Ford Windstar Shocks & Struts

The suspension system plays a paramount role in cars: it cushions bumps coming from the road irregularities, provides adequate comfort in the cabin, and improves handling, cornering, and, ultimately, safety on the road. A typical suspension system consists of many components, and their architecture makes a vehicle more adapted for transporting passengers, off-roading, or hauling heavy loads. Such vehicles as the Ford Windstar, a refined minivan designed to transport up to seven passengers, require the suspension to be in good condition, especially when it comes to shocks and struts, directly responsible for comfort in the cabin.

Shocks and struts are hydraulic devices in charge of reacting to the stresses coming from the road. The spring of the strut assembly compresses or stretches when the wheel hits a bump or pothole, and a shock absorber dampens the spring's movements. Shocks and struts convert most of the kinetic energy into heat, and the remaining part of this energy is transferred to the chassis. When these parts are faulty, they get unable to convert energy, and the vehicle's body is subject to bouncing. Browse our online catalog of Ford Windstar shocks and struts to select a reliable replacement.