Parts for your 1999 Ford Falcon-Sway bars & links

1999 Ford Falcon sway-bars-&,-links: what they do and how to look after them

Technical sources confirm the 1999 Ford Falcon is fitted with sway-bars-&,-links (also called stabiliser or anti-roll bars and drop links). The Ford AU Falcon Workshop Manual (front and rear suspension sections), Gregory’s Ford Falcon AU 1998–2002 Service and Repair Manual, and aftermarket suspension catalogues from Nolathane and SuperPro (listing front stabiliser links and bushes for AU 10/1998–2002, with many models also showing a rear bar) all document their fitment. Front sway bar and links are standard across the AU Falcon range, a rear bar is fitted to many sedans and wagons, while some utes may not have a rear bar from factory.

On a 1999 Falcon, the sway-bar ties the left and right suspension together via the links to reduce body roll in corners. That keeps the tyres flatter on the road, sharpens steering response, and helps the car feel planted on sweeping highways and around town. The links and bushes are the wear items, they cop plenty of punishment from Aussie and Kiwi roads, speed humps, and load changes.

As part of regular servicing, it’s smart to inspect the sway-bars-&,-links every 10,000–15,000 km. Look and listen for:

• Clunks or rattles over bumps, or a squeak from the front cradle area.
• Excessive body roll, vague turn-in, or a “floaty” feel in quick lane changes.
• Perished, cracked, or oil-soaked D-bushes on the bar, and torn link boots or crushed rubber bushes.
• Loose or rusty link studs and ovaled mounting holes.

Replacement tips for a Falcon AU are straightforward:

• Confirm bar diameter before ordering D-bushes so the clamp fits snugly.
• Replace sway bar links in pairs on the same axle, use new nyloc nuts and correct spacers/washers.
• Torque bushes and links at normal ride height so the rubbers aren’t preloaded at full droop.
• If fitting polyurethane, use the supplied grease to prevent squeaks.
• A wheel alignment usually isn’t required for sway bar work, but book one if handling still feels off or other suspension parts were disturbed.

If the rear bar is fitted on the specific 1999 Falcon, give its chassis bushes and drop links the same attention, on utes without a rear bar, focus inspection on the front assembly. Fresh links and bushes bring back that tidy, confident Falcon feel and are a cost-effective handling refresh.

Does a 1999 Ford Falcon have sway-bars-&,-links front and rear?

Yes to the front sway-bar and links across the AU range. Many sedans and wagons also have a rear bar, but some utes were supplied without one. A quick look under the front crossmember will show the bar and links, at the rear, check for a bar running across the diff area with small links to the suspension.

What are the signs the sway-bar links or bushes need replacing on a 1999 Falcon?

Common giveaways are clunks over speed humps, squeaks on driveway entries, and extra body roll in roundabouts. Visual checks often reveal cracked D-bushes, torn link boots, or loose, rusted link hardware. If the bar can be moved easily by hand at the bush, it’s time for new bushes.

Is it safe to drive with worn sway-bar links on a 1999 Falcon?

It’ll usually drive, but handling is compromised. Expect more roll, slower steering response, and potential instability in emergency manoeuvres. Short trips to a workshop are generally fine if driven gently, but replacing worn links and bushes promptly is the safer choice and restores the Falcon’s road confidence.