2011 Ford Explorer Front Shock and Struts

Your 2011 Ford Explorer 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 Front Shock and Struts you desperately need.

We currently carry 9 Front Shock and Struts to choose from for your 2011 Ford Explorer, and our inventory prices range from as little as $145.22 up to $305.99.

On top of low prices, Advance Auto Parts offers 4 different trusted brands of Front Shock and Struts for the 2011 Ford Explorer. We only sell parts from trusted brands like Monroe so that you can find quality parts you can count on.

Have parts delivered straight to your home, or find the nearest Advance Auto Parts store to check out our Front Shock and Struts stock in-person!

Front Shock and Struts for Your 2011 Ford Explorer

Monroe – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount (Part No.172620)

Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount

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$305.99
Featuring a vehicle-specific design, Monroe Quick-Strut strut assemblies are fit checked, ride tested and engineered to restore factory ride height and ride performance. Assembled in Paragould, AR, they include all required components in a single unit.

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
  • RESTORES RIDE HEIGHT – Precisely calibrated to meet the OE design, each application-specific coil spring type is engineered to restore ride height and support the vehicle’s weight
  • VEHICLE-SPECIFIC DESIGN – Application-specific coil spring, mount and strut designs ensure optimized ride and handling experience unique to each vehicle profile
  • OE QUALITY – Preassembled upper strut mount, coil spring, and strut feature an OE-style design for seamless fit, form, and function
  • MADE TO LAST – Manufactured with high-quality steel, featuring a superior tube and weld design to deliver structural integrity and durability
  • MAINTAINS VEHICLE CONTROL – Reduces body sway, vibration and road harshness before it reaches the passenger cabin for improved vehicle handling
  • IMPROVES STEERING – Premium upper strut mount helps ensure smooth, like-new steering precision and prevents noise, vibration, harshness and memory steer
  • RUST RESISTANCE – Protective coating resists rust and corrosion while salt spray testing ensures it’s ready for the elements
  • ASSEMBLED IN THE USA This Quick-Strut assembly is assembled with pride in Paragould, Arkansas from domestic and imported components
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Monroe – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount (Part No.272620)

Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount

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$264.99
Featuring a vehicle-specific design, Monroe Quick-Strut strut assemblies are fit checked, ride tested and engineered to restore factory ride height and ride performance. Assembled in Paragould, AR, they include all required components in a single unit.

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
  • RESTORES RIDE HEIGHT – Precisely calibrated to meet the OE design, each application-specific coil spring type is engineered to restore ride height and support the vehicle’s weight
  • VEHICLE-SPECIFIC DESIGN – Application-specific coil spring, mount and strut designs ensure optimized ride and handling experience unique to each vehicle profile
  • OE QUALITY – Preassembled upper strut mount, coil spring, and strut feature an OE-style design for seamless fit, form, and function
  • MADE TO LAST – Manufactured with high-quality steel, featuring a superior tube and weld design to deliver structural integrity and durability
  • MAINTAINS VEHICLE CONTROL – Reduces body sway, vibration and road harshness before it reaches the passenger cabin for improved vehicle handling
  • IMPROVES STEERING – Premium upper strut mount helps ensure smooth, like-new steering precision and prevents noise, vibration, harshness and memory steer
  • RUST RESISTANCE – Protective coating resists rust and corrosion while salt spray testing ensures it’s ready for the elements
  • ASSEMBLED IN THE USA This Quick-Strut assembly is assembled with pride in Paragould, Arkansas from domestic and imported components
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Monroe – OESpectrum Strut (Part No.72621)

OESpectrum Strut

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$147.99
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)
  • Special Dust Boot/Jounce Bumper: Protective dust boot reduces dirt and any moisture build-up. Jounce bumper helps prevent severe suspension movement. Dust boot & jounce bumper sold separately.
  • Premium – Limited Lifetime Warranty
  • For Commercial Usage Refer to Product Warranty
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Monroe – OESpectrum Strut (Part No.72620)

OESpectrum Strut

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$147.99
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)
  • Special Dust Boot/Jounce Bumper: Protective dust boot reduces dirt and any moisture build-up. Jounce bumper helps prevent severe suspension movement. Dust boot & jounce bumper sold separately.
  • Premium – Limited Lifetime Warranty
  • For Commercial Usage Refer to Product Warranty
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KYB – Excel-G Strut Assembly (Part No.L3000570619KYB)

Excel-G Strut Assembly

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$147.75
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. Patented valving plus pressurized nitrogen gas account for riding comfort and, at the same time, dramatically reduce the aeration or foaming that commonly occur in shock absorber and cause its performance to start fading, even after only a few minutes in operation.

