Hood Strut Kits for Ford Explorer

Available Ford Explorer Hood Strut Kits

This page covers hood strut kits listed for the Ford Explorer. Production years in the current catalog: 2010+. Match your vehicle's production year and hood configuration against the applications below before ordering.

Complete Vehicle-Specific Installation Kits

These are complete vehicle-specific kits, not bare replacement struts. Each kit is supplied with the gas strut(s), vehicle-specific mounting brackets and hardware, and a vehicle-specific installation guide, so it is ready for a do-it-yourself installation in up to 30 minutes using factory mounting points, with no drilling.

Listed Vehicle Applications

• Ford Explorer 5th Gen (U502) Hood Strut Kit (Aluminum Hood) 2010-2018
• Ford Explorer 5th Gen (U502) Hood Strut Kit (Steel Hood) 2010-2018
• Ford Explorer 6th Gen (U625) Hood Strut Kit 2019+

Installation and Mounting

Installation is designed to take up to 30 minutes using the factory mounting points, with no drilling and no body modification. Follow the included vehicle-specific installation guide for the exact mounting locations and sequence for your Ford Explorer.

Fitment Notes

The number of gas struts and the hood type can vary between applications. Do not assume compatibility across different hood or body configurations - check the exact application on the product page before ordering.

Related Ford Models

Ford Edge, Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus, Ford Fusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Which hood strut kit fits my Ford Explorer? Match your production year and hood configuration against the listed applications above, then confirm the details on the product page before ordering.

Is this a complete kit or just a gas strut? Each listing is a complete vehicle-specific kit - gas strut(s), vehicle-specific mounting brackets and hardware, and an installation guide.

Does it replace the manual prop rod? Yes. The gas struts hold the hood open on their own, replacing the manual prop rod.