Change Car Shock Absorbers Ford Fiesta

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 2h30–3h30 ~250–350£
Estimated time 2h30–3h30
Estimated labour cost ~250–350£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Fiesta Mk III 1989-1997 15
  • 1.0 Petrol (TLB)
  • 1.1 Petrol (GUE)
  • 1.1i Petrol (G6A)
  • 1.3i Petrol (J6B)
  • 1.4i CAT Petrol (F4A)
  • 1.4i Petrol (F6E)
  • 1.4i Petrol (FUF)
  • 1.4i Petrol (FUG)
  • 1.6 8V XR2i Petrol (LJC)
  • 1.6 8V XR2i Petrol (LJD)
  • 1.6 RS Turbo Petrol (LHA)
  • 1.6i (Zetec-E) Petrol (L1G)
  • 1.6i (Zetec-E) Petrol (LUH)
  • 1.8i (ZETEC-E) Petrol (RDB)
  • 1.8i 1XR2i (Zetec-E) Petrol (RQC)
Fiesta MK IV 1995-2004 30
  • 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHA)
  • 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHB)
  • 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHC)
  • 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHD)
  • 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHE)
  • 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHF)
  • 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHG)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (IS)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (J4C)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (J4J)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (J4L)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (J4Q)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (J4R)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (J4T)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (JJA)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (JJC)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (JJE)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (JJJ)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (JJK)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (JJM)
  • 1.4i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (FHA)
  • 1.4i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (FHC)
  • 1.4i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (FHE)
  • 1.6i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (L1T)
  • 1.6i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (L1V)
  • 1.8 D (Endura-DE) Diesel (RTJ)
  • 1.8 D (Endura-DE) Diesel (RTK)
  • 1.8 TD (Endura-DI) Diesel (RTN)
  • 1.8 TD (Endura-DI) Diesel (RTP)
  • 1.8 TD (Endura-DI) Diesel (RTQ)
Fiesta Mk V 2002-2008 18
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (FUJA)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (FUJB)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (M7JA)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (M7JB)
  • 1.3 (Duratec) Petrol (A9JA)
  • 1.3 (Duratec) Petrol (A9JB)
  • 1.3 (Duratec) Petrol (BAJA)
  • 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (FXJA)
  • 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (FXJB)
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (F6JA)
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (F6JB)
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (F6JC)
  • 1.6 (Duratec) Petrol (FYJA)
  • 1.6 (Duratec) Petrol (FYJB)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJB)
  • ST150 (Duratec) Petrol (N4JA)
  • ST150 (Duratec) Petrol (N4JB)
Fiesta Mk VI 2008-2012 23
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJA)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJB)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJA)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJB)
  • 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (SPJA)
  • 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (SPJC)
  • 1.4 , -LPG (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (RTJB)
  • 1.4 LPG (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (RTJA)
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (F6JB)
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (F6JD)
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (KVJA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJC)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJD)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJE)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJF)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T3JA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (TZJA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (TZJB)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UBJA)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (HXJA)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (HXJB)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (RVJA)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (U5JA)
Fiesta Mk VI 2011-2019 37
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JA)
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JB)
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JC)
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JD)
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJA)
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJB)
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJC)
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJD)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JE)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JH (99E))
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJA)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJB)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJC)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJD)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (YYJA)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (YYJB)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJB)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJC)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJD)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJB)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJC)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJD)
  • 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (SPJE)
  • 1.4, -LPG (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (RTJB)
  • 1.4, -LPG (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (RTJD)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UGJC)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJA)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJB)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XVJB)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XVJC)
  • 1.6 ST (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTJA)
  • 1.6 ST (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTJB)
  • 1.6 ST (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTJC (99X))
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T3JA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (TZJA)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (IQJA)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (IQJC)
Fiesta Mk VII 2016-2025 42
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (B7JA)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (B7JC)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JL)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JM)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JP)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JV)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (Q0JA)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (Q0JB)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (Q0JC)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (Q0JD)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJE)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJF)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJH)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJJ)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJK)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJN)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJP)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (Y7JA)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (YYJE)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (YYJG)
  • 1.0 mHEV (EcoBoost) 48V (MHEV),Petrol (B7JB)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (FSJB)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (FSJA)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XPJA)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XPJB)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XPJC)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XPJD)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XYJA)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XYJB)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XYJC)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XYJD)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XYJE)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XYJF)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJF)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJG)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJK)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJL)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJM)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJN)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XWJB)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XWJC)
  • ST (1.5 EcoBoost) Petrol (YZJA)
Renew both front shock absorbers 2h30–3h30
Renew both rear shock absorbers 1h00–1h30

What is the function of Ford Fiesta 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 Fiesta 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 Fiesta 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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8 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Fiesta Mk I 1976-1989 1976-1989 0.9 Petrol (TLA), 1.0 Petrol (BL09HTKA), 1.0 Petrol (TKA), 1.1 Petrol (GLA), 1.1 Petrol (GLW), 1.3 Petrol (J3E) Petrol
Fiesta Mk II 1983-1989 1983-1989 1.6 D Diesel (LTB) Diesel
Fiesta Mk III 1989-1997 1989-1997 1.0 Petrol (TLB), 1.1 Petrol (GUE), 1.1i Petrol (G6A), 1.3i Petrol (J6B), 1.3i Petrol (JBC), 1.4i CAT Petrol (F4A), 1.4i Petrol (F6E), 1.4i Petrol (FUF), 1.4i Petrol (FUG), 1.6 8V XR2i Petrol (LJC), 1.6 8V XR2i Petrol (LJD), 1.6 RS Turbo Petrol (LHA), 1.6i (Zetec-E) Petrol (L1G)… Diesel, Petrol
Fiesta MK IV 1995-2004 1995-2004 1.0 Petrol (ZH10JRY), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHA), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHB), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHC), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHD), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHE), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHF), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHG), 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (IS), 1.3i (Endur… Diesel, Petrol
Fiesta Mk V 2002-2008 2002-2008 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (FUJA), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (FUJB), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (M7JA), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (M7JB), 1.3 (Duratec) Petrol (A9JA), 1.3 (Duratec) Petrol (A9JB), 1.3 (Duratec) Petrol (BAJA), 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (FXJA), 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (FXJB), 1.4 TDCi (Dura… Diesel, Petrol
Fiesta Mk VI 2008-2012 2008-2012 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJA), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJB), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJA), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJB), 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (SPJA), 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (SPJC), 1.4 , -LPG (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (RTJB), 1.4 LPG (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (RTJA), 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Dies… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Fiesta Mk VI 2011-2019 2011-2019 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JA), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JB), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JC), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JD), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJA), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJB), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJC), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJD), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JE), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Pe… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Fiesta Mk VII 2016-2025 2016-2025 1.0 (EcoBoost) Ethanol (E100),Petrol (M0JD), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (B7JA), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (B7JC), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M0JA), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M0JB), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JL), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JM), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JP), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Ethanol (E100), LPG, Petrol

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