Product Features:
  • Restores OE performance
  • One way anti-foaming valve reduces foaming and performance fade
  • Three stage dual valving
  • Teflon coated piston valve
  • Seamless inner cylinder and eye ring, no leaks
  • Bonded bushings and sleeves
  • Hard chromed piston rod
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KYB – Excel-G Strut Assembly (Part No.L3000570617KYB)

Excel-G Strut Assembly

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$145.22
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. Patented valving plus pressurized nitrogen gas account for riding comfort and, at the same time, dramatically reduce the aeration or foaming that commonly occur in shock absorber and cause its performance to start fading, even after only a few minutes in operation.

Product Features:
  • Restores OE performance
  • One way anti-foaming valve reduces foaming and performance fade
  • Three stage dual valving
  • Teflon coated piston valve
  • Seamless inner cylinder and eye ring, no leaks
  • Bonded bushings and sleeves
  • Hard chromed piston rod
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International Suspension Group – Strut Assembly (Part No.L30001617217ISG)

Strut Assembly

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$239.67
The International Suspension Group advanced engineering team designed the Ride Control Valving to allow these premium struts to sense the vehicles velocity and road conditions. The Ride Control struts adjust constantly to the road for enhanced performance, ensuring superior handling, ride control and comfort.

Product Features:
  • Vented Striker Plate – Eliminates seal damage and prolongs strut life
  • Teflon Banded Piston Seal – Provides superior sealing
  • Multi-Shim Valve – For superior handling control and comfort
  • Twin Tube Design – For extra protection, strength and durability
  • Micro-polished Double Chrome plated Piston – Extra protection against pitting and rusting
  • PBT Bump Stop – Dampens noise and stops metal to metal contact
  • Machine Mounting Eyes – Seamless for strength and durability
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International Suspension Group – Strut Assembly (Part No.L30001705105ISG)

Strut Assembly

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$239.67
The International Suspension Group advanced engineering team designed the Ride Control Valving to allow these premium struts to sense the vehicles velocity and road conditions. The Ride Control struts adjust constantly to the road for enhanced performance, ensuring superior handling, ride control and comfort.

Product Features:
  • Vented Striker Plate – Eliminates seal damage and prolongs strut life
  • Teflon Banded Piston Seal – Provides superior sealing
  • Multi-Shim Valve – For superior handling control and comfort
  • Twin Tube Design – For extra protection, strength and durability
  • Micro-polished Double Chrome plated Piston – Extra protection against pitting and rusting
  • PBT Bump Stop – Dampens noise and stops metal to metal contact
  • Machine Mounting Eyes – Seamless for strength and durability
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Bilstein – Strut Assembly (Part No.L30002149620BIL)

Strut Assembly

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$168.04
Finish: Black Paint Bilstein B4 OE Replacement gas pressure shock absorbers and struts are specifically engineered to be the best choice for maintaining the original ride quality of your vehicle, while meeting or exceeding OE standards. These dampers are the ideal choice for the driver looking to restore the original performance and handling of their vehicle, with the added benefit of world-famous Bilstein quality.

Product Features:
  • Constant damping characteristics under any load
  • Consistent performance and handling give the vehicle a new car feel every time
  • Proven BILSTEIN gas pressure technology
  • High OEM quality standards
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FAQs for 2011 Ford Explorer Front Shock and Struts

What are the most popular Front Shock and Struts for the 2011 Ford Explorer?

With 4 brands you can trust, our most popular Front Shock and Struts for the 2011 Ford Explorer parts are:
Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount
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Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount
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Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount
from $264.99
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OESpectrum Strut
from $147.99
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