Ford Fusion - Rear Shocks & Mounts

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6 жыл бұрын

In this video we replace the knocking upper rear shock mounts and rear shocks on a Ford Fusion. Be mindful knocking noise can come from other suspension components such as sway bar links and control arm bushings. So before condemning as part make sure you isolate the cause of the noise.
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@wunderkind56 6 жыл бұрын

As the proud owner of a 2014 Fusion I am glad you posted this. Even these routine procedures are helpful for the DIY'er.

@jaymzbrown6880 Жыл бұрын

I was just about to say EXACTLY this. Also , you're picking up another subscriber. :)

@pirtatejoe Ай бұрын

Absolutely. Thanks Eric! My dealer quoted me $1000 to replace the rears on my 2016. 4 bolts, 2 shocks, and 2 brackets? Yea... tackled this myself. LOL

@brucesarnowitz8123 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I have a 2013 ford fusion and I need to replace the upper shock mounts and shocks because of the clunking noise coming from the back. This explains why. Never think these videos are not worth it. They are very valuable.

@kevinsonpolynice2376 Ай бұрын

I'm in the exact same position. If the noise only comes from the left rear side, do you think it's necessary to replace the other side as well?

@biz4twobiz463 Жыл бұрын

I so enjoy watching these pre-pandemic videos. A much more innocent time!! haha FUN!!

@gregorytolson4621 3 жыл бұрын

Any fusion owners hearing a clunk in the rear of their fusions. The noise is coming from the nut at the top of the shock. All you need to do is tighten it. I had it develop at like 60k miles, thought i needed new shocks. Just realized the top nut was loose causing the noise, give it a good snug and it wont knock. Use a pair of vice grips to hold the stud from spinning with the nut, since it wont tighten if the stud spins with the nut. It happened on both left and right rear. Just realize itll re loosen itself over time, i noticed it happens usually in the fall and spring times with temp change.

@TwOnEightt 2 ай бұрын

Wife’s car is at 58k miles and after reading your comment I think we are having the same issues. Thanks for posting this.

@Fedwrench 6 жыл бұрын

every time i watch your rusty stuff, it makes me appreciate not being where it snows!!!

@SwarmInbound 6 жыл бұрын

These videos make every day a little bit better. Thanks so much for everything you do.

@nickpilarski7191 3 жыл бұрын

Need to do this same repair.. Glad you already had a video showing how easy it was. Love the channel!

@mattwagner7489 6 жыл бұрын

The way it started I thought maybe Mr. O and Mrs. O were testing the shocks. Then he had to cut out what Mrs. O said. Dirty job

@brianmulligan6239 6 жыл бұрын

Been watching you for a while now and have learned as well have enjoyed your videos! I want to say though, my respect for you increased a lot when I watched the video of you helping Vinny with the repair on his handicap scooter! Really awesome thing you did! Thanks for the great videos!!!

@firstlookpro7282 6 жыл бұрын

And he’s a vegan!

@guyazbell8169 6 жыл бұрын

Brian Mulligan that's what made me a patreon.

@AP9311 6 жыл бұрын

Rather "shocking" SMA video. Squeaking nice one! Hahaha! So glad you posted it, aye, Eric O! Great video! 👍👍👍👍

@mikechiodetti6737 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Looks like easy shock change. Fluid film to the future rescue. Good to see Mrs. O again.

@josephgrossjr9356 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip about the 19.5 / 18.5 socket!!!

@timothydraper7208 5 жыл бұрын

Hey this was super helpful!! I had some clunking in the back end and this was exactly it I knocked it out really quick with this. THANKS

@leoashrae4199 6 жыл бұрын

Another dose of rust and reality... Great video Eric!

@garywillcox2286 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mr O, just about to do the rear shocks on my Mondeo (Fusion in USA) so nice to see it was uncomplicated and nice point about the nut and angled mount

@mikeschmucker9096 6 жыл бұрын

Just wanna say your video help me diagnose and fix my ford fusion. Was driving me nuts all fixed now thanks

@kerrymullins8684 6 жыл бұрын

Well, knowing the rust belt you live in, and you were able to get that shock nut off with the Earthquake, knowing you're working the heck out of it, I'm sold... Ordering one today.

@NY411Info 6 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking about it as well since he runs the snot outta his. I use a corded Dewalt, but battery power would be nice. Order fast because when they find out everyone here is thinking of getting one they will jack up the prices.

