FCS 84732 Hatch Lift Support

FCS 84732 Overview

FCS 84732 is a gas-charged lift support specified by compressed length, extended length, and stroke length for accurate rear hatch or liftgate support. It is listed for select Ford Escort and Mercury Lynx applications without a rear defroster, making it a fitment-specific replacement for vehicles in the 1981-1990 range.

Key Features

• Compressed length: 13.78 in.
• Extended length: 24.29 in.
• Stroke length: 10.51 in.
• Fitment listed for 1981-1990 Ford Escort without rear defroster
• Fitment listed for 1981-1987 Mercury Lynx without rear defroster
• FCS part number 84732 for application matching

Detailed Description

FCS 84732 is built around the dimensional requirements that matter when replacing a lift support: compressed length, extended length, and stroke length. Those measurements help confirm the correct opening and closing travel for the rear hatch or liftgate on the listed Ford Escort and Mercury Lynx applications. If you are searching for a Ford Escort lift support or Mercury Lynx hatch support by part number, FCS 84732 provides a direct reference for fitment verification.

FCS is the brand line identified on this part, and this listing is focused on the specific application coverage shown in the fitment data. For buyers comparing FCS 84732 against other replacement options, the key checks are vehicle year, model, and the note that the application is without rear defroster.

What It Helps Address

• Rear hatch or liftgate that will not stay open
• Weak or slow support during opening
• Loss of proper liftgate travel due to worn gas struts
• Difficulty matching the correct replacement by length and stroke
• Fitment confusion on 1981-1990 Ford Escort and 1981-1987 Mercury Lynx applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and rear-defroster configuration before ordering. Compare the existing support’s compressed length, extended length, and stroke length to FCS 84732 to confirm the replacement matches the opening geometry. For body-style-specific rear hatch service, confirm the application is the same as the listed Ford Escort or Mercury Lynx configuration.

• Fits 1981-1990 Ford Escort, N/A, w/o Rear Defroster; FCS
• Fits 1981-1987 Mercury Lynx, N/A, w/o Rear Defroster; FCS

Quality Assurance

FCS 84732 is cataloged with exact dimensional data and vehicle-specific fitment details to support accurate replacement selection. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.