Parts for your 2024 Ford Transit-Gas struts

Are gas struts used on the 2024 Ford Transit?

Short answer: for the 2024 Ford Transit van sold in Australia and New Zealand, gas struts aren’t a factory‑fitted item for the bonnet or the rear cargo doors, so “gas‑struts” isn’t a relevant service part for this model in this market.

That call is backed by Ford’s technical literature. The Ford Workshop Manual (2020–2024 Transit, Section 501‑02) specifies a bonnet support rod rather than lift supports, and the 2024 Owner’s Manual likewise describes a support rod to hold the bonnet open. Ford’s Body and Equipment Mounting Manual (BEMM) for Transit shows the rear as side‑hinged 50/50 cargo doors with check straps/detents, not a top‑hinged liftgate requiring struts. The Ford electronic parts catalogue for MY24 Transit lists a bonnet stay, clips and grommets, but no hood lift supports for the van. Note: some passenger‑oriented Transit variants in other regions can be ordered with a single rear liftgate, those vehicles use gas struts on the tailgate, but that configuration isn’t typical for AU/NZ vans.

Why the Transit van doesn’t use gas struts:

• Rear door design: standard swing‑out cargo doors don’t need struts, they use hinges and door checks.
• Durability and simplicity: a prop rod is tough and predictable for heavy fleet use, with less to fail.
• Service and cost: fewer moving, sealed components means cheaper upkeep across large fleets.
• Upfit flexibility: no struts means fewer clearance conflicts with racks, shelving or bulkheads.
• Safety in wind and on slopes: positive door checks and a physical bonnet prop reduce surprises.

If someone does have a Transit with a factory rear liftgate (more common in select passenger configurations overseas), then gas struts apply to that tailgate only. In that case, watch for a tailgate that sags, won’t hold up in colder weather, or lifts sluggishly, and replace struts in pairs. For AU/NZ 2024 Transit vans though, gas struts aren’t part of routine servicing because they’re simply not fitted.

Popular questions about 2024 Ford Transit gas struts

Does my 2024 Transit have gas struts from factory?
For AU/NZ‑spec 2024 Transit vans, no. The bonnet uses a support rod and the standard rear cargo doors are side‑hinged, so there are no gas struts to service. Some passenger variants in other markets with a single rear liftgate do use struts, but that’s not the usual local spec.

Can I retrofit gas struts to the bonnet or rear doors?
Aftermarket bonnet‑strut kits exist, but they may affect clearance around accessories and aren’t Ford‑approved. The side‑hinged rear doors aren’t suited to gas struts, converting to a liftgate would be a major body change. For most owners, sticking with the factory setup is the most reliable and compliant approach.

How do I know if tailgate struts (on a liftgate model) need replacing?
If you have a liftgate‑equipped Transit, tell‑tales include the gate dropping, struggling to lift, or losing hold in colder weather. Any oil mist on the strut body is another sign. Replace in pairs to keep lift balanced and restore proper operation.