FCS 84720 Back Glass Lift Support

Back Glass Lift Support for Ford and Mercury

FCS 84720 is a back glass lift support for select Ford and Mercury vehicles. It is built around the specified compressed length of 13.11 inches, extended length of 22.91 inches, and 9.8 inches of stroke to match the rear glass support geometry on the listed applications.

Key Features

• Back glass lift support for rear hatch or liftgate glass applications
• Compressed length: 13.11 inches
• Extended length: 22.91 inches
• Stroke length: 9.8 inches
• FCS part number 84720 for application matching
• Compatible With 1983-1986 Ford LTD, N/A
• Compatible With 1983-1986 Mercury Marquis, N/A
• Compatible With 1982 Mercury Cougar, N/A

Detailed Description

FCS 84720 is a rear glass lift support engineered for vehicles that use a gas-charged support to hold the back glass in the open position. The listed dimensions help identify the correct replacement for the rear glass support on 1983-1986 Ford LTD, 1983-1986 Mercury Marquis, and 1982 Mercury Cougar applications. If you are searching for a back glass lift support for Ford LTD or Mercury Marquis, part number 84720 provides a direct fitment reference for those model years.

FCS is the brand line identified for this part, and 84720 is the catalog reference used to match the correct rear glass support by vehicle application and length specifications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Back glass that will not stay open
• Rear glass that drops unexpectedly
• Weak or slow lift support operation
• Loss of support pressure in the rear hatch glass
• Difficulty accessing the cargo area through the back glass

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the compressed length, extended length, and stroke length against the existing support before installation. Confirm the vehicle application by year, make, and model, especially when sourcing a Ford LTD back glass lift support or Mercury Marquis rear glass support. Compare the mounting points and overall length to the removed part to ensure the correct replacement.

Quality Assurance

Use the listed fitment and dimensional specifications to confirm application accuracy for 1982 Mercury Cougar, 1983-1986 Ford LTD, and 1983-1986 Mercury Marquis vehicles. FCS 84720 is cataloged for direct vehicle matching by fitment data and measured support length.