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steveoeg6
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Noticed my driver side rear was leaking, however since I was ditching said shock for a set of 5160s I didn't need to investigate. Still, very disconcerting.....
JPK
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Just had an oil change at Christian Brothers ( I dont trust Ford dealerships) and they advised ( with photos) both rear shocks are leaking. Only 10,000 miles, mostly interstate, no, heavy loads, no off -road, 2 short trips with a light travel trailer using an equalizer hitch. Not expecting Ford to replace but should be under warranty. Very disappointing....just one of many quality issues with this model.
SpaceWhiteF150
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Factory shocks suck all around! You can cheaply and easily upgrade to a bilstien, fox, or icon.
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I got tired of my truck's rear bouncing around like Riki-tiki-tavi all the time and bought some 5100's. Going aftermarket shocks should be a first mod sadly, now waiting on Bilstein to release the 2WD fronts for the '21 up.
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SinCityF150
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My Tremor rear shocks both blew out around 500 miles. I thought someone stole my rear shocks as they truck was bouncing and wobbling all over. Felt like I had no shocks at all. Looked underneath and saw they were there with bolts on. Looked closer when I got home and they both leaked all over and were completely blow. Replaced with 5160s and Bilstein coilovers, totally different truck that was way safer and more fun to drive.
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They have 2021 bilstien 5100s now
JPK
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To close my comments , I did contact Ford technical support and they stated that damp or wet shocks are 'seeping' , not 'leaking' , and this is normal and acceptable. They stated shocks are not considered failing until fluid is dripping from them. Hmmm. Will be upgrading.
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