How to Service and Repair the Front Shock Absorber on 2004 Ford Escape?

The service begins with removing the suspension strut and spring assembly. Safety goggles should be worn at all times when operating a spring compressor to avoid injuries to the person. The assembly needs a proper holding fixture and you should use a spring compressor to reduce the front coil spring tension. Start the strut and spring assembly service by removing the strut piston rod nut then dismantle the parts beginning with metal sheet plate followed by upper strut mount and then thrust bearing plate until all components like thrust bearing upper spring seat upper spring seat isolator spring dust boot rubber bump stopper and lower spring seat are removed. Replacement fasteners should always be used every time maintenance workers loosen or remove existing fasteners. An alignment procedure must be conducted following any time the strut and spring assembly or front shock absorber mounting bracket bolts are loosened. The insulator needs to verify that the spring exists in the correct position. The completion of assembly requires following the steps in reverse order.

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2004 Ford Escape Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: 8L8Z-18125-B
$66.08 MSRP: $108.73
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Rear Suspension Shock Absorber Kit; Complete Strut Assembly.; Shock; Suspension Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 8L8Z-18125-A, 9L8Z-18125-C, AST-312, ASH-1182, AST-310, ASH-1181, CL8Z-18125-A, ASH-1183, 7L8Z-18125-A, ASH-24510, 8L8Z-18125-D, ASH-24512, ASH-24511, 8L8Z-18125-C, CL8Z-18125-B, 9L8Z-18125-B, AST-309, CL8Z-18125-C
- Base No.: 18125
- Item Weight: 5.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 31.1 x 3.4 x 3.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 8L8Z-18125-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2004 Ford Escape Submodels:
- Hybrid, Limited, Limited Hybrid, XLS, XLT, XLT No Boundaries, XLT Sport | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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2004 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 2004 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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2004 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 2004 Ford Escape Submodels:
- Limited, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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2004 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 2004 Ford Escape Submodels:
- Limited, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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2004 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 2004 Ford Escape Submodels:
- Limited, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS

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Q: How to Service and Repair the Front Shock Absorber on 2004 Ford Escape?
A: The service begins with removing the suspension strut and spring assembly. Safety goggles should be worn at all times when operating a spring compressor to avoid injuries to the person. The assembly needs a proper holding fixture and you should use a spring compressor to reduce the front coil spring tension. Start the strut and spring assembly service by removing the strut piston rod nut then dismantle the parts beginning with metal sheet plate followed by upper strut mount and then thrust bearing plate until all components like thrust bearing upper spring seat upper spring seat isolator spring dust boot rubber bump stopper and lower spring seat are removed. Replacement fasteners should always be used every time maintenance workers loosen or remove existing fasteners. An alignment procedure must be conducted following any time the strut and spring assembly or front shock absorber mounting bracket bolts are loosened. The insulator needs to verify that the spring exists in the correct position. The completion of assembly requires following the steps in reverse order.