Falcon (EA-AU)

1988-2002 / Sedan / Estate / Australia

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Common Cooling System

Heater Tap Failure (EF-AU)

Symptoms

Coolant leaks from the heater tap onto the engine or firewall. Loss of heating or cooling capacity. Coolant smell inside the cabin.

Cause

The vacuum-operated heater tap uses a rubber diaphragm that perishes with age. Once it fails, coolant leaks externally.

Fix

Replace the heater tap.

Cost: $40-80.

The job takes 1-2 hours.

Replace the heater hoses at the same time if they're original.

Cost mentioned in fix

Cost: $40-80

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Other known issues

Critical Cooling System

Thermostat Failure

Engine overcools (gauge sits on L) or overheats. Temperature gauge may swing between L and normal erratically.

Common Cooling System

Expansion Tank Overpressure (EL)

Coolant pours from the expansion tank overflow after the engine is turned off. The temperature gauge reads erratically, may show L, then O, then back to L during a single drive.

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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