EF Falcon Common Faults

Warping cylinder heads, blown head gaskets, leaks and a slipping automatic transmission can be found in abundance with the EF. They say engines and transmissions need rebuilding around the 200-250k mark but you hear of ex taxis going around the clock. So when it actually needs it seems to depend on the car itself.

Blown head gasket

Automatic transmission issues

Leaking coolant

Ignition coil issues

Leaking a/c condensers

Oil leaks

Check for improper LPG conversions

Noisy suspension components

Body panel squeaks and irregularities