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There are a variety of aftermarket manufacturers that offer compatible replacement Ford Edge Hood Lift Support Struts on Amazon.

The only tool needed to remove and replace the hood lift struts is a small flat head screwdriver.

The first two steps are to open the hood and move to the side of the car with the failing strut.

I recommend using a large towel or a cardboard box to keep the hood mostly open while you replace the faulty strut.

Wedge the towel or cardboard box in between the black plastic cowl and the lower edge of the hood. You may need to use several towel and/or boxes to keep the hood open when one of the struts is removed.

If possible, have an assistant hold open the hood for you as a backup safety measure.

Locate the black metal "C" shaped retaining clips at the top and bottom of the support strut.

Firmly pull the ball socket on the strut off the ball mount attached to the engine bay.

Repeat the process to release the retaining clip on the top of the strut.

You may need to pry them out with the flathead screwdriver.

Firmly pop the sockets over the ball mounts on the engine bay and the hood.

Remove the towels or cardboard boxes that were helping support the hood.

Double check that the gas-charged support works properly by opening and closing the hood a few times.

Be sure to record the hood struts change in your vehicle's service records.

Please check out all of my 2015-2019 Ford Edge DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides.