Falcon (EA-AU)

1988-2002 / Sedan / Estate / Australia

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Minor Body

Door Bottom Rust

Symptoms

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

Cause

Blocked drain holes in the door skins trap water. The water sits against the door skin and rusts from the inside out.

Fix

Clear blocked drain holes first.

Treat surface rust with rust converter and touch-up paint.

If perforated, replacement doors from a wrecker are the most cost-effective repair.

Cost varies.

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Other known issues

Common Body

Boot Floor and Spare Tyre Well Rust

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

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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