@dil6969 6 жыл бұрын

Always post these videos and just be thankful that everything worked out. You know the next time will probably be pain and suffering.

@elcheapo5302 6 жыл бұрын

If this Fusion's a rocking...its a new SMA video! :D

@michaellove4948 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for deciding to post this video. It was a great help. Gold bless

@jamesdowney2077 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the videos man!!! You helped me out of a jam several times, even the videos you don’t think are entertaining.

@wyattoneable 6 жыл бұрын

Ford made this one easy on you. Thanks for posting, it was still fun.

@davidgross7972 Жыл бұрын

I hit a pothole today and broke the top of the mount out on my 2016 Fusion so this was just what I needed. Thanks for posting this!

@dharmi44 6 жыл бұрын

Never seen a FORD part go beyond 4 yrs......that old strut is now a museum piece!

@jlang8213 5 ай бұрын

I'm glad you posted this, mine went while picking my wife up after she was rear ended. Thanks!

@mattdennis3 6 жыл бұрын

Definitely thanks for posting this. Have the exact same noise on my '12 Fusion. Guess I know what I will be taking a look at. Keep making the great videos Eric O. Appreciate all that you do.

@Liltreydog96 2 жыл бұрын

I have a squeak coming from my driver side over bumps and someone said it could be the top strut mount or the strut itself but others have told me bushings.. very confused

@bucksmkr12ga 6 жыл бұрын

Its a great video for alot of DIY'ers. Makes this job easier for them than they might have thought it would be.

@vdmsg 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, man! Now I know how easy it is. Thanks from Brazil.

@mikemaccracken3112 6 жыл бұрын

Yes another Northeast storm beating up New England today. Thanks for the entertainment Eric!

@SmittySmithsonite 6 жыл бұрын

So I'm not the only one doing absolutely nothing today! 😁 Gotta save up my energy for snow removal later today.

@mikemaccracken3112 6 жыл бұрын

Smitty Smithsonite I waited until noon and we had 14 inches here in CT. Got that cleaned up and got hit with another 8 to 20. I'll get that in the morning lol.

@SmittySmithsonite 6 жыл бұрын

Yikes! You guys got hit worse than we did. It drifted a bit up here, so there was 6" in some spots, and well over a foot in others (some areas were 2'). Just got done an hour ago (still lightly snowing too). What really sucks is the ground isn't frozen under all that snow - got stuck quite a few times with the plow truck, and was watching the fireworks in the dark from the rocks and mud the snowblower was tossing everywhere. Was wet snow underneath the powder - the snowblower's exhaust was cherry red the whole pass. She was working hard!

@Nasa-cosmonaut 5 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate this video sir, helped me along the way with my mystery clunking noise in the back!

@jamesdavies4413 5 жыл бұрын

Guys thank you, this video made doing the job at home on my wifes car a damn sight easier.

@gflores7018 6 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the video Eric, good to see . Thank you

@adabellerodriguez7172 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this video!

@DJ-fn3jm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting. Just what I was looking for.

@doctorjohn-burgtekie 6 жыл бұрын

I was hoping we would see a different kind of video the way the Ford Fusion was bouncing up and down. Reminded me in my younger years when I did not have money for the "no tell motel", another good video thanks Eric.

@watermanone7567 6 жыл бұрын

Like the mechanical video's. Great change from the electronic stuff. Thanks

@ffighter6994 5 жыл бұрын

there a lot of great videos out there including this one but you always leave out the most important information which also deals with safety issues let alone proper fitment and that is Nut and bolt torque specifications.

@waynek921 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information on the video....

@JPilot2 6 жыл бұрын

G'day, Mr. O, & Mrs. O! I enjoyed the video! By the way, I touched an electric eel, the other day. It was 'shocking!!' Thank you very much for posting the Ford Fusion, Rear Mounts, and Shock Replacement!! Terrific job! Cheers! :-) 🚘😊💕

@macmacdonald4996 3 жыл бұрын

NOT sure why you posted this Vid ? cuz these things are a PROBLEM....i.e.: my kid's 2015 Edge has a slightly diff mounting on the bottom . This will help me get through it ! thanks....Solid Vid...great help. thanks again sir !

@xMidgetFuryx1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this. I have a 13 fusion and apparently this is a notorious problem for the model.

