Second Hand Ford S-Max Gearbox Mount

The S-Max ran in two main generations: Mk1 from 2006 to 2015 (facelifted in 2010) and Mk2 from 2015 onwards, and crossing that 2015 boundary is where fitment becomes uncertain. Within the Mk1 generation, compatibility is largely driven by engine code and gearbox type rather than the year alone, so a 2007-to-2013 swap within that generation has a reasonable chance of working if the engine codes and transmission type match. However, because mounting and subframe arrangements can change mid-production even within a generation, you should confirm the exact match against your registration with the breaker before ordering.

Engine code matters more than year for this type of mechanical mounting, because different engines and gearbox combinations use different mount geometries even within the same model year. The engine code is printed on your V5 logbook or can be found via a VIN check, and supplying it to the breaker is the single most useful thing you can do. Year alone is not enough to guarantee the right part.

Fuel type affects which engine and gearbox are fitted, and gearbox mounts are specific to the drivetrain combination rather than the body, so a diesel mount will not necessarily interchange with a petrol mount even if the cars are the same age. Always specify both fuel type and engine code when quoting, as the breaker will need both details to pull the correct part from the donor vehicle.

Yes, gearbox type is directly relevant here because the mount locates the gearbox itself, and a manual and automatic unit are physically different sizes and shapes, meaning the mounts differ. Make sure you tell the breaker whether your car is manual or automatic alongside the engine code, as quoting the wrong type is one of the most common causes of a mount not fitting.

Trim level – whether Titanium, Zetec, or Edge – makes no difference to the gearbox mount, as this is a purely mechanical part determined by engine code, gearbox type, and model generation rather than the specification of the interior or equipment pack. A mount from a lower-trim car with the same engine code and gearbox type is effectively the same part, so there is no need to seek out a Titanium donor vehicle specifically.

All Ford S-Max variants, including the all-wheel-drive models, have a gearbox mount because the transversely mounted engine and gearbox assembly requires mounting points regardless of drivetrain layout. On AWD versions the drivetrain arrangement is more complex, so if your car is four-wheel drive it is worth confirming with the breaker that the part from the donor vehicle matches your specific AWD setup and engine code, as there may be variation between configurations.