Change Car Shock Absorbers Ford Transit

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 1h30–5h00 ~150–500£
Estimated time 1h30–5h00
Estimated labour cost ~150–500£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Transit 1986-1995 9
  • 2.5 D Diesel (4AB)
  • 2.5 D Diesel (4BA)
  • 2.5 D Diesel (4BC)
  • 2.5 D Diesel (4CA)
  • 2.5 D Diesel (4CC)
  • 2.5 D Diesel (4DA)
  • 2.5 D Diesel (4EA)
  • 2.5 D Diesel (4FA)
  • 2.5 D Diesel (4GA)
Transit 1994-2006 9
  • 2.5 D Diesel (4FA)
  • 2.5 D Diesel (4FB)
  • 2.5 D Diesel (4HB)
  • 2.5 TCi Diesel (4GD)
  • 2.5 TD Diesel (4EB)
  • 2.5 TD Diesel (4ED)
  • 2.5 TD Diesel (4GA)
  • 2.5 TD Diesel (4GB)
  • 2.5 TD Diesel (4GC)
Transit 2000-2006 13
  • 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (FIFA)
  • 2.0 TDDi (Duratorq) Diesel (ABFA)
  • 2.0 TDDi (Duratorq) Diesel (D3FA)
  • 2.0 TDDi (Duratorq) Diesel (F3FA)
  • 2.3 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (E5FA)
  • 2.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (H9FA)
  • 2.4 TDDi (Duratorq) Diesel (D2FA)
  • 2.4 TDDi (Duratorq) Diesel (D2FB)
  • 2.4 TDDi (Duratorq) Diesel (D4FA)
  • 2.4 TDDi (Duratorq) Diesel (DOFA)
  • 2.4 TDDi (Duratorq) Diesel (F4FA)
  • 2.4 TDDi (Duratorq) Diesel (FXFA)
  • 2.4 TDDi (Duratorq) Diesel (HEFA)
Transit 2006-2014 44
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CVRA)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CVRB)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CVRC)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CYFA)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CYFB)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CYFC)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CYFD)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CYRA)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CYRB)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CYRC)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (DRFA)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (DRFB)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (DRFC)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (DRFD)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (DRFE)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (DRRA)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (DRRB)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (DRRC)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (P8FA)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (P8FB)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (PGFA)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (PGFB)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (SRFA)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (SRFB)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (SRFC)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (SRFD)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (SRFE)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UHFA)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UHFB)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UHFC)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (USRA)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (USRB)
  • 2.3 16V (Duratec) Petrol (GZFA)
  • 2.3 16V (Duratec) Petrol (GZFB)
  • 2.3 16V CNG (Duratec) CNG,Petrol (GZFC)
  • 2.3 16V LPG (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (GZFC)
  • 2.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (H9FB)
  • 2.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (H9FD)
  • 2.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (JXFA)
  • 2.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (JXFC)
  • 2.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (PHFA)
  • 2.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (PHFC)
  • 3.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (SAFA)
  • 3.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (SAFB)
Transit 2013-2025 40
  • 2.0 mHEV TDCi (EcoBlue) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (BKFD)
  • 2.0 mHEV TDCi (EcoBlue) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (BLFD)
  • 2.0 mHEV TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BKRB)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BJFB)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BJRA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BKFA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BKFB)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BKHA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BKRA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BLFB)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BLHA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BLRA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (N0HA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YLF6)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YLFA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YLFS)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YLR6)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YLRA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YMF6)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YMFA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YMFS)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YMR6)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YNF6)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YNFA)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YNFS)
  • 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (YNR6)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CVF5)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CVFF)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CVR5)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CYF5)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CYFF)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CYFG)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CYR5)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (DRF5)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (DRFF)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (DRFG)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (DRR5)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UHR5)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (USR6)
  • 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UYR6)
Renew both front shock absorbers 1h30–3h30
Renew both rear shock absorbers 0h45–1h30
Renew both front shock absorbers RHD 5h00
Renew both front shock absorbers LHD 3h00

What is the function of Ford Transit 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 Transit 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 Transit 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.

View all compatible products →
View your Transit maintenance plan (keep the Transit token) →

5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Transit 1986-1995 1986-1995 2.0 Petrol (N6TS), 2.5 D Diesel (4AB), 2.5 D Diesel (4BA), 2.5 D Diesel (4BC), 2.5 D Diesel (4CA), 2.5 D Diesel (4CC), 2.5 D Diesel (4DA), 2.5 D Diesel (4EA), 2.5 D Diesel (4FA), 2.5 D Diesel (4GA) Diesel, Petrol
Transit 1994-2006 1994-2006 2.5 D Diesel (4FA), 2.5 D Diesel (4FB), 2.5 D Diesel (4HB), 2.5 TCi Diesel (4GD), 2.5 TD Diesel (4EB), 2.5 TD Diesel (4ED), 2.5 TD Diesel (4GA), 2.5 TD Diesel (4GB), 2.5 TD Diesel (4GC) Diesel
Transit 2000-2006 2000-2006 2.0 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (FIFA), 2.0 TDDi (Duratorq) Diesel (ABFA), 2.0 TDDi (Duratorq) Diesel (D3FA), 2.0 TDDi (Duratorq) Diesel (F3FA), 2.3 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (E5FA), 2.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (H9FA), 2.4 TDDi (Duratorq) Diesel (D2FA), 2.4 TDDi (Duratorq) Diesel (D2FB), 2… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Transit 2006-2014 2006-2014 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CVRA), 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CVRB), 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CVRC), 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CYFA), 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CYFB), 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CYFC), 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CYFD), 2.2 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (CYRA),… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Transit 2013-2025 2013-2025 2.0 mHEV TDCi (EcoBlue) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (BKFD), 2.0 mHEV TDCi (EcoBlue) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (BLFD), 2.0 mHEV TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BKRB), 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BJFB), 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BJRA), 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BKFA), 2.0 TDCi (EcoBlue) Diesel (BKFB), 2.0 … 48V (MHEV), Diesel

Other repair guides

Change Car Accessory Belt Kit

Change Car Accessory Belt Kit

Easy 0h30–1h30
Change Car Air Filter

Change Car Air Filter

Very easy 0h30–0h30
Change Car Battery

Change Car Battery

Very easy 0h30–1h00
Change Car Cabin Filter

Change Car Cabin Filter

Very easy 0h30–0h30
Change Car Clutch

Change Car Clutch

Technical 3h30–24h00
Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads

Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads

Easy 2h30–3h30
Change Car Front Brake Pads

Change Car Front Brake Pads

Easy 1h00–1h30
Change Car Fuel Filter

Change Car Fuel Filter

Easy 0h30–1h30
Change Car Glow Plugs

Change Car Glow Plugs

Intermediate 0h45–6h00
Change Car Handbrake Cable

Change Car Handbrake Cable

Very easy 0h30
Change Car Oil Filter

Change Car Oil Filter

Easy 0h30–1h30
Change Car Particulate Filter (DPF)

Change Car Particulate Filter (DPF)

Easy 0h30–3h00
Change Car Rear Silencer

Change Car Rear Silencer

Easy 0h45–1h30
Change Car Spark Plugs

Change Car Spark Plugs

Easy 1h00–1h30
Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Very technical 3h00–9h00
Change Car Turbo

Change Car Turbo

Very technical 3h00–7h00
Change Car Water Pump

Change Car Water Pump

Easy 1h00–3h00
View the service schedule for your Transit →