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.

 

[Kira]

+1 on replacing bad components and avoiding 'quick-struts'.

 

[Klutch9]

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.

That's why I inquired about the Motorcraft ones. IIRC they are actually quality units, not the same as the cheap aftermarket stuff.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Apparently, Ford stopped selling them because nobody bought them

 

[midnightlaundry]

Rock Auto..
Just get the complete assembly.. Why mess around with Coil Springs when you can get the whole thing? Way easier and it's all new.
They have a large selection that will fit your wallet..

 

[clinebarger]

Rock Auto..
Just get the complete assembly.. Why mess around with Coil Springs when you can get the whole thing? Way easier and it's all new.
They have a large selection that will fit your wallet..

Long as the OE struts aren't blown out (Leaking).....They're likely better than any complete assembly you could buy on Rock Auto, That costs zero dollars!

 

[Trav]

I would build my own struts using OE mounts and Bilstein or Sachs struts, if the springs show any sign of rust replace them, in the rust belt the springs sometimes are the first to break. I have had great service using aftermarket LESJÖFORS or Suplex springs but they may or may not be available for domestic or Japanese brands. Do not use Moog, Delco, KYB or other brands they are junk, go OE.

 

[Capt W]

Why mess around with Coil Springs when you can get the whole thing?

Because with quick struts the companies typically use one or two different coil springs to replace several part numbers. As an example, fifth-gen Chrysler minivans have 11 different spring combinations from the factory, depending upon trim level, options, suspension type, etc. There are two different quick struts to replace all of them. This frequently results in wacky ride height and altered suspension rebound.

Unless the OP's springs are rotted through, there is no reason to replace them. None. They can be cleaned, repainted, and reinstalled.

 

[midnightlaundry]

Reusing 85k mile Struts??
Go for it..

 

[Capt W]

Nobody suggested that. The OP could replace the struts and any required parts (bearings, mounts, cushions, etc.) with quality replacements such as KYB and reuse his OE coil springs. This is rebuilding the struts. Quick struts are a compromise, primarily used to save time and effort, and have inherent drawbacks.

And for many people, 85K-mile struts are just broken in. I've run OE struts for 150K miles without issue and only replaced them because the seals started to leak. If the OP's struts are structurally solid and leak-free he could most certainly reuse them.

 

[D60]

Apparently, Ford stopped selling them because nobody bought them

I don't think Ford ever did a good job of making it known. It annoys me when someone has a product, does a poor job of advertising it and then seems confused when it doesn't sell.

I only heard about their quick struts from FTM. By the time I needed a strut for a Ford vehicle they were already discontinued.