Falcon (EA-AU)

1988-2002 / Sedan / Estate / Australia

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Common Suspension and Steering

Front Lower Control Arm Bushings

Symptoms

Clunking over bumps, vague steering, uneven tyre wear on inner edges.

Cause

The rubber bushings in the front lower control arms perish with age. Cars driven on rough rural roads wear faster.

Fix

Replace the control arms with new bushings.

Complete arms are often cheaper than pressing new bushings.

Polyurethane bushings are available for a firmer ride.

Cost: $150-300 per side fitted.

Cost mentioned in fix

Cost: $150-300 per side

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Other known issues

Common Suspension and Steering

AU Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) Bushing Wear

Clunking from the rear over bumps. Rear-end wander under braking. Uneven rear tyre wear.

Common Suspension and Steering

Power Steering Pump Failure (AU)

Heavy steering, whining noise from the power steering pump, fluid leaks.

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.

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