2004 Sport Trac Hood Gas Lift Struts

[Adam Smith]

Been a while since I've visited this site, can't find anything in the search bar anymore. My hood is no longer being supported by what Ford calls the "Gas Lift Assembly", or the struts holding the hood up. After a few seconds the hood falls on my head. Is there anything I should know about this? Or do I just buy two new struts, and is that an easy install? Thank you.

 

[Todd Z]

Just replace them..... use a small screw driver to pop the metal clip off and it just pulls off.... the new ones just snap on.... Have some one hold the hood open or use a holder or broom stick.

 

[Fire]

Yeah, I ended up just replacing both of mine, I think a couple times over the years.