Pending Bilstein Shock Recall

TK1215

Jan 22, 2025

So I was at the dealership today getting routine maintenance on the Bronco. My service advisor, informed me that there was an advanced notice recall regarding the Sasquatch, Bilstein shocks. Mind you this is an advanced notice of recall, but one is coming. The recall information as follows: #25S01. Let‘s see how long this takes.

PSUTE, Deano Bronc

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Jul 02, 2025

#120

Ford should just offer us some money to use for new shocks. Then we can all get what we want. I know it won’t be much but it would help.

Bronco Nation 1100. Everglades, Desert Sand
Res: 7/30/20 ordered 1/22/21 reorder 10/15/21 changed to Everglades 3/9/22 schedule 8/29/22 bumped to 9/5; 9/7/22 blend, 9/9 Mods, 9/26/22 completed, 10/7 shipped, 11/3/22 delivery

SAVEUP, UserError

Jul 02, 2025

#121

TK1215
So I was hoping to get a couple of more trips out of Nag before Ford finally would get the replacement shocks. But alas, no. While at work I left Nag for an oil change/works package inspection and a five tire rotation. While out delivering a car my service gal called and informed me that both rears are leaking. She was clueless that there was a recall with no fix. While driving home I got a tire pressure sensor fault on one of the tires and upon parking I noticed that they rotated the tires the wrong way. Do any of these young adults know what clockwise/counter clockwise are? Gotta call Ford help line and see if I can get a little help on this one. I have two trips in the next two months and one involves towing my trailer to Colorado. Looks like I am gonna have to get that new suspension I have been looking at.

I only “liked” this because your remark about getting a “new” suspension suggests that it will also be an upgrade to the factory Bilstein setup. 🤓

Chris here. I drive a 2-door Velocity Blue 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands with Sasquatch, Lux, a 2.7L V6, and an automatic transmission. It’s fun.

Jakob1972, extra toasty

Jul 04, 2025

#122

I did in fact pull the trigger and ordered a set of new coil overs and UCA’s. Hopefully here this coming week. For those of you who have done a suspension upgrade and had someone install them for you, what did it cost to get the work done. And if you don’t want to air your business here on the thread feel free to send me a PM. Thanks in advance, Tim

Deano Bronc, BuckYeah

Jul 04, 2025

#123

I am in Michigan! Salt country!! I lost both of my rear shocks last summer. When the first one went in June, I had the dealership order a second one because they were on back order at the time. First one covered under warranty, paid for the second one. Couldn’t do any offroading all summer. I didn’t even like driving it because it was all over the road with bumps. Replaced in October. Sure enough, the other side was replaced two weeks later!!! Hoping the new ones last long enough for Colorado.

Deano Bronc, BuckYeah

Jul 04, 2025

#124

I’m still on my originals but they haven’t shown any issue thus far… Seattle to Colorado and back will tell the tale, me thinks…

Riding OB1, 23 4- door Outer Banks, SAS, MOD, MIC, Lux, Ordered 10/20/22, delivered 1/13/23

MWNew, Deano Bronc

Jul 04, 2025

#125

Bluestreak57
I’m still on my originals but they haven’t shown any issue thus far… Seattle to Colorado and back will tell the tale, me thinks…

My son told me mine were leaking and I took it in and my dealership told me that Ford was ok with how much they were leaking and that it was normal. Took it out a different dealership to have some skid plates installed and the master tech said “hey, your shocks are leaking, that’s not normal!” I said well my dealership said Ford was ok with it, he pushed and got the passenger side replaced under warranty.

MWNew, Deano Bronc

Fri at 4:38 pm

#126

As @Laura said in another thread, the shock recall is now being released. And you might not like it.

If your rear shocks haven't failed, your fix is some glue and clamp of some sort. You only get replacement shocks if yours have fully failed.

My Ford app is already updated and telling me to come in for my fix.

TK1215, Laura

Fri at 4:58 pm

#127

Ugh :cautious:
Pleaseeeeeeeee don't get me started on this... Posted in another thread.
Ford wasted my time this week on this recall stuff... My B sat for half the day only for them to not have the part.

Laura

Fri at 4:59 pm

#128

TechnicalDisaster
As @Laura said in another thread, the shock recall is now being released. And you might not like it.

If your rear shocks haven't failed, your fix is some glue and clamp of some sort. You only get replacement shocks if yours have fully failed.

My Ford app is already updated and telling me to come in for my fix.

My dealer found my fail yesterday and I have an inspection appt. scheduled for Aug. 18. They could get me in sooner but I don't feel right doing Woodward and the BN activities in a Jeep, ha.

~~2021 Oxford White 2-door non-Sas Mid package 2.7L/10-speed Badlands with MIC top~~
2021 Carbonized Gray 2-door Sas High package 2.7L/10-speed Badlands with MIC top
Keeping the Jeeps: ~~stock '89 XJ, 3.5" lifted '00 XJ on 31s and~~ '89 MJ

Jakob1972, Deano Bronc

Fri at 5:09 pm

#129

Laura

My dealer found my fail yesterday and I have an inspection appt. scheduled for Aug. 18. They could get me in sooner but I don't feel right doing Woodward and the BN activities in a Jeep, ha.

