How-To - Replace Rear Shocks Ford Fusion (2013-2019+)

Pretty easy job. This should apply to all current generation Ford Fusions.
Monroe Shocks (2013 FWD 2.5L): amzn.to/2H4CCxO
KYB GR-2 Shocks (Preferred): amzn.to/33yR3nt

[@spenzalii]

Thank you for this. As for the lug nuts, I swapped them out for a similar style solid set when I had the tires changed. It was better than going back to Ford for OE nuts that would just swell again.

[@rickwitt5735]

I have to thank you for sharing this. It made replacing the shocks on my 2014 Ford Fusion so much easier.

[@goddom]

Thanks! I am happy to hear it!

[@jhstieglitz]

Thanks for this. I'm interested how difficult the springs would be to replace if I even need to.

[@michaelburton]

Always use a 6 sided socket when removing lug nuts on these. I found that out the hard way when I nearly destroyed a lug nut using a 12 point socket and impact

[@williamwchuang]

Replace the stock lugnuts!

[@michaelburton]

Yea I did that right away too

[@jon27jf]

Thanks bossman, very helpful. Saved me some denero!

[@subject_9875]

Good video. Threw you a like and sub amigo. Im doing the job now and ran into a couple difficulties- the first being that Im having trouble getting the new nut that affixes the shock itself to the mount (the one you mentioned using vice grips to remove) to tighten back down all the way, so much so that i stripped the little metal piece tt the top of the shock. I tried using the old and new nut both but couldnt get eithernl to thread all the way. Second, im having the same issue but on the left upper bolt that affixes the mount to the body of the car. Tried using a jack to relieve tension as suggested but the bolt gets about halfway threaded to the car and stops. Any insight would be appreciated.

[@mlmmasters1]

Nice video. Wish you had shown more of the actual work doing the installation though. 6:46pm

[@Escaped-FromHellview]

i have a 2014 or 15 , bought new, fusion, that the back right shock or w/e is knocking, I've singled it down to this, what cheap parts should I buy exactly? AD1115 Bracket-S/Absr,Suspension Bracket Shock Absorber Strut Ford Fusion 2013-2018 Mount Rear Upper Bracket?

[@Ruby-px4ug]

very good video

[@kristofferkelchner6988]

Amazon got solid steel lugs 19.99 for all 20 still holding strong the stock lugs made me dread working on the ford

[@mikejoseph4720]

A darn good video ; good stuff buddy ...

[@goddom]

Thank you!

[@iguardwisconsinberry8830]

I got a set of Koni str.t rear shocks and the nut that tightens down the metal bracket at the top of the shock spins but I can't get it any tighter. Any thoughts? Thanks. I noticed the car makes a clunking sound when driving now

[@peopleprankingpeople8906]

Great video

[@sjp3042]

Nice job...made my life easier!

[@s99614]

Aftermarket one piece lug nuts for the win!

[@goddom]

OMG yes! Ford lugs are a PITA. I stopped to help a guy on the side of the road change his tire and it was a ford with these silly lugs and it was so hard to get the socket on the lugs.

[@bp7880]

Hello do you know if 2015 Ford Fusions have struts in the back? It seems impossible to even find rear struts?

[@boboyt5]

I have a 2016 but I believe the suspension is the same. I have strut and then a spring next to it for the rear suspension. You can google a rear suspension diagram for your car and it should help identifying parts so it makes your search easier! You probably already figured this out as its been 5 months since you made this comment but this might help the next person. Edit: Sorry I meant to say a shock and then a spring next to it

[@fishnhomeylod462]

Can you get the top shock nut off before removing the bracket? Seems like that would be easier than vice grips, if you can get a tool on it. Thanks for the video.

[@goddom]

Thanks!. The problem is the shock cylinder can spin freely even if its on the car. It definitely worth a try though!

[@jamesroy9377]

There is a special shock absorber socket available from NAPA and other places for about $3 that is designed to hold the rod from spinning while removing the top nut. I suspect it's not necessary to remove the top bracket unless it has to be replaced but I'll know for sure this week.

[@jamesroy9377]

Let me correct that. Even with the tool it appears that the top bracket will likely have to come off. I started on the job this morning and quickly decided to save it for another day. I anticipate some excessive mangling when I try to get those nuts off and don't anticipate reusing them. The upside is they are an M8 1.25 thread and I was able to get some replacement nuts with the nylon inserts at the local ACE hardware. They take a 17mm wrench though.

[@sirwentworth7763]

My 2014 Ford Fusion SE 2.0 eco post has a n annoying knocking noise coming from the passenger side rear shock. I had the shocks replaced still hear the noise. What could it possibly be ? Informative video by the way, thank you.

[@goddom]

Next likely culprit is the ball joint. I assume the top mount is in fine condition - which it probably is.

[@jonwoz7560]

I had the same problem. I fixed it by replacing the mount that holds on the upper part of the strut to the car. It has a washer in there that gets loose. It’s not that expensive. I recommend trying that next. Good luck.

