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Are strut mounts used on a 2004 Ford Falcon?
Short answer: no. For the 2004 Ford Falcon (BA series), a traditional MacPherson strut and strut-mount setup isn’t used. Technical sources including the Ford BA Falcon Workshop Manual (Front Suspension 204-01), Ford Australia’s BA technical brief from the model launch, and Gregory’s Service & Repair guidance for BA/BF note the Falcon employs a short-long arm (SLA) double-wishbone front suspension with a coil-over shock absorber. In this layout, the steering pivot is handled by upper and lower ball joints on the control arms, not by a strut turning on a top bearing. That means there’s no “strut mount” in the classic sense.
Why that matters: a strut mount is a specific rotating top mount/bearing used on MacPherson struts. The BA Falcon’s coil-over front shock does bolt to the body, but it uses a non-rotating upper insulator/mount and bushes rather than a strut top bearing. The rear suspension on most BA sedans is Control Blade IRS with separate spring and damper (again, not a strut), so there’s no rear strut mount either. If someone’s searching for “strut mounts” for a 2004 Falcon, they’re usually after front shock absorber upper mounts/insulators or other front-end bushes.
- What to service instead: front upper and lower control arm bushes, upper and lower ball joints, the front shock absorber upper insulator/mount, sway bar link and D-bushes, and the shock absorbers themselves.
- Symptoms to watch: clunks over speed bumps, vague steering, feathered tyre wear, pulling or tramlining, and knocks when turning into driveways.
- Good practice: replace worn bushes in pairs (left/right), fit quality shocks, and get a proper wheel alignment afterward to protect tyre life and keep it tracking straight.
So while “strut mounts” aren’t a thing on a BA Falcon, keeping the shock upper mounts, control arm bushes, and ball joints in top nick will deliver the same benefits people expect from fresh strut tops on strut-equipped cars—tight, quiet, and confidence-inspiring handling for Aussie and Kiwi roads.
Popular questions about 2004 Ford Falcon “strut mounts”
Do 2004 BA Falcons have front strut mounts?
No. The BA runs double-wishbone front suspension with a coil-over shock, so there’s no rotating strut top bearing. The correct parts are the front shock absorber upper insulator/mount and the usual control arm bushes and ball joints.
What should be replaced if there’s a front-end clunk?
Common fixes are new upper/lower control arm bushes, ball joints, sway bar links and D-bushes, plus shock absorbers and their upper insulators. After any suspension work, book a wheel alignment to protect your tyres and restore proper steering feel.
Does the rear of a BA Falcon use strut mounts?
Also no. BA sedans use Control Blade IRS with a separate spring and damper. The damper uses bushes/mounts rather than a strut top. Check rear shock bushes, control blade (trailing arm) bushes, and toe/camber link bushes when chasing knocks or tyre wear.
