KYB 338014 Suspension Strut - Front Left

KYB Excel-G Front Left Strut for Ford Focus

KYB Excel-G part number 338014 is a front left suspension strut for the 2006-2011 Ford Focus. It is built to restore original ride control, steering response, and body stability while maintaining OE-style performance for daily driving.

Excel-G OE Replacement Design

The KYB Excel-G line is KYB’s OE replacement product line, built on the same assembly lines and with OE-quality components used for original equipment applications. This nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube strut is calibrated to return the vehicle’s designed handling characteristics rather than change them. Part number 338014 is a direct choice for drivers looking to restore suspension performance on a Ford Focus.

• KYB recommended OEM replacement strut
• Restores designed control and handling on the Ford Focus
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled 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 depend on suspension, brakes, and tires working as engineered

Detailed Product Overview

KYB 338014 is engineered for the front left position on 2006-2011 Ford Focus models. With a compressed length of 13.97 inches, extended length of 20.07 inches, and 6.1 inches of stroke, it is sized for the specified application and supports consistent suspension travel. The upper mount type is 12X1.25, and the design does not include a dust cover, internal rebound spring, or B-stop. This strut is intended for drivers replacing a worn suspension strut and restoring factory-like ride control on the Ford Focus.

What This Strut Helps Address

• Excessive bouncing or poor damping over bumps
• Loose steering feel or delayed lane-change response
• Uneven tire contact caused by worn suspension control
• Body movement during braking, cornering, or quick direction changes
• Noise or vibration related to worn strut components

Installation Notes

Fits 2006-2011 Ford Focus, front left. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5169, to reduce noise and vibration, and a KYB strut boot, part number SB101, to help protect the new strut from dirt, debris, and salt.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier of shocks and struts, and the Excel-G line is classified as Original Equipment for the Aftermarket. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 72258 for the same application.