Shoulda known betta...

[Dan Dimond]

Tried to find replacement shock absorbers for our 1998 4.0 V6 RWD 4-Door XLT but can't understand the FORD Parts Numbering system. Found out that the numbers stamped on front shocks (F77A-18045-AA), have NOTHING to do with the actual part number for same when trying to find replacements. Local FORD parts counterman said, "Oh, that's just the engineering I.D. number, not the part number." No wonder why lots of motorists just tell their mechanic, "Well, just call me when it's fixed." Over and out.....

 

[swshawaii]

Maybe the parts guy was excused from training. As we all know, GOOD help is hard to find. LOL
F77A-18045-AA is a Ford part number but is probably superseded or replaced by a revised number.
http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=385345

natenkiki2004 posted this link from Fordification to decipher Ford part numbers. (See posts #15 and #17 )
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3529991