Change Car Shock Absorbers Ford Escort

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 2h00–2h30 ~200–250£
Estimated time 2h00–2h30
Estimated labour cost ~200–250£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Escort Mk III, IV 1980-1990 19
  • 1.1 Petrol (GSE)
  • 1.1 Petrol (GSG)
  • 1.3 Petrol (JLA)
  • 1.3 Petrol (JLB)
  • 1.4 Petrol (FUA)
  • 1.4 Petrol (FUC)
  • 1.4i Petrol (F6B)
  • 1.4i Petrol (F6D)
  • 1.6 Petrol (LP1)
  • 1.6 Petrol (LP2)
  • 1.6 Petrol (LUC)
  • 1.6 Petrol (LUG)
  • 1.6 RS Turbo Petrol (LNA)
  • 1.6 RS Turbo Petrol (LNB)
  • 1.6 XR3i Petrol (LJB)
  • 1.6 XR3i Petrol (LR2)
  • 1.6 XR3i Petrol (LRB)
  • 1.6D Diesel (LTA)
  • 1.6D Diesel (LTC)
Escort Mk V, VI 1990-2002 24
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (J4B)
  • 1.3i (HCS) Petrol (J6A)
  • 1.4i (CVH) Petrol (F6F)
  • 1.4i (CVH) Petrol (F6G)
  • 1.4i (PTE) Petrol (F4B)
  • 1.6 (CVH) Petrol (LUK)
  • 1.6i (CVH) Petrol (LJE)
  • 1.6i (CVH) Petrol (LJF)
  • 1.6i (CVH) Petrol (LUJ)
  • 1.6i (Zetec-E) Petrol (L1E)
  • 1.6i (Zetec-E) Petrol (L1H)
  • 1.6i (Zetec-E) Petrol (L1K)
  • 1.8 D Diesel (RTE)
  • 1.8 D Diesel (RTF)
  • 1.8 D Diesel (RTH)
  • 1.8 TD (Endura-DE) Diesel (RFD)
  • 1.8 TD (Endura-DE) Diesel (RFK)
  • 1.8 TD (Endura-DE) Diesel (RFS)
  • 1.8 TD (Endura-DE) Diesel (RVA)
  • 1.8i (ZETEC-E) Petrol (RDA)
  • 1.8i (ZETEC-E) Petrol (RKC)
  • 1.8i (ZETEC-E) Petrol (RQB)
  • RS 2000 Petrol (N7A)
  • RS Cosworth Petrol (N5F)
Renew both front shock absorbers 2h00–2h30
Renew both rear shock absorbers 1h30

What is the function of Ford Escort 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 Escort 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 Escort 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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4 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Escort Mk I 1967-1976 1967-1976 1.1 1100 Petrol (KL11), 1.1 1100 Petrol (KL11L), 1.3 Petrol (J1F), 1.3 Petrol (KL13), 1.6 Petrol (K5), 1100 Petrol (G1), 1100 Petrol (KL11L), 1300 GT Petrol (KL13H), 1300 Petrol (J2), 1300 Petrol (J3D), Mexico 1600 Petrol (TL16M), RS 1600 Petrol (KL16R), RS 2000 Petrol (TL20G) Petrol
Escort Mk II 1974-1980 1974-1980 1.1 Petrol (G1), 1.1 Petrol (G2), 1.3 Petrol (J1), 1.3 Petrol (J2), 1.3 Petrol (J3), 1.3 Petrol (KL13G), 1.6 Petrol (KL16G), 1.6 RS 1600 Petrol (LC), 1.8 RS 1800 Petrol (BDE), 2.0 RS 2000 Petrol (NE), 2.0 RS 2000 Petrol (NE) Petrol
Escort Mk III, IV 1980-1990 1980-1990 1.1 Petrol (GLB), 1.1 Petrol (GMA), 1.1 Petrol (GPA), 1.1 Petrol (GSE), 1.1 Petrol (GSG), 1.1 Petrol (GUC), 1.3 Petrol (JBA), 1.3 Petrol (JLA), 1.3 Petrol (JLB), 1.3 Petrol (JPA), 1.4 Petrol (FUA), 1.4 Petrol (FUC), 1.4i Petrol (F6B), 1.4i Petrol (F6D), 1.6 Petrol (HL16L), 1.6 P… Diesel, Petrol
Escort Mk V, VI 1990-2002 1990-2002 1.3 Petrol (JBD), 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (J4B), 1.3i (HCS) Petrol (J6A), 1.4i (CVH) Petrol (F6F), 1.4i (CVH) Petrol (F6G), 1.4i (PTE) Petrol (F4B), 1.6 (CVH) Petrol (LUK), 1.6i (CVH) Petrol (LJE), 1.6i (CVH) Petrol (LJF), 1.6i (CVH) Petrol (LUJ), 1.6i (Zetec-E) Petrol (L1E), 1.6… Diesel, Petrol

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