Change Car Shock Absorbers Ford C-Max

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 2h30–3h30 ~250–350£
Estimated time 2h30–3h30
Estimated labour cost ~250–350£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
C-Max 2003-2011 31
  • 1.6 (Duratec) Petrol (HWDA)
  • 1.6 (Duratec) Petrol (HWDB)
  • 1.6 (Duratec) Petrol (SHDA)
  • 1.6 (Duratec) Petrol (SHDC)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (G8DA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (G8DB)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (G8DC)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHDA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHDB)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (MTDA)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (HXDA)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (HXDB)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (SIDA)
  • 1.8 (Duratec-HE) Petrol (CSDA)
  • 1.8 (Duratec-HE) Petrol (CSDB)
  • 1.8 (Duratec-HE) Petrol (QQDA)
  • 1.8 (Duratec-HE) Petrol (QQDB)
  • 1.8 (Duratec-HE) Petrol (QQDC)
  • 1.8 FFV (Duratec-HE) Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (Q7DA)
  • 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (KKDA)
  • 1.8 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (KKDB)
  • 2.0 (Duratec-HE) Petrol (AODA)
  • 2.0 (Duratec-HE) Petrol (AODB)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (G6DA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (G6DB)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (G6DC)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (G6DD)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (G6DG)
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (IXDA)
  • 2.0 TDDi (Duratorq) Diesel (G6DE)
  • 2.0 TDDi (Duratorq) Diesel (G6DF)
C-Max 2010-2018 20
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1DA)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M2DA)
  • 1.6 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (JQDA)
  • 1.6 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (JQDB)
  • 1.6 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTDA)
  • 1.6 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTDB)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T1DB)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T3DB)
  • 1.6 TDCi DPF (Duratorq) Diesel (T1DA (DV6))
  • 1.6 TDCi DPF (Duratorq) Diesel (T3DA (DV6))
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (IQDA)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (IQDB)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (PNDA)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XTDA)
  • 1.6 TI-VCT FFV (Duratec), -LPG Bioethanol (E85),LPG,Petrol (MUDA)
  • 2.0 TDCi DPF (Duratorq) Diesel (TXDB)
  • 2.0 TDCi DPF (Duratorq) Diesel (TYDA)
  • 2.0 TDCi DPF (Duratorq) Diesel (UFDB)
  • 2.0 TDCi DPF (Duratorq) Diesel (UKDB)
  • Energi (2.0 PHEV) Electricity,Petrol (UADA)
C-Max 2015-2019 11
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (B3DA)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (B7DA)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1DD)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M2DC)
  • 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M8DB)
  • 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M8DF)
  • 1.6 (Duratec) Petrol (PNDD)
  • 1.6 (Duratec) Petrol (XTDB)
  • 1.6 FFV (Duratec) Ethanol (E85),LPG,Petrol (MUDD)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T1DA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T1DB)
Renew both front shock absorbers 2h30–3h30
Renew both rear shock absorbers 1h30

What is the function of Ford C-Max shock absorbers?

The shock absorber controls the relative movement between the wheel and the vehicle body. This control is essential for good road holding, preventing loss of grip between the tyres and the road surface, and ensuring passenger comfort.

When should you change the Ford C-Max shock absorbers?

Shock absorber wear is gradual. Warning symptoms include: vehicle sensitive to crosswinds, increased braking distance, difficulty maintaining trajectory in curves, vehicle bouncing excessively over bumps, uneven tyre wear. Replace between 80,000 and 150,000 km. Always replace in pairs.

Is it difficult to change Ford C-Max shock absorbers?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (spring compressors for McPherson struts, torque wrench). A wheel alignment is recommended after the work.

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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
C-Max 2003-2011 2003-2011 1.6 (Duratec) Petrol (HWDA), 1.6 (Duratec) Petrol (HWDB), 1.6 (Duratec) Petrol (SHDA), 1.6 (Duratec) Petrol (SHDC), 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (G8DA), 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (G8DB), 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (G8DC), 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHDA), 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Die… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Petrol
C-Max 2010-2018 2010-2018 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1DA), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M2DA), 1.6 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (JQDA), 1.6 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (JQDB), 1.6 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTDA), 1.6 SCTi (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTDB), 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T1DB), 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T3DB), 1.6 TDCi … Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Electricity, LPG, Petrol
C-Max 2015-2019 2015-2019 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (B3DA), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (B7DA), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1DD), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M2DC), 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M8DB), 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M8DF), 1.5 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M9DB), 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (AEDA), 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XWDA),… Diesel, Ethanol (E85), LPG, Petrol

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