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Bilstein 24-184755 Suspension Shock Absorber - Rear
Bilstein B6 Performance Shock Absorber Overview
The Bilstein B6 Performance shock absorber 24-184755 is engineered to enhance the suspension performance of select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. Designed with a monotube internal structure and finished in durable yellow paint, this shock absorber offers reliable handling and improved ride quality for models like the Crown Victoria and Town Car.
- Monotube internal design for consistent damping
- Yellow paint finish for corrosion resistance
- Black straight boot included for protection
- Cantilever lower mount and stem upper mount types
- Compatible with Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury full-size sedans and coupes
Detailed Product Features and Design
This Bilstein shock absorber features a monotube internal design, which provides a more responsive and stable ride by allowing better heat dissipation and consistent damping performance. The yellow paint finish adds a layer of corrosion resistance, extending the service life of the shock. The black straight boot protects the piston rod from dirt and debris, helping maintain smooth operation. The shock uses a cantilever lower mount and a stem upper mount, ensuring proper fitment and secure installation on compatible vehicles.
B6 Performance Series Information
The B6 Performance line from Bilstein is tailored for drivers seeking improved handling and control without sacrificing ride comfort. This series is designed to meet or exceed OEM specifications, making it suitable for performance upgrades on street-driven vehicles. The 24-184755 shock absorber is part of this series, providing enhanced suspension response for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury models such as the Grand Marquis and Cougar.
Compatible Vehicles and Applications
- Ford Crown Victoria and LTD Crown Victoria
- Lincoln Town Car and Continental
- Mercury Grand Marquis, Marquis, and Cougar
- Ford Fairmont, Zephyr, and Montego
- Lincoln Colony Park and Monarch
Common Suspension Issues Addressed
- Reduced vehicle stability and control during cornering
- Excessive body roll and sway on uneven roads
- Worn or leaking original shock absorbers
- Decreased ride comfort and increased vibration
- Uneven tire wear due to poor damping
Installation Notes and Tips
Ensure the vehicle is securely lifted and supported before removing the old shock absorber. Verify the cantilever lower mount and stem upper mount align correctly with the vehicle’s suspension points. It is recommended to replace shocks in pairs to maintain balanced handling. Check for any additional suspension component wear during installation.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Bilstein shock absorbers are manufactured to meet strict quality standards, ensuring durability and consistent performance. The B6 Performance 24-184755 is built with high-grade materials and precision engineering. Please refer to Bilstein’s official warranty policy for coverage details.
| Brand | Bilstein |
| Part Number | 24-184755 |
| Position | B6 Performance, Rear |
| Boot Included | Black straight |
| Finish | Yellow paint |
| Internal Design | Monotube |
| Lower Mount Type | Cantilever |
| Series | B6 performance |
| Title | Bilstein shock absorbers |
| Upper Mount Type | Stem |
This part fits 121 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Body Type | # Doors | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Ford | Crown Victoria | S | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 2002 | Lincoln | Town Car | Signature | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 2002 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | LS | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 2001 | Ford | Crown Victoria | S | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 2001 | Lincoln | Town Car | Signature | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 2001 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | LS | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 2000 | Ford | Crown Victoria | S | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 2000 | Lincoln | Town Car | Signature | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 2000 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | LS | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1999 | Ford | Crown Victoria | S | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1999 | Lincoln | Town Car | Signature | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1999 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | LS | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1998 | Ford | Crown Victoria | S | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1998 | Lincoln | Town Car | Signature | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1998 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | LS | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1997 | Ford | Crown Victoria | S | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1997 | Lincoln | Town Car | Touring Edition | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1997 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | LS | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1996 | Ford | Crown Victoria | S | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1996 | Lincoln | Town Car | Signature | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1996 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | LS | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1995 | Ford | Crown Victoria | S | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1995 | Lincoln | Town Car | Touring Edition | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1995 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | LS | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1994 | Ford | Crown Victoria | S | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1994 | Lincoln | Town Car | Tournament Edition | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1994 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | LS | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1993 | Ford | Crown Victoria | S | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1993 | Lincoln | Town Car | Touring Edition | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1993 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | LS | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1992 | Ford | Crown Victoria | Touring Sedan | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1992 | Lincoln | Town Car | Touring Edition | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1992 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | LS | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1991 | Ford | LTD Crown Victoria | S | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1991 | Lincoln | Town Car | Touring Edition | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1991 | Mercury | Colony Park | LS | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1991 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | LS | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1990 | Ford | LTD Crown Victoria | S | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1990 | Lincoln | Town Car | Touring Edition | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1990 | Mercury | Colony Park | LS | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1990 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | LS | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1989 | Ford | LTD Crown Victoria | S | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1989 | Lincoln | Town Car | Signature | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1989 | Mercury | Colony Park | LS | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1989 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | LS | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1988 | Ford | LTD Crown Victoria | S | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1988 | Lincoln | Town Car | Signature | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1988 | Mercury | Colony Park | LS | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1988 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | LS | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1987 | Ford | LTD Crown Victoria | S | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1987 | Lincoln | Town Car | Signature | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1987 | Mercury | Colony Park | LS | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1987 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | LS | 4 Door | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | |
| 1986 | Lincoln | Town Car | Signature | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1986 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | Colony Park | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1986 | Mercury | Marquis | Brougham | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1985 | Lincoln | Town Car | Signature | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1985 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | Colony Park | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1985 | Mercury | Marquis | Brougham | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1984 | Lincoln | Town Car | Signature | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1984 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | Colony Park | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1984 | Mercury | Marquis | Brougham | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1983 | Lincoln | Continental | Valentino | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1983 | Lincoln | Town Car | Signature | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1983 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | Colony Park | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1983 | Mercury | Marquis | Brougham | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1983 | Mercury | Zephyr | GS | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1982 | Ford | Fairmont | Futura | Sedan | 4 Door | Rear | B6 Performance |
| 1982 | Ford | LTD | S | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1982 | Lincoln | Continental | Signature | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1982 | Lincoln | Town Car | Signature | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1982 | Mercury | Cougar | LS | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1982 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | Colony Park | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1982 | Mercury | Marquis | Base | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1982 | Mercury | Zephyr | GS | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1981 | Ford | Fairmont | Futura | Wagon | Rear | B6 Performance | |
| 1981 | Ford | LTD | S | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1981 | Mercury | Cougar | Base | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1981 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | Colony Park | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1981 | Mercury | Marquis | Base | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1981 | Mercury | Zephyr | Base | Wagon | Rear | B6 Performance | |
| 1980 | Ford | Fairmont | Base | Wagon | Rear | B6 Performance | |
| 1980 | Ford | LTD | S | Wagon | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | |
| 1980 | Lincoln | Continental | Base | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1980 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | Colony Park | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1980 | Mercury | Marquis | Brougham | 4 Door | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | |
| 1980 | Mercury | Monarch | Base | 4 Door | Rear | B6 Performance | |
| 1980 | Mercury | Zephyr | Base | Wagon | Rear | B6 Performance | |
| 1979 | Ford | Fairmont | Base | Wagon | Rear | B6 Performance | |
| 1979 | Ford | LTD | Country Squire | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1979 | Mercury | Cougar | XR-7 | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1979 | Mercury | Grand Marquis | Colony Park | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1979 | Mercury | Marquis | Brougham | 4 Door | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | |
| 1979 | Mercury | Monarch | Base | 4 Door | Rear | B6 Performance | |
| 1979 | Mercury | Zephyr | Base | Wagon | Rear | B6 Performance | |
| 1978 | Ford | Fairmont | Base | Wagon | Rear | B6 Performance | |
| 1978 | Ford | LTD | Country Squire | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1978 | Mercury | Cougar | XR-7 | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1978 | Mercury | Marquis | Base | Wagon | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | |
| 1978 | Mercury | Monarch | Base | 4 Door | Rear | B6 Performance | |
| 1978 | Mercury | Zephyr | Base | Wagon | Rear | B6 Performance | |
| 1977 | Ford | LTD | Country Squire | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1977 | Mercury | Cougar | XR-7 | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1977 | Mercury | Marquis | Brougham | Wagon | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | |
| 1977 | Mercury | Monarch | Ghia | 4 Door | Rear | B6 Performance | |
| 1976 | Ford | LTD | Country Squire | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1976 | Mercury | Cougar | XR-7 | Rear | Comfort Suspension without Electronic or Self-Leveling Suspension; B6 Performance | ||
| 1976 | Mercury | Marquis | Colony Park | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1976 | Mercury | Monarch | Grand Ghia | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1976 | Mercury | Montego | MX | Wagon | Rear | B6 Performance | |
| 1975 | Ford | LTD | Country Squire | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1975 | Mercury | Cougar | XR-7 | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1975 | Mercury | Marquis | Colony Park | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1975 | Mercury | Monarch | Ghia | 4 Door | Rear | B6 Performance | |
| 1975 | Mercury | Montego | Villager | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1974 | Mercury | Cougar | XR-7 | Rear | Comfort Version; B6 Performance | ||
| 1972 | Lincoln | Continental | Base | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1971 | Lincoln | Continental | Base | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1970 | Lincoln | Continental | Base | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1969 | Lincoln | Continental | Base | Rear | B6 Performance | ||
| 1968 | Lincoln | Continental | Base | Rear | B6 Performance |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.