature	adaptive suspension (on some models) ⓘ multi-link rear suspension ⓘ
supportsDrivetrainFeature	drive mode selection systems ⓘ intelligent all-wheel drive systems ⓘ
supportsPowertrain	hybrid powertrains ⓘ turbocharged gasoline engines ⓘ
supportsSafetyFeature	automatic emergency braking ⓘ electronic stability control ⓘ multiple airbags ⓘ
supportsSuspension	independent front suspension ⓘ independent rear suspension ⓘ
supportsTechnology	advanced driver-assistance systems ⓘ infotainment systems with large touchscreens ⓘ
usedByBrand	Ford ⓘ linked to: Ford Motor Company Lincoln ⓘ
usedByModel	Ford Explorer (sixth generation) ⓘ linked to: Ford Explorer Lincoln Aviator (second generation) ⓘ linked to: Lincoln Aviator
usedFor	crossovers ⓘ sport utility vehicles ⓘ
vehicleLayoutSupport	all-wheel drive ⓘ rear-wheel drive ⓘ

How these facts were elicited

Referenced by (3)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Ford Explorer → platform → Ford CD6 platform (sixth generation) ⓘ

Lincoln Aviator → platform → Ford CD6 platform ⓘ

linked to: Ford CD6 platform (sixth generation)

Ford platforms → includesExample → Ford CD6 platform ⓘ