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Feb 16, 2019 | 01:12 PM

Jesse4812

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Rear Shocks Leaking

I took my '18 Limited to the dealer last week for an oil change and tire rotation. While rotating the tires they found both rear shocks were leaking oil. When they went to order them they saw that they are on backorder until March. These are the first shocks they've replaced on the new Expeditions. I only have 6500 miles on it so they should hardly be worn out.

Feb 17, 2019 | 11:02 AM

alloro

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Do you have a warranty?

Feb 17, 2019 | 02:40 PM

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Yes, still under warranty.

Feb 18, 2019 | 10:23 AM

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Yes, still under warranty.

That's good, although it's unfortunate you have to wait until March to have them changed.

Dec 19, 2019 | 11:13 AM

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Just changing the oil on my '18 Expedition at 15,000 miles, and noticed the front left & rear right shocks are leaking.

It's my wife's car, and has never been off road or towed or anything extreme -- so a little surprised by the failure.

I'd guess they got some bad parts.

Dec 21, 2019 | 08:27 AM

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Our 2018 Expedition Max 2wd with tow package needs at least 1 shock at every oil change. Flat / smooth Florida roads & has not towed anything. The shocks & struts used on these are JUNK!

Dec 22, 2019 | 03:31 PM

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Our 2018 Expedition Max 2wd with tow package needs at least 1 shock at every oil change.

Huh, what are you replacing them with?

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Dec 22, 2019 | 03:45 PM

alloro

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The Expedition is still under warranty so they keep installing the same junk.

I'd still be pissed because it keeps taking up time out of your day every time they have to change one.

Dec 22, 2019 | 03:49 PM

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I'd still be pissed because it keeps taking up time out of your day every time they have to change one.

‘That’s a big reason why we are trading the 2018 off so soon. Love the vehicle otherwise.

Feb 19, 2020 | 11:35 PM

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how long are these covered? 3/36? or longer?

Feb 20, 2020 | 07:30 AM

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how long are these covered? 3/36? or longer?

3 / 36 unless you purchased an extended warranty.

Feb 20, 2020 | 08:15 AM

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3 / 36 unless you purchased an extended warranty.

any Idea who makes the shocks or if there is an 3rd party alternative or open market manufacturer (other than ford?)?
what will we do for aftermarket / replacement?

Feb 20, 2020 | 02:24 PM

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any Idea who makes the shocks or if there is an 3rd party alternative or open market manufacturer (other than ford?)?
what will we do for aftermarket / replacement?

I’m not aware of an aftermarket strut for the CCD suspension we have. My previous 2018 Expedition did have a few aftermarket struts available but was not a CCD suspension.