[@shawngtpsvm]

No ball joints in the rear. It's most likely the top mount for the shock. Bad sway bar bushings will also transfer a lot of noise.

[@XAVii617]

I know this was a year ago but those cars have a rear link. That can also be the issue.

[@chrisluna7960]

Great video on the fusion rear shock rr

[@alanjm1234]

The lug nuts are NUTS! Such PITA to get off, there's no way I was putting them back on! Just bought 20 normal one piece nuts.

[@renesaca3965]

Great presentation

[@michaelbelcher7050]

Did you have to put a Jack under the suspension?

[@goddom]

Can't remember, but it might make it easier.

[@kevingresock7464]

Thank you Sir.

[@goddom]

Thanks!

[@puneetsingh668]

Before I take out the shock out do I need to put something under the suspension to support it?

[@goddom]

No you should be OK if I remember correctly.

[@Mr-zw2tt]

Great job. Thanks for tutorial. What are the part numbers?

[@goddom]

For the 2.5l non-turbo, these are the part numbers: KYB - 3440022 Motorcraft - ASH24681 Bilstein - 19250335 For 2.0l Turbo: KYB - 3440022 Motorcraft - ASH24666 (16,17,18" rims) Bilstein - 19250335 2.0L hybrid: KYB - 3440022 Motorcraft - ASH24682 (w/plugin hybrid), ASH24665 (without plugin hybrid) Bilstein - 19250335

[@crumguy321]

Do you need an alignment after replacing the rear struts?

[@goddom]

Not for these ones.

[@archrobertson1255]

these on the rear are shocks, not struts. so no alignment necessary on the rear

[@imgusjj]

can you loosen the top bolt before you unbolt the shock from the car?

[@goddom]

You might be able to, it may still spin the shock rod but you can use a vise grip to keep that from happening.

[@googleaccount6931]

Can I use these parts on a Lincoln MKZ?

[@goddom]

You might be able to but it looks like the Lincoln has some sort of air suspension in the rear so you will lose that.

[@jeffgarland7108]

@@goddom I don’t care about the air ride the shocks are 3 times as much with that feature. I hope I can bypass that option and just put shocks on it. Thanks

[@WheresWaldo05]

Break loose the top nut first before loosening or removing anything else. This way it can be a single man job if one does not have a vice.

[@brentbrown9728]

83# on top 93# on the bottom.

[@youngin119]

How much would someone charge to replace (labor)

[@goddom]

Oh man, thats hard to say. I am guessing a few hundred bucks plus parts. This can vary wildly though. You can call around and get quotes.

[@XAVii617]

I got my rear shocks for like $35 each online. $70 labor. But i have a mechanic i always go to. Others will charge you maybe $100 or more.

[@mlp3journey61]

About how long it take for replacement?

[@goddom]

Sorry for the late reply. About 2 hrs for both. Could be done faster if you are really organized and things go smoothly.

[@mattbartolovich8228]

Best to go t a garage and be done

[@mlp3journey61]

@@mattbartolovich8228 garage charge 700 and some change no thanks lol

[@jaysonlavictoire6076]

Matt works at a garage. Lol

[@yosemitesam-ux5ir]

Who ever designed this should have to work on models for a month.

[@archrobertson1255]

anyone with oem ford or dodge "chrome" lugnuts should replace them immediately with real chrome lugnuts. the foil covered ones will be a bear to get off roadside should you have a flat

[@RPCdigital]

I was really hoping for a video that actually showed the steps live, rather than watching a hand move back and forth around the shock while the creator talks about what to do, without actually showing it being done...😔

[@goddom]

Hello, thank you for the feedback, I appreciate it. I will try and show that in future videos.

[@flytoyz]

Want him to do the work for you too?

[@manuelsaldana2730]

Does this Apply to the fusion hybrid

[@goddom]

I haven't done the work on a hybrid version, but I can tell you the part numbers for the shocks are the same for the hybrid and non-hybrid cars so I would suspect the process is the same. Good luck and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

[@Escaped-FromHellview]

heyy hoygt fortinberry

[@camman945]

I hit a pothole and blew the mount.

[@ramonr6346]

I just did the same yesterday

[@user-sl1fv8ym6g]

So much talking!!! Stop and just show the work!!!! Geeeeesh!

[@noahwarthan4540]

Wrong

[@skiprope536]

Painful to watch.

[@mirzaharisbaig7083]

Do we need to change mount with shock or can we change only shock?

[@goddom]

You can change just the shock.

[@mirzaharisbaig7083]

@@goddom Thanks , I changed just the shock, everything is fine now but there is noice coming from that shock area, prob I missed rubber washer or something else, whenever it goes over bump there is rattling/tuk tuk noice comes

[@thehalfblacksnack]

@@mirzaharisbaig7083mine does the same. Did you ever figure out what the sound was?