Parts for your 2006 Ford Transit-Exhaust mount

2006 Ford Transit exhaust mount — purpose, checks, and replacement

Yes, an exhaust mount is used on the 2006 Ford Transit. Technical sources including the Ford Workshop Manual for Transit (exhaust system section), the Ford parts catalogue (often shown as “exhaust insulator” or “hanger”), and the Haynes Ford Transit Diesel manual (2000–2013 coverage) all show multiple rubber exhaust mounts supporting the system along the chassis. So, it’s absolutely a relevant, fitted part on this model.

On a 2006 Transit, the exhaust mounts are the rubber insulators that hold the exhaust pipe and mufflers off the body and crossmembers. Their job is simple but crucial: isolate vibration, keep the pipe centred in its heat shields, and prevent knocks over corrugations or when the van’s fully loaded. Typically there’ll be a hanger near the front pipe, one or two around the centre section, and at least one at the rear muffler, with bracketry that varies by wheelbase and body style.

Over time, heat, road grime, and the odd scrape on a driveway can crack or stretch the rubber. Common clues it’s time to replace them include a dull thud over bumps, the tailpipe sitting lower than usual, visible splits in the rubber, or shiny rub marks where the exhaust has touched the body. In NZ, that can risk a WoF fail, in Australia, it can jeopardise RWC and cop a defect if the exhaust is insecure.

Servicing advice for Transit owners is straightforward:

• Inspect mounts at every service interval, or about every 10,000–15,000 km, and after any off-road or heavy-load trip.
• Look for cracks, elongation of the hanger holes, perished rubber, or missing safety retainers.
• When replacing, support the exhaust with a jack and wood block, then swap the rubber insulators one at a time. A shot of silicone spray or soapy water helps them slide on/off.
• Check the metal brackets for corrosion or looseness, tighten fasteners to the spec in the workshop manual and ensure clearances to the floor, heat shields, spare wheel and bumper are even.
• For long-life options, OE-quality rubber is ideal. Polyurethane hangers are available, but can transmit more vibration on a diesel van.

With fresh mounts, the Transit feels tighter, rattles less, and the exhaust sits exactly where Ford intended—happy days for comfort and for keeping the authorities off your back.

Popular questions about 2006 Ford Transit exhaust mounts

Where are the exhaust mounts located on a 2006 Transit?
They’re typically at the front pipe area, along the centre section near crossmembers, and at the rear muffler. The exact count and placement vary with wheelbase and body type, but you’ll usually find two to four rubber insulators spread along the system.

How often should the mounts be replaced?
There’s no fixed kilometre limit—inspect at each service. In Aussie and NZ conditions, they commonly last several years, but coastal exposure, towing, and heat cycles can shorten that. Replace at the first sign of cracking, sagging, or banging.

Is it safe to drive with a broken exhaust mount?
It’s not recommended. A dropped or swinging exhaust can damage sensors or the muffler, hit the body, and breach WoF/RWC rules. If one fails, support the system and sort it promptly.