All use strut / coil assemblies on the front.
I think the station wagons use shocks (at least my 1987 Taurus wagon did IF I recall correctly).
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A creaking noise in the front end of the 2003 Ford Escape might be caused by shocks or struts that need to be replaced. This might also be caused by damage to the shocks or struts from high mileage.
SHOCK ABSORBERS.
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Not if they are struts - need a spring compressor
Struts and shocks have a life span of 50k miles.If your struts have started to leak,they need to be changed as soon as possible.
The shocks or if it has them, the struts, are worn out, and need to be replaced.
First, get new shocks and struts...on that vehicle, not entirely sure, but probably struts in front and back, no shocks. Check for coil springs in rear. If rear springs are coil, then struts. If rear springs are leaf, then shocks. While you're at the parts store, rent or borrow a coil spring compression tool. You'll need to compress the coil springs to remove/reinstall new struts. Other than the compression tool, standard garage mechanics tools will do the job.
Try a simple test. Push your car or vehicle with a substantial force downwards, towards the ground. Do this by pushing the hood down or the drunk down. If your car bounces fast and did it like a spring. You need new shocks or struts. This will affect your riding comfort. Some manufacturers specify to change the struts or shocks every 75,000 miles.
Shocks or struts need replacing.
That truck has shocks on the front and rear. Standard shock absorbers do not carry weight.
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