Falcon (EA-AU)

1988-2002 / Sedan / Estate / Australia

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Common Body

Boot Floor and Spare Tyre Well Rust

Symptoms

Rust perforations in the boot floor, particularly around the spare tyre well. Water pooling in the boot.

Cause

Water enters through deteriorated taillight seals and sits in the spare tyre well. The trapped moisture rusts the metal from underneath.

Fix

Source a replacement boot floor from a wrecker (EA-ED sedan floors only fit EA-ED sedans; wagon floors are completely different).

Alternatively, cut out rust and weld in repair panels.

Replace taillight seals to prevent recurrence.

Professional repair: $500-1,500.

Cost mentioned in fix

$500-1,500

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Other known issues

Minor Body

Door Bottom Rust

Rust visible at the bottom edge of the doors, starting as bubbles and progressing to holes.

Critical Engine

TFI Module Failure (EA-ED)

The engine cuts out while driving and won't restart. After cooling for 30-60 minutes, it may restart and run normally for a while before dying again. Sometimes fails permanently.

Common Engine

Hydraulic Lifter Tick (AU especially, all models)

A ticking or tapping noise from the top of the engine, often worst on cold start. May persist for minutes or be constant. The noise comes from the rocker cover area.

Common Engine

Coil Pack Failure (EF-EL)

Misfiring on specific cylinders, rough idle, loss of power. May be intermittent initially, then become constant.

Critical Engine

Crank Angle Sensor Failure (EA-ED)

Engine cranks but won't start, or starts and dies. No spark at all cylinders.

Common Engine

Idle Speed Control (ISC) Valve Issues

Erratic idle speed, high idle (1,500+ rpm), stalling when coming to a stop, or inability to maintain idle.

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