2013 Explorer Strut Compatibility

[jdfellows]

So I was completely lost by the options / lack of options for the struts on our vehicles. I noticed that frpp had a set of struts that fit all 2011 to 2019 explorers so i started there with the assumption that all explorer struts are the same. This turned out to be basically true atleast as far as fitment goes. I purchsed 2011 to 2012 struts for the front and 2014 shocks for the back all made by my perferred aftermarket supplier kyb. Also i found out that the top strut mounts from the 2014 are compatible with atleast my 2013 which had the old style non round mounts. I did this because I figured that ford had updated them for a reason. All that said and done im happy to report that everything bolted back up nicely and the explorer drives well again.

 

[muddyexplorer]

Bumping this to confirm as well that KYB 335621 and 335622 struts fit and ride great on a 2014 Sport. Not sure what the differences were from 2012 to 2013, but they are insignificant.

 

[223hpyhooker]

I know this is an old thread. So if I purchase strut assemblies for a 2014 - newer explorer will they will properly mount to my early 2013 explorer limited ?

 

[peterk9]

I know this is an old thread. So if I purchase strut assemblies for a 2014 - newer explorer will they will properly mount to my early 2013 explorer limited ?

Welcome to the Forum.
You can go to a site like Levittown Ford and check the part number to see which years it is compatible with. They also offer discounts to forum members.

Peter

 

[223hpyhooker]

Thank you . They are different, but I’m not sure what all changed. I just watched a video that said they mount up, but the shock stabilizer bar may be different. I found a good set of new struts for $100 , but I guess I won’t save money today and will just get my vehicles correct struts.