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

Some BA\u2019s have been known to have multiple unrelated issues. This may be because the BA was rushed to market to save the Falcon after the AU failure. Although it did this in the short term, you may be better off opting for a later build BA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Failing door locks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brake shudder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rear brake line issues<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faulty throttle position sensor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camshaft solenoid failure<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamming oil control valves<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brake rotors warping<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Failing coil packs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Failing rear shock absorbers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water pump o ring failure<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Automatic gearbox may need rebuild<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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