'21 Badlands rear shock failure

[Aonarch]

I may be wrong, but I thought it was considered a wear item like tires and wasn't covered. Seem to remember several people posting they lost their reservoir and they were Out of Luck Chuck.

They may get covered anyway, I guess. I dunno. Worth asking so you don't wait only to find out later.

I would say if the reservoir falls off, I would call that a defect, unless the vehicle is extremely rusty or something.

But if the reservoir is still attached, but the shock is leaking, that is a tricky one...

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[zombie]

A few hose clamps on each reservoir should be cheap insurance holding them on!

I just realized that's what happened, the remote reservoir literally is missing

 

[userdude]

I would say if the reservoir falls off, I would call that a defect, unless the vehicle is extremely rusty or something.

But if the reservoir is still attached, but the shock is leaking, that is a tricky one...

I was going off what other people on 6g said, but I guess we all know the variability of service at dealers and we probably only heard from the disgruntled. I do recall a few people, including a woman, complaining about it not being covered, specifically the reservoir falling off. I dunno, I'd probably use it an excuse to go 6100's or something.

 

[zombie]

If it's not covered, I'll pursue going with 6100's but I really hope this isn't the case. I would be trading both of my Fords in on another make if that's the case.

 

[userdude]

If it's not covered, I'll pursue going with 6100's but I really hope this isn't the case. I would be trading both of my Fords in on another make if that's the case.

Flip gave some good advice and info; it definitely seems possible they'll be covered. Hopefully so.

 

[Beach_Bum]

I just realized that's what happened, the remote reservoir literally is missing

As expected. They are junk. Ford doesn't warranty rust. Live where the roads are treated with brine solution and owners should expect these to continue to fail.

 

[zombie]

As expected. They are junk. Ford doesn't warranty rust. Live where the roads are treated with brine solution and owners should expect these to continue to fail.

If that's the case, then they had better stop selling vehicles "where the roads are treated with brine solution".

 

[userdude]

As expected. They are junk. Ford doesn't warranty rust. Live where the roads are treated with brine solution and owners should expect these to continue to fail.

Oh right, I do remember that was an issue on at least a couple of the missing reservoirs. Dang it.

 

[Beach_Bum]

If that's the case, then they had better stop selling vehicles "where the roads are treated with brine solution".

Or you can KISS and stick with a honking thick mono-tube shock without any of the gimmicky reservoirs.

You posted the warranty info earlier. Read it again. Ford doesn't warranty against rust.

 

[2023bronco]

Yeah, most seem to be rusting off. I think I read about one or more falling off without rust though.

I've been spraying my reservoirs with boeshield or fluid film, which is hilarious. Spraying oil on the outside to keep the oil inside.

Between the shocks falling off and the roofs cracking and delaminating, it's a wonder there aren't more problems in-between.

PS
Your coil spring sticker held up better than the shock. Maybe they ought to make the shock housings out of the same material!

 

[zombie]

Or you can KISS and stick with a honking thick mono-tube shock without any of the gimmicky reservoirs.

You posted the warranty info earlier. Read it again. Ford doesn't warranty against rust.

Pretty sure I wasn't involved with the design and development of the Bronco.

Also, read a bit closer:

"The New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover surface rust, deterioration and damage of paint, trim, upholstery, and other appearance items that result from use and/or exposure to the elements. "

Paint. Nope
Trim. Nope
Upholstery. Nope
Other appearance items. Nope

 

[Sitruc_btb]

That's unfortunate. Ive read about other shock failures. Is this more common in cold weather states? Are my reservoirs going to delete themselves here in the desert sometime?

 

[Beach_Bum]

You posted the warranty info earlier. Read it again. Ford doesn't warranty against rust.

Pretty sure I wasn't involved with the design and development of the Bronco.
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Now, I hope the dealer is generous in their assessment and covers it under warranty. But my advice is to take the opportunity and upgrade the rear shocks at a minimum. Get a 2.5" thick mono-tube shock like the 6100s. You won't have reservoirs falling off.

 

[zombie]

Now, I hope the dealer is generous in their assessment and covers it under warranty. But my advice is to take the opportunity and upgrade the rear shocks at a minimum. Get a 2.5" thick mono-tube shock like the 6100s. You won't have reservoirs falling off.

If they deny warranty, that will be my plan... Also, not my first ford, but my first ford that actually had a problem (believe it or not)

 

[mpeugeot]

These are the highest quality shocks ever made by Bilstein... LOL.

I am sure they are made to the strictest of standards, similar to what you would expect in a government contract awarded by the military.

I really don't have a problem with mine, but I have seen more than one of them fall apart here online.

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