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FG Falcon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All the FGs are still relatively new so not all bugs will have been fully exposed, but so far there seems to be no major issues with the FG. Diff bushes may need replacing early on, same story with the brake rotors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surface rust in engine bay<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diff bushes fail\/ wear out prematurely<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air con weak and needs regassing more often\n\nBrake rotors can warp\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FG Falcon<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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