Engine Support Crossmember

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The engine support crossmember is bolted to the body and is used to:

aid in structural support.
provide mounting surfaces for the rear of the front suspension control arms.
provide a mounting point for the engine isolators.
provide a mounting point for the underbody stiffener.