Restore the designed control and handling of your Ford or Mercury with the KYB Excel-G Suspension Strut 341462, a gas strut that installs as a direct-fit rear replacement for the 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred, 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2005-2007 Mercury Montego, and 2008-2009 Mercury Sable (see the Buyer's Guide tab for engine-level details). Ride comfort matters, but restoring ride control, stability, stopping, lane-change responsiveness, and handling is critical — the Excel-G is calibrated to return your vehicle to its original designed performance, not change it.
- OEA build: a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design made on KYB OE assembly lines with OE-quality components, earning the OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket) classification.
- Triple-lip fluid seal: helps reduce the chance of oil and gas leaking out.
- Vehicle-specific valving: hand-assembled, in-house damping valves manage tire contact, steering response, and body movement.
- Strong strut body: thick strut bodies and brackets that minimize flex to help maintain correct alignment.
The Excel-G also helps keep electronic safety systems performing as designed, since they depend on the suspension, brakes, and tires operating as the vehicle manufacturer intended. KYB-recommended OEM replacement strut.
Interchange: 5F9Z18125AA · 6G1Z18125A · 8A4Z18125A · 8G1Z18125B · 72538 · 72594
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the KYB 341462?
It's a KYB Excel-G nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube suspension strut for the rear position, built on KYB OE assembly lines and calibrated to restore your vehicle's original designed performance.
Which vehicles does this strut fit?
It fits the 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred and Freestyle, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus and Taurus X, 2005-2007 Mercury Montego, and 2008-2009 Mercury Sable. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your vehicle.
Is this a front or rear strut?
This is a rear-position suspension strut for the listed applications.
What does the triple-lip fluid seal do?
The triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce the chance of oil and gas leaking out of the strut.
Should I replace both struts at once?
This listing is for one strut. Replacing struts as a matched pair on the same axle is recommended for balanced, even ride control and handling.
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