Parts for your 2015 Ford Falcon-Struts

2015 Ford Falcon struts — are they used, and what to service instead

Short answer: struts aren’t used on a 2015 Ford Falcon, so “struts” aren’t a relevant service item for this model. Technical sources including the Ford FG X Falcon Workshop Manual (Front and Rear Suspension), Ford Australia’s FG X Falcon Technical Specifications (2014), and major damper catalogues for the FG/FG X platform confirm the Falcon runs a double-wishbone style front suspension (often described as a virtual-pivot SLA) with a separate coil-over shock absorber, not a MacPherson strut. The sedan’s rear is an independent Control Blade multi-link with separate shock absorbers, the ute variants use a live axle with leaf springs and separate shocks. No corners use a structural strut.

Why no struts? The Falcon’s front end architecture prioritises steering precision and camber control under load—areas where a double-wishbone layout shines. Keeping the damper non-structural also suits the Falcon’s big-engine packaging and local ride-and-handling targets. At the rear, the IRS layout (or leaf-sprung ute axle) likewise separates spring and damper, so again, no struts in sight.

What should owners service instead of “struts”? Think shock absorbers and the surrounding hardware. Up front: the shockies themselves, upper and lower control arm bushes and ball joints, and sway bar links and bushes. At the rear (sedan): shocks and Control Blade/multi-link bushes, for utes: rear shocks plus leaf-spring bushes and shackle hardware. A fresh wheel alignment is smart after any control arm or shock replacement.

Typical replacement timing for shock absorbers on Aussie and Kiwi roads is often around 80,000–120,000 km, earlier if the car tows or sees rough surfaces. Signs they’re due include a floaty or bouncy ride, nose-dive under brakes, knocking over bumps, cupped or uneven tyre wear, and oily residue on the shock body. When fitting, preload rubber bushes at ride height, torque to spec, and check top mounts and bump stops. Quality branded shocks matched as pairs per axle keep the Falcon feeling planted and predictable.

• No structural struts on any corner of the 2015 Falcon
• Service shock absorbers, control arm bushes/ball joints, sway bar hardware
• Inspect for leaks, bounce, and tyre wear, align after suspension work

Does a 2015 Ford Falcon have struts?

No. The FG X Falcon uses a double-wishbone style front with a separate coil-over shock absorber, and either an independent Control Blade rear (sedan) or a live axle with leaf springs (ute), both with separate shocks. There are no MacPherson struts on this model.

What should be serviced instead of struts on a 2015 Falcon?

Focus on front and rear shock absorbers, control arm bushes and ball joints, sway bar links and bushes, and an alignment after parts are replaced. Sedans also benefit from checking Control Blade/multi-link bushes, utes need leaf-spring bushes and shackle hardware checked.

How can an owner tell the shocks need replacing?

Look for a floaty ride, repeated bouncing after bumps, nosedive when braking, clunks over rough roads, uneven tyre wear, or visible oil on the shock body. Many Falcons need shocks somewhere around 80,000–120,000 km, depending on use and road conditions.