What is leaking?

[Nytimes770]

I usually park in the garage. Today I left it in concrete driveway during the day to find wet spots not dry up. I managed to take this picture without the car jacked up. It’s from under the hood on the passenger side near the tire. The big cloth plate you need to remove to get to drain plug I didn’t remove so I didn’t get to see the actual source of the leak. It happens to be dangling a bit or at least hanging a bit loosely. Wonder if this is normal or they didn’t screw’s everything back in. Anyhow any guesses on what’s happening? Is it a loose drain plug?

All of my oil change have been att the dealer.

What is that thing that says gas filled do not fill do not heat with the spring covering it? I see moisture on that as well in the photo.

Thanks.

 

[Nytimes770]

Ok googled the part number and the cylinder shaped thing is the shock absorber. If this is what’s leaking would it be covered under the 36/36k warranty?

 

[DWs-TTEB]

That is a Front Strut & it appears to be leaking. It is a under warranty item. Depends on the Ford dealer from what I have read on here.

 

[DWs-TTEB]

F struts leaking

Started finding spots in garage , looks like the F struts have started to leak . anyone else seeing there's leaking ????

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2019 less than 11000 miles and 3 out of 4 shocks leaking?

Took my 2019 Expy to dealer yesterday as there was fluid leaking on the floor. They diagnosed three out of four shocks leaking and need to be replaced. I know that is not normal, any one else have issues like this?? This is our 3rd Expedition over 20 years owning and never had to replace even...

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[DWs-TTEB]

3rd shock blown out on 2018 XLT

I just saw the fluid puddle on my garage floor indicating my right rear shock just gave out. Less that 13000 miles on my 2018 and this is the 3rd shock to go. Check your OEM shocks because they are not very well made. The roughest terrain this thing has been on is a dusty road.

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[Squark]

I agree that it appears to be your strut that's leaking. It is covered by your 3/36k warranty.

 

[Nytimes770]

3rd shock blown out on 2018 XLT

I just saw the fluid puddle on my garage floor indicating my right rear shock just gave out. Less that 13000 miles on my 2018 and this is the 3rd shock to go. Check your OEM shocks because they are not very well made. The roughest terrain this thing has been on is a dusty road.

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Aye caramba. Maybe I should consider myself lucky to have a minor leak so far. But Would I have to constantly keep an eye out on the other 3? I’m at 13k miles, 26 months in.

 

[DWs-TTEB]

@Nytimes770 Yes, you will always need to keep an eye on these OEM Struts/shocks. This is why after finding a leaking front strut on mine last year I changed all 4 out with Bilsteins

 

[Deadman]

Those are the base struts, they fail every 10-20K miles. Look for an aftermarket strut after the warranty expires.

 

[NukeLife]

Quality is Job One.

 

[Wangle]

How strange! 13k miles and only ONE leaking….

 

[ManUpOrShutUp]

Aye caramba. Maybe I should consider myself lucky to have a minor leak so far. But Would I have to constantly keep an eye out on the other 3? I’m at 13k miles, 26 months in.

As others have said, the Ford shocks/struts are crap. I had 3 blow out on me in about 30k miles and ended up replacing with Bilsteins. No troubles since.

 

[Nytimes770]

Took it to the dealer. Although I think only one was leaking they replaced all four. Warranty runs out in 9 months. Hoping won’t have to replace them for a couple of years at least.

Those that got aftermarket installed around how much did you pay.

 

[apex96]

Those that got aftermarket installed around how much did you pay.

For parts and labor I’ll be in it for $1,500 to $1,600… for parts only it will be $580. Unfortunately I’m not at a point in life where I have the tools or room to complete the swap myself. I’m scheduled to have the swap completed in early April.

 

[Nytimes770]

Took it to the dealer. Although I think only one was leaking they replaced all four. Warranty runs out in 9 months. Hoping won’t have to replace them for a couple of years at least.

Those that got aftermarket installed around how much did you pay.

Correction. The work order says they found a leak in all four.

 

[JONWIC]

I am admittedly new to this, are Bilsteins the only option?

 

[duneslider]

I am sure there are other options but the bilsteins are a good option and not too expensive. I have enjoyed mine quite a bit.

 

[Nytimes770]

Is the wear of these shock absorbers driven by miles only and not time? As in after replacing them if I just drive 5k miles over the next 5 years, they probably will not leak?

 

[Bmac1955]

No guarantee on not leaking. Probably will at some point in time. Then just put the Bilsteins on it. I Did with 39k. Vehicle under 4 yrs old.

 

[5280tunage]

Quality is Job One.

Seriously, and it doesn't seem to be getting any better. My 2024 F150 Loaner just blew a shock, all over my garage floor with only 1200mi on it. Come on, that is downright absurd. Never been offroad, no towing, brand new. It's getting so bad it's stupid.