# Ford rear struts

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-rear-struts/17859>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [August 8, 2008, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-rear-struts/17859 "2008-08-08T21:19:32Z")\
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**Author:** ![zippidu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/0ea827/32.png) [@zippidu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zippidu)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2008, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-rear-struts/17859/1 "2008-08-08T21:19:32Z")

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1995 ford escort wagon. One rear strut is leaking. Recommended replace both at cost of $450.  
  
 My question: Are the struts critical? I hate to put money into car that will be replaced before too long. It is used only locally, say within ten mile radius.  
  
 Would appreciate hearing from you on this.