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2014 Ford Falcon gas struts — are they actually used?
Short answer: for the 2014 Ford Falcon sedan (FG MkII and early FG X), factory gas struts aren’t used on the bonnet or the boot. Ford specifies a bonnet prop rod and a torsion-rod/gooseneck hinge system for the boot. This is confirmed in Ford’s FG MkII Owner’s Manual (bonnet support rod shown in the opening/closing procedure), the FG/FG X Body and Workshop Manual (boot counterbalance via torsion bars, not struts), and Ford’s parts catalogues for the FG series (no bonnet or boot gas strut listings for the sedan, gas struts are listed for certain ute hard tonneau covers).
Why didn’t Ford fit gas struts to the 2014 Falcon sedan? It comes down to design choices that balance cost, packaging, and durability. Torsion bars provide reliable boot counterbalance with fewer service items, and a simple prop rod under the bonnet is lighter, inexpensive, and hard to kill. Gas struts, while convenient, do lose pressure over time and add replacement cost. On FG and FG X, Ford prioritised robustness and build simplification for large local-fleet duty.
- Bonnet: prop rod from factory (no gas struts specified in manuals or EPC).
- Boot (sedan): torsion-rod/gooseneck hinges (no gas struts).
- Ute note: factory hard tonneau covers do use gas struts, aftermarket bonnet/boot strut kits are common upgrades.
If the vehicle is a Falcon ute with a genuine hardlid, or a sedan that’s been upgraded with aftermarket struts, the usual gas-strut care applies: replace in pairs when the lid drops, struggles in cold weather, hisses, or shows an oily film on the rod. Match the original force rating and end fittings, and support the panel safely during fitment to avoid hinge or panel damage. For daily drivers clocking up the kays, a quick check during routine servicing (open height, smooth action, no binding) keeps things sweet and avoids cracked paint or bent hinges from a sudden drop.
Popular questions about 2014 Ford Falcon gas struts
Do 2014 Ford Falcon sedans come with gas struts from factory?
For FG MkII and early FG X sedans, no. Ford used a bonnet prop rod and torsion-rod boot hinges. This layout is shown in the FG MkII Owner’s Manual and the Body/Workshop Manual, and the Ford parts catalogue lists no bonnet or boot gas struts for the sedan.
Which 2014 Falcon variants actually use gas struts?
The Falcon ute fitted with a genuine hard tonneau cover uses gas struts to support the lid. Sedans don’t have them from factory, although plenty of owners retrofit bonnet or boot strut kits as an upgrade.
Can gas struts be retrofitted to a 2014 Falcon, and is it worth it?
Yes—aftermarket kits are available for the bonnet and boot. They add convenience and a nicer lift, but pick a kit matched to the panel weight and use stainless or OEM-style ball ends. Fitment is straightforward for most kits, and replacing in pairs helps the panels open evenly and stay up.
