1990 Mercury Cougar Shocks and Struts

Keep Your 1990 Mercury Cougar in Top Shape with a Quality Shocks and Strut

When it comes to maintaining or upgrading your 1990 Mercury Cougar, choosing high-quality parts is crucial for ensuring your vehicle stays in top shape, whether you’re tackling a repair or enhancing performance. At Advance Auto Parts, we know how important it is to find the right Shocks and Strut for your Cougar. We currently carry a top Shocks and Strut in stock that is built to last. Whether you’re replacing a damaged Shocks and Strut or looking to upgrade, our selection for the 1990 Mercury Cougar ensures you’ll find exactly what you need to keep your vehicle looking and performing its best.

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And while you’re here, don’t forget to check out related part categories like Air Suspension and Kits and Coil and Leaf Springs to complete your upgrade or repair project. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re proud to offer the parts and expertise to keep your 1990 Mercury Cougar running smoothly and looking great.

Essential 1990 Mercury Cougar Shocks and Struts

Monroe – OESpectrum Suspension Shock Absorber (Part No.5801)

OESpectrum Suspension Shock Absorber

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$94.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe OESpectrum passenger car shock absorbers provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS – Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING – Full displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes while the larger bore provides more efficient damping control to provide consistency and a smooth ride
  • CONTROL AND DURABILITY – PTFE-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
  • CONSISTENT RIDE – OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE – Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
  • BUILT TO LAST – Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear
  • BUY WITH CONFIDENCE – Comes with Monroe’s Limited Warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference
  • Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
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Rare Parts – Shock Absorber (Part No.RP51484)

Shock Absorber

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$199.99
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Restores vehicle control & handling Reduces tire wear Increases the Life of Other Steering and Suspension Components
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KYB – High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock (Part No.KG4515)

High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock

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$89.99
Product Features:
  • Adds up to 25% more damping performance over original equipment shocks
  • Components and valving designed specifically for classic cars
  • High gas pressure design provides instant, extra control
  • Monotube design outperforms all other standard shock absorbers
  • Unique, air-free, hydraulic unit eliminates performance fade
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Monroe – Gas-Matic Suspension Shock Absorber (Part No.55801)

Gas-Matic Suspension Shock Absorber

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$62.99
Gas-charged shock absorber that provides improved vehicle control for today’s light trucks, vans, full-size picks-ups and 4×4’s at an economical price.

Product Features:
  • Available for import and domestic passenger cars
  • Gas-charged unit
  • Improved handling and control
  • Economical OE replacement
  • Meets OE product specifications
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Monroe – OESpectrum Suspension Strut (Part No.71828)

OESpectrum Suspension Strut

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$130.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe OESpectrum struts provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS – Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING – Rod displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and a smooth ride (on most applications)
  • CONSISTENT RIDE – OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • CONTROL AND DURABILITY – PTFE-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE – Nitrogen gas charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration (on most applications)
  • LONGER SERVICE LIFE – Chrome-plated piston, bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special single lip seal provide durability and longer service life (where applicable)
  • OPTIONAL DUST BOOT/JOUNCE BUMPER – Protective dust boot reduces dirt and moisture, while jounce bumper reduces severe suspension movement (both sold separately)
  • BUY WITH CONFIDENCE – Comes with Monroe’s Limited Warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference
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Lakewood – Drag Shock-50/50:AMC/Ford/GM (Part No.40301)

Drag Shock-50/50:AMC/Ford/GM

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$105.99
Drag Shock-50/50:AMC/Ford/GM

KYB – Gas Shock (Part No.343128)

Gas Shock

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$54.99
Product Features:
  • Recommended OEM replacement shock for classic, domestic cars
  • Specifically calibrated to help restore the original handling and control characteristics of the Ford Focus
  • Uses a seamless working cylinder matched with a Teflon coated piston band for a positive seal and longer life
  • Triple chrome plated piston rod and multi-lip oil seals that reduce wear
  • Solid seamless mounting eye rings and bolt bushings to eliminate rattles
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KYB – Gas Strut (Part No.235008)

Gas Strut

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$83.99
Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

Product Features:
  • KYB Recommended Orem Replacement Strut
  • The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Vehicle
  • The KYB Excel-G Uses A Triple Lip Fluid Seal To Reduce The Chance Of Oil And Gas Leaking Out
  • Vehicle Specific, Hand Assembled, In-House Damping Valves Correctly Manage Tire Contact, Steering Response And Body Movement
  • Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Excel-G Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
  • KYB Has The Strongest And Thickest Strut Bodies And Brackets In The Industry; Minimizing Flex To Maintain Correct Alignment In All Conditions
  • To Reduce The Chance Of Noise And Vibration KYB Recommends Installing New Strut Mounts, Part Number: Sm5054
  • Protect Your New Struts From Dirt, Debris And Salt With A KYB Strut Boot, Part Number: Sb103
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Monroe – Gas-Matic Suspension Shock Absorber (Part No.56001)

Gas-Matic Suspension Shock Absorber

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$47.99
Gas-charged shock absorber that provides improved vehicle control for today’s light trucks, vans, full-size picks-ups and 4×4’s at an economical price.

