How to Replace Rear Shocks 2011-2019 Ford Explorer

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This video shows you how to install rear shocks on your 2011-2019 Ford Explorer. Shock absorbers help your vehicle stay stable and safe. Signs of worn out shocks are knocking or bumping noises, loose handling, or a bouncy or bumpy ride. The typical service life of a shock absorber is 50,000 miles, depending on conditions. TRQ shocks and struts are engineered to fit your vehicle perfectly.

This repair was done on a 2015 Ford Explorer Sport 3.5L Sport Utility 4-Door AWD Automatic and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2011 Ford Explorer
2012 Ford Explorer
2013 Ford Explorer
2014 Ford Explorer
2015 Ford Explorer
2016 Ford Explorer
2017 Ford Explorer
2018 Ford Explorer
2019 Ford Explorer

Tools you will need:
• 22mm Wrench
• 18mm Socket
• 19mm Socket
• Crowfoot Wrench
• Safety Glasses
• 6mm Hex Socket
• Wheel Chocks

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[marcorojas]

Again you are the best thanks for sharing your experience and your knowledge and your videos stay safe and healthy and please keep us teaching your knowledge and mechanical

[nathanayers]

the top nut spins. how are u preventing the piston from spinnning?

[erzramirez]

Hi ., have a question after installing this shocks do I gotta do an alignment to the car ?

[ChevyGuy-kxim]

Excellent video, I will be doing that shortly. Are the rear shocks on my 2017 3.5 l AWD Platinum the same as the Sport model you demonstrated in your video? Thank you

[American_Eagle.]

i have 2016 escape se, why most people change only rear shocks and front struts and shocks and what''s the diffrent between them > ? thanks

[theHyghwayman]

Thanks brother for sharing your knowledge

[brosefmcman]

The original shock has the nut for the bottom mounting bolt welded to the shock. Why can’t I find a replacement with that? All the replacement shocks send the bolt with! Is it a cost thing to weld them on?

[evillarrealjr]

thank you much wasnt sure how to access the top nut of the shocks!

[mattmuch]

Thanks for the video very nicely explained. You said 18 mm when removing but 17mm when installing the top of the strut. Could you tell me which one you meant.

[w.c.]

"129-foot-pounds..." at 6:26.
For those who dont know Torque Specs... this is either Ignorant, or Messing with you.

[Aleksandr_Nevsky]

Спасибо большое, все динамометрическим затяжка. Молодец