🚗 Classic Fault — Ford (1982–1993)
Sierra front strut top mount failure
💰 Estimated Repair Cost
$40 – $120 GBP
Parts and labour estimate
🔧 Tools Required
Spring compressor, torque wrench
📋 Overview
MacPherson strut top mounts crack with age and allow the strut to knock against the body.
🩺 Symptoms
- Clonking from front suspension over bumps
- knocking when turning steering lock to lock
- uneven tyre wear
🔍 Possible Causes
- Cracked or seized strut top bearing
- collapsed top mount rubber
- worn strut insert
🛠️ Diagnosis Steps
Remove trim from top mount area in engine bay — inspect rubber for cracking and bearing for roughness
✅ Most Confirmed Fix
Top mount and bearing replacement
85% of users confirm this fix worked (26 reports)
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