Unity 11160 Suspension Strut and Coil Spring Assembly - Front

Front Strut Assembly for Explorer and Mountaineer

Unity 11160 is a pre-assembled front suspension strut and coil spring assembly for select 2002-2003 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer models. It arrives fully assembled for plug-and-play installation, helping reduce setup time during front suspension service.

Built for the front position, this Unity strut assembly is a direct-fit replacement for common ride-quality and handling repairs on the Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer. The part number 11160 is also a useful reference when matching the correct front strut assembly for these applications.

Key Features

• Pre-assembled complete strut assembly with coil spring and top mount
• Ready to install for faster front suspension replacement
• Fits the front position on select 2002-2003 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer models
• Compressed length: 16.54 in; extended length: 19.06 in; travel length: 2.52 in
• Body length: 16.04 in
• Economy-grade suspension strut and coil spring assembly
• Part number 11160 for catalog and interchange matching

Product Details

Unity Automotive has more than 40 years of aftermarket suspension manufacturing experience and offers broad coverage across thousands of suspension SKUs. This front strut and coil spring assembly is part of Unity’s pre-assembled product line, which is built to simplify replacement by combining the strut, coil spring, and top mount into one ready-to-install unit. For shoppers searching for a 2002 Ford Explorer front strut assembly or a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer front strut and spring replacement, Unity 11160 provides a direct service solution.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 171321, 181321) for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Front-end clunking or noise from a worn strut assembly
• Uneven ride height caused by a fatigued coil spring
• Excessive bouncing or reduced damping at the front suspension
• Steering instability or poor road control from worn suspension components
• Time-consuming rebuilds when replacing individual strut parts

Installation Notes

Fits 2002-2003 Ford Explorer, front, excluding Postal, Sport, and Sport Trac models. Fits 2002-2003 Mercury Mountaineer, front. Verify vehicle trim and front suspension configuration before installation, and confirm part number 11160 against the original unit and mounting dimensions.

Quality Assurance

Unity Automotive draws on decades of aftermarket suspension manufacturing experience and maintains broad application coverage across its suspension catalog. The 11160 assembly is built as a complete front strut solution for the listed Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer applications.