2024 Ford Explorer Shocks & Struts – Restore Ride Comfort with OEM Suspension

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Explorer Shocks & Struts 2024 – Built for Comfort, Tuned for Control

The shocks and struts in your 2024 Ford Explorer absorb road impact, support handling, and maintain a smooth, stable ride. Over time, these components can wear out, resulting in clunking noises, body sway, rough handling, or excessive bounce—all signs that your suspension system may need replacement.

OEM shocks and struts are manufactured to Ford’s exact factory specifications, offering the ideal balance of comfort and control. These suspension parts feature precision valving, corrosion-resistant coatings, and long-life seals for dependable performance under daily driving and towing conditions alike.

Choose genuine OEM suspension components to keep your Explorer driving like new.

Motorcraft™ Upper Mount

Part Number: AD-1179
Ford Ford
Notes: Included with shock assembly.
Other Names: Motorcraft™ Suspension Shock Absorber Mount, Motorcraft™ Shock Mount, Bracket Shock Absorber
Description: Explorer. Independent suspension with air suspension. Aviator. Continuous damping. Police Interceptor Utility.
Fits:
  • Ford:
    • Explorer,
    • Police Interceptor Utility
  • Lincoln:
    • Aviator
MSRP $98.00
$62.52

Motorcraft™ Upper Mount

Part Number: AD-1181
Ford Ford
Other Names: Motorcraft™ Suspension Strut Mount, Motorcraft™ Strut Mount, Mounting Assembly
Description: Explorer. Rwd. Awd. Police Interceptor Utility.
Fits:
  • Ford:
    • Explorer,
    • Police Interceptor Utility
MSRP $116.91
$74.59

Motorcraft™ Bearing

Part Number: AD-1180
Ford Ford
Other Names: Motorcraft™ Suspension Strut Bearing, Motorcraft™ Strut Bearing, Bearing Front Suspension Str
Description: Awd. Explorer. Rwd. Police Interceptor Utility.
Fits:
  • Ford:
    • Explorer,
    • Police Interceptor Utility
MSRP $74.91
$47.79

Upper Mount Bolt

Part Number: W718383-S439
Ford Ford
Notes: Part cannot be reused/reinstalled.
Other Names: Upper Bracket Bolt, Shock Absorber Upper Bolt, Shock Upper Bolt, Shock Assembly Upper Bolt, Upper Mount Upper Bolt, Upper Trans...
Replaces: W716285-S439
Description: Awd. Without sport, 2013-16. Independent suspension with air suspension. Continuous damping. Without active damping. 2.7L, m12x35mm....
Fits:
  • Ford:
    • Edge,
    • Explorer,
    • Fusion,
    • Mustang,
    • Police Interceptor Utility,
    • Police Responder Hybrid,
    • SSV Plug-In Hybrid
  • Lincoln:
    • Aviator,
    • Continental,
    • MKX,
    • MKZ,
    • Nautilus
MSRP $5.00
$2.93

Bumper Face Bar Mount Nut

Part Number: W520115-S440
Ford Ford
Notes: Included with bumper assembly. Part cannot be reused/reinstalled.
Other Names: Shock Nut, Bracket Nut, Mount Bracket Nut, Top Nut, Leaf Spring Nut, U-Bolt Nut, Suspension Shock Absorber Nut, Trailer Hitch Nut,...
Replaces: N805480-S426
Description: #2. Rwd. Awd. Bracket,nut. Rear.
Fits:
  • Ford:
    • E-350 Super Duty,
    • E-450 Super Duty,
    • Edge,
    • Explorer,
    • F-250 Super Duty,
    • F-350 Super Duty,
    • F-450 Super Duty,
    • Police Interceptor Utility,
    • Ranger
  • Lincoln:
    • Continental,
    • MKX,
    • Nautilus
MSRP $5.00
$2.93

Upper Mount Nut

Part Number: W520112-S442
Ford Ford
Notes: Part cannot be reused/reinstalled.
Other Names: Catalytic Converter Nut, Shield Nut, Front Bracket Nut, Power Brake Booster Nut, Suspension Strut Mount Nut, Nut Hex
Description: Rwd. 7.3L. 2020-24. 6.7L, 10 speed trans. 6.2L, 10-speed. Exc.Vacuum Booster. 2025.
Fits:
  • Ford:
    • Explorer,
    • F-250 Super Duty,
    • F-350 Super Duty,
    • F-450 Super Duty,
    • Ranger,
    • Transit-150,
    • Transit-250,
    • Transit-350,
    • Transit-350 HD
MSRP $1.58
$0.92