@jmcenterprises9591 6 жыл бұрын

Good nuts and bolts video thanks Eric

@CKilger12 6 жыл бұрын

Eric we love the simple nuts and bolts videos........:)

@khumprp Жыл бұрын

Had a rattling sound coming from the back passenger side of my car.... Tore out every panel convinced my kids dropped something back there. Turned out it was the shock / mount. Thank you for this tutorial! Replaced it with minor trouble (getting screws in bottom brackets was tough), but the rattling is gone!

@cambassplayer666 6 жыл бұрын

Any new video is a good video👍🏼

@scottburgesssvlogsanddashc7532 6 жыл бұрын

You do these to help us who work with our hands for a living and for entertainment purposes

@rjones8508 6 жыл бұрын

Quote of the day: "If you see this video, you know I've made the decision TO post it". Love the humor!

@joequeen4084 Жыл бұрын

You were hilarious! Great video for the DIY guy (I’d have reused the mounting bracket and nut). I liked how you showed where the rattle might’ve been coming from. Hope the wifey got the boyz their water ok! 😊

@martyforgigs 8 ай бұрын

It's good video. It helped allot. Thank you.

@alvinrivera71 Жыл бұрын

Keep it up. I found this video to be very helpful.

@justindevincentz208 6 жыл бұрын

Oh man. Viewer discretion advised, any video from sma is a great video

@1DrunkSocialite 6 ай бұрын

Super helpful video. I was about to pay someone to do this but it seems relatively easy.

@mlm398 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video..i have the same car 2016 2.5 lt and now i have to change both rear socks.... thanks to your video I'll be able to do the job and save me lots of money.... thank you once again. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🫂

@SuperTedMaximus Ай бұрын

Great video, thank you!

@MrVnick1 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for ending up posting this, super helpful. Also that wheelhouse is crusty af

@sciroccoR 2 жыл бұрын

you called it a "damper"! excellent, dude!

@kerrylewis2581 2 жыл бұрын

I came here to watch how to change my rear shocks. I hit the thumbs up because your wife is adorable. If you can do it, I can do it!

@mikeholt3545 6 жыл бұрын

Man been waiting on a video !

@chrismann682001 6 жыл бұрын

Luv his channel

@sepehrfadaei7564 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your video! My experience with a clunky rear shock absorber on a 2016 Lincoln MKZ (Hybrid): First attempt: Tried tightening the shock absorber rod nut, but it didn't turn much and didn't resolve the sound. Second attempt: Applied some penetrating oil and let it sit for a couple of hours. This time, without even holding the tip of the shock absorber rod, I could turn the nut with a 15 mm wrench for almost a full turn. I stopped tightening when the rod began to rotate with the nut. This resulted in more torque than the specified 22 lb.ft (possibly around 50 lb.ft). On a short test drive over a pothole, one of the shock rod ends broke off above the mount. It was clear that I had over-torqued the nut, causing the rod to reach tensile yield strength. I ended up ordering OEM Motorcraft shocks and Dorman shock mounts from RockAuto. Inspecting the old shock mounts, I didn't notice any obvious damage, but I replaced them regardless. This resolved the clunky noise issue. I didn’t remove the height sensors, and they weren't in the way. Additionally, I didn’t run the “Ride Height Calibration.” The car seems to drive fine. You might want to measure the height before and after to determine if a calibration is necessary.

@gatekeeperofchaos 6 жыл бұрын

Keep'm coming Eric!

@kennethtibbitts6641 6 жыл бұрын

no BRAK ECLEAN , NO BIG NASTY , BUT MADE UP FOR IT WITH LOVELY MRS.O GREAT VIDEO ERIC

@stoneblue1795 6 жыл бұрын

@southjerseysound7340 6 жыл бұрын

Dorman is ;listening !!!!!!!!! I just had a youtube survey asking what products I've got a positive opinion of and Dorman was at the top of it LOL.It was Dorman,Mevtech(?),TRW and MOOG.

@thequaintsomewhatcomical9935 10 ай бұрын

Amazing, had no idea what that sounds was for months

@63256325N 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video.

@jonathantolbert4176 6 жыл бұрын

Great video

@haroldlm64 6 жыл бұрын

All videos are good videos. You got to tell us what Mrs. O said!

@squareyes1981 6 жыл бұрын

Thank fudge you found it. I've been looking for my joslyn everywhere.

