This is the Bilstein B4 OE Replacement front right strut assembly for the 2014-2019 Ford Escape without EDC, a gas-pressure, twin-tube unit that Bilstein positions as a factory-style replacement. Owners on user forums describe the front struts as twin-tube, which matches the brand's gas-pressure approach. For a driver who wants the Escape's original ride character back without paying for an adjustable coilover, this strut restores the factory damping feel at a much lower cost. Buyers chasing track performance should look elsewhere, but for daily-driven worn struts it is a sensible, durable replacement.
Fitment covers the Escape S, SE, and Titanium for 2014-2019 and the SEL for 2018-2019. Owners on user forums note that Ford changed the front strut design around January 2015, so pre-2015 Escapes use different front part numbers. Confirm your build date or VIN before ordering. Replace front struts in pairs, since owners on forums stress that mismatched struts cause uneven handling. Bilstein's B4 OE Replacement 22-298942 is the matching left-side strut. Search terms that fit this part include 2014-2019 Ford Escape front right strut, B4 OE replacement strut, Escape without EDC front strut, and 22-298959 front strut.
The manufacturer lists it for the 2014-2019 Escape without EDC, and the fit covers the S, SE, and Titanium trims plus the 2018-2019 SEL. Owners on user forums report that front strut part numbers changed around January 2015, and earlier Escapes use different front numbers. Check your build date or VIN before ordering.
Owners on user forums advise replacing front struts in pairs. This keeps damping and handling even from side to side.
Front strut work on the Escape is an advanced job, and owners on user forums say it is among the harder strut replacements they have done. Buying a complete quick-strut assembly avoids the need to compress and reuse the coil spring, which is the most hazardous step. Expect to separate the hub from the knuckle and spread the knuckle to free the strut. Owners warn against forcing a standard MacPherson spring compressor into the strut tower, because it can shift and damage the tower. Always start with a fresh ride and wheel alignment afterward to prevent rapid tire wear and keep steering predictable.