Stabilizer Link Nut

Part Number: W520214-S440
Ford Ford
Notes: Included with shock. Part cannot be reused/reinstalled.
Other Names: Shock Nut, Strut Nut, Suspension Stabilizer Bar Link Nut, Lower Control Arm Nut, Upper Control Arm Retainer Nut, Link Rod Nut,...
Fits:
  • Ford:
    • Bronco,
    • Bronco Sport,
    • Crown Victoria,
    • E-150,
    • E-250,
    • E-350 Super Duty,
    • E-450 Super Duty,
    • EcoSport,
    • Edge,
    • Escape,
    • Expedition,
    • Explorer,
    • F-150,
    • F-150 Lightning,
    • F-250 Super Duty,
    • F-350 Super Duty,
    • F-450 Super Duty,
    • F-550 Super Duty,
    • Flex,
    • Focus,
    • Fusion,
    • Maverick,
    • Mustang,
    • Mustang Mach-E,
    • Police Interceptor Sedan,
    • Police Interceptor Utility,
    • Police Responder Hybrid,
    • Ranger,
    • Special Service Police Sedan,
    • SSV Plug-In Hybrid,
    • Taurus,
    • Taurus X,
    • Transit Connect,
    • Transit-150,
    • Transit-250,
    • Transit-350,
    • Transit-350 HD
  • Lincoln:
    • Aviator,
    • Continental,
    • Corsair,
    • MKS,
    • MKT,
    • MKX,
    • MKZ,
    • Nautilus,
    • Navigator,
    • Town Car
  • Mercury:
    • Grand Marquis,
    • Marauder,
    • Milan,
    • Montego,
    • Mountaineer,
    • Sable
MSRP $0.68
$0.40

Ft Lower Control Arm Nut

Part Number: W520216-S440
Ford Ford
Notes: Included with strut. Included with shock assembly. Part cannot be reused/reinstalled.
Other Names: Shackle Nut, Strut Nut, Mount Bracket Nut, Rear Lower Control Arm Nut, Rear Upper Control Arm Nut, Track Bar Nut, Lower Control Arm...
Replaces: W520216-S427
Description: Rear. 2006-10, #2. Awd. No. 2. Rwd, inner. 2011-12. 2017-20. Upper. 2021-23. With raptor.
Fits:
  • Ford:
    • Bronco,
    • Crown Victoria,
    • Edge,
    • Expedition,
    • Explorer,
    • Explorer Sport Trac,
    • F-150,
    • Police Interceptor Utility,
    • Ranger
  • Lincoln:
    • Aviator,
    • MKX,
    • Nautilus,
    • Town Car
  • Mercury:
    • Grand Marquis,
    • Marauder,
    • Mountaineer
MSRP $1.80
$1.05

Power Brake Booster Nut

Part Number: W520212-S440
Ford Ford
Notes: Included with booster. Included with master cylinder.
Other Names: Master Cylinder Nut, Booster Assembly Nut, Booster Nut, Brake Master Cylinder Nut, Lamp Bracket U-Nut, Fog Lamp U-Nut, Fog Light...
Fits:
  • Ford:
    • Edge,
    • Expedition,
    • Explorer,
    • F-150,
    • F-250 Super Duty,
    • F-350 Super Duty,
    • F-450 Super Duty,
    • Fusion,
    • Mustang,
    • Police Interceptor Utility,
    • Police Responder Hybrid,
    • SSV Plug-In Hybrid,
    • Taurus
  • Lincoln:
    • Aviator,
    • Continental,
    • MKT,
    • MKX,
    • MKZ,
    • Nautilus,
    • Navigator
  • Mercury:
    • Sable
MSRP $0.60
$0.35

Lower Bushing Nut

Part Number: W520114-S442
Ford Ford
Notes: Included with crossmember. Included with trans c''member. Included with drive shaft assembly. Part cannot be reused/reinstalled.
Other Names: Trailer Hitch Nut, Suspension Stabilizer Bar Link Nut, Seat Belt Assembly Nut, Cross Bar Nut, Axle Beam Nut, Stabilizer Link Nut,...
Replaces: N620483-S301
Description: Exc.Mono Beam Axle. To 12/04/2005. Apron & rails. Rwd. 5.0L, manual trans, without dark horse. 5.2L.
Fits:
  • Ford:
    • E-Transit,
    • Explorer,
    • F-150,
    • F-250 Super Duty,
    • F-350 Super Duty,
    • Mustang,
    • Mustang Mach-E,
    • Police Interceptor Utility,
    • Ranger,
    • Transit-150,
    • Transit-250,
    • Transit-350,
    • Transit-350 HD
  • Lincoln:
    • Aviator
MSRP $0.91
$0.53

