Ford Falcon: Backfiring

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I HAVE ordered a BA one-tonne ute on dedicated gas, but have heard there is a problem with the engine back-firing. Do you have any info on this?

Answered by CarsGuide

24 December 2004

Graham Smith

THE LPG gas engine in the BA has stronger connecting rods than the standard Falcon six. They're the same rods as in the new FPV Typhoon and were put in the gas engine because in at least one instance in development a rod was bent after a back-fire. I haven't heard of a widespread problem in service.

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