How to Remove and Replace the Front Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly on Ford Flex?

A proper start to front strut and spring assembly maintenance involves first unlocking the steering wheel. First loosen the upper strut mount nuts before you eliminate wheel and tire assembly while maintaining the wheel hub nut in place. Upon removal detach the brake disc while you discard the tie-rod end nut to split the tie rod from the wheel knuckle. Remove the front wheel sensor harness from the strut and remove the stabilizer bar link upper nut followed by the bolt and wheel sensor from the wheel knuckle while safely placing the sensor aside. You should use a crowfoot wrench to remove and dispose of the lower ball joint nut while slowly pushing the lower arm downward to remove the ball joint from the wheel knuckle. During this process maintain protection of the ball joint seal to avoid damage. Take preventive measures to stop the halfshaft from leaving its position outward before applying the Front Wheel Hub Remover for driving out the halfshaft from the wheel bearing and hub. Use a wrench to remove the four strut mount nuts at the top before drawing out the wheel knuckle containing both the strut and spring assembly. The mechanic removes the strut-to-wheel knuckle nut along with flagbolt and disconnects the wheel knuckle from the strut and spring assembly. When installing the wheel knuckle on top of the strut and spring users must install new strut-to-wheel knuckle nuts and flagbolts while tightening the nut to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft). Install the four new upper strut mount nuts to a loose torque then place the halfshaft in a level position before installation into the wheel bearing and hub. To mount the ball joint stud you should lower the lower arm carefully into the wheel knuckle area and fasten the new lower ball joint nut with a crowfoot wrench until torque reaches 150 Nm (111 lb-ft). The wheel speed sensor needs to be positioned while the bolt is installed before tightening it to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) and after connecting the wheel speed sensor harness to the strut. The stabilizer bar link upper nut requires a torque of 55 Nm (41 lb-ft) before the tie-rod end stud should be inserted into the wheel knuckle followed by new tie-rod end nut installation with a torque of 115 Nm (85 lb-ft). Put the disc in place before removing the ground-based front wheel hub nut usage; use the discarded hub nut to set the halfshaft and torque it to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) before discarding it. Apply a replacement wheel hub nut immediately but no longer than five minutes after starting installation and make the torque to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft). To finish the installation process you must place the wheel and tire then fasten the four upper strut mount nuts to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).

How to service the rear shock absorber on Ford Flex?

Users must start with the rear quarter trim panel storage compartment lid and remove the four screws while also taking out the storage compartment before installing them back tight to 5 Nm (44 lb-in). The shock absorber upper insulator and nut should be removed before installing a new tightened nut to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft). Move on to uninstall the wheel followed by the tire. Make use of hex-holding to stop the stabilizer bar link stud from rotating while taking off its upper nut. Discard that nut then put a new one which needs tightening to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft). Remove first the shock absorber lower bolt followed by its removal while installing a new bolt to be tightened at 175 Nm (129 lb-ft). You should conclude the installation process by reversing all steps you took during removal.

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Ford Flex Strut, Passenger Side Part Number: DA8Z-18124-D
$128.24 MSRP: $203.64
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- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Kit; Complete Strut.; Shock Absorber
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Flex | Limited | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Flex Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: DA8Z-18125-B
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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:
- 2013-2019 Ford Flex | Limited | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Flex Strut, Passenger Side Part Number: DA8Z-18124-C
$100.11 MSRP: $164.73
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- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Kit; Complete Strut.; Shock Absorber
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Flex | Limited, SE, SEL | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Flex Strut, Front Driver Side Part Number: DA8Z-18124-A
$120.45 MSRP: $198.18
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- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly - Front; Front Left Suspension Strut Kit; Complete Strut Set.; Shock Absorber
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaced by: DA8Z-18124-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Flex | Limited, SE, SEL | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Flex Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: CA8Z-18125-A
$117.13 MSRP: $192.73
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- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Rear Suspension Shock Absorber Kit; Strut and Shock Assembly.; Shock; Suspension Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 8A8Z-18125-A, AE9Z-18125-A, AST-488, ASH-426, ASH-427, ASH-12341, 8A8Z-18125-E, AA8Z-18125-A, AST-489, AA8Z-18125-B, AE9Z-18125-B, ASH-12340, ASH-23341, ASH-372, CA8Z-18125-B, CE9Z-18125-A, ASH-1244, CE9Z-18125-B
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2012 Ford Flex | Limited, SE, SEL, Titanium | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Flex Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: AA8Z-18125-B
$117.13 MSRP: $192.73
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- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Rear Suspension Shock Absorber Kit; Complete Strut Assembly.; Suspension Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: CA8Z-18125-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2011 Ford Flex | Limited, SEL, Titanium | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Flex Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: AA8Z-18125-A
$117.13 MSRP: $192.73
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Rear Suspension Shock Absorber Kit; Complete Strut Assembly.; Suspension Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear
- Replaced by: CA8Z-18125-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2011 Ford Flex | Limited, SE, SEL, Titanium | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Flex Strut, Front Driver Side Part Number: AA8Z-18124-B
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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: AE9Z-18124-D, AE9Z-18124-B, AST-429, AST-431, AA8Z-18124-D, AST-483
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2012 Ford Flex | Limited, SE, SEL, Titanium | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Flex Strut, Front Passenger Side Part Number: AA8Z-18124-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Front Right Suspension Strut Kit; Complete Strut Set.; Shock Absorber
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: AE9Z-18124-C, AA8Z-18124-C, AE9Z-18124-A, AST-430, AST-482, AST-428
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2012 Ford Flex | Limited, SE, SEL, Titanium | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Flex Strut, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 8A8Z-18124-B
$121.09 MSRP: $167.52
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Front Right Suspension Strut Kit; Shock Absorber Set; Strut Shock Kit; Shock Absorber
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009 Ford Flex | Limited, SE, SEL | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Flex Strut, Front Driver Side Part Number: 8A8Z-18124-A
$140.85 MSRP: $191.67
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- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly - Front; Front Left Suspension Strut Kit; Shock Absorber Set.; Shock Absorber
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009 Ford Flex | Limited, SE, SEL | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Flex Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: 8G1Z-18125-B
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- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assembly; Rear Suspension Strut Kit; Complete Strut; Shock; Strut
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 5F9Z-18125-AA, 6G1Z-18125-A, 8A4Z-18125-A, AST-350, AST-87, ASH-1111, 8G1Z-18125-A, AST-215
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009 Ford Flex | Limited, SE, SEL | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Flex Strut, Front Driver Side Part Number: DA8Z-18124-B
$124.81 MSRP: $198.18
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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.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Flex | Limited | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Flex Shock Absorber, Rear Part Number: DA8Z-18125-A
$117.13 MSRP: $192.73
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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:
- 2013-2019 Ford Flex | Limited, SE, SEL | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS

