Ford Focus Mk3 C-Max Rear Spring Strut Lower Antisqueak Member AV61-5599-CE

Ford Focus Mk3 C-Max Rear Spring Strut Lower Antisqueak Member is an original component from the Shock absorber and strut mounts group, designed for the rear suspension. The member provides a stable seat for the spring, improving shock absorber performance and reducing unwanted body vibrations, which translates into more predictable vehicle handling.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1718048
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1718048
• Substitutable numbers: 1718048, AV61-5599-CE, AV615599CE
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Part type: Shock Mount
• Category: Shock & Strut Mounts

Purpose and function in the suspension

The described rear shock absorber spring member has been designed specifically for the suspension system of Ford Focus Mk3 and Ford C-Max models, where it is responsible for the correct seating of the spring in the rear of the vehicle. Thanks to its tailored geometry, it works with the factory shock absorber and body elements, helping to maintain the correct suspension height and even load distribution. Using a dedicated member in this location reduces the risk of spring misalignment, unwanted play, and noise during suspension operation. This is particularly important during daily vehicle use, frequent driving over uneven surfaces, or when the vehicle is fully loaded.

Construction and fitment for Ford Focus Mk3 and C-Max

The member has been manufactured as a component compliant with Ford factory specifications, which ensures proper fitment to the spring seat and compatibility with the stock rear shock absorber. The shape and dimensions are adapted to the suspension design of these models, ensuring that installation is straightforward and requires no modifications. The properly formed contact surface between the spring and the member helps in even force distribution, which promotes vehicle stability and reduces point loads on suspension components. This technical solution contributes to more linear spring operation and repeatable vehicle behavior in corners.

Benefits of using the original member

Using the original rear shock absorber spring member in a Ford Focus Mk3 or C-Max provides a number of practical benefits:

• maintenance of the factory operating characteristics of the rear suspension,
• better body stability during load changes and on uneven surfaces,
• reduction of the risk of knocking and rattling noises resulting from improper spring seating,
• compatibility with stock shock absorption system components. As a result, the driver receives predictable vehicle behavior, and the suspension system operates under conditions close to factory standards, which promotes the durability of other components.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered member comes from disassembly, which means it is a used part, but still suitable for further use. In practice, this allows for an economical repair of the rear suspension while maintaining the original Ford design, without the need to resort to replacements with uncertain fitment. Choosing a used component from the Shock absorber and strut mounts group is often a sensible solution for maintenance repairs, especially when one wants to maintain consistency with the factory suspension design and reduce service costs.

Additional information and related components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear suspension area in your Ford and need other components from the same group, such as top mounts, bushings, or shock absorber brackets, check the available parts in the Ford shock absorber and strut mounts category. When deciding on choosing a component from disassembly, it is worth considering different repair strategies. You can find more on comparing refurbishment with purchasing used parts in the article "Refurbished or used original – which part to choose for repairs?", which discusses the practical aspects of such a choice in the context of real-world vehicle operation.