Parts for your 2008 Ford Falcon-Cv boots

2008 Ford Falcon CV boots: what’s fitted and how to look after them

On the 2008 Ford Falcon, CV boots are definitely relevant — for sedans. Factory workshop information and AU/NZ parts catalogues for BA/BF MkIII through FG sedans show independent rear suspension with half‑shafts that use inner and outer constant‑velocity (CV) joints, each protected by a rubber boot. Front hubs don’t have CVs because Falcon is rear‑wheel drive. A note for tradies: the 2008 Falcon ute runs a live rear axle, so it doesn’t use rear CV joints or CV boots. This setup detail is consistently reflected in Ford service manuals and local parts listings for rear axle shafts and boot kits.

For owners of 2008 Falcon sedans (BF MkIII into early FG), those rear CV boots are small but vital. Their job is to keep grease in and grit, water, and road muck out of the CV joints. When the boot splits or hardens, grease flings out, contamination gets in, and the joint can wear rapidly, leading to clicking under load or vibration on acceleration.

As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to eyeball the rear boots every 10,000–15,000 km or at each oil change. A quick check on a hoist or with the rear safely supported will spot tell‑tale grease spray, cracks in the rubber (especially along the concertina folds), loose clamps, or perished material. Early detection usually means a simple boot replacement rather than a full half‑shaft or CV joint.

When a boot is torn but the joint’s still quiet and free of play, a boot‑only repair is typically fine: remove the shaft, clean the joint, repack with the specified CV grease, and fit quality clamps. If there’s clicking on take‑off or a rumble in corners, the joint may already be worn and a complete shaft assembly is often the more economical fix.

Good practice for the 2008 Falcon sedan includes:

• Use OEM‑quality boots and stainless clamps, cheap rubber won’t last Aussie and Kiwi summers.
• Replace boots in pairs across the axle if age‑related cracking is evident.
• Torque hub and axle fasteners to spec, and have a road test for any vibration after work.
• If the car tows or sees rough roads, shorten inspection intervals a tad.

Look after the boots, and the Falcon’s rear CVs will stay quiet, smooth, and drama‑free for years.

Do all 2008 Ford Falcons have CV boots?
Most 2008 Falcon sedans do — on the rear half‑shafts — because they use independent rear suspension. The 2008 Falcon ute, with its live rear axle, doesn’t have rear CVs or CV boots.

How often should CV boots be checked on a 2008 Falcon?
Have a look at each regular service, or roughly every 10,000–15,000 km. Any grease splatter, cracks, or loose clamps is a cue to act before the joint wears.

Is it better to replace just a torn boot or the whole shaft?
If the joint is still quiet and tight, a boot‑only repair with fresh grease is fine. If there’s clicking, grinding, or noticeable play, a complete shaft is usually the smarter, longer‑term fix.