Absorber Mounting Front > FORD MUSTANG (S550) > FR3Z-3A-197B > GENUINE PART
✔ Genuine OEM Suspension Component (Ford Original Equipment)
✔ Part Number: FR3Z-3A-197B (Ford OE Service Part Number) * Engineering Number: FR3C-18A116-A
✔ Component Name: Front Suspension Strut Mount Assembly / Strut Insulator (Absorber Mounting, Upper Mount)
✔ Primary Application: Sports Car/Pony Car: * Ford Mustang (Sixth Generation, S550 Chassis): Used on all variants, including the 2.3L EcoBoost, 3.7L V6, and 5.0L V8 GT models (approx. 2015–2023).
✔ Position: Front Axle, Universal (This part number is symmetrical and used for both the Left and Right sides of the vehicle). * Quantity Required: Two (2) per vehicle.
✔ Key Feature: This Genuine Ford part number typically refers to the Upper Mount Assembly. It includes the necessary rubber insulator mount and the strut bearing pre-assembled or closely mated, which is crucial for handling the high performance and load demands of the Mustang platform.
This is a Genuine OEM Front Suspension Strut Mount Assembly, identified by the Ford part number FR3Z-3A-197B. This component is a factory-original part designed for the front suspension of the current-generation Ford Mustang (S550 chassis).
This assembly is crucial for securing the top of the MacPherson strut (which is used on the S550 front suspension) to the vehicle chassis. Its primary functions are:
Isolation: Utilizing the OE rubber compound to effectively dampen road noise and vibrations, contributing to ride comfort.
Steering Pivot: Providing a secure, low-friction pivot point via the integrated strut bearing, essential for the Mustang's precise handling.
The design is symmetrical, meaning the same Genuine part number (FR3Z-3A-197B) is used for both the Front Left and Front Right sides of the vehicle.
Using the Genuine Part (FR3Z-3A-197B) ensures:
Guaranteed High-Performance Fitment: Engineered and tested by Ford to meet the precise load, dynamic handling, and NVH standards of the Mustang, including the 2.3cc EcoBoost variant you specified.
Optimal Reliability: As an assembly, it guarantees the correct mating between the mount and the bearing for reliable steering and suspension function.
Compatible Vehicle (Primary Applications - Check VIN for confirmation):
Ford Mustang (Sixth Generation, S550 Chassis, approx. 2015–2023) - Fits 2.3L, 3.7L, and 5.0L engines.
Part Number:
✔ FR3Z-3A-197B (Front Absorber Mounting Assembly - Genuine Ford) Engineering Number Cross-Reference: FR3C-18A116-A
Part Type:
✔ Absorber Mounting Front (Universal Left/Right) (Genuine Ford Part, typically includes bearing)
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