Used Ford C-Max Bonnet Strut

The Ford C-Max uses a bonnet strut (gas-assisted prop) rather than a traditional stay rod, so you are looking for the right part. This applies across both the Mk1 (2003–2010) and Mk2 (2010–2019) generations. If your strut has failed, a used replacement from a breaker is a straightforward find.

Both years fall within the Mk1 C-Max generation (2003–2010), and bonnet struts are determined by generation and platform rather than engine or trim level, so a 2008 unit is a strong candidate for a 2005 car. The Mk1 did not receive a significant structural facelift that would alter the bonnet mounting points, but confirm the exact part number with the breaker against your registration to be certain before purchasing.

The Mk1 (2003–2010) and Mk2 (2010–2019) are entirely different platforms, so the bonnet and its associated strut mounts are not the same and the parts will not interchange. You need a strut sourced from a Mk2 C-Max to match your car. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can pull the correct part.

Trim level makes no difference to bonnet strut fitment on the C-Max; the bonnet and its gas strut are shared across Zetec, Titanium, and other trim grades within the same generation. You may find cosmetic differences such as paint colour on surrounding panels, but the strut itself is the same part. Simply match the generation and confirm with your registration.

Both 2012 and 2014 sit within the Mk2 C-Max generation (2010–2019), and the bonnet strut is not affected by engine choice or minor running changes, so this is a plausible match. The Mk2 received a facelift in 2015 which updated the front end, so parts from either side of that boundary should be queried directly with the breaker against your registration to rule out any mounting differences.

Engine type has no bearing on bonnet strut fitment — the strut is part of the front bodywork structure and is identical regardless of whether the car is petrol or diesel. Focus on matching the generation (Mk1 2003–2010 or Mk2 2010–2019) and confirm with the breaker using your registration number.