Parts for your 2015 Ford Fiesta-Strut mounts

2015 Ford Fiesta strut mounts — what’s fitted and what to service

Referencing technical sources, strut mounts are definitely used on the 2015 Ford Fiesta. The Ford Workshop Manual (Section 204-01 Front Suspension for the B299 Fiesta) specifies a MacPherson front strut with an upper strut mount and separate bearing. Ford/Motorcraft parts catalogues list a “front suspension strut top mount/bearing” for 2013–2017 Fiesta models, and major aftermarket catalogues (KYB, Monroe, SKF) all supply front strut mount kits for this vehicle. The rear uses conventional shock absorbers with separate upper mounts, not strut mounts.

On a 2015 Fiesta, the front strut mounts do a quiet but crucial job. They cushion road harshness, keep the strut located at the right angle, and house a bearing so the strut can pivot smoothly as the wheel steers. When they’re healthy, the car feels tight, tracks straight and stays quiet over bumps. When they’re tired, you’ll often hear clunks or creaks over speed humps, feel notchy steering at low speeds, or notice vague front-end behaviour and cupped tyre wear.

Because they cop every pothole and corrugation, strut mounts are wear items. As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to: visually check the rubber insulator from the engine bay for cracking or separation, listen for knock/creak on slow, full-lock manoeuvres, and feel for steering notchiness that points to a binding top bearing. If the struts are being replaced, it’s good practice to renew the mounts and bearings at the same time. Many owners see best results replacing them in pairs (left and right), then having a wheel alignment to lock in correct camber and toe.

There’s no fixed kilometre interval, but city kerbs, coarse-chip roads and spirited driving can age them anywhere from 80,000 to 150,000 km. When fitting new ones, use quality components, install the bearing in the correct orientation, and always torque fasteners to the workshop spec with new self-locking nuts. While you’re there, check the sway bar links and strut boots—cheap add-ons that help prevent future knocks.

Keeping tyres at the right pressure, avoiding hard hits, and servicing the front end regularly will help the Fiesta’s strut mounts last longer and keep the cabin nice and quiet.

• Common symptoms: front-end clunks, creaks on steering, notchy steering, tyre cupping, vague tracking.
• Best practice: replace mounts and bearings with struts, do both sides, finish with a wheel alignment.

How can someone tell if their 2015 Fiesta’s strut mounts are worn?

Listen for clunks over sharp bumps, creaks at low-speed steering, or a notchy feel at the wheel. Visually, perished rubber or a strut top that sits unevenly in the tower are red flags. Irregular front tyre wear and a car that wanders on the motorway also point to tired mounts.

A mechanic can confirm by unloading the suspension, checking the mount bearing for smooth rotation, and measuring any excessive play.

Does the rear of a 2015 Fiesta have strut mounts?

No—the rear uses a twist-beam axle with separate shock absorbers and simple upper mounts. Only the front has MacPherson struts with dedicated strut mounts and top bearings.

If you hear a rear knock, think worn rear shock bushes or mounts rather than strut mounts.

Is an alignment needed after replacing front strut mounts on a Fiesta?

Yes. Any time the front struts are removed, book a wheel alignment. It ensures camber and toe are back on spec, protecting tyre life and keeping the steering feel spot on.

Expect around 2–3 hours per side depending on corrosion and whether you’re also changing the struts, bearings and links.