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Tuff Support 613148 Back Glass Lift Support
| Brand | Tuff Support 613148 |
|---|---|
| Fits | Ford and Mercury · 7 vehicles |
Lift support. Helps hold glass open for easier access and loading.
Tuff Support. Owned by ISC Industries, a leading lift support manufacturer.
Back Glass Lift Support for Ford and Mercury
Tuff Support 613148 is a back glass lift support for select Ford and Mercury SUVs. It is built for rear glass lift applications on 2002-2003 Ford Explorer, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, and 2002-2003 Mercury Mountaineer models.
Key Features
- Back glass lift support for rear hatch glass operation
- Fits 2002 Ford Explorer, N/A
- Fits 2003 Ford Explorer, N/A, Sport Model
- Fits 2003 Ford Explorer Sport, N/A
- Fits 2002-2003 Mercury Mountaineer, N/A
- Part number 613148 for application matching and catalog lookup
- Produced by Tuff Support, owned by ISC Industries, a lift support manufacturer based in Turkey
Detailed Description
Tuff Support 613148 is a rear back glass lift support made for specific Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport, and Mercury Mountaineer applications. Use this part when servicing the rear glass support on vehicles that need a direct-fit replacement for the lift support at the back glass. The part number 613148 is useful when confirming the correct rear glass support for 2002-2003 Ford Explorer and 2002-2003 Mercury Mountaineer fitments.
This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
What It Helps Fix
- Rear glass that will not stay open
- Weak or failing lift support pressure
- Back glass that drops unexpectedly
- Slow or uneven rear glass opening
- Noise or binding during rear glass movement
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the vehicle year, model, and trim before ordering. Confirm the rear glass support location and compare the original part number 613148 to the replacement unit before installation. Check the mounting points and lift support length against the removed component to ensure proper fit on the Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport, or Mercury Mountaineer application.
Quality Assurance
Tuff Support is owned by ISC Industries, Turkey's premier lift support manufacturer, giving this part a manufacturing background focused on lift support production and application consistency.
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Body Type | # Doors | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Ford | Explorer | — | Sport Utility | 4 Door | N/A | Sport Model |
| 2003 | Ford | Explorer | Sport | Sport Utility | 4 Door | N/A | Sport Model |
| 2003 | Ford | Explorer | XLT Sport | Sport Utility | 4 Door | N/A | Sport Model |
| 2003 | Ford | Explorer Sport | — | Sport Utility | 2 Door | N/A | — |
| 2003 | Mercury | Mountaineer | — | Sport Utility | 4 Door | N/A | — |
| 2002 | Ford | Explorer | — | Sport Utility | 4 Door | N/A | — |
| 2002 | Mercury | Mountaineer | — | Sport Utility | 4 Door | N/A | — |
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