Parts for your 2020 Ford Everest-Strut mounts

2020 Ford Everest strut mounts – relevant or not?

Short answer: a 2020 Ford Everest doesn’t use MacPherson strut mounts. Technical sources including the Ford Everest (UA/UAII) Workshop Manual (Section 204-01 Front Suspension – Description and Operation) and Ford Australia’s 2020 Everest specifications show the front end is a short/long arm (SLA) double-wishbone independent suspension with a coil-over shock absorber. In this setup, the wheel location and steering pivot are handled by the upper and lower control arms and ball joints. The shock and spring simply manage damping and ride height, they don’t act as a structural “strut”.

Because it’s not a MacPherson system, there’s no strut bearing or true strut top mount on the Everest. Instead, the coil-over assembly bolts to the body via a simple upper mount/insulator and to the lower control arm via a lower mount. Parts catalogues sometimes call that upper insulator a “strut mount” out of habit, but it isn’t a load-bearing, steering-bearing strut top like you’d find on many passenger cars.

So, if someone’s hunting for “2020 Ford Everest strut mounts”, they’re really looking for the front shock absorber upper mount/insulator or the complete front shock-and-spring assembly. Servicing on this model focuses on checking the condition of the shock absorbers, the rubber insulators/bushes at the top and bottom of the shock, and the control arm bushes and ball joints.

What to look and listen for:

• Clunks over corrugations or slow-speed bumps (could be a tired upper shock insulator, sway bar link, or control arm bush).
• Perished or cracked rubber at the shock’s upper mount, or loose top-stud hardware.
• Shock oil misting or leaks, nose-dive or floaty ride, and uneven tyre wear.

There’s no fixed replacement interval for the upper shock mount/insulator on the Everest, it’s a condition-based item. If the rubber’s split, the mount’s noisy, or the shock is due for replacement, it’s sensible to renew the upper insulator at the same time. After any front-end work, book a wheel alignment. If fitting a lift, note that “strut top spacers” marketed for the Everest are spacers for the coil-over’s top hat, not new strut mounts. Use quality components, keep droop and CV angles within spec, and ensure the vehicle remains roadworthy/WOF compliant.

FAQs

Does a 2020 Ford Everest have strut mounts?
No. The Everest runs a double-wishbone (SLA) front suspension with a coil-over shock, not a MacPherson strut. It uses a shock absorber upper mount/insulator rather than a true strut top with a steering bearing.

What should be checked if there’s a front-end clunk?
Inspect the front shock absorber upper insulator and top-stud hardware, sway bar links and bushes, and the upper/lower control arm bushes and ball joints. If the shock is leaking or weak, replace it and fit a fresh upper insulator at the same time.

Can I fit “strut top” spacers with a lift kit on an Everest?
Many lift kits include a top spacer for the coil-over assembly. It’s not a strut mount, it simply changes ride height. Keep geometry within limits, get a proper alignment, and choose components that maintain safe droop and CV angles to stay roadworthy/WOF compliant.