Tuff Support 614353 Hood Lift Support

Hood Lift Support for Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer

Tuff Support 614353 is a hood lift support for select Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer applications. It is built for direct hood support service on vehicles that need consistent opening and holding performance.

Key Features

• Fits 1991-2001 Ford Explorer, N/A
• Fits 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, N/A
• Hood lift support for body-mounted hood service
• Made by Tuff Support, a brand owned by ISC Industries of Turkey
• Part number 614353 for application matching and catalog lookup

Detailed Description

This hood lift support is cataloged for Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer models across the listed model years. Tuff Support is backed by ISC Industries, a Turkish manufacturer focused on lift support production, giving this part a clear manufacturing source for buyers searching for a Ford Explorer hood lift support or Mercury Mountaineer hood strut replacement. Use part number 614353 when verifying the correct hood support for your vehicle.

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

Common Issues It May Solve

• Hood that will not stay open
• Weak or slow hood lift action
• Loss of support from a worn hood strut
• Need for a direct replacement hood support on Ford Explorer or Mercury Mountaineer

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the year, make, and model before ordering. Match the hood support location and compare the existing part number 614353 to the replacement unit before installation. Inspect the hood mounting points and surrounding brackets for wear or damage before replacing the support.

Quality Assurance

Tuff Support is owned by ISC Industries, Turkey's premier lift support manufacturer, providing a defined manufacturing background for this hood lift support.