Ford Puma ST Engine & Gearbox Mounts

Engine & Gearbox Mounts are one of those underrated mods that quietly transform how planted and predictable your Ford Puma ST feels. The factory mounts are designed around comfort first, which is fine for daily use, but once you start adding power or driving harder they can allow a lot of unwanted engine and gearbox movement. Uprated mounts tighten up the whole drivetrain, improving stability, response and consistency when you are on the throttle or changing gear.

Performance engine and transmission mounts help keep the engine in its proper position under load, which reduces wheel hop, sloppy shifts and that vague feeling when you get back on the power mid corner. You will usually notice crisper gear engagement, more direct throttle response and a more connected feel between the chassis and drivetrain. For a tuned road car this can be the difference between the power feeling a bit loose and the car feeling properly dialled in.

There are different levels of upgrade depending on how you use your Ford Puma ST. OE-style rubber mounts offer a subtle improvement while keeping refinement close to stock. Fast-road and track focused mounts with stiffer bushes or polyurethane inserts prioritise control and longevity, accepting a slight increase in noise and vibration in exchange for much better support under hard driving. Full solid mounts are typically reserved for serious track or competition builds where precision is everything and comfort is a distant second.

Choosing the right combination of Engine & Gearbox Mounts within the wider Suspension & Chassis package helps protect other components too. By limiting excessive engine rock you reduce stress on exhaust joints, driveshafts, coolant hoses and intercooler pipework. So as well as being a handling and drivetrain upgrade, quality mounts are also a smart reliability mod that supports the rest of your performance parts and tuning work.