Front suspension

[Dutchsho11]

I have a 2011 Ford SHO PP. I found KYB strut's for the front but they have different one's with letter's Suspension Code: A&B, C, D, E. How do I find out witch one is the right one for my car? Thanks in advance.

[pmezo33]

These are the part numbers i'm getting off rockauto.

Front left: KYB 335611
Front right: KYB 335610

[Dutchsho11]

I might just be dumb. LOL But when I go to rockauto and type in 2011 SHO I do not get any KYB products at all.

[pmezo33]

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,2011,taurus,3.5l+v6,1446495,suspension,strut,7584

[Dutchsho11]

But its not the 3.5 twin turbo. Does that not matter? And when I type in the strut number it only pulls up the SE, Limited, and SEL models. So these strut's will fit on the SHO model? Sorry if I'm acting New just want to be 100% before spending money. Thank you for you time and help.

[pmezo33]

Yeah, you're right about that.  Weird.  I was actually thinking about picking these up for my 2010 MKS 3.5 turbo and it's the same part number.  Not sure why they don't have it listed for the 11 sho.

Your car uses the same motorcraft strut part as my mks, so i'd assume it's the same exact suspension.  Not sure why the kyb's aren't listed for your car, but they are for mine.

[ZSHO]

AFAIK KYB Does not make Struts for the SHO,only Motorcraft & Monroe.
I would make certain to verify the correct (suspension code) that apply's to your vehicle.which is (CODE E) is for the (PP ONLY) and should apply to your vehicle AFAIK. 
I would log into www.fordparts.com  and enter your vin # to verify the correct code/fitment,could be AB OR C OR D.
Best of luck to ya. Z 
http://www.tascaparts.com/auto-parts/2011/ford/taurus/sho-trim/3-5l-v6-gas-engine/front-suspension-cat/struts-and-components-scat

[pmezo33]

AFAIK KYB Does not make Struts for the SHO.
I would make certain to verify the correct (suspension code) that apply's to your vehicle.(CODE E) is for the (PP ONLY) and should apply to your vehicle AFAIK. 
I would log into www.fordparts.com  and enter your vin # to verify the correct code,could be AB OR C OR D, but unfortunately there are so many codes for that particular year which makes it a bit confusing..
Best of luck on a permanent fix. Z 
http://www.tascaparts.com/auto-parts/2011/ford/taurus/sho-trim/3-5l-v6-gas-engine/front-suspension-cat/struts-and-components-scat

Good catch.  Code E uses different Motorcraft struts than my MKS according to Tasca.  That's probably why KYB doesn't make struts for the SHO w/PP and they do for the MKS.  Must be slightly different.

OP - just go with the motorcrafts if you wanted the KYB's.  They're only slightly more expensive.  KYB's are just oem replacements and you'll know for sure that they fit with the Motorcrafts.

[Dutchsho11]

My VIN pulls up Suspension E.  Thanks everyone.

[avidmotion]

What would the motorcraft part numbers be for the 2013+ PP SHO for both front struts and rear shocks. If I got lowered springs what does that do to the ride quality? The PP is stiff enough I would not want to degrade it by much....

[pmezo33]

What would the motorcraft part numbers be for the 2013+ PP SHO for both front struts and rear shocks. If I got lowered springs what does that do to the ride quality? The PP is stiff enough I would not want to degrade it by much....

Check Tasca.  Put in your vin and look it up.

http://www.tascaparts.com/

[ZSHO]

13+PP-SHO Front Strut.LH .MOTORCRAFT- AST12321 55.79 ea   

13+PP-SHO Front Strut.RH MOTORCRAFT- AST12323    55.79 ea

http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,2013,taurus,3.5l+v6+turbocharged,1503823,suspension,strut,7584

13+PP-SHO Rear-Shocks. MOTORCRAFT ASH23482   69.79 ea
Same part number for both sides.  Z

http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,2013,taurus,3.5l+v6+turbocharged,1503823,suspension,shock+absorber,7556