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FORD FALCON Used Car Review

The Ford Falcon was Australia's longest continuously running nameplate up to the cessation of local production in October 2016 - 56 years after it debuted as a US-based model. Ford's large car started to become more Australianised from the 1970s and it would eventually compete against the Holden Commodore in a famously fierce local rivalry. There were luxury models such as the Fairlane and LTD, ute spin-offs, and sportier models such as the XR6 Turbo and V8-powered XR8 of more recent times.

Pros

Cons

  • Roomy and comfortable interiors
  • Wide range of models
  • Excellent, torquey six-cylinder engines
  • Engineered specifically for Australian roads
  • Thirsty LPG engines
  • Taxi stigma
  • No longer in production
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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Ford Falcon auto 1986 XF

  • 211000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

Ford Falcon Xf 1986 with air-conditioning works well LPG gas 211000klms normal rust and door handles problems. Last registered 2017. Steering Front end was rebuilt, solid..Great project for rebuild or parts..pick up Bangalee Nth Nowra

$1,000Negotiable
North Nowra, NSW

17 hours ago

1980 XD Ford Falcon Ute

  • 200000 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

1980 XD Falcon Ute Very clean example Turns heads everywhere I go and gets a lot of attention 3 on the tree manual Matching numbers 6 cyl Ford colour - Golden Yellow has been resprayed by previous owner. Very good for rust, original country car. Brand new kings spring and reset leafs. Will be sold on jelly beans, weld pro stars can be purchased separately. Was used as a weekend cruiser however recently I haven’t had time to enjoy it, hence the reason for sale. Located 2156 Sydney Message or ca

$14,000Negotiable
Glenhaven, NSW

26/03/2024

FORD XD 383 V8 FALCON SEDAN

  • 136647 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 5.8L

ENGINE BUILT BY MAW ENGINES BALLARAT 383 STROKER cleverland motor very crisp an torgue motor 3v alloy heads an intake 800 race holly carby ice ignition alloy radiator dynoed tuned tuned extractors manualised c4 9inch spooled diff 3.1 ratio has a fuel sell in boot VERY CLEAN BODY NO RUST mini tubed rear lower 1/4 panels need repair CENTRE LINE MAGS RACE BUCKET SEATS WITH RACE HARNIESSSEAT BELTS fully carpeted intior an boot CAN BE CLUB REGOED

$30,000Negotiable
Horsham, VIC

24/03/2024

1982 FORD FALCON XE 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN, 5 seats

  • 1161919 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 4.1L

1982 XE falcon , 6 cylinder, automatic power steering , runs and drives. Has some small rust spots . Good project

$5,950Negotiable
Teesdale, VIC

22/03/2024

XD Falcon 1980 Ute 351 V8 Auto

  • 7736 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 8 cyl 5.8L

Running and rego'd in WA. 351 Clevo, moderate cam, upgraded intake with Holley double pumper, extractors with a twin 3 inch exhaust running by the 9 inch locked diff. C4 auto with B&M shifter, works well. Brand new brakes all around including hoses, new front shocks and springs and serviced wheel bearings. New fuel tank under upholstered tub and tailgate sealed. Rust free chassis. All maintenance items done, front tyres good, rear tyres not bad considering power and diff. Some old spare parts

$35,500Negotiable
Orelia, WA

22/03/2024

1987 FORD FALCON GL 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D WAGON, 5 seats XF

  • 260666 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

xf falcon wagon 250 crossflow with 350 holley and estactors. big sound system drives very well paint is wild plum . American racing wheels

$8,500Negotiable
Cairns Region, QLD

09/03/2024

1987 FORD FALCON XF 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN, 5 seats

  • 135000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 4.1L

Selling my 1987 xf falcon Bought 4 years ago and have done basically everything to it, could very easily be hopped in and driven as a daily driver On club reg so non transferable Feel free to send me a message and ask any questions of if you’d like more photos

$14,500
Wonga Park, VIC

08/03/2024

1979 Ford Falcon Xd panel project or parts car

  • 123456 km
  • Van/Mini van
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 4.1L

Xd falcon panel van 6 project or parts car $750 ono

$750Negotiable
Geraldton, WA

29/02/2024

1987 Ford Falcon GL 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 190000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 4.1L