@groove9756 Жыл бұрын

At least now I know where that annoying rear rattle is coming from and how to fix it. Thank you sir!

@GodfatherJAM 5 жыл бұрын

Like the extra details and tips.

@billneu9520 6 жыл бұрын

Simple job great information for a If I can do it you can do it DIY person. My wife wants to start working on her car after watching your videos Thanks Bill N (still using the Bus cards I sent you need any more)

@richmac918 4 жыл бұрын

Actually I'm glad you did post it. My wife's 2013 had the same noise but on the drivers side. I tore half the car interior apart trying to find out where it was coming from since it resonated inside the trunk wheel well. I was certain it was coming from there. Finally decided to jack the car up, took the wheel (that some idiot had air gunned on to about 300 lb-ft forcing me to destroy those stupid lug caps) off then removed the plastic wheel well covering. Shook the car and through a process of elimination finally figured out it was the stupid shock mount. Simple repair once I figured out where the noise was coming from but wasted hours locating the noise.

@alanjm1234 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting! Looks like a pretty easy job. In Australia, they act like these Mondeos (Fusions) are some kind of exotic, and want to charge $500 fitting for new shocks. I'll DIY it!

@arsinoeivlostprincess4228 6 жыл бұрын

I don't see much but I believe it's the first time I've seen a side mount for the upper part of a shock. Good vid. I had a 68 stang back in the day and it was getting perforated three years in. The 79 Rabbit same so hanging a bracket on sheet metal I guess is a newer thing. We've got salt in southern NY too.

@fredmartine674 4 ай бұрын

Good info 👍..

@mph5896 6 жыл бұрын

Thats prob the easiest shock setup to remove I have ever seen. You don't even have to crawl in the trunk :)

@VortechBand 3 жыл бұрын

It looks like one good "oops, speed bump" would punch the shock into the trunk :D

@FredTheLutinoCocatiel 3 жыл бұрын

That's Scotty Kilmer job going in the trunk

@dragon7156 10 ай бұрын

It help a lot thanks

@chadharmon5716 6 жыл бұрын

Got the same impact love it

@fejimush Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, very helpful. And the lug nuts are why I will never get another Ford vehicle again.

@alanjm1234 4 ай бұрын

Yeah, they're ridiculous. I can't even see a reason they use them surely these two piece nuts would cost more to make than single piece ones? Anyway, $40 and they're all replaced with proper ones, so not that big of a deal.

@farmcentralohio 4 жыл бұрын

Super helpful video, thanks. If you hadn't made the video nobody would believe that J hook thing was stuck in the wheel well like it was :)

@marty0715yt 6 жыл бұрын

5th degree to Mrs O intentions!!! Pretty pretty good Eric!

@cjkrazy8ny875 6 жыл бұрын

So is that J-Hook factory equipment on the Fords These days lol. Damn, dude got lucky on that deal. Good find!

@nickhendrian7451 6 жыл бұрын

Very shoking video erin

@guyazbell8169 6 жыл бұрын

How many times do I have to say One man's plastic is another man's women! All your vids are great because not everyone knows how to do all things mechanical! Even the videos of you helping the animal shelter or helping that wheel chair bound vet those you may not know are your very best videos although you probly don't give it a second thought.

@dougstout3663 2 жыл бұрын

You wanted to show that even in NY an easy job can on rare occasion actually be easy.

@Rockingpanchos Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video mine went out recently need to replace but only one side idk if I should just do both

@sjn7220 6 жыл бұрын

That was the factory caliper hanging bracket for when you do a brake job.

@SmittySmithsonite 6 жыл бұрын

I get so used to buying aftermarket stuff that I always get burned by OE parts that are sold individually. One time I tried to buy an OE Cub Cadet starter for a diesel tractor, and they literally had every single part of the starter for sale separately - bendix springs, brushes, armature, gear, case screws, etc., etc. - was enough to give me a headache! Japanese motorcycle companies normally have an un-numbered listing above part #1 on the "fiche" that is a complete assembly - you can always tell by the massive price tag that it's complete. Just did a brake job on the Silverado yesterday - the 8th one in 92k miles. The first 5 were done under warranty, lol. Way to build 'em, GM! Had my neighbor drive me down to the garage that turned my rotors to pick them up ... and we broke down on the way back, HAHAHA! Never a dull moment in my life. Passenger side brake nearly caught fire! I melted a few gallons of snow on that rotor and caliper to keep the fire at bay. It was literally seconds away from flame. '03 Sable with 176k on it - I've been keeping her going for the past 5 years, but it's becoming harder and harder lately! 😂 Almost time to ship her ... to the boneyard. I ate lunch at 5:30 after that adventure. Him and his son just threw struts in it last week, and it has a noise that sounds like a bad strut! Rut roe! Was a complete assembly, so I don't think it was anything they did - just no-name Amazon parts for ya. 😉

