Motorcraft quick strut for 2016 Explorer?

[Klutch9]

I have a failing strut mount on my Explorer. It’s over 9 years old with 85k miles, so I figure it might be time to just rehab the shocks and struts too. Our roads are pretty awful. I seem to remember that Motorcraft used to make a quick strut for this vehicle, but I can’t find it anymore. Does anyone know if they still make them?

 

[clinebarger]

Call the local Ford dealer?

Bilstein B6 & new Ford strut mounts, Bump stops & Springs if needed would work well, Building a good strut is far cheaper than dealing with cheap junk!

 

[Lubener]

I have a failing strut mount on my Explorer. It’s over 9 years old with 85k miles, so I figure it might be time to just rehab the shocks and struts too. Our roads are pretty awful. I seem to remember that Motorcraft used to make a quick strut for this vehicle, but I can’t find it anymore. Does anyone know if they still make them?

I would investigate an aftermarket quick strut. The Motorcraft will be much more money and I doubt it will be any better than a good aftermarket unit.. If the ride height is at specs, I would transfer the spring onto the new strut instead of replacing it.

 

[Capt W]

If you plan on keeping the vehicle, do what Clinebarger suggested and rebuild the units with quality components. The vast majority of quick struts are built with inferior offshore parts and improper "one size fits (almost) all" coil springs. Steer clear.