Xf Falcon lowered front and rear , has rust in the usual places. some areas replaced with metal or bog. New shocks front and rear , power steering pump replaced , Brakes and rotors are good . CAR is FACTORY UNleaded Front bump stops need to be replaced , wheel alignment and trans leeks. SELLING AS IS , NO REGO , NO RWC , NO SWAP'S CALL OR TEXT NO EMAILS

$3,000
White Rock, QLD

24/02/2024

Xf falcon skid/burnout car

  • 123450 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 4.1L

Selling my xf falcon is a factory 5 speed shell was going to be a skid car but don’t have to time to use it so moving it on, has been converted to sohc engine and carby converted running a 350 holly lukey extractors and sports exhaust runs well carby need a tune up as it’s running rich drives well 5 speed manual is in good condition has had interior gutted lowered all round,ignition has been removed and all been put on switches so has no keys has thermos on a switch as well. body is in pretty g

$2,500
Castlemaine, VIC

10/01/2023

1980 xd falcon (garaged for 10 years)

  • 156000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

1980 xd falcon (garaged for 10 years) was registered 11 years ago still have papers. Duel fuel, six cylinder, but have a 302 block also selling with car. Other parts also in pictures. 302 and more parts photos still come. No fuel or gas in tanks but does turn over. Pick up in epping Price is little negotiable

$11,500
Epping, VIC

13/11/2022

90 ford falcon ea for sale / swap WHY. LOCATED MARGARET RIVER

  • 147000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.9L

For sale / swap WHY or make a decent offer. LOCATED MARGARET RIVER Ea ford falcon 30 anniversary 3.9 6cylinder dual fuel auto Unregistered. . Runs on lpg but not on petrol. Runs good enough to get it on a trailer/tilt tray but thats it. Head gasket or head gone/ water in oil. Will need car trailer / tilt tray to remove. Good body and interior clean. Rockers clean of rust, just a few surface spots drivers side and rust under the fuel flap passenger side. Be a great car to get back on the road w

$1,500Negotiable
Margaret River, WA

31/10/2022

Wanted: wtb ford x or e series wreaks

  • 100000 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

wanted fords any condition. mainly after xd xe xf zk zl ea eb ed ef el falcon fairmont ghia xr6 will buy rusty defected crashed parts cars anything. contact me with what you have

$1
Murray Bridge, SA

02/05/2022

xf falcon ute

  • 303000 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 4.1L

xf falcon ute in great condition for age factory 4.1 4 speed manual but it’s a auto now,the car has minimal rust the body is pretty straight the car still has the factory engine the car drives nice. very hard to find a ute in good original condition it’s a duel fuel car doesn’t drive on petrol this car is great for a barra or v8 upgrade please call rob on

$7,500Negotiable
St Albans, VIC

28/03/2022

Overview of the Ford Falcon

Overview of the Ford Falcon

The Ford Falcon was Australia's longest continuously running nameplate up to the cessation of local production in October 2016 - 56 years after it debuted as a US-based model.

Ford's large car started to become more Australianised from the 1970s and it would eventually compete against the Holden Commodore in a famously fierce local rivalry.

There were luxury models such as the Fairlane and LTD, ute spin-offs, and sportier models such as the XR6 Turbo and V8-powered XR8 of more recent times.

FORD FALCON GENERATIONS (SINCE 2002)

2002-2008

2008-2016

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption (not including ute models)

EcoBoost turbo 4-cylinder: 8.0-8.7 litres per 100km

LPG 6-cylinder: 11.7-13.5 litres per 100km

6-cylinder: 9.0 litres per 100km

6-cylinder turbo: 9.5-11.1 litres per 100km

V8: 13.6-13.7 litres per 100km

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

SIMILAR MODELS TO FORD FALCON

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: FORD FALCON (FG, 2008-2016)

Watch out for a used Falcon that has been abused by a previous fleet-operator owner.

Clunks over bumps can mean worn suspension bushes.

A pulsing through the car when you apply the brakes probably means worn and warped front brake rotors. Sometimes these can be repaired, but usually new rotors are the best strategy.

The automatic transmission has an external fluid cooler, but these can fail, allowing coolant into the gearbox where it quickly wrecks both the mechanical and electronic functions of the automatic. Check the transmission fluid for milkiness that suggests the coolant and oil have mixed. If they have mixed, give that car a miss.

Make sure the central locking works perfectly, as this is an early sign of a failing body computer.

Check for low coolant level in the radiator. An O-ring at the back of the water pump is a common cause of coolant loss.