2010–2012 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT: KYB Excel-G Struts
For 2010–2012 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT, begin with the exact vehicle and factory suspension equipment when comparing KYB Excel-G replacements. Select the exact vehicle and year before comparing replacement struts or planning installation.
Understand the Excel-G replacement role
Excel-G is an OE-style replacement strut, not a lowering or performance-conversion system. The relevant goal is appropriate everyday damping for the specified application. Replacing worn units may address deterioration, but it does not establish a guaranteed improvement over a healthy original suspension.
Keep the six vehicle-year searches separate
Keep separate 2010, 2011 and 2012 Ford Flex from the same three Lincoln MKT years. Use the matching search rather than assuming related vehicles share every part. Additional application notes may distinguish configurations, so read the detailed listing after narrowing the model and year.
Check factory equipment and assembly contents
Confirm the vehicle’s suspension configuration and the position being replaced. Also determine whether the item is a bare strut or a complete assembly, because springs, mounts and insulators may need separate attention. A model-year match alone does not explain what hardware will be reused during the repair.
Plan the repair beyond the catalog search
Have mounts, springs and related wear points inspected while the struts are being evaluated. Follow the vehicle’s service procedure for installation and alignment assessment. Product coverage and present stock are separate questions, so use the current listing or request confirmation before scheduling work around a particular replacement.
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Frequently asked questions
Are Flex and MKT struts automatically interchangeable?
No. Use the exact vehicle application and all listing notes instead of assuming interchangeability from the shared model-year range.
Does Excel-G mean a complete spring-and-strut assembly?
Not by itself. Check the item description and contents to determine whether it is a bare strut or assembled unit.
