Parts for your 2017 Ford Everest-Strut mounts

2017 Ford Everest strut mounts

Yes, the 2017 Ford Everest uses front strut mounts, but not in the MacPherson‑strut sense with a steering bearing. Ford’s Workshop Manual for the Everest UA (2015–2019), Section 204‑01 Front Suspension, shows an independent double‑wishbone front end with a coil‑over shock and spring assembly. The top of that assembly bolts to the body via an upper mount/insulator (commonly called a strut mount). There’s no rotating bearing in the mount because steering pivot happens at the upper and lower ball joints, not at the mount. Rear suspension is a coil‑sprung live axle with separate shocks, so no rear strut mounts are used. OE parts catalogues and service procedures describe this upper mount/insulator as a serviceable component, confirming it’s a relevant part on the front of the 2017 Everest.

On the Everest, the front strut mounts keep things quiet and tight by isolating vibration and road shock from the cabin while securely locating the coil‑over assembly. They help the vehicle feel planted on corrugations and potholes, soak up harsh impacts, and prevent metal‑to‑metal knocks under load. Because the mount is a rubber‑bonded piece rather than a bearing, its health directly affects NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) and steering feel, especially after plenty of kilometres on rough Kiwi and Aussie roads.

Servicing advice for Everest strut mounts is straightforward. Inspect them whenever front shocks or springs are replaced, or every 40,000–60,000 km if the vehicle tows, tours off‑road, or carries accessories like a bullbar or winch. Look for perished rubber, cracking, torn bonding, ovalled holes, or rusted studs/nuts. A failing mount can cause a dull clunk over speed humps, a thud on sharp edges, vague steering on turn‑in, or a faint creak when the suspension articulates.

• Replace mounts in pairs for balanced ride and handling.
• Use quality OE‑equivalent mounts, you don’t need a bearing‑type mount on an Everest.
• Follow Ford WSM procedures, use new self‑locking nuts, and always use a proper spring compressor.
• Check ride height and get a wheel alignment afterwards. Camber/caster is set by the control arms, but removing the coil‑over can nudge geometry and toe.
• If the vehicle runs heavier accessories or a lift, consider mounts designed for higher loads, noting firmer options can add a touch of NVH.

Treated as a routine wear item, the front strut mounts typically last 80,000–150,000 km, but heavy off‑road work or corrugations can shorten that window. Keep an ear out for new knocks, inspect during service, and sort them before they take the shine off the Everest’s ride.

Do Everest strut mounts have a steering bearing?

No. The 2017 Everest uses a double‑wishbone front end with the steering axis through the ball joints. The upper mount is a rubber/metal insulator that doesn’t rotate, so you won’t see the typical “strut bearing” wear you get on a MacPherson‑strut car.

How long do front strut mounts last on a 2017 Everest?

Commonly 80,000–150,000 km, but it depends on use. Corrugations, towing, and heavier accessories load the mounts more, so inspect them earlier and replace at the first signs of cracking, clunks, or degraded rubber.

Is a wheel alignment needed after replacing Everest strut mounts?

Highly recommended. While camber and caster come from the control arms, removing and refitting the coil‑over can shift geometry and toe. An alignment protects tyre wear and restores steering feel.