@lightningsmokerXx 6 жыл бұрын

9:44 - Oh yaaa I was thinking oh man he isn't gonna fluid film that top piece, really eric. Then bam , Fluid FIlm! - 13:04 Eric - when in doubt , always post.

@ximenoworks Ай бұрын

On a recall for the brake line replacement. I had my Ford dealer replace those junk lug nuts and replace them with REAL ones. My cost was 70 bucks if I remember right.

@tickyul 6 жыл бұрын

Just replace the shocks on my beatass 98 Ramvan. Front were actually broken and not even connected to the mounts.......rear were original and blown-out. OH MY, the 60-bucks I spent on those cheap Gabriels, the difference between night and day. The ride was scary-bad before I changed them.....now it is pretty dang good.

@rrmech11 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job

@charlesmiller5078 6 жыл бұрын

My word for the day ....Cantid..... My Tomato plants are looking a little Cantid. I like the way Mrs O tried to changed the subject, But you didnt let her get away with it, good going.

@kevingarrison25 7 ай бұрын

Ok. My 14 Fusion had that rattle in the r/r area, my brother and I checked all the suspension, that mount, since I was told by alot of people that was the problem. Finally I bought the mount and bumper, honestly once it was apart, bingo. The inner bushing was shot. But between the bumper, being recessed in the bracket, and the nut, is what held it enough to not be able to tell. So fellow Fusion owners, if you get that rear rattle, don't hesitate, but and change that strut mount! Bumper not so necessary. That's for the vid, def easier taking the whole strut out to change it! 🙏🙏😊

@Paul1958R 6 жыл бұрын

Great video - thanks! Dont see any reason you could not re-use that locknut. Was waiting for you to say "there's your problem lady" once you had the shock out and could see/hear the play in the upper mount. "Can't you see that its canted..." LOL BTW we got 18+ inches of snow here in eastern MA. God bless Paul

@patrickmorrissey2271 6 жыл бұрын

That's a great video man.... Don't be so hard on yourself.... It all doesn't have to be the "diagnosis to end all diagnosis'es" where you need 3 autels and a Verus..... Us home gamers, don't have that stuff anyways, so, it's fun to watch, but..... In reality, I'm screwed, if I run into that. My scan tool is a Blu Driver.... and I'm so pathetic, I actually think it's great. It tells me what I need to know. When you look at recommended repairs, it has worked for me 100% of the time. Maybe I'm just lucky.... What seems obvious to you Sir, given your years of experience, is all new to us "regular people". My uncle is telling me "I hear a clunk noise in the back"... Ford Sedan. So I'm like, I dunno. I'm a GM guy. Then I see this video, it's like, holy crap, that's it??? Whoa. I could get these parts off amazon, and I could do it.... I mean, not on a hoist, like a superpro, but... in the driveway, on jackstands.... Look, he's retired, his 401k could be a lot better than it is.... I wish he had asked me sooner... But it is what it is... So anytime I can save him a few bucks, it really helps him out.... So, while we joke about hugging a polar bear, your videos, ARE ACTUALLY HELPING REAL PEOPLE! Not like, talking, and flushing money down the sewer, but ACTUALLY HELPING. I hope you keep it up. Best Regards, Patrick

@SmittySmithsonite 6 жыл бұрын

Couldn't have said it better myself, Patrick. 👍

@62ejo 6 жыл бұрын

Short,Long always worth the watch...Thxs again good showing...

@nathangrubb6945 6 жыл бұрын

Hey! I have that car with 150k on it! This is helpful for me, thanks!

@matttrotta57 6 жыл бұрын

I just received my flip socket. I can't wait to use it. Ha ha ha.

@darrenhall7990 3 жыл бұрын

Personality alone will get you a sub. I'm about ready to do my wife's shocks and struts on her 14 Fusion. I don't know why in the hell Ford puts that crap cap over the lug nuts.. I bought a 19 F150 and am going to change the lug nuts soon.