How to Properly Service and Install a Shock Absorber on Ford Explorer?

Start the service of shock absorber and spring assembly by taking off the lower arm. Disassembling starts with removal of the shock absorber upper mount nuts following which you should pull out the shock absorber and spring assembly from its location. You should tighten all reinstalled parts to their specified torque limit of 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.). The appropriate sequence of procedures exists for shock absorber and spring assembly disassembly and assembly instructions. The installation process ends by implementing the reverse sequence of removal steps. Service problems will occur when replacing parts unless new parts with the identical part numbers and specifications are deployed. Using only the indicated torque values in reassembly procedures maintains suitable holding strength for important suspension connecting elements.

How to remove and replace the rear shock absorber and spring assembly on Ford Explorer?

Begin the process of removing the rear shock absorber together with spring assembly by removing the lower arm from the vehicle. Begin by removing the three shock absorber upper mount nuts then extracting the shock absorber with its spring component. You should apply torque to the upper mount nuts at 30 Nm during new assembly installation. Regular procedures must be followed for both shock absorber and spring assembly disassembly and assembly operations. The installment finishes with a reverse procedure of removal while maintaining all specified torque values for proper part retention because suspension fasteners maintain system functionality and their failure leads to major service costs. New components must receive their original part number during installation and should never contain replacement parts with inferior quality or designs.

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Ford Explorer Strut, Front Driver Side Part Number: FB5Z-18124-C
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- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly - Front; Complete Suspension Strut and Shock Kit.; Shock Absorber
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaced by: FB5Z-18124-Y
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2017 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Strut, Front Passenger Side Part Number: DB5Z-18124-AA
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- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Front Right Suspension Strut Kit; Complete Strut Assembly.; Shock Absorber
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaced by: DB5Z-18124-AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2015 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: DB5Z-18125-E
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- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Rear Suspension Shock Absorber; Strut and Shock Assembly Kit; Complete Strut Set.; Shock; Suspension Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2015 Ford Explorer | Sport | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: FB5Z-18125-C
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- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Rear Shock Absorber; Suspension Strut and Shock Kit; Complete Strut.; Shock
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Strut, Front Driver Side Part Number: FB5Z-18124-D
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly - Front; Front Left Suspension Strut Kit; Complete Strut Set.; Shock Absorber
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaced by: FB5Z-18124-W
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2017 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Strut, Front Passenger Side Part Number: BB5Z-18124-D
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- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Front Right Suspension Strut Kit; Complete Strut Assembly.; Shock Absorber
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: BB5Z-18124-C, ASH-12242
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2012 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: FB5Z-18125-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Rear Shock Absorber; Suspension Strut and Shock Kit; Complete Strut.; Shock
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Strut, Front Driver Side Part Number: DB5Z-18124-AF
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly - Front; Front Left Suspension Strut Kit; Complete Strut Set.; Shock Absorber
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaced by: DB5Z-18124-AE
- Replaces: ASH-24504, DB5Z-18124-G
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2015 Ford Explorer | Sport | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Strut, Front Part Number: FB5Z-18124-A
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- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly - Front; Front Left & Right Suspension Strut Kit; Complete Strut Set.; Shock Absorber
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: FB5Z-18124-W
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2017 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Strut, Front Driver Side Part Number: DB5Z-18124-W
$127.25 MSRP: $209.38
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly - Front; Front Left Suspension Strut Kit; Complete Strut Set.; Shock Absorber
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaced by: DB5Z-18124-AE
- Replaces: AST-12306, DB5Z-18124-N
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2015 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Strut, Front Passenger Side Part Number: LB5Z-18124-A
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- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Suspension Strut, Front Right
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaced by: LB5Z-18124-V
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX
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Ford Explorer Strut, Front Passenger Side Part Number: DB5Z-18124-AB
$127.08 MSRP: $209.09
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Front Right Suspension Strut Kit; Complete Strut Assembly.; Shock Absorber
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: AST-12314, DB5Z-18124-V
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2015 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Strut, Passenger Side Part Number: FB5Z-18124-R
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- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: FB5Z-18124-S
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Ford Explorer | Platinum, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Strut, Front Passenger Side Part Number: FB5Z-18124-X
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- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Front Right Suspension Strut Kit; Complete Strut Set.; Shock Absorber
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 2016-2019 Ford Explorer | Sport | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: LB5Z-18125-M
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- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Shock Absorber, Rear; Shock
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX
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- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly - Front; Front Left Suspension Strut Kit; Complete Strut Set.; Shock Absorber
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 2016-2019 Ford Explorer | Sport | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly - Front; Front Left Suspension Strut Kit; Complete Strut Set.; Shock Absorber
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: AST-12313, DB5Z-18124-U
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2015 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Strut, Front Driver Side Part Number: FB5Z-18124-H
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly - Front; Front Left Suspension Strut Kit; Complete Strut Set.; Shock Absorber
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Ford Explorer | Platinum, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: FB5Z-18125-H
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- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Rear Shock Absorber; Suspension Strut and Shock Kit; Complete Strut.; Shock
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Shock Absorber Part Number: 5L2Z-18125-CA
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- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Suspension Strut Assembly Kit; Complete Strut Kit; Complete Strut; Shock
- Replaces: 1L2Z-18125-EB, 3L2Z-18125-CA, 1L2Z-18125-BA, AA-558, 4L2Z-18125-BA, 4L2Z-18125-CA, 5L2Z-18125-BA, ASH-163, ASH-227, ASH-790
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, Postal, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS

