Motorcraft is excited to introduce its first ever loaded struts to the marketplace. Made with 98 percent OE components, the new struts are priced the same or lower than major competitors,* and with the spring already in place, they’re easy to install while providing OE-level quality, fit and performance.
“This is a brand new product. We are thrilled about it,” said Jana Czopek, Ford North America Underbody Product Manager. “To be able to offer loaded struts with original, precision components for smooth performance and a long-lasting life is something that shops and technicians will appreciate. The fact that they’re priced at or lower than competitor’s loaded struts is a big plus for customers.”
The first rollout will be available in August. Initial applications include:
Coil spring and struts are engineered and tested to demanding Ford specifications
Rigorous coil spring testing includes:
Fatigue resistance – tested up to 200,000 cycles
Surface quality defects must be <100 microns in depth
Corrosion – 3,000 hours of salt spray
Loaded strut testing includes:
- Mustang (2005-2010)
- Escape/Mariner (2001-2012)
- F-150 (2004-2013)
- Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis (2003-2011)
- Lincoln Town Car (2003-2011)
Motorcraft continues to offer industry-leading parts. These are the only OE-spec loaded struts available for Ford and Lincoln vehicles. As with all Motorcraft parts, these new loaded struts are covered by the two-year Service Parts Warranty (SPW), which provides unlimited mileage coverage for Ford and Motorcraft parts, including labor** and with no commercial exceptions.
Why Motorcraft Loaded Struts?
- The only OE-spec loaded strut in the marketplace for Ford and Lincoln applications
- Priced at or below major competitors*
- Ready to install out of the box – no adjustments necessary
- Quick installation with no special tools required
- 100-percent OE springs manufactured from high-quality steel are calibrated to help restore correct vehicle ride height
- Complete strut and spring assembly replacement helps achieve original vehicle ride characteristics
- 100-percent OE shocks/struts with application-specific valving engineered to help restore vehicle’s original ride and handling
Ford-Designed Testing
- Cylinder tube fatigue – 16,000 cycles front; 24,000 rear
- Valve durability – 1 million cycles
- Temperature testing – no leakage or structural damage
- Dust boots pass 40,000 cycles
*Products of comparable quality offered by major competitors.
**Limited labor costs. See seller for a copy of the limited warranty.