Parts for your 2016 Ford Falcon-Gas struts

2016 Ford Falcon gas struts — what’s fitted and what’s not

For the 2016 Ford Falcon (FG X), factory gas struts aren’t used on the bonnet or the sedan’s boot lid. According to Ford’s FG X Workshop Manual (Body—Hood: General Procedures) the bonnet is supported by a simple prop rod, and the Body—Decklid section outlines torsion-bar springs for the boot, not gas struts. Ford Australia’s Electronic Parts Catalogue for FG X also lists the bonnet support rod and boot torsion bars, with no OE gas strut assemblies for these panels.

That design choice is all about practicality for the Falcon’s mission in Australia and New Zealand. The prop rod and torsion bars are light, cheap to produce, dead-reliable and easy to service. In fleet-heavy models, that simplicity helps keep running costs down and avoids the gradual pressure loss that can happen with gas-charged struts as they age. Packaging around the Falcon’s front guards and boot hinges also suits the tried-and-true hardware without encroaching on service access or luggage space.

There are, however, places where gas struts do show up on Falcons—just not as standard body hardware. Factory or dealer hard-lids on FG X utes, and many aftermarket canopies or tonneau covers, commonly use gas struts for lift assistance. Aftermarket bonnet-strut kits are also popular upgrades, letting owners ditch the prop rod for hands-free opening.

• Bonnet: Prop rod from factory (no gas struts).
• Sedan boot: Torsion-bar springs (no gas struts).
• Ute accessories: Hard-lids/canopies often use gas struts.
• Aftermarket: Bonnet and boot strut conversion kits available.

Technical references: Ford FG X Falcon Workshop Manual (Body—Hood and Body—Decklid sections), Ford Australia Electronic Parts Catalogue (FG X body hardware listings).

FAQs

Does the 2016 Ford Falcon have gas struts on the bonnet or boot?
Not from factory. The FG X bonnet uses a prop rod and the sedan boot uses torsion-bar springs. If a Falcon has gas struts, they’re typically on accessories like ute hard-lids or aftermarket conversions.

Can gas struts be retrofitted to the FG X bonnet or boot?
Yes. Aftermarket bonnet-strut kits are common and usually bolt to existing points with brackets. Boot conversions also exist, though the torsion bars work well and space can be tight. Quality kits include corrosion-resistant hardware and matched strut pressures, installation is straightforward for a competent DIYer or any workshop.

My FG X ute hard-lid uses gas struts—how should they be maintained?
Keep the shafts clean, don’t lubricate them with greasy sprays (they attract grit), and replace struts in pairs if the lid starts sagging or won’t stay up. Check the ball-stud mounts and hinges for play, and confirm the strut pressure and length match the lid’s weight when ordering replacements.