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Shock Absorber Replacement Service

How much does a Shock Absorber Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Ford Probe Shock Absorber Replacement is $510 with $202 for parts and $308 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1992 Ford ProbeL4-2.2LService typeShock Absorber - Rear ReplacementEstimate$876.44Shop/Dealer Price$1004.16 - $1366.26
1991 Ford ProbeL4-2.2LService typeShock Absorber - Front ReplacementEstimate$814.69Shop/Dealer Price$928.24 - $1258.16
1992 Ford ProbeL4-2.2L TurboService typeShock Absorber - Front ReplacementEstimate$756.30Shop/Dealer Price$869.17 - $1198.58
1996 Ford ProbeV6-2.5LService typeShock Absorber - Rear ReplacementEstimate$795.49Shop/Dealer Price$904.30 - $1219.87
1990 Ford ProbeL4-2.2LService typeShock Absorber - Front ReplacementEstimate$951.21Shop/Dealer Price$1102.79 - $1538.01
1993 Ford ProbeL4-2.0LService typeShock Absorber - Rear ReplacementEstimate$795.49Shop/Dealer Price$904.67 - $1220.51
1994 Ford ProbeV6-2.5LService typeShock Absorber - Front ReplacementEstimate$769.10Shop/Dealer Price$885.20 - $1224.23
1991 Ford ProbeL4-2.2LService typeShock Absorber - Rear ReplacementEstimate$853.01Shop/Dealer Price$976.20 - $1334.91
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What is the Shock Absorber all about?

Shock absorbers are attached to the vehicle body and suspension components. They are used to absorb road shock, providing a smooth ride. Most cars made after 1995 have shock absorbers in the back wheels and strut assembly in the front. Older cars and trucks may have shock absorbers at all four wheels.

Shock absorbers are basically cylindrical containers filled with gas or liquid. They are mounted from the suspension to the frame of the car. When you drive over a bump, the pistons inside the shocks move up and down against the liquid or gas.

Shock absorbers take a beating day after day, especially on bumpy roads. The gas or liquid will eventually leak, resulting in an unstable or rugged ride. With worn shock absorbers, it is possible that the tires could lose contact with the road and/or wear out prematurely.

Keep in mind:

Shock absorbers are always replaced in pairs (either both front or both rear).

How it's done:

  • Verify that the shock absorbers are bad.
  • Remove and replace the faulty shock absorbers.
  • Inspect the suspension system for any other worn or damaged parts.
  • Test drive vehicle.

Our recommendation:

It is a good practice to replace the shock absorbers every 35,000 miles. You can easily find out if you need new shocks by doing a bounce test. Go to the rear corner of your car and push down on the rear of the car. If your car bounces up and down a few times, it is time to change the shock absorbers.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Shock Absorber?

  • Unstable, bouncy ride.
  • Tires losing contact with the road.
  • Hard impact when you drive over a bump.
  • Leaking fluid.

How important is this service?

Shock absorbers exist at both rear wheels, and sometimes the front wheels as well. The shock absorbers attach the suspension to the body of your car, and feature pistons that are filled with gas or liquid. As your vehicle rides over the bumps and rough conditions of the road, the suspension is subject to a lot of shock. This shock moves the pistons, but the gas or liquid in the pistons helps absorb the impact, and lessen the shock that is then transferred to the body of the vehicle. As a result, the shock absorbers keep your ride relatively smooth and comfortable.

When the shock absorbers malfunction or leak, they will be unable to absorb any of the shock from the road, and all of the impact on the suspension will be transferred to the body of the car. This not only makes for an uncomfortable ride, but can also cause damage to numerous different components in your vehicle.

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In the past I've worked on my own cars and even have electrical training. I am very pleased that everything Vladimir said was accurate within what I knew technically and even fit symptoms that I've experienced with my car but had not made the connection. One thing that stood out was that Vladimir is the first mechanic EVER to make sure my battery terminals and connections were protected with a battery protector sealant. I used to do that when I knew better with a previous car. Thankfully Vladimir knew what to do!

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38 years of experience
Ford Probe V6-2.5L - Alternator - Las Vegas, Nevada
Arrived on time and quickly swapped out the part. Excellent work.

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Ford Probe L4-2.0L - Brake Rotor/Disc Replacement (Front) - Sacramento, California
David is a very experienced mechanic and I appreciate his sensibility that if one part is worn out, than its partner that's been on the car just as long, should also be replaced. From experience, I normally expect that because I'd rather take care of something now than later having to take a car in or schedule another appointment especially because I'd rather avoid a car breaking down. Its a much more fun experience with preventative maintenance vs. emergency maintenance. I think that depends on people's budget but its nice to have that option and especially to have someone with much more experience to explain that.

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