M14 Nut - Sold Individually

Part Number: W520215-S440
Ford Ford
Notes: Included with outer tie rod. Part cannot be reused/reinstalled.
Other Names: Outer Tie Rod Nut, Lower Ball Joint Nut, Upper Control Arm Nut, Mount Plate Nut, Stabilizer Link Nut, Upper Ball Joint Nut, Lower...
Replaces: N806368-S427, W520215-S309, W520215-S427, W706842-S309
Description: M14 Nut – Sold Individually – Ford (W520215-S440) The M14 Nut – Ford (W520215-S440) is a Genuine OEM fastener engineered to...
Fits:
  • Ford:
    • Bronco,
    • Edge,
    • Escape,
    • Expedition,
    • Explorer,
    • Explorer Sport Trac,
    • F-150,
    • F-150 Lightning,
    • F-250 Super Duty,
    • F-350 Super Duty,
    • Flex,
    • Focus,
    • Fusion,
    • Maverick,
    • Mustang,
    • Mustang Mach-E,
    • Police Interceptor Sedan,
    • Police Interceptor Utility,
    • Police Responder Hybrid,
    • Ranger,
    • Special Service Police Sedan,
    • SSV Plug-In Hybrid,
    • Taurus
  • Lincoln:
    • Aviator,
    • Continental,
    • MKS,
    • MKT,
    • MKX,
    • MKZ,
    • Nautilus,
    • Navigator
  • Mercury:
    • Montego
MSRP $5.00
$2.93

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Why Choose OEM Shocks & Struts for the 2024 Ford Explorer?

OEM Fitment – Designed for factory specifications to ensure precise performance. 

Prevents Failures – Maintains optimal operation and longevity. 

Durable Construction – Made from high-quality, corrosion-resistant materials. 

Efficient Operation – Ensures proper function and system protection. 

Easy Installation – Direct bolt-on replacement with no modifications required.

Compatible Ford Explorer Trims

These OEM shocks and struts are compatible with the following 2024 Ford Explorer trims:

  • Explorer Base

  • Explorer XLT

  • Explorer Limited

  • Explorer ST (performance-tuned)

  • Explorer Platinum

  • Explorer Hybrid

Suspension specifications may vary by trim, engine, and package options such as tow or sport suspension. Always confirm compatibility using your VIN or OE part number.

Signs Your 2024 Explorer Needs New Shocks or Struts

🚙 Clunking or knocking over bumps or uneven roads 

🚙 Excessive bounce after dips or speed bumps 

🚙 Nose dive during braking or rear squat on acceleration 

🚙 Body roll or instability during turns 

🚙 Uneven tire wear or poor ride comfort

Failing shocks and struts not only reduce comfort but also increase wear on other suspension and steering parts.

How to Replace Shocks & Struts on a 2024 Ford Explorer

Rear shocks are relatively simple to replace, while front struts require more tools and care.

Tools Needed: 

✔ Jack and jack stands 

✔ Lug wrench 

✔ Socket and ratchet set 

✔ Torque wrench 

✔ Spring compressor (for front struts) 

✔ Penetrating oil 

✔ Protective gloves and eyewear

Installation Steps:

  1. Lift and Secure the Vehicle – Use jack stands on level ground.

  2. Remove the Wheels – Access the shocks or struts.

  3. Remove the Old Components – Unbolt and carefully remove shocks/struts.

  4. Install New OEM Shocks or Struts – Align and torque to factory specs.

  5. Reassemble and Test Drive – Check for improved handling and ride quality.

Popular Related Parts for 2024 Explorer

🔹 2024 Explorer Coil Springs – Maintain proper ride height and support under load 

🔹 2024 Explorer Strut Mounts – Restore quiet operation and correct alignment 

🔹 2024 Explorer Control Arms – Improve suspension geometry and wheel stability 

🔹 2024 Explorer Sway Bar Links – Reduce body roll during turns 

🔹 2024 Explorer Wheel Bearings – Replace if noisy or loose during suspension work

Get Your 2024 Explorer Shocks & Struts Today!

Don’t settle for a rough or unstable ride. OEM shocks and struts are the key to restoring the ride quality, handling precision, and safety of your 2024 Ford Explorer.

🛒 Drive Smooth – Shop OEM Suspension Components Now!

FAQs About 2024 Ford Explorer Shocks & Struts

How long do OEM shocks and struts last? Typically 80,000–120,000 km depending on road conditions and load.

Should I replace both front and rear at the same time? Not required—but always replace both sides (left and right) on the same axle together.

Do I need an alignment after replacing struts? Yes—front strut replacement alters alignment angles. A professional alignment is recommended.

Are OEM shocks and struts better than aftermarket? Yes—OEM suspension parts are tuned to your Explorer’s weight and ride profile for optimal comfort and control.

Can I install them myself? Rear shocks are typically DIY-friendly. Front struts require a spring compressor and advanced tools—recommended for experienced DIYers or professionals.