Tuff Support 612677 Hood Lift Support

Hood Lift Support for Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar

Tuff Support 612677 is a hood lift support for select 1989-1997 Ford Thunderbird and 1989-1997 Mercury Cougar models. It is built for direct replacement use on the hood, helping restore controlled hood movement and consistent support during service.

Key Features

• Fits 1989-1997 Ford Thunderbird, N/A
• Fits 1989-1997 Mercury Cougar, N/A
• Direct-fit hood lift support application
• Part number 612677 for catalog matching and ordering
• Made by Tuff Support, a brand owned by ISC Industries of Turkey

Product Details

This hood lift support is intended for vehicles in the Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar platform range from 1989 through 1997. Use it when the hood no longer stays open properly, drops too quickly, or requires manual holding during underhood access. Tuff Support 612677 is a practical replacement for worn hood support hardware on these applications.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Issues It Can Address

• Hood will not remain open during inspection or repair
• Slow or uneven hood lift action
• Loss of support pressure from an aging lift support
• Need for a replacement hood support on a 1989-1997 Ford Thunderbird
• Need for a replacement hood support on a 1989-1997 Mercury Cougar

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle year and model before ordering. Match the existing hood support length and mounting style to the original part location, and inspect the hood hinges and mounting points for wear before installation. Confirm fitment for your specific 1989-1997 Ford Thunderbird or Mercury Cougar application using part number 612677.

Quality Assurance

Tuff Support is owned by ISC Industries, a lift support manufacturer based in Turkey. That manufacturing background supports consistent replacement-part sourcing for hood lift support applications such as 612677.