KYB Excel-G Rear Shock Absorber for Ford Focus ST 2013-2018

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.

• KYB has the strongest and thickest strut bodies and brackets in the industry; minimizing flex to maintain correct alignment in all conditions

Restore the original ride control and handling characteristics of your Ford Focus ST with the KYB Excel-G rear shock absorber, part number KYB3440047. Designed as an original-equipment replacement, the Excel-G helps support stability, stopping performance, lane-change responsiveness, and predictable handling without changing the vehicle’s factory-tuned driving characteristics.

KYB supplies shocks and struts to leading vehicle manufacturers worldwide, and the Excel-G is produced using the same OE-quality manufacturing standards and component requirements associated with KYB original-equipment assemblies. Its nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design helps reduce aeration and supports consistent damping performance during everyday driving. The shock absorber is engineered for professional installation and dependable service as part of a complete suspension repair.

• Feature: OE-matched replacement design helps restore the vehicle’s original ride control, stability, and handling performance.
• Feature: Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube construction supports consistent damping and helps reduce fluid aeration.
• Feature: Heavy-duty strut body and bracket construction helps minimize flex and maintain proper suspension alignment.
• Feature: KYB Excel-G quality is trusted by professional technicians and manufactured to OE-level standards.

Product Specifications and Technical Data

• Brand: KYB
• Product Line: Excel-G
• Part Number: KYB3440047
• Part Type: Rear shock absorber
• Vehicle Position: Rear
• Shock Design: Twin-tube
• Gas Charged: Yes, nitrogen
• Application: Automotive replacement suspension component

What's Included

One KYB Excel-G rear shock absorber. Installation hardware and additional suspension components are not included unless supplied by the vehicle manufacturer or specified separately.

Fitment includes select 2013-2018 Ford Focus models, including the Ford Focus ST applications listed by the manufacturer. Verify the vehicle year, model, trim, and suspension configuration before ordering. Professional installation is recommended, and shocks should generally be replaced in pairs on the same axle to help maintain balanced performance.

Features:

• OE-matched replacement design helps restore the vehicle’s original ride control, stability, and handling performance.
• Nitrogen gas-charged twin-tube construction supports consistent damping and helps reduce fluid aeration.
• Heavy-duty strut body and bracket construction helps minimize flex and maintain proper suspension alignment.
• KYB Excel-G quality is trusted by professional technicians and manufactured to OE-level standards.

Fitments:
2013 Ford Focus ST
2014 Ford Focus ST
2015 Ford Focus ST
2016 Ford Focus ST
2017 Ford Focus RS
2017 Ford Focus ST
2018 Ford Focus RS
2018 Ford Focus ST

Air Freight Prohibited: false
Not Carb Approved: false
Ltl Freight Required: false
Prop 65: Unknown
Part Type: automotive
Epa: N/A
Carb Acknowledgement Required: false
Regular Stock: t
Units Per Sku: 1