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

The first step to replace or remove the rear shock absorber and spring assembly consists of taking out the lower arm. First remove all three shock absorber upper mount nuts before extracting the shock absorber with its attached spring assembly. During the new assembly installation proceed with nut tightening at 30 Nm (22 lb-ft). Refer to the specified instructions for assembling and disassembling procedures of the shock absorber and spring assembly. The installation process must end by performing the reverse order of uninstallation steps while strictly applying all torque values because suspension fasteners are essential to vital system performance and their failure causes expensive repairs. The installation quality remains problem-free when you use new replacement components that match their source part numbers or equivalent quality standards.

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 3U2Z-18124-B
$136.65 MSRP: $189.04
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly - Front; Suspension Shock Absorber, Front; Shock
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 3U2Z-18124-BN, ASH-700
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Adrenalin, Base, XL, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: 1L5Z-18125-AA
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Suspension Shock Absorber, Rear; Shock
- Manufacturer Note: Orange Paint Daub By Lower Eyelet
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 4L2Z-18125-DA, 1L5Z-18125-KA, ASH-745
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Adrenalin, Base, XL, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Shock Absorber Part Number: 7A2Z-18125-FB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Shock Absorber; Suspension Strut Assembly Kit; Complete Strut Kit; Complete Strut; Shock
- Manufacturer Note: When Replacing With AA2Z-18125-A Must Replace Both Sides
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Limited, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 3U2Z-18124-H
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Suspension Shock Absorber, Front; Shock
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Base, XL, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 3U2Z-18124-CAA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Suspension Shock Absorber, Front; Shock
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Adrenalin, Base, XL, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Shock Absorber Part Number: 7A2Z-18125-EB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Shock Absorber; Suspension Strut Assembly Kit; Complete Strut Kit; Complete Strut; Shock
- Manufacturer Note: When Replacing With AA2Z-18125-A Must Replace Both Sides
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Limited, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Shock Absorber Part Number: 7A2Z-18125-DB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Shock Absorber; Suspension Strut Assembly Kit; Complete Strut Kit; Complete Strut; Shock
- Manufacturer Note: When Replacing With AA2Z-18125-A Must Replace Both Sides
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Limited, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Shock Absorber Part Number: 7A2Z-18124-FB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Shock Absorber; Suspension Strut Assembly Kit; Complete Strut Kit; Complete Strut; Strut
- Manufacturer Note: When Replacing With AA2Z-18124-A Must Replace Both Sides
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Limited, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Shock Absorber Part Number: 7A2Z-18124-EB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Shock Absorber; Suspension Strut Assembly Kit; Complete Strut Kit; Complete Strut; Strut
- Manufacturer Note: When Replacing With AA2Z-18124-A Must Replace Both Sides
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Limited, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Shock Absorber Part Number: 7A2Z-18124-DB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Shock Absorber; Suspension Strut Assembly Kit; Complete Strut Kit; Complete Strut; Strut
- Manufacturer Note: When Replacing With AA2Z-18124-A Must Replace Both Sides
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Limited, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Shock Absorber

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The Shock Absorber in Ford Explorer Sport Trac is an important part of the vehicle's suspension system, which aims at reducing the bouncing effect and providing comfortable riding experience. via hydraulic actions of the shock absorber, kinetic energy is transformed into heat to counteract the force of shock impulses thus provides better handling on loose surfaces. Since the manufacturing of the Ford Explorer Sport Trac, the manufacturers incorporate the following Shock Absorbers, Twin Tube and Mono Tube. Twin-tube shocks are quite often used and the design of the shock that can be either a twin-tube or a straight-tube is relatively uncomplicated and can be gas charged. On the other hand, mono-tube shocks provide a better heat exchange and also performance, with capability of being mounted in various installation patterns. Some of the high end features include the Position Sensitive Damping (PSD) as well as the Acceleration Sensitive Damping (ASD) to further enhance the driving experience of the Ford Explorer Sport Trac and the improvement of its suspension system.

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to remove and replace the rear shock absorber and spring assembly on Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
A:
The first step to replace or remove the rear shock absorber and spring assembly consists of taking out the lower arm. First remove all three shock absorber upper mount nuts before extracting the shock absorber with its attached spring assembly. During the new assembly installation proceed with nut tightening at 30 Nm (22 lb-ft). Refer to the specified instructions for assembling and disassembling procedures of the shock absorber and spring assembly. The installation process must end by performing the reverse order of uninstallation steps while strictly applying all torque values because suspension fasteners are essential to vital system performance and their failure causes expensive repairs. The installation quality remains problem-free when you use new replacement components that match their source part numbers or equivalent quality standards.