actually it has what is called a twin traction beam (or ttb) front suspension. it is fords early independent front suspension used up until the late 90's.the ttb is basically a hybrid of a solid and an independent. it looks more like a solid but is closer in design to an independent. it was designed to be rugged like a solid axle but give better ride like an independent. the twin i beam was the 2 wheel drive version and is still in use on e-series vans i believe.

 what is a twin i beam? i haev never heard of that. All i know is Solid Front axle or IFS( independent front suspension) using cv axles

 its different than independent, some guys say scissor but thats pretty much how it works

 ah, i will have to lookinto this