Tag Archives: Ford Suspension System

Shock vs Strut: What’s the Difference, and Which Does Your Ford Have?

A shock only controls how fast your spring bounces. A strut is a structural suspension part: the damper, coil spring and mount built into one assembly. Which one your Ford has depends on the model, the year and which end you’re looking at. Mustangs run struts up front. The Rangers we stock parts for (1983–2011) […]