Shocks & Struts
Shocks absorbers and strut assemblies are important components of your vehicle’s steering and suspension system – they help keep your tires in contact with the road for a smooth, safe ride. Shock absorbers limit the rebounding effect of the springs in your suspension. Struts are a seperate component that combine a spring and shock absorber into a single unit
Symptoms of Shock and Strut Wear
Vehicle performance indicators may include:
- Excessive vehicle and tire bounce
- Poor tire-to-road contact
- Premature tire wear
- Reduced suspension control
- Reduced handling and braking performance
- Noise and suspension vibration
- Premature wear of other suspension or steering components
Visible indications of shock and strut wear include:
- Shock absorbers leaking fluid
- Mounting bushings cracked, torn or missing
- Piston rod bent or damaged
- Strut brackets damaged
- Shock or strut housing bent, damaged or severely
corroded
- Piston rod on gas-charged shock or strut does not
extend by itself
- Mounting hardware broken, damaged or
missing
- Shock or strut housing/body punctured
- Shock or strut housing/body dents that may restrict
suspension movement
What Shock and Strut Service Entails
Your Genuine Service technician will:
- Inspect your suspension and steering system
- Make a recommendation on any needed service
- Replace or repair the components needing
service
The Benefits of Shock and Strut Service
Repairing or replacing worn shocks or struts can restore that “new-vehicle” ride you enjoyed so much when you first owned your car or truck. New shocks and struts can also:
- Reduce costly wear and tear on other suspension system
components
- Help maintain wheel alignment
- Improve tire-to-road contact
- Improve safe vehicle handling, brake performance and
vehicle control
- Prevent, costly premature tire wear
For shock and strut products and services, see the Genuine Service experts at your Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealership.