1996 Ford Contour Rear Shock and Struts

Your 1996 Ford Contour might be the best vehicle you’ve ever owned. Or you may just be struggling to keep it highway-approved. No matter the situation, Advance Auto Parts has the Rear Shock and Struts you desperately need.

We currently carry 5 Rear Shock and Struts to choose from for your 1996 Ford Contour, and our inventory prices range from as little as $71.99 up to $155.99.

On top of low prices, Advance Auto Parts offers 2 different trusted brands of Rear Shock and Struts for the 1996 Ford Contour. We only sell parts from trusted brands like Monroe so that you can find quality parts you can count on.

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Rear Shock and Struts for Your 1996 Ford Contour

Monroe – Gas-Matic Strut (Part No.81984)

Gas-Matic Strut

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$71.99
Monroe® Gas-Matic passenger car struts are gas charged and provide improved control 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 Strut (Part No.71984)

OESpectrum Strut

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$112.99
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 — Fluon-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)
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Monroe – RoadMatic Complete Strut Assembly (Part No.181984)

RoadMatic Complete Strut Assembly

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$155.99
Engineered to get more miles from your vehicle, the RoadMatic® strut assembly includes all required components in a single unit. It meets OE specifications and reduces installation time, eliminating the need for a spring compressor.

Product Features:
  • QUICKER, SAFER, EASIER AND COMPLETE REPAIR — Includes everything you need for strut replacement in a single, fully assembled unit with no need for a spring compressor
  • GET MORE MILES FROM YOUR RIDE — Engineered and fit and ride tested to meet OE spec
  • EASY TO INSTALL — Fully integrated design reduces installation time, eliminating the need for a spring compressor
  • CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE — Features nitrogen gas-charge and all-weather fluid for improved ride and handling
  • COVERAGE — Available for domestic and import passenger cars, light trucks and SUVs
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KYB – Excel-G Strut Assembly (Part No.L300091216KYX)

Excel-G Strut Assembly

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$112.10
The KYB Excel-G OE-equivalent direct fit Strut Assembly is engineered to restore the vehicle’s originally designed handling and control. The Excel-G Shocks are calibrated to compensate for worn suspensions and is a great choice to restore OE performance and original driving conditions. Restores a vehicle’s originally designed handling and control. The KYB Excel-G is identical to the GR2 except for the product name and paint color.

Product Features:
  • Direct fit application for ease of installation
  • Calibrated to compensate for worn suspensions
  • Components and valving are designed specifically for each application
  • The best choice to restore OE performance and normal driving conditions
  • Built with quality that matches or exceeds OE
  • Coverage for domestic and import cars, trucks, vans, minivans, and SUV,s
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KYB – Gas Strut (Part No.235911)

Gas Strut

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$75.99
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 Contour Or Mystique
  • 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
  • Made In Use
  • 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: Sm5140
  • Protect Your New Struts From Dirt, Debris And Salt With A KYB Strut Boot, Part Number: Sb102
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FAQs for 1996 Ford Contour Rear Shock and Struts

What are the most popular Rear Shock and Struts for the 1996 Ford Contour?

With 2 brands you can trust, our most popular Rear Shock and Struts for the 1996 Ford Contour parts are:
Gas-Matic Strut
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OESpectrum Strut
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RoadMatic Complete Strut Assembly
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