How to Service and Repair the Shock Absorber in the Suspension Strut on 2003 Ford Escape?

Begin suspension strut service and repair work by removing the combination of strut and spring assembly components. Safety goggles need to be worn when operating a spring compressor as a preventative measure against harm. Fix the assembly to a suitable mounting device and stretch the front coil spring using a spring compressor. The service begins with removing the strut piston rod nut followed by the step-by-step disassembly of the strut and spring components that include metal sheet plate, upper strut mount, thrust bearing plate, thrust bearing, upper spring seat, upper spring seat isolator, spring, dust boot, rubber bump stopper, and lower spring seat. The repair process demands brand new fasteners anytime personnel loosen or take out existing fasteners. A proper alignment procedure should be carried out each time the strut with spring assembly or the front shock absorber mounting bracket bolt loosens and the spring must sit accurately within its insulator. The final step of this process requires executing the reverse order of disassembly for assembly purposes.

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2003 Ford Escape Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: 3L8Z-18125-BB
$44.76 MSRP: $60.91
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Suspension Shock Absorber, Rear; Shock
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 5L8Z-18125-DB, 3L8Z-18125-CB, ASH-361, ASH-246
- Base No.: 18125
- Item Weight: 5.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 36.0 x 3.1 x 3.0 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 3L8Z-18125-BB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Ford Escape Submodels:
- Hybrid, Limited, XLS, XLT, XLT No Boundaries | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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2003 Ford Escape Strut, Front Driver Side Part Number: 3U2Z-18124-XAA
$88.91 MSRP: $149.27
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly - Front; Suspension Strut, Front Left
- Manufacturer Note: Warranty Eligible
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: ASH-405, AT-761, YL8Z-18124-BB, 3U2Z-18124-UAA, YL8Z-18124-DA, AM-968
- Base No.: 18124
- Item Weight: 14.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 32.5 x 7.5 x 7.7 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 3U2Z-18124-XAA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Ford Escape Submodels:
- Limited, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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2003 Ford Escape Strut, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 3U2Z-18124-TAA
$89.02 MSRP: $149.45
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly - Front; Suspension Strut, Front Right
- Manufacturer Note: Warranty Eligible
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Base No.: 18124
- Item Weight: 13.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 31.9 x 7.6 x 7.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 3U2Z-18124-TAA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Ford Escape Submodels:
- Limited, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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2003 Ford Escape Strut, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 3U2Z-18124-VAA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Front Right Suspension Strut Kit; Complete Strut Set.; Shock Absorber Assembly - Front; Shock Absorber
- Manufacturer Note: Warranty Eligible
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Base No.: 18124
- Item Weight: 10.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 6.8 x 7.0 x 26.8 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 3U2Z-18124-VAA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Ford Escape Submodels:
- Limited, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS

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2003 Ford Escape Shock Absorber Parts Q&A

Q: How to Service and Repair the Shock Absorber in the Suspension Strut on 2003 Ford Escape?
A: Begin suspension strut service and repair work by removing the combination of strut and spring assembly components. Safety goggles need to be worn when operating a spring compressor as a preventative measure against harm. Fix the assembly to a suitable mounting device and stretch the front coil spring using a spring compressor. The service begins with removing the strut piston rod nut followed by the step-by-step disassembly of the strut and spring components that include metal sheet plate, upper strut mount, thrust bearing plate, thrust bearing, upper spring seat, upper spring seat isolator, spring, dust boot, rubber bump stopper, and lower spring seat. The repair process demands brand new fasteners anytime personnel loosen or take out existing fasteners. A proper alignment procedure should be carried out each time the strut with spring assembly or the front shock absorber mounting bracket bolt loosens and the spring must sit accurately within its insulator. The final step of this process requires executing the reverse order of disassembly for assembly purposes.