Ford Falcon: best and worst years
2 generations sold in Australia, rated from our guides
Best bet: FG / FG Mk II / FGX (2008-2016) (top pick in our guide).
2002-2008BA / BF
Good valueGood value: 24 known problems, 5 high-severity. Worst to watch for: BTR 4-speed auto (BA only) failure; Coil pack failure.
Full BA / BF guide →2008-2016FG / FG Mk II / FGX
Top pickOur top pick: 20 known problems, 2 high-severity. Worst to watch for: Coil pack failure; Coil packs (shared with NA).
Full FG / FG Mk II / FGX guide →Verdicts are the ratings in each FlamingCars guide; reasons and year notes come from the problems those guides list. Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection.