Gen 3 right rear shock, warranty or wait?

[MotorsportsAustin]

This right rear on my 2023 has had seepage since 300 miles, I've got 1000K on it now and it's slightly worse. Should I take it in, or is this seepage not enough to be a concern (yet)?

 

[icecoldak]

Your warranty will cover shocks for the first year or 12K miles after that its a wear and tear item!! I would take it in before that runs out!!! Im not 100% sure if shocks are a 3/36 warranty item! Call your dealer and ask!

 

[taquitos]

This right rear on my 2023 has had seepage since 300 miles, I've got 1000K on it now and it's slightly worse. Should I take it in, or is this seepage not enough to be a concern (yet)? View attachment 466672View attachment 466673

This is not a shock leak. If you clean it off a few times eventually it won’t come back. The cause is assembly lube used in the joint between the shock body and that top bit. Notice how it’s spreading more or less evenly in all directions. That’s because it’s a grease. Shock oil is much thinner and runs down the sides of the shock.

 

[FordTechOne]

This is not a shock leak. If you clean it off a few times eventually it won’t come back. The cause is assembly lube used in the joint between the shock body and that top bit. Notice how it’s spreading more or less evenly in all directions. That’s because it’s a grease. Shock oil is much thinner and runs down the sides of the shock.

Exactly.

Ford even has a General Service Bulletin to clarify that concerns like OP’s are non-warrantable.