How to detach and reinstall the rear Trunk Lid Lift Support strut on Ford Mustang?

Open the rear trunk lid and support it securely. Using a small screwdriver, detach the retaining clips at both ends of the Trunk Lid Lift Support, then pry or pull sharply to detach it from the vehicle by prying the clip out of its locking groove and detaching the end of the support from the locating stud. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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Ford Mustang Gas Lift Assembly
Part Number: 5R3Z-63406A10-AA
$23.08 MSRP: $31.54
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lift Assy - Gas; Lift Cylinder, Support Cylinder
- Manufacturer Note: RH/LH
- Position: Passenger Side/Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Ford Mustang | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.8L DOHC SC | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Manual Transmission T5OD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission TR3650, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Mustang Gas Lift Assembly
Part Number: FR3Z-63406A10-B
$29.98 MSRP: $42.70
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lift Assy - Gas; Lift Cylinder, Support Cylinder
- Manufacturer Note: RH/LH
- Position: Passenger Side/Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2023 Ford Mustang | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.7L PFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 8 Cyl 5.0L MOD DOHC SEFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2L | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Manual Transmission-3160, 6-Speed Manual Transmission-MT82, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Mustang Gas Lift Assembly
Part Number: FR3Z-63406A10-A
$29.21 MSRP: $42.70
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lift Assy - Gas; Lift Cylinder, Support Cylinder
- Manufacturer Note: RH/LH
- Position: Passenger Side/Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2023 Ford Mustang | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.7L PFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 8 Cyl 5.0L MOD DOHC SEFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2L | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Manual Transmission-3160, 6-Speed Manual Transmission-MT82, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Mustang Gas Lift Assembly
Part Number: FR3Z-76406A10-A
$33.94 MSRP: $49.62
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lift Assy - Gas; Lift Cylinder, Support Cylinder
- Manufacturer Note: RH/LH
- Position: Passenger Side/Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2023 Ford Mustang | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.7L PFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 8 Cyl 5.0L MOD DOHC SEFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2L | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Manual Transmission-3160, 6-Speed Manual Transmission-MT82, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Mustang Gas Lift Assembly
Part Number: AR3Z-63406A10-B
$30.41 MSRP: $43.32
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lift Assy - Gas; Lift Cylinder, Support Cylinder
- Manufacturer Note: RH/LH
- Position: Passenger Side/Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2014 Ford Mustang | 6 Cyl 3.7L PFI NA, 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 8 Cyl 5.0L MOD DOHC SEFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.4L DOHC EFI S/C ALUM, 8 Cyl 5.8L DOHC SC | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Manual Transmission T5OD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission TR3650, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Manual Transmission (T56), 6-Speed Manual Transmission-MT82, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Mustang Gas Lift Assembly
Part Number: FR3Z-76406A10-B
$34.36 MSRP: $48.95
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lift Assy - Gas; Lift Cylinder, Support Cylinder
- Manufacturer Note: RH/LH
- Position: Passenger Side/Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2023 Ford Mustang | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.7L PFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 8 Cyl 5.0L MOD DOHC SEFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2L | 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Manual Transmission-3160, 6-Speed Manual Transmission-MT82, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Mustang LIFT ASY - TAILGATE - GAS
Part Number: PR3Z-63406A10-C
$57.34 MSRP: $83.83
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lift Cylinder, Support Cylinder
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2024-2025 Ford Mustang | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Mustang LIFT ASY - TAILGATE - GAS
Part Number: PR3Z-63406A10-B
$51.83 MSRP: $74.47
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lift Cylinder, Support Cylinder
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2024-2025 Ford Mustang | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Mustang Gas Lift Assembly
Part Number: F4ZZ-63406A10-B
$89.25 MSRP: $130.48
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lift Assy - Gas; Lift Cylinder, Support Cylinder
- Manufacturer Note: Includes ball stud, GT
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-2004 Ford Mustang | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 3.8L OHV EFI, 6 Cyl 3.9L OHV EFI NA, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.6L DOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L DOHC EFI S/C, 8 Cyl 4.6L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.4L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 4AT 4R70W, 4AT 4R75W, 4AT AOD-E, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R70W (AODE), 5MT, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (T450D), 5-Speed Manual Transmission T5OD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission TR3650, 6-Speed Manual Transmission Tremec T56, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Mustang Gas Lift Assembly
Part Number: 6R3Z-63406A10-B
$32.05 MSRP: $45.65
You Save: $13.60 (30%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lift Assy - Gas; Lift Cylinder, Support Cylinder
- Manufacturer Note: RH/LH
- Position: Passenger Side/Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2009 Ford Mustang | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.4L DOHC EFI S/C ALUM, 8 Cyl 5.8L DOHC SC | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Manual Transmission T5OD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission TR3650, 6-Speed Manual Transmission (T56), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Mustang Gas Lift Assembly
Part Number: F4ZZ-63406A10-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lift Assy - Gas; Lift Cylinder, Support Cylinder
- Manufacturer Note: Includes ball stud, exc. GT
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-2004 Ford Mustang | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 3.8L OHV EFI, 6 Cyl 3.9L OHV EFI NA, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.6L DOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L DOHC EFI S/C, 8 Cyl 4.6L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.4L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 4AT 4R70W, 4AT 4R75W, 4AT AOD-E, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R70W (AODE), 5MT, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (T450D), 5-Speed Manual Transmission T5OD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission TR3650, 6-Speed Manual Transmission Tremec T56, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Mustang Gas Lift Assembly
Part Number: 6R3Z-63406A10-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lift Assy - Gas; Lift Cylinder, Support Cylinder
- Manufacturer Note: RH/LH
- Position: Passenger Side/Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2009 Ford Mustang | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.4L DOHC EFI S/C ALUM, 8 Cyl 5.8L DOHC SC | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Manual Transmission T5OD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission TR3650, 6-Speed Manual Transmission (T56), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Mustang Gas Lift Assembly
Part Number: AR3Z-63406A10-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lift Assy - Gas; Lift Cylinder, Support Cylinder
- Manufacturer Note: RH/LH
- Position: Passenger Side/Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2014 Ford Mustang | 6 Cyl 3.7L PFI NA, 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 8 Cyl 5.0L MOD DOHC SEFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.4L DOHC EFI S/C ALUM, 8 Cyl 5.8L DOHC SC | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Manual Transmission T5OD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission TR3650, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Manual Transmission (T56), 6-Speed Manual Transmission-MT82, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Mustang LIFT ASY - TAILGATE - GAS
Part Number: PR3Z-63406A10-A
$57.34 MSRP: $83.83
You Save: $26.49 (32%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lift Cylinder, Support Cylinder
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2024-2025 Ford Mustang | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Mustang Stop
Part Number: FR3Z-5806200-A
$27.44 MSRP: $39.08
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Product Specifications
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015 Ford Mustang | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.7L PFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.0L MOD DOHC SEFI NA, 8 Cyl 5.2L | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Manual Transmission-3160, 6-Speed Manual Transmission-MT82, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Mustang Gas Lift Assembly
Part Number: 5R3Z-63406A10-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lift Assy - Gas; Lift Cylinder, Support Cylinder
- Manufacturer Note: RH/LH
- Position: Passenger Side/Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Ford Mustang | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.8L DOHC SC | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Manual Transmission T5OD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission TR3650, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)

