FCS 84722 Hatch Lift Support

FCS 84722 Rear Hatch Lift Support

FCS 84722 is a rear hatch lift support with a compressed length of 13.98 inches, an extended length of 24.33 inches, and a 10.35-inch stroke length. It is built for rear defroster hatch applications on select Ford Escort and Mercury Lynx models, with fitment matched to the vehicle and hatch configuration.

Key Features

• Compressed length: 13.98 in.
• Extended length: 24.33 in.
• Stroke length: 10.35 in.
• Rear hatch lift support for rear defroster applications
• FCS part number 84722

Fitment Details

• Fits 1981-1991 Ford Escort, rear defroster hatch lift support; FCS
• Fits 1981-1987 Mercury Lynx, w/ defroster; FCS

Product Description

This FCS hatch support is specified for rear liftgate use on the Ford Escort and Mercury Lynx, with dimensions that matter for proper hatch travel and hold-open performance. The 84722 part number is the reference to use when matching the correct rear defroster hatch lift support for these applications. FCS 84722 is a direct-fit style solution for 1981-1991 Ford Escort and 1981-1987 Mercury Lynx rear hatch configurations listed above.

FCS is the brand line identified for this part, and this product follows the same application-focused approach used across the line: match the vehicle, match the hatch configuration, and verify the compressed and extended lengths before installation.

What It Helps Address

• Hatch that will not stay open
• Rear liftgate dropping too quickly
• Weak or worn lift support performance
• Difficulty opening or holding the rear hatch
• Incorrect support length for the hatch opening

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle year, make, model, and rear defroster or defroster-equipped hatch configuration before ordering. Compare the existing support’s installed length and travel to the listed dimensions: 13.98 inches compressed, 24.33 inches extended, and 10.35 inches stroke. For best results, replace supports in matched applications only when the hatch geometry and mounting points align with the catalog listing.

Quality Assurance

Fitment is cataloged for specific Ford Escort and Mercury Lynx rear hatch applications, and the listed dimensions provide the key reference points for application matching. Part number 84722 should be verified against the vehicle’s hatch configuration before installation.