The AU’s suspension promised improved comfort and handling, with revisions to the double wishbone front and Watts Link live axle rear. Independent rear suspension was available as an option. Forte was ...

In the '94 Falcon, this caused hilarious amounts of oversteer at the slightest provocation and required a lot of Band-Aid engineering throughout successive models to patch up the live rear axle's ...

It didn't work any better than the double wishbone system of the AU but it was cheaper to make ... If you happen to tow a boat or caravan, the Falcon's rear-drive layout also will appeal.

Ford has always been passionate about the Falcon's ... sees the live rear axle consigned to the scrapheap. The independent double-wishbone front end is retained, while the AU platform has been ...

Independent rear suspension only on Fairmont Ghia. Styling is a mismatch of angles and lines. As used-car bargains go, they don't come much better than an AU Falcon. While big cars are dropping ...