Parts for your Ford Expedition
Ford Expedition Hood Struts
Buy Ford Expedition hood struts online for 1997-2023 SUVs. You can choose from 11 hood struts, strut sets and lift support kits from $1.98 to $56.95, by Stabilus, Monroe, Sachs, Rhino Pac, API and Action Crash. Struts change with the body style, so start with your year group, then check the side and the end fittings.
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Year group and hood type
For hood struts, treat 1997-2006, 2007-2017 and 2018-2023 Expeditions as separate fitment groups unless a listing says otherwise. Some aftermarket listings cover 1997-2006 together, but they may specify a steel hood or an original hood. Engine, wheelbase, trim and 2WD or 4WD do not set fitment on their own.
Some supports fit either side, such as a steel left or right support listed for a Max XL, while others are side-specific. Match the ball socket ends, the clip style and the extended and compressed length to your old strut. Liftgate struts are a different part, so make sure the listing says hood.
Signs your hood strut is weak
Gas struts lose pressure with age, cold weather, seal wear or damage. The hood will not stay fully open, sinks slowly, drops without warning, needs a prop, or feels heavier to lift.
Bent mounts, worn ball studs or loose clips can act like a failed strut, so check the hardware too. Never trust a weak strut to hold the hood while you lean into the engine bay. Prop it securely first.
Pair or single replacement
Listings here include single supports, a replacement strut set and a DIY Solutions lift support kit. If both struts are the same age and one is weak, replacing both is the practical choice so the hood lifts evenly.
Hold the hood up with a solid prop before either strut comes off. Release the retaining clip with a small screwdriver, pull the strut off its ball studs and install the new one the same way, oriented as its maker specifies. Inspect the ball studs and clips and replace worn ones. Do not pry against painted hood or fender edges.
More about hood struts
Read our hood struts buying guide for how the part works and what to look for in any vehicle.
Expedition questions
Do Ford Expedition hood struts fit the liftgate?
No. Hood struts and liftgate supports are different parts with different lengths and force. Make sure the listing says hood strut and matches your year group.
Should I replace both Expedition hood struts at once?
If both are the same age and one is weak, replacing both is the practical choice so the hood lifts evenly. Listings here include single struts, a set and a kit.
Will a 2005 Expedition hood strut fit a 2010 Expedition?
Do not assume it will. Treat 1997-2006 and 2007-2017 Expeditions as separate fitment groups for hood struts. Select your year in the filter to see the right parts.