2018 Ford Falcon History Check

About the 2018 Ford Falcon

The 2018 model year of the Ford Falcon sits in the a discontinued large sedan / ute (2016 last) that was Australia's #152-best-selling new vehicle in 2024. FG/FGX Falcon (2008-2016 AU-built) — same long-tail used market as Commodore. Barra inline-6 (turbo + NA) is the most-modified engine in AU. Verify engine number against PPSR. XR8 V8 (Coyote 5.0L) examples are heavily traded; clutch replacement history matters on manuals.

2018-specific issues to verify

These reliability concerns affect Ford Falcon examples from this generation. Service history (verifiable via PPSR notation) is the critical purchase factor.

1. Barra turbo head-stud failure on tuned examples (>500HP)
2. Coyote 5.0L valve-guide wear (XR8)
3. ZF 6-speed auto torque-converter shudder
4. Ford warranty void since 2016 closure

Other model years — Ford Falcon

The Aussie Car Check service covers every Ford Falcon sold in Australia. Pick a different year:

Check a Ford Falcon in your state

Same 2018 Ford Falcon check works for any AU state. State-specific guides include local rego format and WOVR rules: