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No. There are no pictures yet of the Transit’s “semi trailing arm” rear suspension, but they must be different.

The Ford web page lists the new RWD Explorer as having a “Multi-link independent rear suspension” (same type as Expedition), not semi trailing arm design like the electric Transit.

Semi trailing arm may not be as sophisticated as a multi-link, but it’s got to be better for ride quality than a solid axle with leaf springs.

Below are pictures of electric F-150 prototype and also older Expedition rear suspension. The similarities can be seen. Keep in mind it’s a prototype subject to possible change.

For what it’s worth, the Expedition has a Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating of 4,380 pounds, quite a bit lower than existing SRW Transit T-350. That may explain the new 6,000-pound STA suspension for the eTransit. After all, it has to carry the load.
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