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Ford Flex Shock Absorber is denoted as a component that governs a part of the suspension system of the Ford Flex car well-known for its sturdiness and efficacy. Beneath the body of the car the Shock Absorber helps in providing comfortable ride by reducing the impact of shock impulses and has become one of the indispensable components for car drivers. Due to the hydraulic pistons that change kinetic energy into heat, the Ford Flex Shock Absorber prevents extreme bouncing through the suspension when traversing through the bumpy surfaces. Both twin-tube and mono-tube designs are incorporated into the models of Ford flex depending on the compatibility requirement and performance. Twin-tube shocks which may or may be gas charged are good for greater strength, whereas mono-tube shocks are superior in terms of heat management and reaction. The Ford Flex Shock Absorber is complemented by superior technologies such as Position Sensitive Damping (PSD), Acceleration Sensitive Damping (ASD), to bring in optimal improvement in the performance. That is why the role of the Shock Absorber does not only relate to the aspect of comfort and is closely connected with the efficiency and safe driving of the vehicle. Depending on the type and purpose of a car, the Ford Flex Shock Absorber can be adapted due to such components as electrorheological and magnetorheological dampers: active and semi-active and adaptive. In conclusion, the Ford Flex Shock Absorber is a fine representation of what the company stands for and customers can trust this product for their Flex.

Ford Flex Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

Strut, Front Driver Side
8A8Z-18124-A
Q: How to Remove and Replace the Front Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly on Ford Flex?
A:
A proper start to front strut and spring assembly maintenance involves first unlocking the steering wheel. First loosen the upper strut mount nuts before you eliminate wheel and tire assembly while maintaining the wheel hub nut in place. Upon removal detach the Brake Disc while you discard the tie-rod end nut to split the Tie Rod from the wheel knuckle. Remove the front wheel sensor harness from the strut and remove the stabilizer bar link upper nut followed by the bolt and wheel sensor from the wheel knuckle while safely placing the sensor aside. You should use a crowfoot wrench to remove and dispose of the lower ball joint nut while slowly pushing the lower arm downward to remove the ball joint from the wheel knuckle. During this process maintain protection of the ball joint seal to avoid damage. Take preventive measures to stop the halfshaft from leaving its position outward before applying the Front Wheel Hub Remover for driving out the halfshaft from the wheel bearing and hub. Use a wrench to remove the four strut mount nuts at the top before drawing out the wheel knuckle containing both the strut and spring assembly. The mechanic removes the strut-to-wheel knuckle nut along with flagbolt and disconnects the wheel knuckle from the strut and spring assembly. When installing the wheel knuckle on top of the strut and spring users must install new strut-to-wheel knuckle nuts and flagbolts while tightening the nut to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft). Install the four new upper strut mount nuts to a loose torque then place the halfshaft in a level position before installation into the wheel bearing and hub. To mount the ball joint stud you should lower the lower arm carefully into the wheel knuckle area and fasten the new lower ball joint nut with a crowfoot wrench until torque reaches 150 Nm (111 lb-ft). The wheel speed sensor needs to be positioned while the bolt is installed before tightening it to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) and after connecting the wheel speed sensor harness to the strut. The stabilizer bar link upper nut requires a torque of 55 Nm (41 lb-ft) before the tie-rod end stud should be inserted into the wheel knuckle followed by new tie-rod end nut installation with a torque of 115 Nm (85 lb-ft). Put the disc in place before removing the ground-based front wheel hub nut usage; use the discarded hub nut to set the halfshaft and torque it to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) before discarding it. Apply a replacement wheel hub nut immediately but no longer than five minutes after starting installation and make the torque to 350 Nm (258 lb-ft). To finish the installation process you must place the wheel and tire then fasten the four upper strut mount nuts to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
Shock Absorber, Rear
CA8Z-18125-A
Q: How to service the rear shock absorber on Ford Flex?
A:
Users must start with the rear quarter trim panel storage compartment lid and remove the four screws while also taking out the storage compartment before installing them back tight to 5 Nm (44 lb-in). The shock absorber upper insulator and nut should be removed before installing a new tightened nut to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft). Move on to uninstall the wheel followed by the tire. Make use of hex-holding to stop the stabilizer bar link stud from rotating while taking off its upper nut. Discard that nut then put a new one which needs tightening to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft). Remove first the shock absorber lower bolt followed by its removal while installing a new bolt to be tightened at 175 Nm (129 lb-ft). You should conclude the installation process by reversing all steps you took during removal.