Ford Mustang Trunk Lid Lift Support

The Ford Mustang Trunk Lid Lift Support enables the rear lid to raise and remain overhead for safe, hands-free access to the cargo. Within the Trunk Lid Lift Support, a gas-charged cylinder contains compressed energy. When the latch releases and the panel reaches mid-stroke, the strut completes the lift and then holds the lid securely until you close it. The delicate balance of pressure between the Trunk Lid Lift Support and the metal panel maintains movement, preventing a dangerous slam. The earlier Ford models relied on paired struts that function just like today's units. Meanwhile, the later Ford models may have slightly lighter lids, but they still employ the same gas spring, so the everyday experience is the same across every Mustang generation. Regularly checking your Ford Mustang will reveal weak struts. The signs that a lid feels heavy, drifts downward, or acts sluggish in cold weather indicate a failing Trunk Lid Lift Support, meaning that the owner should replace it before someone gets injured. Every Mustang will eventually need Trunk Lid Lift Support assemblies due to gas being bled off with time and exposure.

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Ford Mustang Trunk Lid Lift Support Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Gas Lift Assembly
6R3Z-63406A10-B
Q: How to detach and reinstall the rear Trunk Lid Lift Support strut on Ford Mustang?
A:
Open the rear trunk lid and support it securely. Using a small screwdriver, detach the retaining clips at both ends of the Trunk Lid Lift Support, then pry or pull sharply to detach it from the vehicle by prying the clip out of its locking groove and detaching the end of the support from the locating stud. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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