Parts for your 2020 Ford Everest-Thrust bearing

2020 Ford Everest thrust-bearing — is it a thing?

Short answer: a thrust-bearing isn’t a separate, serviceable part on an AU/NZ‑spec 2020 Ford Everest. There’s no clutch thrust/release bearing because MY20 Everest models sold locally run automatic transmissions only (6R80 with the 3.2 TDCi, 10R80 with the 2.0 Bi‑Turbo). The front suspension is a double‑wishbone design, so there’s no MacPherson strut top “thrust” bearing either. While the engine does use crankshaft thrust washers (a type of thrust bearing) inside the main bearing assembly, they’re internal components addressed only during engine repair or overhaul, not during routine servicing.

What people usually mean by “thrust bearing” is either the clutch release bearing on a manual gearbox or a strut top bearing in a MacPherson‑strut front end. Neither applies here. If someone’s chasing noise on take‑off, vibration when shifting, or movement of the crank pulley at idle, a technician will be looking at the torque converter, auto transmission mounts, driveline, or general engine endfloat measurements—not a user‑replaceable thrust bearing.

For peace of mind, keep to the scheduled servicing and the correct fluids:- Transmission: use the specified ATF for 6R80/10R80 and service per Ford intervals and usage.- Engine: correct oil spec and change intervals protect the crank and main bearings, including the thrust faces.

If there’s concern about axial crank movement (rare), a workshop can measure endfloat against spec and inspect the main bearing set—this is engine‑out work and not part of normal maintenance.

• Technical basis: Ford Workshop Manual (Everest/Ranger T6, 2019–2021), Powertrain Overview: lists 6R80 and 10R80 automatic transmissions for Everest, no manual clutch/release bearing applicable.
• Ford Everest MY20 AU/NZ specifications and brochure data: Everest delivered locally with automatic transmissions only.
• Ford WSM Section 204-01 Front Suspension: double‑wishbone IFS (no MacPherson strut top bearing).
• Ford WSM Section 303-00 Engine: crankshaft thrust surfaces integral to the main bearing set, inspected during engine repair, not routine service.

Popular questions

Does a 2020 Ford Everest have a clutch thrust/release bearing?
Not on AU/NZ models. The 2020 Everest runs automatic gearboxes (6R80 or 10R80), so there’s no clutch assembly and no release/thrust bearing to service or replace. If there’s driveline noise, a tech will check the torque converter, flex plate, mounts, or the auto itself.

Could “thrust bearing” issues still occur in the engine?
The engine uses crankshaft thrust washers as part of the main bearings, but they’re internal. Excessive crank endfloat is uncommon and diagnosed with measurements against workshop specs. It’s repair‑level work, not scheduled maintenance, and usually linked to lubrication issues or severe load events.

Is there a strut top thrust bearing in the front suspension?
No. The Everest uses a double‑wishbone front end with a coil‑over damper, so steering pivoting occurs at the knuckle and ball joints, not through a rotating strut mount. There’s no separate “strut top bearing” to replace.