How to Replace Front Struts 2006-12 Ford Fusion

[@ludatrades]

Just put in two new struts on my fusion in my home garage. This is the best video on it that I found, many thanks!

[@evandaily]

TRQ coming though as always. Thank you guys for all your help!

[@beammeupscottsp7952]

The pry bar was clutch! Nothing lined up when I tried putting everything back, great tip!

[@TRQ]

+BeamMEupScottsP Thanks for the feedback! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@ejames730]

@trq the nuts at the top should be closer 22-26 ft lbs according to other sources I've found. Thanks everyone for the comments. Saved me from breaking my struts.

[@waelzaini5091]

It was the most professional video I've ever watched

[@moontv444]

The 3 shock absorber upper mounts nuts are torque spec of 22ft lb I almost broke mine trying to tighten to 66ft lbs like he stated but everything else is good and worked well

[@WaveyaAddict]

Thanks for the torque specs! And good idea you had to torque the upper 3 bolts with the wheel on the ground. I also mark the position of my old strut bolts onto the strut mount before I remove them just bc I think it helps the alignment not to need a large adjustment.

[@rastechsmith1430]

Just broke a stud trying to get to 66 ft/lbs. spec it 29. Now I get to wait on a replacement!

[@steved6413]

Thanks, the torque numbers were a bonus as well!

[@davidclay8744]

Awesome. Quick, straight to it instructions, thank you sir!!!!

[@lancesavoy2995]

TRQ Check your Comments!! and then edit your video. Torque on the Strut Assembly top bolts is NOT 66 ft lbs. Several people have already snapped off bolts using the torque specs you give in the video. Ludkily I read the comments here first. I looked them up and for the 2011 Fusion 3.0L V6 the torque is 29 ft lbs. It may be lower for other models as I see a lot have posted 22 ft lbs. In any case you have the torque 250% to 300% TOO HIGH. You need to edit this video and correct it!!!

[@danieltownsend3569]

Enjoyed watching. Professional, high quality work. Replaces a loaded strut faster then I can compose an email. Amazing.

[@BigHonestAL]

Short and sweet...good job ..thanks!

[@AdamLyon-g2f]

Please check your torque of 66 ft lb on the 3 top bolts of the strut. I think that is too high. I snapped off one of my studs at that torque.

[@hugecakefan]

Damn good video! Appreciate how concise it is. Thank you!

[@johnjaworski5445]

That was The BEST Professional video I've seen on Utube for my car!!👍👍🙏

[@jenniferludwig8376]

Omgosh thank goodness I read thesd comments! I was thinking 66 was too tight!

[@13VetteGS]

Strut mount bolts (13mm) are 29ft lb, not 66.

[@mistermister2085]

Just did mine on a 2012...easiest struts ever..even the bolts weren't all crusty and i live in the rust belt.

[@TheReliableRealtor]

Broke my bolt off too. Can confirm 22 ft lbs sounds correct. Dude is breaking everyone's struts! Lol @TRQ please edit the video to add a snippet. Now I have to do everything again!

[@superripp7525]

Excellent video and easy to understand 👍

[@davidhume6275]

Thank you ! Can you do a '13 to '19 hybrid please

[@calebbarnum5563]

Yup snapped one off listening to the torque spec of 66 ft pnds

[@ericneumann8022]

the top 3 nuts are torqued to 22ft-lbs. otherwise great video!

[@chrisimator9219]

IKR!!! i set my torque wrench to 65ft and at the first nut i broke the first stud.

[@thetruthisoutthereyt]

I'm glad I don't have salt damage. Good video.

[@hotdogmatteusanddaddishow2138]

So that’s the strut mount , strut and springs too all at once? Do you recommend those I heard it’s bad to get the whole kit ?

[@terencefournier2589]

Went welluntil i torqued the top mounting plate nuts snapped one off 66 ft lbs way to much for that size stud should have read comments

[@rummimg]

MUCH easier than rear shocks. Ty and 22 foot pound for upper bolts.

[@jeffwick7552]

Add me to the list of people who snapped a mounting stud.

[@roblav23]

Is it really as easy as it looks?

[@bobfeickert5114]

Broke off strut stud at top when torquing to 66 ft-lbs as directed. I should have trusted my gut that this was too high.

[@chrispriveco]

I didn't realize Bill Burr became a mechanic... Thanks for the great video!

[@JasonTheHusky]

I just did struts on a 2002 Jeep liberty, worst struts ever to do, now I gotta replace the struts on my 2007 MKZ nice to know it’ll be easy to do

[@Fureoz]

Wish I could find away bar links that come off that easily…

[@randomguy7546]

Wish I would've read the comments first...yep broke the stud off 😤

[@carpma11]

Is the suspension on these the same as the Lincoln MKZ of the same years?

[@juvibrowholesale7798]

Yup

[@uzumakizay]

Work for 2013 fusion???

[@purpledoge4466]

if the front end sits alittle high? how can i fix it?

[@jaminoes_]

CU 800 Copper Anti-Seize Lubricant, if you were wondering.

[@tonycervantes4816]

Why you never say what size of sockets do you use sir.. and of video is to speed do

[@jsimm4587]

Thanks for the video you left nothing out I’m ready to do mine .

[@IndyTakerr]

Are these struts the same for the 2012 lincoln mkz hybrid?

[@claverjoe]

Yes, having done it on my hybrid

[@IndyTakerr]

@@claverjoe omg thank you so much!!

[@RobertJ-vo4bk]

This engine compartment looks nothing like my 2007 Fusion. Guess I'll keep looking.

[@christophervela8132]

Does anyone know where I can get the Rear Struts? I need the struts not the shocks

[@semajniffirg230]

these cars dont have rear struts. They have rear springs and shocks.

[@dkrawk8309]

So 5 mins of work is 1.7 hours at shop why...

[@martavisstrickland7737]

Do one strut fit both sides ...

[@pranker901]

I'm not sure if you still need this info or not but there's a right and a left they're not universal

[@dondelauter]

I've also over-torqued my strut mount nuts, snapping the stud off. 22-26ft-lb is correct, not 66ft-lb. Otherwise a good video.

[@kendallfrank6821]

I wish I would have read this comment before snapping my mount off, 66 is definitely not correct.

[@alfredocarrillo2433]

Thanks dude

[@matt8863]

@@kendallfrank6821 Yep...Thought the same thing when he said that, I was thinking "no way 66ft lbs.".

[@starrider6108]

Upper tower bolts are too weak. Set the torque wrench to 66 lb/ft as recommended and twisted the first stud off. No documentation in the box on the correct spec. Scrolling down I see I'm not the only one.

[@jbygodd]

I believe you said 66 ft-lbs on the upper strut mount. Way too much. I snapped one off. Found that page online for FSM. It says 22 ft-lbs.

[@ryanskinner7683]

Thanks for your comment! They really should fix that in the video. Luckily I saw your comment first.

[@Spacleaner5]

I read this way too late. I did 66 and popped off one too

[@tonycervantes4816]

So is 22ft lbs. Bro

[@tonycervantes4816]

Someone tell me if of TRQ IS A.GOOD PARTS ????

[@TonyGetsTheBag]

Bro I broke 2 of them off smh

[@erimk1541]

DO NOT TORQUE 13mm nut to 66 ft lbs the stud will break!!

[@frisk0balla]

red loctite? thats never coming off unless heat is involved.

[@gbissi123]

Agree. Should use blue Loctite so it will come off in the future.