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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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Top2008 FORD FALCON XR8 6 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

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Top2005 FORD FALCON XT 4 SP AUTO SEQ SPORTSHIFT 4D REGO TILL MAR 2025

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$39,000Negotiable
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Top2000 FORD FALCON XR8 4 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN, 5 seats AU

$7,000Negotiable
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Top2003 FORD FALCON XT 4 SP AUTO SEQ SPORTSHIFT 4D SEDAN

$3,000Negotiable
Woodford, NSW

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2003 FORD FALCON XT 4 SP AUTO SEQ SPORTSHIFT 4D SEDAN

$3,000Negotiable
Woodford, NSW

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2014 FORD FALCON 6 SP AUTO SEQ SPORTSHIFT 4D SEDAN, 5 seats FG X

$20,000Negotiable
Adare, QLD

21/04/2024

2008 FORD FALCON XR8 6 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

$40,000
Coutts Crossing, NSW

21/04/2024

2005 FORD FALCON XT 4 SP AUTO SEQ SPORTSHIFT 4D REGO TILL MAR 2025

$7,500Negotiable
Rankin Park, NSW

20/04/2024

2010 FORD FALCON XR8 6 SP AUTO SEQ SPORTSHIFT 4D SEDAN

$39,000Negotiable
Attunga, NSW

20/04/2024

FORD FALCON XR8 SPRINT

$74,800
Geelong, VIC

19/04/2024

2000 FORD FALCON XR8 4 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN, 5 seats AU

$7,000Negotiable
East Ryde, NSW

18/04/2024

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.