Details

• Brand:

  

  

• SKU:

  FL1Z-18A047-B

• Positions: Right, Front, Left
• Other Names:

  Dust Shield, Boot, Suspension Strut Bellows, Suspension Strut Bumper, Dust Cover

• Description:

  This is the genuine Ford front suspension strut bellows, also cataloged as a shock absorber dust shield or strut boot, for the 2014 through 2024 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator. The bellows is the accordion-style sleeve that wraps around the exposed strut or shock piston rod above the coil spring, sealing the polished rod against road grit, moisture, and debris while the suspension compresses and extends. By keeping abrasive contaminants off the rod it protects the rod seal and preserves smooth damper travel, which is essential on these heavy full-size SUVs that often carry continuous control damping or load-leveling suspension. A torn, collapsed, or missing boot lets grit score the piston rod, which quickly ruins the strut seal and leads to fluid weeping, clunking, harsh ride, and premature strut failure. Owners typically replace it whenever the strut or shock is serviced or when an inspection finds the old rubber cracked, oil-soaked, or hanging loose. It installs over the rod and seats against the strut mount and spring seat, and fitment covers front left and front right positions on rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive builds. Because a compromised boot accelerates damper wear, it is good practice to fit a fresh boot any time the corner is apart. As a genuine Ford component it matches the original molded shape, durometer, and clip retention so it seats correctly without chafing surrounding suspension hardware.

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