KYB SR4601 front left strut assembly for the 2013 Ford Escape carries vehicle weight and sets ride height at that corner. This KYB strut assembly, also called a complete strut and coil spring assembly, combines the strut, mount and spring in one unit.
- KYB Strut-Plus line, engineered to help restore handling and control
- High carbon steel coil spring matched to the strut to help maintain ride height
- KYB Excel-G strut with a stronger steel outer shell and application-specific damping valves
- Side-specific design and components, with separate left and right part numbers
- Engineered to help vehicles with electronic safety systems such as ESC and ABS
Quick facts
- Part: KYB SR4601 strut assembly
- Also called: complete strut and coil spring assembly
- Fits: 2013 Ford Escape
- Position: Front left
- Condition: New
A worn strut can show up as a clunk over bumps, fluid on the strut body or a body that keeps bouncing after a dip. These signs alone do not prove the strut is the problem, since a worn sway bar link can also knock over rough roads.
Fits
This is a direct-fit replacement for the 2013 Ford Escape. The listing is one front left unit, and the 2013 Ford Escape takes one on that side; the front right is a separate part ordered separately, and the two are normally replaced together.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front left
- Quantity per vehicle: 1 (this side)
Build and materials
- Type: complete corner unit with strut, mount and coil spring
- Strut: KYB Excel-G
- Coil spring: high carbon steel
- Condition: new
- Assembled in the United States
In the box
One front left strut assembly, with the strut, mount and spring already assembled.
Interchange: 172619
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the KYB front strut assembly SR4601 fit the 2013 Ford Escape on the left side?
Yes. KYB SR4601 is the front left strut assembly for the 2013 Ford Escape; the front right side takes its own separate part.
Are KYB loaded struts like the SR4601 sold with the spring and mount already assembled?
Yes. KYB SR4601 is a complete corner unit with the strut, mount and spring pre-assembled, sold as a single front left piece.
Is the coil spring on the SR4601 made of high carbon steel?
Yes. The coil spring is high carbon steel and is application engineered to match the strut. The strut is a KYB Excel-G with a stronger steel outer shell.
Is it okay to drive on with a leaking KYB complete strut assembly?
No. A leaking or clunking strut should be checked or replaced promptly, because the strut carries vehicle weight and affects stability.
Are KYB complete struts like this one made to work with ESC and ABS?
Yes. The KYB SR4601 is engineered to help vehicles with electronic safety systems such as ESC and ABS.
