KYB SM5869 Front Strut Mount for Ford Explorer and Flex

KYB Strut Mounts eliminate the vibration and noise caused by old, hardened vibration insulators. They optimize suspension performance by offering OE quality replacement components designed for each application. KYB Strut Mounts cushion the impacts from road bumps to reduce the jarring effect, noise and vibration that old mounts transmit into the vehicle. Front bearing plates are the steering pivots and support vehicle weight. They are critical to steering performance and wheel alignment. KYB Strut Mounts and bearing plates have a reputation for providing the highest quality in the industry.

• Matched grade studs and nuts

The KYB SM5869 Front Strut Mount is designed to restore proper suspension operation and help reduce the vibration, noise, and harshness transmitted through worn or hardened original mounts. Built to meet KYB’s high standards for application-specific replacement parts, this strut mount supports dependable suspension performance and helps maintain the vehicle’s intended ride quality.

Front strut mounts play an important role in steering and suspension operation. The integrated bearing plate acts as a steering pivot while supporting vehicle weight, making the mount essential to smooth steering response and proper wheel alignment. By cushioning impacts from road bumps, the KYB SM5869 helps reduce jarring feedback and unwanted suspension noise.

This automotive replacement strut mount is engineered for select Ford Explorer and Ford Flex applications. It includes matched-grade studs and nuts for a reliable installation. Verify vehicle year, model, and application before ordering to ensure proper fitment.

Key Product Specifications & Technical Data

• Brand: KYB
• Part Number: SM5869
• Product Type: Front strut mount
• Application: Automotive suspension replacement
• Position: Front
• Construction: Application-specific OE-quality replacement component
• Steering Function: Integrated bearing plate supports steering pivot operation
• Included Hardware: Matched-grade studs and nuts

Fitment

Fits select 2012 Ford Flex, 2013 Ford Flex, 2013 Ford Explorer, and 2014 Ford Explorer applications. The provided fitment data also references Ford Explorer applications through 2017 and Ford Flex applications through 2018. Confirm exact vehicle configuration and application details before installation.

What’s Included

• One KYB SM5869 front strut mount
• Matched-grade studs and nuts

Features:

• OE-quality replacement component: Designed for application-specific suspension service and dependable fit and function.
• Noise and vibration reduction: Cushions road impacts to help reduce harshness, suspension noise, and vibration caused by worn mounts.
• Steering support: Front bearing plate serves as a steering pivot while supporting vehicle weight.
• Installation hardware included: Supplied with matched-grade studs and nuts for a secure replacement installation.

Fitments:
2012 Ford Flex Limited
2012 Ford Flex SE
2012 Ford Flex SEL
2012 Ford Flex Titanium
2012 Ford Taurus Limited
2012 Ford Taurus SE
2012 Ford Taurus SEL
2012 Ford Taurus SHO
2012 Lincoln MKS Base
2012 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost
2012 Lincoln MKT Base
2012 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost
2012 Lincoln MKT Livery
2013 Ford Explorer Base
2013 Ford Explorer Limited
2013 Ford Explorer Sport
2013 Ford Explorer XLT
2013 Ford Flex Limited
2013 Ford Flex SE
2013 Ford Flex SEL
2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan Base
2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Base
2013 Ford Taurus Limited
2013 Ford Taurus SE
2013 Ford Taurus SEL
2013 Ford Taurus SHO
2013 Lincoln MKS Base
2013 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost
2013 Lincoln MKT Base
2013 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost
2013 Lincoln MKT Limousine
2013 Lincoln MKT Livery
2014 Ford Explorer Base
2014 Ford Explorer Limited
2014 Ford Explorer Sport
2014 Ford Explorer XLT
2014 Ford Flex Limited
2014 Ford Flex SE
2014 Ford Flex SEL
2014 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan Base
2014 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Base
2014 Ford Special Service Police Sedan Base
2014 Ford Taurus Limited
2014 Ford Taurus SE
2014 Ford Taurus SEL
2014 Ford Taurus SHO
2014 Lincoln MKS Base
2014 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost
2014 Lincoln MKT Base
2014 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost
2014 Lincoln MKT Limousine
2014 Lincoln MKT Livery
2015 Ford Explorer Base
2015 Ford Explorer Limited
2015 Ford Explorer Sport
2015 Ford Explorer XLT
2015 Ford Flex Limited
2015 Ford Flex SE
2015 Ford Flex SEL
2015 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan Base
2015 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Base
2015 Ford Special Service Police Sedan Base
2015 Ford Taurus Limited
2015 Ford Taurus SE
2015 Ford Taurus SEL
2015 Ford Taurus SHO
2015 Lincoln MKS Base
2015 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost
2015 Lincoln MKT Base
2015 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost
2015 Lincoln MKT Limousine
2015 Lincoln MKT Livery
2016 Ford Explorer Base
2016 Ford Explorer Limited
2016 Ford Explorer Platinum
2016 Ford Explorer Sport
2016 Ford Explorer XLT
2016 Ford Flex Limited
2016 Ford Flex SE
2016 Ford Flex SEL
2016 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan Base
2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Base
2016 Ford Special Service Police Sedan Base
2016 Ford Taurus Limited
2016 Ford Taurus SE
2016 Ford Taurus SEL
2016 Ford Taurus SHO
2016 Lincoln MKS Base
2016 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost
2016 Lincoln MKT Base
2016 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost
2016 Lincoln MKT Limousine
2016 Lincoln MKT Livery
2017 Ford Explorer Base
2017 Ford Explorer Limited
2017 Ford Explorer Platinum
2017 Ford Explorer Sport
2017 Ford Explorer XLT
2017 Ford Flex Limited
2017 Ford Flex SE
2017 Ford Flex SEL
2017 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan Base
2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Base
2017 Ford Special Service Police Sedan Base
2017 Ford Taurus Limited
2017 Ford Taurus SE
2017 Ford Taurus SEL
2017 Ford Taurus SHO
2017 Lincoln MKT Base
2017 Lincoln MKT Limousine
2017 Lincoln MKT Livery
2018 Ford Explorer Base
2018 Ford Explorer Limited
2018 Ford Explorer Platinum
2018 Ford Explorer Sport
2018 Ford Explorer XLT
2018 Ford Flex Limited
2018 Ford Flex SE
2018 Ford Flex SEL
2018 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan Base
2018 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Base
2018 Ford Special Service Police Sedan Base
2018 Ford Taurus Limited
2018 Ford Taurus SE
2018 Ford Taurus SEL
2018 Ford Taurus SHO
2018 Lincoln MKT Limousine
2018 Lincoln MKT Livery
2018 Lincoln MKT Premiere
2018 Lincoln MKT Reserve
2019 Ford Explorer Base
2019 Ford Explorer Limited
2019 Ford Explorer Platinum
2019 Ford Explorer Sport
2019 Ford Explorer XLT
2019 Ford Flex Limited
2019 Ford Flex SE
2019 Ford Flex SEL
2019 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan Base
2019 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Base
2019 Ford Taurus Limited
2019 Ford Taurus SE
2019 Ford Taurus SEL
2019 Ford Taurus SHO
2019 Lincoln MKT Base
2019 Lincoln MKT Limousine
2019 Lincoln MKT Livery
2019 Lincoln MKT Reserve

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