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The Shock Absorber in Ford Explorer vehicles is very vital in improving the comfort of the car through shocks and vibrations absorbed by the part. This mechanical device translates the energy being produced into heat and then dispersing the heat thus lessening the effect of harsh terrains. Contemplating the Ford Explorer car model, it is possible to distinguish types of the shock absorbers and they are distinguished between twin tube and mono tube kinds. Twin-tube shocks are prevalent and can be gas charged for longer life while mono-tube shocks are optimal suited for heat transfer and performance for the shocks enabling the cross direction installation. For the years, innovations in the shock absorber designs have brought with them elements such as Position Sensitive Damping (PSD) and Acceleration Sensitive Damping (ASD) that enables specific responses based on driving style. Also, semi-active systems which include Electrorheological (ER) and Magnetorheological (MR) dampers help in offering dynamic comfort and control. In general, the Shock Absorber is very crucial in allowing the Ford Explorer to perform as expected and support its ride quality.

Ford Explorer Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

Shock Absorber
7L2Z-18125-BB
Q: How to Properly Service and Install a Shock Absorber on Ford Explorer?
A:
Start the service of shock absorber and spring assembly by taking off the lower arm. Disassembling starts with removal of the shock absorber upper mount nuts following which you should pull out the shock absorber and spring assembly from its location. You should tighten all reinstalled parts to their specified torque limit of 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.). The appropriate sequence of procedures exists for shock absorber and spring assembly disassembly and assembly instructions. The installation process ends by implementing the reverse sequence of removal steps. Service problems will occur when replacing parts unless new parts with the identical part numbers and specifications are deployed. Using only the indicated torque values in reassembly procedures maintains suitable holding strength for important suspension connecting elements.
Shock Absorber
7L2Z-18125-AB
Q: How to remove and replace the rear shock absorber and spring assembly on Ford Explorer?
A:
Begin the process of removing the rear shock absorber together with spring assembly by removing the lower arm from the vehicle. Begin by removing the three shock absorber upper mount nuts then extracting the shock absorber with its spring component. You should apply torque to the upper mount nuts at 30 Nm during new assembly installation. Regular procedures must be followed for both shock absorber and spring assembly disassembly and assembly operations. The installment finishes with a reverse procedure of removal while maintaining all specified torque values for proper part retention because suspension fasteners maintain system functionality and their failure leads to major service costs. New components must receive their original part number during installation and should never contain replacement parts with inferior quality or designs.