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.

Dude I never seen a mechanic change shocks that fast it took you about 30minutes. I had a 14 MKZ both shocks cost me $1870 at the Lincoln dealership. Much respect to you bro.

Okay more people need to include the socket sizes like you did. You're awesome, thank you

super helpful man! thanks so much! Recently replaced the PTU on 3.7L AWD model with a 600-234xd which amazon/ebay/autozone all said wouldn't fit but it did! Now the PTU has a heat shield and serviceable drain/fill plugs!

Thanks for the video. Still helpful years later.

Like the step by step approach. The dealer wanted to charge $1500 to change 2 rear shocks. Parts were about $400 saved $1100. Thanks

Thanks for including the socket and wrench sizes, it REALLY helps

I just vlogged this same procedure for the mkZ but in my driveway. Thanks!

This is such an good video. Everything you need to know. Thanks!

Thanks for doing such a good job

Another great video.

Great video, very interesting and informative 📹 👍.

Perfect video thank you

Thanks for the knowledge

great video!

FYI: The Fusion Sport uses the Lincoln CCD system, so it will have the electrical connectors.

Nice job

Would I need to bring it into the dealership for ride height calibration, or would I be good to go without?

So I don't need to remove the height sensor, therefore don't need to recalibrate ride height?

How similar is this to replacing the rear shocks on my 2013 MKS.... I know that they are a different chassis.....

Dose this mean if I have ford fusion 2016 and I am looking for more confort suspension I can use Lincoln MRZ suspension ver?!

Is this the same for 19" wheels?

Nice job explaining everything thx

I have 2018 lincoln mkz hybrid i need to change rear control arm just quick question is there is difference in control arm between lincoln mkz gas and hybrid

My 06 civic still running on original shocks.

Nice video! Did you have to set the car at riders height to add weight onto the shock before Torquing all the bolts? Or it dont matter in this case.

Looks like the upper bolts had Locktite on them (blue residue). How come you didn’t put any more on?

By any chance did you do the front struts yet? I need a video on that also and you did a great job.

i have a 2015 mkz can i just put the fusion shocks on rear or will i get a warning light?? shocks are over 300 each

15 mm Upper Shock Mount Lock Bolt (Rear shock absorber rod nut) = 22 lb. ft / (30 Nm). Source: Shop manual. I will show this on my mkZ shock/coil vid.

Hey man, is there a required "ride height calibration"?

Thanks man What about the front? Can I use something else cheaper? 350$ per one !!

I'm pretty good with needle-nose pliers. I'm going to fix my dad's shocks is there any calibration? I see everybody asking but nobody's giving up the information.

Hello are the same rear suspensions for mkz 2.0 hybrid and 3.7 models?

Great video! Does this procedure change for the 2019-2020 MKZ?

Is the procedure the same for the front

Hello all! I replaced a failing shock on my 2013 MKZ driver side rear. I took it for a test drive and it was almost all but fixed.....due to a slight sound when hitting a bump, but felt it was probably coming from the right side shock which may need to be replaced but like I said almost no noise.....much improved. Flash forward a few months the right side still needs no replacement and the left side( which was replaced) sounds just as bad when the shock was failing but it’s still fine. Ideas?

Any differences on the 2014 MKZ Hybrid? Not sure if the Hybrid bit would make a difference or not? Thanks in advance, awesome video!

I just changed the shocks in my 14 MKZ and am now getting a drive control malfunction light. Any idea what would cause this?

The rear end sit low

I hear clucking noise in the back when I hit a bump, I have a hybrid

You forgot to use blue lock tight

I have 2013 MKZ, having rattling noise coming from the truck area Sounds like something is loose, But I have seen When I did he check Hydraulic fluid that looks like it's coming From the rear shock, Is it the shock Or is this something loose in my truck

Bolt Size & Torque Specs ----------------------------------------- 18 mm Upper Shock Bolts = 90 Nm / 66 ft/lbs 15 mm Lower Shock Bolts = 48 Nm / 35 ft/lbs 10 mm Ride Height Sensor Bolt = 20 Nm / 15 ft/lbs 15 mm Upper Shock Mount Lock Bolt = Tool Tight / No Torque Spec

My 2013 MKZ Hybrid has 2 bad rear shocks. The car barely hit 60k miles. The hybrids fail faster, I believe, as they have more weight in the back and, combined with 19" wheels, it puts a lot of stress on the rear shocks. Ford didn't bother to make them heavy duty. On top of that, all 3 of my motor/transmission mounts are going bad. What a joke. I will never buy another Ford again.