Parts for your 2010 Ford Falcon-Strut mounts

2010 Ford Falcon strut-mounts — are they used, and what to service instead

Based on the Ford FG Falcon Workshop Manual (Front Suspension — Description and Operation), the Ford Australia FG New Model Technical Guide (2008), and common ANZ parts catalogues (e.g., Monroe and Nolathane listings for FG/FGX), the 2010 Ford Falcon does not use MacPherson struts and therefore does not have strut-mounts/strut-top bearing assemblies. The FG-series Falcon (including 2010) runs a double wishbone (SLA/“virtual pivot”) front end with a coil-over damper that doesn’t act as a structural strut, and either Control Blade IRS or a live rear axle depending on variant. Steering pivoting occurs through the ball joints and knuckle, not a strut-top bearing. That’s why “strut-mounts” aren’t listed as a service part for this model.

Because there’s no strut-top bearing plate, the equivalent wear points to watch are different. Up front, the shock absorber upper mounts (insulators/bushes), upper and lower control arm bushes, and their ball joints cop the load. The sway bar links and D-bushes also do plenty of work. At the rear, pay attention to the shock upper and lower bushes, the big Control Blade (trailing arm) front bush, and the diff/subframe bushes on IRS cars.

If the Falcon starts knocking over bumps, creaking at low speeds, or feeling vague through the wheel, it’s far more likely to be tired control arm bushes or ball joints than any “strut top”. Tyre edge wear or wandering at highway speeds also points to bush or alignment issues rather than a failed strut mount.

Good workshop practice on a 2010 Falcon is to inspect these items at regular service intervals or around 80–100,000 km, sooner if the car tows, sees rough roads, or runs wider wheels.

• Front shock absorber upper mounts/insulators and bump stops
• Upper and lower control arm bushes and ball joints
• Sway bar links and D-bushes
• Rear shock bushes, Control Blade front bush, and diff/subframe bushes (IRS)

When replacing shocks, it’s smart to freshen the upper mounts/insulators and bump stops at the same time. After any suspension work, get a proper four-wheel alignment — Falcons respond really well to correct camber and toe, and it’ll save your tyres.

Popular questions about 2010 Ford Falcon strut-mounts

Does a 2010 Ford Falcon have strut-mounts?
No. The FG-series Falcon uses a double wishbone front suspension, not a MacPherson strut. There’s no strut-top bearing plate. Steering loads go through the ball joints and knuckle instead.

What should be replaced instead of strut-mounts on a 2010 Falcon?
Focus on front shock upper mounts/insulators, upper and lower control arm bushes and ball joints, and sway bar links. At the rear, check shock bushes, the Control Blade front bush, and diff/subframe bushes on IRS models.

Can strut-mounts be retrofitted to a 2010 Falcon?
Not in the conventional sense. The chassis isn’t designed for a MacPherson strut top bearing. Coilover kits may include their own top hats, but they don’t convert the car to a strut-based steering pivot. Any big suspension changes should meet local compliance rules in Australia and New Zealand.