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

The first step to work on front suspension struts includes taking out the strut assembly with its attached spring. Take extreme caution when dealing with the spring because its high tension creates a potential risk of injury to your person. A proper coil spring compressor should be used for spring compression before the removal or installation of the strut and spring assembly. You should remove the thrust bearing retaining nut first after which you should proceed with taking out the top mount along with the thrust bearing and spring seat and spring and boot and finally the bump stop. The assembly process requires that the spring ends should push against the spring seats properly and follow all disassembly steps in reverse order to finish it.

How to Safely Service and Repair a Shock Absorber in the Rear Suspension on Ford Contour?

A technician should start strut and spring service and repair by taking out the complete assembly unit. Careful handling becomes necessary because the spring exists in an extremely tense state that could lead to personal injuries during servicing. A proper coil spring compressor helps to reduce spring tension before separating the strut and spring components. Begin by removing the top mount nut which is followed by retaining cup and top mount and then removing spring seat and spring and boot and bump stop. To rebuild the car reverse all step of disassembly to properly place each component back in its original position.

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Ford Contour Strut Part Number: XW7Z-18124-BA
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- Other Name: Kit - Shock Absorber
- Manufacturer Note: RH & LH , with 2.5L except SE
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1997 Ford Contour | GL, GL Sport, LX, LX Sport, SE, Sport | 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Ford Contour Strut, Front Part Number: 3U2Z-18124-AB
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Shock Absorber Assembly - Front
- Manufacturer Note: RH & LH (replacing XS2Z,18124,BA) , except SVT
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2000 Ford Contour | Base, GL, LX, SE, SVT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L BI-FUEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Ford Contour Strut Part Number: XS2Z-18124-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Shock Absorber
- Manufacturer Note: RH & LH , with 2.0L
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1997 Ford Contour | Base, GL, GL Sport, LX, LX Sport, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L BI-FUEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Contour Strut Part Number: F8RZ-18125-HA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: RH & LH, SVT
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2000 Ford Contour | SVT | 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Ford Contour Strut Part Number: F8RZ-18125-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2000 Ford Contour | Base, GL, LX, SE, SVT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L BI-FUEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Ford Contour Strut Part Number: 3U2Z18125ZA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock; Shock Absorber Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1997 Ford Contour | Base, GL, GL Sport, LX, LX Sport, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L BI-FUEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Ford Contour Strut, Front Part Number: 3U2Z-18124-JA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Shock Absorber Assembly - Front
- Manufacturer Note: RH & LH (replacing F8RZ-18124-FA), SVT & SE
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2000 Ford Contour | SVT | 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Ford Contour Strut Part Number: XS2Z-18125-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Shock Absorber
- Manufacturer Note: RH & LH , without Sport Edition
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1997 Ford Contour | Base, GL, GL Sport, LX, LX Sport, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L BI-FUEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS

Ford Contour Shock Absorber

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The Ford Contour Shock Absorber is one of the most important parts of the Contour suspension system which has earned its reputation for reliability for several Contour models of 1995-2000. The Ford Contour Shock Absorber was developed with the function of absorbing shock impulses and preventing them from reaching the chassis through reduction as it controls unnecessary movements through hydraulic pistons converting kinetic energy into heat. This vital part is applicable to various Contour trims such as the GL, LX, and SE to guarantee the satisfaction of the drivers who will notably gain in efficiency and safety. Ford Contour Shock Absorber: this is a twin tube and mono tube type shock absorbers with the later having a better heat exchanging system than the former. Other capabilities like Position Sensitive Damping (PSD) and Acceleration Sensitive Damping (ASD) set this shock absorber a notch higher in the ability to adapt to the changes in drivability. For instance, The electrorheological and magnetorheological dampers offer adaptability in the Ford Shock Absorber making it relativity unique in the automotive market. Since the driving experience of the car is boosted by the Ford Contour Shock Absorber it helps in maintaining the stability and the comfort of the car and by so doing, it helps to lower the likelihood of the Condor's occupants being involved in an accident. The Ford Shock Absorber remains to this date as one of the best car shocks since it has the best of design and function.

Ford Contour Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

Strut, Front
3U2Z-18124-AB
Q: How to Service and Repair the Front Shock Absorber on Ford Contour?
A:
The first step to work on front suspension struts includes taking out the strut assembly with its attached spring. Take extreme caution when dealing with the spring because its high tension creates a potential risk of injury to your person. A proper coil spring compressor should be used for spring compression before the removal or installation of the strut and spring assembly. You should remove the thrust bearing retaining nut first after which you should proceed with taking out the top mount along with the thrust bearing and spring seat and spring and boot and finally the bump stop. The assembly process requires that the spring ends should push against the spring seats properly and follow all disassembly steps in reverse order to finish it.
Strut
F8RZ-18125-HA
Q: How to Safely Service and Repair a Shock Absorber in the Rear Suspension on Ford Contour?
A:
A technician should start strut and spring service and repair by taking out the complete assembly unit. Careful handling becomes necessary because the spring exists in an extremely tense state that could lead to personal injuries during servicing. A proper coil spring compressor helps to reduce spring tension before separating the strut and spring components. Begin by removing the top mount nut which is followed by retaining cup and top mount and then removing spring seat and spring and boot and bump stop. To rebuild the car reverse all step of disassembly to properly place each component back in its original position.