KYB 235913 Suspension Strut - Front Left

KYB Excel-G Front Left Strut

KYB Excel-G strut 235913 is a front left suspension strut for select Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, and Mercury Mariner applications. Built to restore original ride control and steering response, it is a direct OE-style replacement for drivers who want factory-like handling without changing the vehicle’s designed suspension behavior.

The Excel-G line is KYB’s OEA-style replacement program, produced on the same KYB OE assembly lines and calibrated to return the suspension to its original performance targets. For 2001-2012 Ford Escape front left strut replacement and related Mazda Tribute and Mercury Mariner applications, part number 235913 is built around vehicle-specific damping and OE-quality construction.

• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube suspension strut design
• Compressed length: 17.71 in; extended length: 24.92 in; stroke length: 7.21 in
• Upper mount type: 14X2.00
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Hand-assembled, vehicle-specific damping valves manage tire contact, steering response, and body movement
• Strong strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Electronic safety systems rely on suspension performance that matches the vehicle manufacturer’s intent
• KYB recommends strut mount SM5390 and strut boot SB105 for related service work

Detailed Application Overview

KYB Excel-G 235913 is engineered for drivers replacing a worn front left strut on a Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, or Mercury Mariner. It is designed to restore the suspension’s original control characteristics, including lane-change response, braking stability, and body motion management. This makes it a practical choice for a 2001-2012 Ford Escape front left strut, a 2001-2006 Mazda Tribute front left strut, a 2008-2011 Mazda Tribute front left strut, or a 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner front left strut replacement.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 71594 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive bounce or reduced damping control
• Loose steering feel or delayed response during lane changes
• Nose dive and unstable braking behavior
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn suspension control
• Noise or vibration from a fatigued front left strut assembly

Installation Notes

Install according to the manufacturer’s instructions and replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly as directed for the vehicle. For noise and vibration reduction, KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5390. To help protect the new strut from dirt, debris, and salt, use a KYB strut boot, part number SB105.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a global OE supplier, and Excel-G is built on KYB OE assembly lines using OE-quality components. The design focuses on restoring original suspension performance for the vehicle’s intended ride control, stability, and handling characteristics.