It kind of bothers me that you didn't feel any difference to the driving characteristics when your shock failed that hard. Are the OEM Bilsteins really that bad? Or maybe the roads in Michigan are that bad? ;)

I plan to replace my shocks after Super-cel west. So as long as they hold on till then I should be good.

Deano Bronc, Laura

Fri at 5:13 pm

#130

MWNew
Ugh :cautious:
Pleaseeeeeeeee don't get me started on this... Posted in another thread.
Ford wasted my time this week on this recall stuff... My B sat for half the day only for them to not have the part.

In case others run into this: My dealer already told me they will need to order the shocks (they won't stock for this), but @Stonekoldk says Brighton Ford has been getting parts quickly. Based on past service at my dealership, I'm expecting up to a couple weeks to have mine remedied all in all, but hope to be pleasantly surprised.

TechnicalDisaster, MWNew

Fri at 5:18 pm

#131

TechnicalDisaster
It kind of bothers me that you didn't feel any difference to the driving characteristics when your shock failed that hard. Are the OEM Bilsteins really that bad? Or maybe the roads in Michigan are that bad? ;)

I plan to replace my shocks after Super-cel west. So as long as they hold on till then I should be good.

I'm also used to broke down XJs with worse problems, so the Bronco continues to feel like a dream no matter what 😂 I just drove the Bronco back three hours from the sand dunes and didn't have anything to feel concerned about (and trust me, I'm used to turning down the music at all sorts of sounds and feelings and sniffing intensely at weird smells thanks to those cherokees).

I like a firm ride, so the Bilsteins have made me happy. I was about to order 6112s, then Aly D. let me know the recall update was out. I still will finish my research and planning since I'm at 30k and will need front eventually. Then I'll do all four.

TechnicalDisaster, Deano Bronc

Fri at 5:40 pm

#132

Of course the fix is out, just late enough that I had to replace mine before going out on my two big trips this month!🤣
I am hoping that I can get some form of reimbursement on the install of my new shocks I just put on. But based on all of my previous interactions with Ford, I’m not holding my breath. The good news is that I am pretty sure I will never have to replace these.

Chief Ron, Deano Bronc

Fri at 6:37 pm

#133

Having read most, but not all the posts, if my shocks fail 6 months to a year from now I'm just plain SOL?

I was going to order some Bilsteins for my F-150. Guess I need to keep looking.

Thanks for the info.

Fri at 6:44 pm

#134

TechnicalDisaster
As @Laura said in another thread, the shock recall is now being released. And you might not like it.

If your rear shocks haven't failed, your fix is some glue and clamp of some sort. You only get replacement shocks if yours have fully failed.

My Ford app is already updated and telling me to come in for my fix.

Hard pass on this silly Band-Aid 🩹.
I can’t wait for Ford’s fix for my fuel pump. Maybe a straw, hose clamp and some RTV sealant. 😡

Chief Ron, TechnicalDisaster

Fri at 6:48 pm

#135

MIGeezer
Having read most, but not all the posts, if my shocks fail 6 months to a year from now I'm just plain SOL?

I was going to order some Bilsteins for my F-150. Guess I need to keep looking.

Thanks for the info.

Bilstein reps have said that their OEM Shock manufacturing and engineering are totally different divisions than their aftermarket. Not sure I would rule them out because of this debacle but of course that's your call.

2022 Bronco Badlands, 4D, Hot Pepper Red, 2.7, Squatch, Lux, and MIC.
7/13/2020 10:04pm reservation. Blend 6/16/2022 Delivered 6/26/2022.
Dealership - Stephen's Auto Center.

Rydfree

Fri at 7:12 pm

#136

extra toasty
Hard pass on this silly Band-Aid 🩹.
I can’t wait for Ford’s fix for my fuel pump. Maybe a straw, hose clamp and some RTV sealant. 😡

I chuckled at the instruction in step 8 to use a popsicle stick to smooth the edges of the glue. I didn't know my Ford Extended Service Plan had an arts & crafts section.

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MWNew, Jakob1972

Fri at 7:14 pm

#137

TK1215
Of course the fix is out, just late enough that I had to replace mine before going out on my two big trips this month!🤣
I am hoping that I can get some form of reimbursement on the install of my new shocks I just put on. But based on all of my previous interactions with Ford, I’m not holding my breath. The good news is that I am pretty sure I will never have to replace these.

I think it is still worth it to try. Did you or Ford document the failed shocks? Do you still have the pics? I've heard other people have some success with this.

TK1215, Deano Bronc

Fri at 8:10 pm

#138

TechnicalDisaster
I think it is still worth it to try. Did you or Ford document the failed shocks? Do you still have the pics? I've heard other people have some success with this.

Yes the dealership found they were leaking at my last service and I called the Bronco help line and got a case number. So we will see what happens. 🤣👍🏼

Deano Bronc

Fri at 10:45 pm

#139

I decided to check my shocks today And on the other forum, some one posted their shocks, which looks like mine. From what I read/saw on the recall fix, what they have been doing to the 23/24s is the same fix, at least from the basic looks of it.

When I get enough money saved, I will replace them all. Never own a vehicle where the shocks suck, and they are worse than the military’s.

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