Parts for your 2015 Ford Falcon-Control arms

2015 Ford Falcon control-arms: what they do and when to service them

Control arms are absolutely used on the 2015 Ford Falcon (FG X series). Ford’s own technical literature confirms it: the FG/FG X Workshop Manual (Sections 204-01 Front Suspension and 204-02 Rear Suspension) and the Ford Genuine Parts Catalogue list front lower control arm assemblies and, on independent-rear-suspension sedans, multiple rear control arms/links. That means control arms are relevant to every 2015 Falcon variant — with the front lower control arms on all models, and additional rear arms on IRS sedans (XR6, XR8, G6E, etc.). Falcon Ute variants still rely on front control arms and a live rear axle setup.

On the road, the control arms locate the wheels, let the suspension move through its travel, and keep steering feel tidy. Each arm pivots on rubber or hydraulic bushes and, up front, ties into a ball joint that lets the hub steer and bounce without shaking the cabin to bits. When the bushes or ball joints wear, the car can start feeling vague, tramlining over ruts or clunking on take-off and braking.

There’s no strict replacement interval in Ford’s schedule, but a good rule of thumb is to inspect the arms, bushes and ball joints at every service or at least every 20,000 km. City kerbs, rough Kiwi backroads and Aussie heat all speed up bush wear, so cars around the 100,000–200,000 km mark commonly need attention.

• Common signs of tired control arms on a 2015 Falcon:
  • Clunks or knocks over bumps or when braking/accelerating
  • Uneven or rapid tyre wear, feathering on the edges
  • Steering shimmy, wandering, or pulling to one side
  • Vibration through the wheel at highway speeds

When replacing, many owners choose complete arm assemblies (with new bushes and ball joint pressed in) to save time and avoid pressing tools. Bush-only replacement is fine if the arm is otherwise sound. Replace side-to-side in pairs if wear is similar, and always book a wheel alignment afterwards — the Falcon’s geometry is sensitive to fresh bushes.

Fitment tips the pros use: torque the bush bolts at normal ride height (not with the wheels hanging) to prevent pre-loading and early bush failure, check sway bar links and strut mounts at the same time, and use new fasteners where Ford specifies torque-to-yield bolts. Done right, quality arms and bushes will restore that planted Falcon feel and keep tyres wearing evenly.

• Do 2015 Ford Falcon models have control arms front and rear?
  Yes. All 2015 Falcons have front lower control arms. Sedans with independent rear suspension also use multiple rear arms/links to manage toe and camber. Falcon Ute models keep the front arms but use a live rear axle without the same rear control-arm layout.
• How long do control arm bushes last on a 2015 Falcon?
  It varies with roads and driving, but many need attention somewhere between 100,000 and 200,000 km. Regular inspections (every service or 20,000 km) catch early cracking or leaking (for hydro-bush types) before it affects tyres and alignment.
• Do you need a wheel alignment after replacing control arms?
  Absolutely. Any change to bush position or ball joint height can shift camber and toe. An alignment after fitment brings the FG X back to spec and prevents uneven tyre wear.