FCS 84118 Hood Lift Support

Hood Lift Support for Mercury Grand Marquis

Restore controlled hood opening and holding force with the FCS 84118 hood lift support. This gas-charged support is built to match the required compressed length, extended length, and stroke for the specified application, helping the hood move smoothly and stay open during service.

Compatible with 1998-2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, this FCS hood lift support is a direct-fit body component for routine maintenance and replacement. The FCS 84118 is sized for the vehicle’s hood support geometry, making it a practical choice when the original support no longer holds pressure.

Key Features

• FCS 84118 hood lift support for body and hood service
• Compressed length: 8.19 in.
• Extended length: 13.39 in.
• Stroke length: 5.2 in.
• Fits 1998-2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, N/A
• Direct replacement format for the specified application

Detailed Product Overview

The FCS 84118 is a hood lift support engineered around the listed dimensions to provide the correct travel range for the hood on a 1998-2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. When the original support weakens, the hood can drop, require extra effort to open, or fail to stay in position. This replacement restores the support function needed for everyday underhood access. FCS 84118 is the part number to reference when matching this application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Hood that will not stay open during inspection or maintenance
• Slow or uneven hood lift action
• Loss of gas pressure in the original support
• Hood that drops unexpectedly after opening
• Difficulty accessing engine bay components on a Mercury Grand Marquis

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the compressed length, extended length, and stroke length against the original support before installation. Confirm the mounting points and hood alignment on the 1998-2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, then replace the worn support with the new FCS 84118 unit. If the hood still does not hold position after replacement, inspect the remaining support hardware and mounting brackets for wear.

Quality Assurance

FCS supplies this hood lift support as a dimension-specific replacement part for the listed vehicle application. The FCS 84118 is built to match the required travel and installed length for proper hood support on the Mercury Grand Marquis.