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I have a 2010 FX4 and both of my rear shocks were leaking badly at around 6500 miles. They were both replaced under warranty. It does suck that stuff like this happens on a brand new vehicle though.
If fluid is leaking from your shocks or struts, you’ve got a big problem on your hands. Every shock and strut contains a piston with hydraulic fluid. When you drive over a bump or a rough stretch of road, the shocks or struts compress the piston. The piston then pushes against the hydraulic fluid and the fluid absorbs the force– which helps your ride to feel relatively smooth even if if your car hits a bump.
When purchasing a used/recon car, it is common to get a car with bad/shot/leaking shock absorbers. If they’re not yet broken, they usually are the moment you pay the money. If you have a beater car, bad shocks are usually neglected since the car isn’t driven as hard anyway. However, for safe daily driving, we wouldn’t recommend using bad shocks.
Front shocks leaking (pics included)
