Ford won't recall faulty Falcons

This is despite Ford recalling Territory models with similar problems.

Ford communications manager Sinead McAlary said they had investigated the problem and found only a small number of BA and early BF Falcons had problems with the rear brake hoses.

In March, Ford issued a recall on more than 83,000 Territory vehicles to rectify a front brake hose problem occurring on less than two per cent of the vehicles.

McAlary said they did not have an issue with the front brakes on the Falcon.

“Seventy per cent of braking is done with the front brake and they still stop well on the (faulty) rear brakes,” she said.

Ford would not recall any Falcons but would continue to perform an update on the rear brakes of affected models when they were booked in for a regular service, McAlary said.

The issue was brought to the attention of Ford after owners reported the failure to Carsguide.