Parts for your 2008 Ford Transit-Coil springs

2008 Ford Transit Coil Springs — Purpose, Care and Replacement

Coil springs are indeed relevant to the 2008 Ford Transit. Technical references including the Ford Workshop Manual/ETIS for the 2006–2013 Transit (often called Mk7) and widely used trade sources like Autodata and the Haynes Ford Transit manual confirm that all 2008 Transit variants use front MacPherson struts with coil springs. At the rear, most Aussie and Kiwi-delivered vans and cab-chassis use a live axle with leaf springs for load-carrying, so the coil springs are at the front of the vehicle.

On the 2008 Transit, the front coil springs support the vehicle’s weight, set ride height, and work with the struts to control body movement. They help keep tyres planted over rough roads, improve steering feel, and reduce brake dive. When the springs tire out, ride height sags, handling gets sloppy, and the van can feel crashy over bumps.

While coil springs don’t have a set replacement interval, they should be inspected at each service (or roughly every 10,000–15,000 kilometres). They cop road grime, moisture, and stone chips, which can lead to corrosion or a snapped coil—often near the lower “pigtail.”

• Look for chipped coating, heavy surface rust, uneven ride height, or a broken end coil.
• Listen for clunks, twangs, or creaks from the front over speed humps or full steering lock.
• Check front tyre wear patterns, sagging springs can alter geometry.
• Always replace springs in axle pairs to keep the van sitting level and braking straight.
• Consider heavy-duty or uprated springs if the Transit regularly hauls big loads or runs accessories like a bull bar.

Any spring work should be done with the right compressors and safety gear—these parts store serious energy. A qualified technician will also check the strut mounts, bearings, bump stops and dust boots, because worn top mounts can mimic spring noises. After spring or strut removal, a wheel alignment is strongly recommended to get steering and tyre wear back on song.

If a spring is cracked or the ride height’s obviously down on one side, the Transit shouldn’t be driven far—loss of control or tyre damage is on the cards. Get it sorted promptly to keep the workhorse safe, legal, and comfortable.

Do 2008 Ford Transits have front and rear coil springs?

They have front coil springs on MacPherson struts. The rear on most models uses leaf springs to handle payload. So if you’re chasing coil springs, you’re looking at the front end.

When should the front coil springs be replaced?

There’s no fixed kilometre limit. Replace them if there’s a broken coil, heavy corrosion, sagging ride height, or handling/tyre wear issues. Inspect at each service and replace in pairs.

Do I need a wheel alignment after coil spring replacement?

Yes. Any time the strut assembly comes out, the geometry can shift. An alignment brings steering feel and tyre wear back into spec.