Product Features:
  • Available for import and domestic passenger cars
  • Gas-charged unit
  • Improved handling and control
  • Economical OE replacement
  • Meets OE product specifications
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Carquest Premium – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring and Mount (Part No.18-814771R)

Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring and Mount

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$187.99
Carquest complete strut assemblies include all the components required for strut replacement. The Carquest strut assembly has been rigorously quality-tested, providing high-quality, proven reliability and reducing installation time. The Carquest strut assembly has been designed to provide a stable and safe ride to meet customer expectations and perform the way professional technicians demand.

Product Features:
  • Premium quality, U.S. grade steel, corrosion resistant coil spring.
  • NOK seals, steel piston valves, hard-chromed piston rod and premium oil.
  • Urethane rubber molded boot kit & bumper.
  • OEM quality upper strut mount, bearing plate and brackets.
  • Ready to install. Save time, eliminating installation processes like removing coil springs.
  • An economical replacement alternative to ensure a complete repair. Save money from investing in expensive spring compressors.
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Monroe – OESpectrum Suspension Shock Absorber (Part No.5823)

OESpectrum Suspension Shock Absorber

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$47.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe OESpectrum passenger car shock absorbers provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS – Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING – Full displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes while the larger bore provides more efficient damping control to provide consistency and a smooth ride
  • CONTROL AND DURABILITY – PTFE-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
  • CONSISTENT RIDE – OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE – Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
  • BUILT TO LAST – Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear
  • BUY WITH CONFIDENCE – Comes with Monroe’s Limited Warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference
  • Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
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Most Popular Front Shock and Strut for 1990 Mercury Cougars

Enhance your 1990 Mercury Cougar with this popular Front Shock and Strut we have in stock, for $187.99.

Carquest Premium – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring and Mount (Part No.18-814771R)

Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring and Mount

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$187.99
Carquest complete strut assemblies include all the components required for strut replacement. The Carquest strut assembly has been rigorously quality-tested, providing high-quality, proven reliability and reducing installation time. The Carquest strut assembly has been designed to provide a stable and safe ride to meet customer expectations and perform the way professional technicians demand.

Product Features:
  • Premium quality, U.S. grade steel, corrosion resistant coil spring.
  • NOK seals, steel piston valves, hard-chromed piston rod and premium oil.
  • Urethane rubber molded boot kit & bumper.
  • OEM quality upper strut mount, bearing plate and brackets.
  • Ready to install. Save time, eliminating installation processes like removing coil springs.
  • An economical replacement alternative to ensure a complete repair. Save money from investing in expensive spring compressors.
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FAQs for 1990 Mercury Cougar Shocks and Struts

What’s the price range for 1990 Mercury Cougar Shocks and Struts?

We currently have just one Shocks and Struts for the 1990 Mercury Cougar in stock: Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring and Mount and it costs $187.99.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Shocks and Struts for other Mercury Cougar model years?

Yes, we carry Shocks and Struts for 33 model years of Mercury Cougars between 1967 and 2002. The following model years are the most popular for Shocks and Strut purchases: 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, and 1993.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Shocks and Struts for any other 1990 Mercury models?

Yes. We stock Shocks and Struts for 3 other popular 1990 Mercury models. Some of the most popular are 1990 Grand Marquis Shocks and Struts, 1990 Colony Park Shocks and Struts, 1990 Sable Shocks and Struts, and 1990 Topaz Shocks and Struts.

What types of Shocks and Struts do you sell for my 1990 Mercury Cougar?

We currently have just 1 Shocks and Strut in stock for a 1990 Mercury Cougar, and as of 11/2/25, it is a Front Shock and Strut.

Can I get help with 1990 Mercury Cougar Shocks and Strut orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Mercury Shocks and Struts and more.

What is your return policy for Mercury Cougar Shocks and Struts?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Mercury Cougar Shocks and Struts and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.