How to service the shock absorber on both 3-Door and 4-Door on 2003 Ford Focus?

Service of the shock absorber requires first unscrewing the load space trim panel for both 3-Door and 4-Door models before proceeding. A well-chosen spanner should be used to stop the piston rod from turning during shock absorber upper mounting retaining nut removal. The service requires raising the vehicle for support before properly removing the shock absorber. The final tightening steps for the upper retaining nut and lower retaining bolt must happen when the vehicle weight rests on its road wheels. At first tighten the lower retaining bolt only partially before placing the shock absorber in position and guiding the piston rod to enter the locating hole. You should use a suitable spanner to stop the piston rod rotation during upper mounting retaining nut installation while the vehicle stays on the floor. Reinstall the load space trim panel followed by a secure tightening process of the lower retaining bolt.

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2003 Ford Focus Strut, Front Passenger Side
Part Number: 3U2Z-18124-TA
$58.43 MSRP: $79.52
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly - Front; Front Right Suspension Strut Kit; Complete Strut and Shock Absorber Set.
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 3S4Z-18124-AB
- Base No.: 18124
- Item Weight: 9.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 8.0 x 7.4 x 28.9 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 3U2Z-18124-TA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Ford Focus Submodels:
- LX, SE, Sony Limited Edition, SVT, ZTS, ZTW, ZX3, ZX5 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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2003 Ford Focus Shock Absorber, Rear
Part Number: 6S4Z-18125-F
$42.91 MSRP: $58.40
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Shock Absorber; Rear Suspension Strut and Shock Assembly; Complete Strut Set.; Shock; Suspension Shock Absorber
- Manufacturer Note: Attaching Hardware Kit For Shock Absorbers
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 3S4Z-18125-CA, 6S4Z-18125-CA
- Base No.: 18125
- Item Weight: 3.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 19.9 x 2.8 x 2.9 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 6S4Z-18125-F
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Ford Focus Submodels:
- LX, S, SE, SES, Sony Limited Edition, ST, ZTS, ZTW, ZX3, ZX4, ZX4 ST, ZX5, ZXW | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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2003 Ford Focus Shock Absorber, Rear
Part Number: 9S4Z-18125-A
$54.26 MSRP: $89.27
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Rear Suspension Shock Absorber Kit; Strut and Shock Assembly.; Shock Assembly; Shock; Suspension Shock Absorber
- Manufacturer Note: Without Attaching Hardware
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 2M5Z-18125-BA, 7S4Z-18125-B, 8S4Z-18125-A, AST-156, AST-293, 6S4Z-18125-BA, AST-39, AST-353
- Base No.: 18125
- Item Weight: 4.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 27.0 x 3.4 x 3.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 9S4Z-18125-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Ford Focus Submodels:
- LX, S, SE, SEL, SES, ST, SVT, ZTS, ZX3, ZX4, ZX4 ST, ZX5, ZXW | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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2003 Ford Focus Shock Absorber, Rear
Part Number: 7S4Z-18125-DB
$48.08 MSRP: $78.55
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Shock Absorber; Rear Suspension Strut and Shock Assembly; Complete Strut Set.; Shock; Suspension Shock Absorber
- Manufacturer Note: Attaching Hardware Kit For Shock Absorbers
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 6S4Z-18125-E
- Base No.: 18125
- Item Weight: 4.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 27.0 x 2.9 x 3.0 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 7S4Z-18125-DB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Ford Focus Submodels:
- LX, S, SE, SES, Sony Limited Edition, ST, SVT, ZTS, ZTW, ZX3, ZX4, ZX4 ST, ZX5, ZXW | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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2003 Ford Focus Strut, Front Driver Side
Part Number: 3S4Z-18124-AA
$68.88 MSRP: $93.74
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly - Front; Front Left Suspension Strut Kit; Complete Strut Set.; Shock Absorber
- Manufacturer Note: LH, A Motorcraft loaded strut can be used in place of this part.
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 3U2Z-18124-BT, 2M5Z-18124-AE, AST-133, 2M5Z-18124-AC, 3S4Z-18124-BA, AST-53
- Base No.: 18124
- Item Weight: 9.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 7.7 x 7.4 x 24.9 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 3S4Z-18124-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Ford Focus Submodels:
- LX, SE, Sony Limited Edition, SVT, ZTS, ZTW, ZX3, ZX5 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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2003 Ford Focus Strut, Front Passenger Side
Part Number: 3S4Z-18124-BB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Front Right Suspension Strut Kit; Complete Strut Assembly.; Shock Absorber
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 2M5Z-18124-BD
- Base No.: 18124
- Item Weight: 8.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 22.7 x 6.0 x 7.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 3S4Z-18124-BB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Ford Focus Submodels:
- LX, SE, Sony Limited Edition, SVT, ZTS, ZTW, ZX3, ZX5 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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2003 Ford Focus Strut, Front Passenger Side
Part Number: 3U2Z-18124-CH
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Suspension Strut, Front Right
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Base No.: 18124
- Item Weight: 9.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 6.1 x 6.4 x 22.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 3U2Z-18124-CH
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Ford Focus Submodels:
- SVT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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2003 Ford Focus Strut, Front Driver Side
Part Number: 2M5Z-18124-BB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Front Left Suspension Strut Kit; Shock Absorber Set; Strut Shock Kit; Shock Absorber Assembly - Front; Shock Absorber
- Manufacturer Note: LH, SVT
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Base No.: 18124
- Item Weight: 8.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 6.1 x 6.1 x 23.0 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 2M5Z-18124-BB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Ford Focus Submodels:
- SVT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS

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Q: How to service the shock absorber on both 3-Door and 4-Door on 2003 Ford Focus?
A: Service of the shock absorber requires first unscrewing the load space trim panel for both 3-Door and 4-Door models before proceeding. A well-chosen spanner should be used to stop the piston rod from turning during shock absorber upper mounting retaining nut removal. The service requires raising the vehicle for support before properly removing the shock absorber. The final tightening steps for the upper retaining nut and lower retaining bolt must happen when the vehicle weight rests on its road wheels. At first tighten the lower retaining bolt only partially before placing the shock absorber in position and guiding the piston rod to enter the locating hole. You should use a suitable spanner to stop the piston rod rotation during upper mounting retaining nut installation while the vehicle stays on the floor. Reinstall the load space trim panel followed by a secure tightening process of the lower retaining bolt.