Ford Falcon 2004 Problems

SOUNDS as if you may have fuel vaporisation, particularly if Ford has replaced the fuel rail. There's nothing to suggest a widespread problem. It could be the outlets you buy your fuel from. If you suspect a problem, buy from a large outlet of one of the major companies. Because they will have a high turnover, there is less chance of getting contaminated fuel. The major companies don't use ethanol, which can vaporise faster and lead to the sort of problem you have. Also try PULP. Most PULPs have more detergent which will help keep your fuel system clean. Using a fuel such as Mobil Synergy 8000 will give you better performance and fuel consumption to offset the cost.

WITH that, you're looking at either a Falcon or a Commodore. On the Ford side you could look at an AUIII Falcon or a BA six-cylinder which has a towing capacity of 2300kg in auto form. Across the divide there's the VXII or VY Commodore that will handle up to 2100kg. As for which is the more reliable, I would lean slightly towards the Commodore.

BOTH the Falcon and the Commodore convert well to LPG. The taxi industry runs both successfully on it, and they are the toughest when it comes to finding out a car's weakness. Ford has probably done more work with LPG on its Falcon, and has a dedicated LPG option, but there's no problem with converting the Commodore.