Parts for your 2022 Ford Transit-Strut mounts

2022 Ford Transit strut mounts — what they do and when to replace them

Technical sources confirm the 2022 Ford Transit uses front MacPherson struts with upper strut mounts and an integrated bearing, so strut mounts are absolutely relevant on this model. Ford’s Workshop Manual (Section 204-01 Front Suspension) specifies a “front shock absorber and spring assembly” with a top mount and bearing, and major aftermarket catalogues (e.g., KYB and Monroe) list front strut mounts for 2015–2023 Transit variants. That means the van relies on these mounts for ride comfort, steering feel, and suspension geometry.

On the Transit, the strut mount is the cushion and pivot point between the body and the strut. It isolates road harshness, holds the spring and strut securely, and the built-in bearing lets the strut turn smoothly with the steering. When the mount or bearing wears, the driver often notices clunks over bumps, a creak or groan when turning the wheel at low speed, or a notchy, self-centring feel. Left too long, a failed mount can let the strut shift, affecting alignment and chewing out tyres.

As part of routine servicing, a quick visual and hands-on check pays off. Look for perished rubber, splits or delamination around the top hat, rust staining, or a displaced spring seat. With the vehicle safely supported, have a helper turn the wheel while listening for crunching or binding at the top of the strut. If the van is up around 80,000–120,000 kilometres—or it’s worked hard over rough roads—proactively planning mounts with new struts and top bearings is smart fleet thinking.

• Best practice is to replace strut mounts in pairs and fit new bearings with them.
• Always follow torque specs from the Ford Workshop Manual and use a spring compressor correctly.
• Book a wheel alignment after any front strut or mount work, camber and toe can shift.
• If the Transit carries constant load, consider heavy-duty strut assemblies and quality OE-equivalent mounts.

Fresh mounts sharpen steering response, quieten the front end, and protect new struts. For tradies and couriers who rack up kays, it’s a small outlay that keeps the Transit riding tight and tyre wear in check.

Do 2022 Ford Transits actually have strut mounts?
Yes. The factory front suspension is MacPherson strut, which uses an upper strut mount and bearing. This applies across common 2022 RWD and AWD Transit variants referenced in Ford’s Workshop Manual and major parts catalogues.

What are the signs a Transit’s strut mounts are worn?
Common clues include clunks over speed humps, creaks when turning the wheel at parking speeds, vague steering, or tyre cupping. Visible cracks in the rubber or rust streaks around the top hat are also tell-tales. If the steering feels notchy returning to centre, the top bearing may be binding.

Should strut mounts be replaced with the struts, and is an alignment needed?
Ideally, yes—fit new mounts and bearings whenever replacing front struts, and do them in pairs. A wheel alignment is recommended afterwards to keep tyre wear and handling on point.