Cheap Ford S-Max CV Joints
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A buyer's guide to used Ford S-Max cv joints
No two cv jointss are quite the same across different vehicles, so getting the specifics right matters when you buy used, second hand or a replacement. Answer a few quick questions below and breakers will only quote if they have the exact matching part in stock:
- State whether it's left or right, inner or outer
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Fitment questions
Do Ford S-Max CV joints exist on all variants, or only certain ones?
The Ford S-Max is a front-wheel-drive car in its standard form, and all FWD variants use CV joints on the front driveshafts as a fundamental part of the drivetrain. The S-Max was also available with Ford's Haldex-based four-wheel-drive system on certain models, which adds rear CV joints as well, so if you have a 4WD variant you will have them front and rear. Either way, CV joints are a genuine part on the S-Max across the range.
Will CV joints from a first-gen S-Max (2006–2015) fit a second-gen S-Max (2015 onwards)?
The S-Max ran as the first generation from 2006 to 2015 and the second generation from 2015 onwards, and these are substantially different vehicles built on different platforms, so CV joints from one generation will not interchange with the other. Always source a joint matched to your generation, and confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before buying.
Does the engine size affect which CV joint I need for my Ford S-Max?
Engine size can influence driveshaft and CV joint specification because higher-torque engines may use heavier-duty shafts, so a 2.0 TDCi or 2.5T Volvo-derived petrol in the first generation may not share the same joint as the smaller 1.8 TDCi. When sourcing a used CV joint, give the breaker your exact engine code alongside your registration to make sure the joint and shaft diameter match your car.
Does the trim level affect which CV joint fits my S-Max — for example, does a Titanium or Zetec joint differ from an SE or Ghia?
Trim level does not affect CV joint fitment on the S-Max — the joints are determined by generation, drivetrain layout (FWD or AWD), and engine, not by whether the car is an SE, Zetec, Titanium, or any other trim. You may find cosmetic differences in surrounding components depending on trim, but the CV joint itself will be the same across trims sharing the same drivetrain and engine combination.
Do I need to specify nearside or offside when ordering a used CV joint for my Ford S-Max?
Yes, this is important — the NS (nearside, left) and OS (offside, right) driveshafts on the S-Max are different lengths due to the position of the gearbox, so the CV joints are not interchangeable between sides. Always tell the breaker which side you need, and double-check by confirming the part against your registration.
Will a CV joint from a first-gen S-Max facelift (2010 onwards) fit an earlier pre-facelift first-gen car?
The first-generation S-Max received a facelift in 2010, but the underlying platform and drivetrain architecture did not change significantly at that point. Parts may well cross over within the first generation, but whether a specific CV joint from a post-2010 car fits a pre-2010 car depends on the exact engine and shaft specification, so confirm this directly with the breaker against both registrations before purchasing.