Parts for your 2008 Ford Falcon-Coil springs

2008 Ford Falcon coil springs — what they do and when to replace them

Coil springs are definitely relevant to the 2008 Ford Falcon. According to Ford’s FG Falcon Workshop Manual (2008), the FG sedan runs coil springs on the front and rear, while the FG Ute uses coil springs up front and leaf springs in the rear. Gregory’s/Max Ellery service manuals covering BA–FG confirm the same layout, and Ford’s chassis overview for the FG platform notes the front “virtual pivot” strut arrangement with a coil spring. If you’re looking at a late BF-series wagon still sold in 2008, it has front coil springs and a leaf-spring live axle at the rear. So, every 2008 Falcon uses front coil springs, and sedan variants also use them at the rear.

On a 2008 Falcon sedan, the coil springs carry vehicle weight, keep ride height where it should be, and work with the shocks to control body movement. Healthy coils help the car corner cleanly, brake predictably, and soak up rough Aussie and Kiwi roads without banging or bottoming out.

There’s no fixed replacement interval, but they should be inspected at regular services. Look for sagging ride height, cracked paint and rust, broken coils, or the car sitting unevenly side to side. Listen for clunks over speed humps and watch for odd tyre wear.

• Replace in axle pairs to keep handling balanced.
• Measure ride height before removal and compare to spec, re-measure after fitting.
• Always use a proper spring compressor on strut assemblies — never improvise.
• Check related parts: strut mounts/bearings, insulators, bump stops and shocks. It’s common-sense to pair new springs with fresh dampers if the shocks are tired.
• Get a full wheel alignment after any spring or strut work.

Choosing springs? Stick with OE-equivalent for factory comfort, or go to quality lowered springs if you want a tidier stance — just keep it legal for road clearance and certification where required in AU/NZ. For utes and BF wagons, remember: front coils apply, but the rear is leaf-sprung, so rear “coil” replacements don’t apply on those variants.

Does a 2008 Ford Falcon have coil springs front and rear?

Yes for sedans: coils front and rear. The FG Ute and late BF wagon use front coil springs but leaf springs in the rear. All 2008 Falcons have front coil springs.

How can someone tell their 2008 Falcon’s coil springs need replacing?

Common signs include a droopy or uneven ride height, scraping or bottoming out on driveways, clunks over bumps, and unusual tyre wear. Visible rust, cracked coating or a broken coil are clear reasons to replace.

Is it okay to fit lowered springs on factory shocks?

For small drops, many owners do, but matching springs with quality dampers gives better control and ride. Always align the car afterwards and make sure the ride height stays compliant with local AU/NZ rules.