Taurus and Taurus SHO, 2013 and later
Code: Not in the kit names
Good to know: There is one kit, BC's "Taurus + Taurus SHO FWD/AWD (Swift Front Only)", in BR, DS or RM.
Ford Probe, Fusion, Contour and Taurus Coilovers
Your Fusion or Taurus SHO is the daily driver, but you want it to sit lower and corner flatter. Or maybe you're keeping a Probe or Contour on the road. We carry eleven sets of coilovers for the Ford Probe, Fusion, Contour and Taurus, front drive and AWD. BC Racing makes kits for all four models, though not for the first-generation Probe.
Not sure which kit fits your model and year? Call 1-800-460-9106.
Four Fords
Probe to Taurus SHO
Animated illustration. It shows where coilovers sit on a car, not your exact kit. Depending on the car and the kit, coilovers can lean forward or back or stand straight up, and some cars use a separate spring and shock in the rear. Your ride height depends on the kit and how it is set up.
Find your Ford
What decides which kit fits your Ford
Check these three things first.
Generation
Ford Fusion coilovers change at 2013, Taurus kits at 2013, and the Probe has two generations here.
Trim
The 2009 to 2012 BC Taurus kit is named for the SEL FWD. The newer kit is named for the SHO.
Year
Ksport's Contour kit starts at 1997, and its Fusion kit stops at 2018.
BC Racing coilovers for these Fords
Six BC kits across four models
For the Ford Probe, Fusion, Contour and Taurus, BC Racing lists three series: BR, DS and RM. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US. The Probe and Contour only come in BR, and RM is only made for the newest Taurus.
The three BC series for these Fords
You'll see three BC series on this page.
BR
BC Racing BR coilovers have one knob with thirty clicks that sets compression and rebound together. Every BC kit here has it.
DS
DS has the same knob as BR plus a digressive piston for firmer control. You'll find it on the Fusion and Taurus kits.
RM
RM is BC's upside-down single-tube (monotube) shock for strut cars. It only comes on the newest Taurus kit.
The other two brands here
Two more brands make kits for these Fords. If you have questions, call 1-800-460-9106.
Where to start for three common Fords
1995 Probe
Three brands make a kit for this one.
Kits to look at: the BC, KW and Ksport kits in the second-generation Probe section
2014 Fusion AWD
Both kits are listed for AWD cars.
Kits to look at: the BC and Ksport kits for the second Fusion
2015 Taurus SHO
BC's kit is named for the SHO.
Kit to look at: BC Taurus + Taurus SHO FWD/AWD
Every Ford Probe, Fusion, Contour and Taurus coilover kit
The Taurus comes first, then the Fusion, Contour and Probe. Each card shows the kit name from our store.
Notes in BC kit names: "Swift Front Only" means the optional Swift spring upgrade is offered for the front springs only on that kit.
Taurus SEL, front drive
Code: Not in the kit names
Good to know: BC's Taurus SEL FWD kit is the only one, in BR or DS. For another trim or an AWD car, call us before ordering.
Second-generation Fusion
Code: CD4 (in Ksport kit names)
Good to know: Shopping for 2013 Ford Fusion coilovers or newer? BC's FWD/AWD kit comes in BR or DS, and its name says "Swift Springs Not Available". Ksport's FWD/AWD kit, marked CD4 (the chassis code), runs to 2018.
First-generation Fusion
Code: Not in the kit names
Good to know: There is one kit, BC's FWD/AWD kit named "Swift Front Only," in BR or DS.
Contour sedan from the mid-1990s
Code: Not in the kit names
Good to know: BC's FWD kit (BR) covers 1995 to 2000. Ksport's kit starts two years later.
Second-generation Probe coupe
Code: GE (in BC kit names); ECP, T22 (in KW kit names)
Good to know: BC's FWD kit, marked GE, comes in BR only. KW's kit is named for the coupe. Ksport also makes one.
First-generation Probe
Code: Not in the kit names
Good to know: Ksport makes the only kit. BC has none for these years.
Seven generations at a glance
| Model | Years | What decides the kit | BC Racing series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus and SHO | 2013 to 2017 | BC only | BR, DS, RM |
| Taurus SEL | 2009 to 2012 | BC only, the SEL FWD kit | BR, DS |
| Second Fusion | 2013 to 2020 | BC or Ksport, depending on year | BR, DS |
| First Fusion | 2006 to 2012 | BC only | BR, DS |
| Contour | 1995 to 2000 | BC or Ksport; by year | BR |
| Second Probe | 1993 to 1997 | Which brand you pick | BR |
| First Probe | 1989 to 1992 | Ksport only | No BC kit |
Before you buy: what Fusion, Taurus and Probe owners run into
Fusions and Tauruses are mostly commuter sedans, and the Probe and Contour are now rare enough that owner forums are small. Few owners have posted about suspension problems after a coilover install. The one confirmed issue we can pass on is a recall on the Taurus SHO Performance Pack and Police Interceptor.
Rear toe link recall
Taurus SHO Performance Pack or Police Interceptor, 2013 to 2018
Ford recalled 211,207 cars in 2020 (NHTSA 20V072) because the rear toe links may fracture, suddenly changing handling. The recall covers 2013 to 2018 Lincoln MKT, Ford Flex and Taurus cars with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. Dealers replace the toe links. A cracked toe link upsets handling no matter which coilovers you fit.
Before you install: Run the VIN through Ford's or NHTSA's recall lookup before the install and have open recall work done first.
Fusion history
Where Fusions were built
Before its launch, Reuters described "a stylish, Mexican-built sedan dubbed the Fusion".
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2005The plantReuters reported it "will be built at Ford's Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly plant in Mexico".
Questions about these Ford kits
Does BC make Ford Taurus SHO coilovers?
Yes, from 2013 to 2017, with its "Taurus + Taurus SHO FWD/AWD" kit. The earlier BC Taurus kit names only the SEL with front drive.
What does "Swift Springs Not Available" mean on the newer Fusion kit?
That wording is part of BC's own kit name. Call us and we will walk you through it.
What fits a first-generation Probe?
Ksport has the only one. BC's Probe kit starts with the second generation.
Which BC series come on these Fords?
BR comes on all six BC kits, DS on the Fusion and Taurus kits, and RM on the newest Taurus only.
Is there a Contour SVT kit?
None of our kits name the SVT. BC's Contour kit is listed as FWD for 1995 to 2000, so call us before you order for an SVT.
Do BC Ford kits come with a warranty?
BC Racing North America currently lists a two-year limited warranty on full kit orders, subject to its warranty terms. KW and Ksport each publish separate terms.
More Fords and guides
Coilover Kits by CarSee every car we have a page for.
AWD, RWD or FWD: Why Drivetrain Changes the Coilover Kit You OrderWhy the drivetrain changes which kit fits your Probe.
Comfort and Stance on a Daily Driver: Setting Up Coilovers for BothA comfortable drop on a Probe you drive every day.
How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your Probe.
After You Lower It: Alignment Timing, Driver-Assist Calibration and Headlight AimAlignment, driver-assist and headlight checks once the Probe is lower.
Ford Focus, ST and RSKits for Ford's compact car.
Ford Fiesta and Fiesta STKits for Ford's small car.
What are coilovers?Start here if coilovers are new to you.
How to install coiloversThe general fitting steps, start to end.
BC Racing for FordBC's Ford kits.
Call us and we will check which Ford Probe, Contour, Fusion or Taurus coilovers fit
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