FCS 84550 Hood Lift Support

Hood Lift Support for Ford and Mercury

FCS 84550 is a hood lift support built for direct-fit service on select Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Mercury Marauder applications. It matches the listed compressed length of 8.27 inches, extended length of 13.39 inches, and 5.12 inches of stroke for proper hood support and controlled opening action.

Key Features

• Part number 84550 hood lift support from FCS
• Compressed length: 8.27 inches
• Extended length: 13.39 inches
• Stroke length: 5.12 inches
• Fits 1998-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, N/A
• Fits 2006-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis, N/A
• Fits 1998-2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, N/A, Early Design
• Fits 2003-2004 Mercury Marauder, N/A

Detailed Description

This FCS hood lift support is specified for vehicles that use the listed length and stroke dimensions, helping restore consistent hood operation on the Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis platform. The fitment coverage includes 1998-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2006-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1998-2005 Mercury Grand Marquis Early Design, and 2003-2004 Mercury Marauder. If you are replacing a worn hood strut on a Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, or Marauder, FCS 84550 provides the correct application match by year and model.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Replacement Reasons

• Hood drops instead of staying open
• Weak or inconsistent hood support
• Slow or uneven hood lift action
• Loss of proper hood hold-open function
• Replacement for worn FCS 84550 application-specific support

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, model, and Grand Marquis early-design note before ordering. Match the compressed length, extended length, and stroke length to the original support on the vehicle for correct fitment. Inspect the hood mounting points and attachment locations before installation so the replacement support seats properly and operates smoothly.

Quality Assurance

FCS 84550 is built as an application-specific hood lift support for the listed Ford and Mercury vehicles. Confirm fitment against the vehicle’s model year and design notes to ensure the correct replacement for your hood support system.