Ford Mustang Bonnet Strut Replacement Parts

The Ford Mustang uses gas-filled bonnet struts rather than a prop rod, so you are looking for the right part. Both struts are typically replaced as a pair when they lose their ability to hold the bonnet open. You should find used struts readily available from breakers who have dismantled Mustangs.

Both years fall within the sixth-generation Mustang, which ran from 2015 onwards in the UK, though Ford introduced a facelift for the 2018 model year that brought changes to the front end including lights and grille. Whether the bonnet strut itself interchanges across that 2018 facelift boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as the bonnet geometry or mounting points may differ. Within the same pre-facelift or post-facelift period you would expect a stronger match.

Trim level does not affect bonnet strut fitment, as the bonnet and its supporting hardware are shared across variants including EcoBoost, GT, Bullitt, and Mach 1 within the same generation and facelift period. Engine choice makes no difference here either, so you do not need to specify V8 or four-cylinder when asking a breaker. Just confirm the model year and whether your car is pre- or post-2018 facelift.

Your 2020 Mustang is a post-facelift sixth-generation car, while 2015–2017 cars are pre-facelift, so there is a risk the struts may not be compatible even though they share the same platform. Whether the bonnet strut itself crosses that 2018 facelift boundary is something to confirm with the breaker against your specific registration before buying. Ask the breaker to check the part against a post-2018 donor car to be safe.

Both the fastback coupe and convertible share the same bonnet and front-end structure within the sixth-generation Mustang, so the bonnet struts should be the same regardless of body style. However, it is always worth mentioning your body style to the breaker when asking, just so they can double-check against their donor vehicle. Confirming the model year and facelift period remains the more important detail.

Used bonnet struts from a breaker are a popular and cost-effective choice, especially given that new Mustang parts can be expensive to source in the UK. When buying used, ask the breaker how many miles the donor car had covered, as high-mileage struts may already be losing their gas pressure. Buying a pair rather than a single strut is advisable so both sides perform evenly.