Ford Focus Titanium Upper Strut Mount Bracket Front Left N/S 3M51-11009-BE

Ford Focus Titanium Upper Strut Mount Bracket Front Left is an original suspension structural component designed for installation on the front left side of the vehicle. This factory bracket ensures proper support for the shock absorber, stabilizes the suspension strut, and helps maintain the correct geometry of the front axle. This used OEM part is a sensible choice for professional repairs or replacing a single suspension component in a Ford Focus Titanium version.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: RHD-3M51-11009-BE
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3M51-11009-BE
• Substitutable numbers: 3M51-11009-BE, 3M5111009BE, 1346773
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Category: Other Car Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the component

The upper strut mount bracket in the Ford Focus Titanium is responsible for a rigid yet appropriately flexible connection between the suspension strut and the vehicle body. Its placement on the front left side of the vehicle means the component operates in a critical area responsible for vehicle handling, transferring road loads, and damping vibrations. A correctly selected bracket reduces unwanted play, improves steering precision, and enhances driving stability.

Benefits of using an original Ford bracket

Using an original strut mount bracket in the Ford Focus Titanium allows you to maintain suspension performance parameters in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. In practice, this means:

• better fitment to the body tower and the shock absorber strut,
• consistent suspension behavior during braking, acceleration, and cornering,
• reduced risk of incorrect wheel alignment and premature tire wear,
• more predictable vehicle reactions on uneven surfaces.

For the user, this translates into stable handling and comfortable, consistent front suspension performance, which is particularly important in daily use and on longer trips.

Use in suspension repairs and upgrades

The front left upper strut mount bracket is frequently replaced during:

• repairs following collisions or mechanical damage in the front suspension area,
• chassis system regeneration after years of operation,
• replacing shock absorber struts with new ones or those with different performance parameters.

Selecting the correct component for the specific side of the vehicle is crucial, which is why this part is dedicated to the front left. This avoids installation issues and ensures compliance with the factory design of the Ford Focus suspension.

Part condition and practical aspects

The offered bracket comes from disassembly and is marked as a used original part. For many users, this is a cost-effective solution – it allows for lower repair costs while maintaining factory specifications and mounting geometry. This type of part is suitable both for workshops handling routine Ford maintenance and for informed users assembling suspension components themselves.

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