Parts for your 2013 Ford Falcon-Cv joint

2013 Ford Falcon CV joint — what it does and how to look after it

Based on factory documentation and trade manuals, a CV joint is absolutely relevant to most 2013 Ford Falcon models. The Ford FG/FG MkII Falcon Workshop Manual (Driveline/Rear Axle section) and well-known service manuals for the FG series note the sedan’s independent rear suspension uses CV-jointed half-shafts between the differential and rear wheel hubs. Parts catalogues used by workshops in Australia and New Zealand also list rear CV joint/axle assemblies for FG/FG MkII sedans. One exception: many 2013 Falcon Utes use a live rear axle with leaf springs, so they don’t have wheel-end CV joints at the back (the drivetrain there relies on a solid axle), and as a rear-wheel-drive platform, the Falcon doesn’t have front CV joints. If the vehicle is a 2013 Falcon sedan, it’s fitted with CV joints, if it’s a Ute with a live axle, it typically isn’t.

For Falcons that do run CV joints (FG/FG MkII sedans), the joint’s job is simple but critical: it lets the rear wheels move up and down with the suspension while transmitting smooth, constant drive from the diff. That means quiet cruising on the motorway and clean power delivery when the road gets bumpy. Each joint is protected by a rubber boot packed with grease, keep that grease in and the water and grit out, and they’ll go the distance.

Signs it’s time for attention include: a rhythmic click or clack on throttle through corners, a shudder or vibration on acceleration, a thud taking off, or grease splattered around the inner guard from a torn boot. If a boot is split but the joint hasn’t run dry, a boot kit and a fresh pack of the correct CV grease can save the day. If there’s play, roughness or noise, most techs will replace the complete half-shaft assembly — it’s faster, and you get fresh inner and outer joints together.

• Inspection interval: have the rear boots checked at each service or at least every 10,000–15,000 km.
• Replacement tips: use quality axle nuts and flange bolts, follow torque specs from the FG/FG MkII manual, and ensure the splines and hub face are spotless before refitting.
• Aftercare: road-test for noise under load and over bumps, if the boot was replaced, recheck for weeps after a few hundred kays.

For Ute owners with a live axle, CV joints at the wheels aren’t part of the picture — focus instead on tailshaft uni joints and diff seals for your driveline checks.

Popular questions

Does a 2013 Ford Falcon have CV joints?
Most sedans (FG/FG MkII) do at the rear because of the independent suspension. Many Utes with a live rear axle don’t have wheel-end CV joints. None of them have front CVs because they’re rear-wheel drive.

What are common symptoms of a worn CV joint on a Falcon?
Clicking on acceleration while cornering, vibration under load, clunks on take-off, or grease flung around from a torn boot. Early boot repairs can prevent joint damage.

How much does CV joint or axle replacement cost?
In Australia or NZ, a quality rear axle assembly usually lands in the ballpark of a few hundred dollars for parts, with roughly 1.5–3.0 hours labour depending on corrosion and tooling. Prices vary with brand and workshop rates.