How to remove and replace the rear shock absorber on a Ford Thunderbird?

Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Support the lower control arm with a floor jack to prevent it from dropping when the shock absorber is disconnected. The jack must remain in this position throughout the entire procedure. Open the rear compartment and remove the side trim panel. On models equipped with ARC (Automatic Ride Control), remove the cover, disconnect the ARC actuator electrical connector, squeeze the retaining tabs and lift the actuator from the top of the shock absorber. The rear shock absorber ARC actuator can be removed from the shock by pinching the retainer tabs and lifting it off. Remove the upper mounting nut from the shock absorber rod. It may be necessary to prevent the rod from turning by holding it with a wrench or locking pliers. Remove the lower mounting bolt and nut, pull the bottom of the shock absorber out of the mounting bracket and remove it from the vehicle. Place the inner washer and rubber insulator on the shock rod and insert the rod through the upper mounting hole. Push up on the shock absorber to align the lower shock eye in the mounting bracket and install the bolt and nut, tightening them securely. Install the upper mounting rubber insulator and the dished washer on the shock rod. Install the nut and tighten it securely. On models equipped with ARC, install the ARC actuator and reconnect the electrical connector. Install the side trim panel inside the trunk.

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Ford Thunderbird Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: FOAZ-18125-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assy; Shock Absorber
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1989 Ford Thunderbird | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C5, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: 3W6Z-18125-AA
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assy
- Replaced by: BU2Z-18V125-W
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2004 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 3.9L DOHC EFI NA | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Thunderbird Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: 3U2Z-18125-XA
$92.42 MSRP: $126.28
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assy
- Manufacturer Note: Includes Attaching Hardware
- Replaced by: BU2Z-18V125-W
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 3.9L DOHC EFI NA | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission NAAO 5R55N, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Thunderbird Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: 1W6Z-18125-BA
$92.42 MSRP: $126.28
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assy
- Manufacturer Note: Without Attaching Hardware
- Replaced by: BU2Z-18V125-W
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 3.9L DOHC EFI NA | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission NAAO 5R55N, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Thunderbird Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: 4W6Z-18125-AA
$92.42 MSRP: $126.28
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assy
- Replaced by: BU2Z-18V125-W
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 3.9L DOHC EFI NA | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Thunderbird Shock Absorber Kit
Part Number: 5U2Z-18V125-VG
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- Other Name: Kit - Shock Absorber; Shock, Shock Absorber
- Manufacturer Note: RH & LH - Retail, except Super Coupe, always replace in pairs
- Position: Passenger Side & Driver Side
- Replaces: F7AZ-18125-KA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1997 Ford Thunderbird | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R70W, 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: 5W6Z-18124-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assy
- Replaced by: 6W4Z-18124-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 3.9L DOHC EFI NA | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Thunderbird Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: 1W6Z-18124-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assy
- Replaced by: BU2Z-18V124-J
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2004 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 3.9L DOHC EFI NA | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission NAAO 5R55N, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Thunderbird Shock Absorber Kit
Part Number: F7AZ-18125-KA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Shock Absorber
- Position: Passenger Side & Driver Side
- Replaced by: 5U2Z-18V125-VG
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1997 Ford Thunderbird | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R70W, 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Shock Absorber Kit
Part Number: F7AZ-18125-HA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Shock Absorber; Shock, Shock Absorber
- Position: Passenger Side & Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1989-1991 Ford Thunderbird | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Shock Absorber Kit
Part Number: F7AZ-18125-FA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Shock Absorber
- Position: Passenger Side & Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988 Ford Thunderbird | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT A4LD, 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: F4SZ-18124-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assy; Shock Absorber, Strut
- Manufacturer Note: RH & LH, without Super Coupe
- Position: Passenger Side & Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1997 Ford Thunderbird | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 4AT 4R70W, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: F43Z-18125-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assy; Strut
- Position: Passenger Side & Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1989 Ford Thunderbird | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT A4LD, 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: F3SZ18124A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: SHOCK ABSORBER ASY; Strut
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1993 Ford Thunderbird | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: F23Z-18125-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: SHOCK ABSORBER ASY
- Manufacturer Note: HEAVY DUTY
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1989 Ford Thunderbird | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT A4LD, 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Shock Absorber Kit
Part Number: F1SZ-18125-C
Product Specifications
- Other Name: KIT - SHOCK ABSORBER
- Manufacturer Note: RH & LH, with Sport option
- Position: Passenger Side & Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991 Ford Thunderbird | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Shock Abs Assembly-Rear
Part Number: F1SZ-18125-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: SHOCK ABS ASY-RR
- Manufacturer Note: RH & LH, without Super Coupe or XR7
- Position: Passenger Side & Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991 Ford Thunderbird | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Shock Absorber Kit
Part Number: E9AZ-18124-D
Product Specifications
- Other Name: KIT - SHOCK ABSORBER
- Position: Passenger Side & Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1989-1991 Ford Thunderbird | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT AOD, 5MT
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Ford Thunderbird Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: 5W6Z-18125-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assy; Shock, Shock Absorber
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 3.9L DOHC EFI NA | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Thunderbird Kit Shock Absorber
Part Number: 5U2Z18V125E
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Shock Absorber
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1997 Ford Thunderbird | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R70W, 4AT AOD, 5MT

Ford Thunderbird Shock Absorber

The Shock Absorber in the Ford Thunderbird automobiles serves a functionary part of the suspension systems, in conjunction with the struts. In essence, the Shock Absorber diminishes energy, which is in form of kinetic energy in this case, after which it is turned into heat thus reducing the bouncing of car and the vibrations especially on bumpy surfaces hence enhancing the handling and general ride of the car. Throughout the years, different Thunderbird models have included Shock Absorbers which employ twin-tube as well as mono-tube mechanisms with regard to the management of hydraulic fluid as well as performance improving features. There are also specific designs for specific driving conditions such as Position Sensitive Damping (PSD) Acceleration Sensitive Damping (ASD); technologies such as Electrorheological and Magnetorheological dampers for semi-active and adaptive suspension that makes the ride more comfortable and precise dynamically.

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Ford Thunderbird Shock Absorber Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to remove and replace the rear shock absorber on a Ford Thunderbird?
A:
Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Support the lower Control Arm with a floor jack to prevent it from dropping when the shock absorber is disconnected. The jack must remain in this position throughout the entire procedure. Open the rear compartment and remove the side trim panel. On models equipped with ARC (Automatic Ride Control), remove the cover, disconnect the ARC actuator electrical connector, squeeze the retaining tabs and lift the actuator from the top of the shock absorber. The rear shock absorber ARC actuator can be removed from the shock by pinching the retainer tabs and lifting it off. Remove the upper mounting nut from the shock absorber rod. It may be necessary to prevent the rod from turning by holding it with a wrench or locking pliers. Remove the lower mounting bolt and nut, pull the bottom of the shock absorber out of the mounting bracket and remove it from the vehicle. Place the inner washer and rubber insulator on the shock rod and insert the rod through the upper mounting hole. Push up on the shock absorber to align the lower shock eye in the mounting bracket and install the bolt and nut, tightening them securely. Install the upper mounting rubber insulator and the dished washer on the shock rod. Install the nut and tighten it securely. On models equipped with ARC, install the ARC actuator and reconnect the electrical connector. Install the side trim panel inside the trunk.

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