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stiffer struts/shocks for Energi?


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For the rear shocks for Fusion Energi, I have found 3 Motorcraft part numbers on Rock Auto:http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...,parttype,7556

These 3 Motorcraft part numbers are: ASH24517, ASH24573, and ASH24578. Any pointer on where I can find specs of these shocks? I want to get ones that are stiffer than stock.
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Anyone make progress addressing the suspension bounce? I took a test drive in the 2014 Fusion Energi Titanium model this weekend and noticed a good bit of bouce over wavy road surfaces. At the time I wrote it off to having 2 passengers in the rear seat but further research is suggesting otherwise. Everything else about the Energi is great except for this one issue.

 

I have also discovered the Energi uses Ford's control blade suspension setup vs the hybrid version and this may make finding aftermarket parts more challenging.

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I have not heard of anyone coming up with a "solution". With the bigger battery pack its just like having 2x LARGE passengers in the trunk (why are you carrying people in the trunk?) all the time.

 

As a guy who races road course tracks, it doesn't bother me much, its just the trade off for carrying the big battery around.

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16 Energi with 16k miles on the clock with no issues with the struts except....  By the way the OEM shocks/struts on most domestic vehicles are junk even when it's new.

 

Monroe, Gabriel and Motocraft shocks/Struts doesn't meet my standards

 

I have contacted "Bilstein" and requested to have shocks/struts made for Hybrid vehicles due to additional HVB weight in the back seat.  Crossed my fingers!

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As something to add to this, I just lifted my '15 Energi in the air yesterday to find both rear shocks leaking heavily @ 6900 miles. I drive it very consciously and know that 'driving style' was not a contributing factor.

 

Anyone else have this issue?

 

I just took my 2013 Fusion Energi to the dealer for it's annual state inspection.  They said the rear shocks are both leaking - replace cost - $700.  Starting to research it now. I replaced the Struts on my 2009 Buick Enclave, so I assume I will be able to do it for the Fusion as well.  Youtube here I come...

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Too bad

 

I just took my 2013 Fusion Energi to the dealer for it's annual state inspection.  They said the rear shocks are both leaking - replace cost - $700.  Starting to research it now. I replaced the Struts on my 2009 Buick Enclave, so I assume I will be able to do it for the Fusion as well.  Youtube here I come...

Too bad! KYB are only available for the fronts and not the rears.  KYB is a step up from the Motorcraft.and two steps behind Bilstein

 

http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,2013,fusion,2.0l+l4+electric/gas,2002840,suspension,strut,7584

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