Tuff Support 611731 Liftgate Lift Support

Tuff Support 611731 Liftgate Lift Support

Tuff Support 611731 is a liftgate lift support for select Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner models. It is built by ISC Industries, a Turkish manufacturer focused on lift support production, for direct replacement use on the rear liftgate.

Key Features

• Fits 2008-2012 Ford Escape, N/A
• Fits 2008-2011 Mercury Mariner, N/A
• Liftgate lift support for rear hatch operation
• OE-style replacement for common liftgate support wear
• Part number 611731 for accurate ordering and fitment lookup

Product Details

This Tuff Support liftgate lift support is made for the rear body door application on the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner. Use it when the liftgate no longer stays open, drops too quickly, or feels weak during opening and closing. The 611731 application coverage spans 2008-2012 Ford Escape and 2008-2011 Mercury Mariner, making it a direct-fit service part for those vehicles.

Part number 611731 is a practical replacement choice when the original lift support has lost pressure or no longer provides consistent hatch support. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Repair Symptoms

• Liftgate will not stay open
• Rear hatch drops or closes too fast
• Weak or uneven liftgate support
• Noise or resistance when opening the hatch
• Worn original lift support on Ford Escape or Mercury Mariner

Installation Notes

Verify vehicle year and model before ordering. Match the liftgate application to the rear hatch support location and confirm the existing part number when possible. Inspect the mounting points and surrounding hardware for wear before installation.

Quality Assurance

Tuff Support is owned by ISC Industries, a lift support manufacturer based in Turkey. Part number 611731 is produced for vehicle-specific replacement use on the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner liftgate application.