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

  • 288888 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

82 XE Falcon 100% rust free car Reco 4.1 & auto, small cam Throatie note Extractors, sports exhaust Pwr steering, air-conditioning Sl lowering springs, new shocks Rebuilt front end . Just had wheel alignment Premium sound, tinted windows SPack lip, headlight projectors Yokohama 352's 8"rears 7" 12 Slotter fronts . She still has spare wheel cover Drives better than she looks. This car will not disappoint Plenty more photos available

$29,000
Bacchus Marsh, VIC

27/03/2024

1986 FORD FALCON GL, V8, MANUAL, all mod plated

  • 257000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 4.1L

I bought this XF many years ago as a deceased estate in 100% stock 6cyl auto form. Over the years it has been transformed to what it is now, powered by an AU 5.0L V8 windsor, with a 5spd manual and a 28 spline, LSD with 4.11 gears. There has been too much done to this car to list here. Body and interior are mostly untouched original, so has some marks here and there. Presents very well though. Turns lots of heads, sounds great. Cruises all day on the highway. Has P/S, A/C, heater etc all wor

$24,500
Caboolture, QLD

26/03/2024

1990 FORD FALCON EAII 4 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN, 5 seats

  • 262329 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.9L

1990 ford falcon in good condition for its age. Drives exceptionally well. Small dent in boot other then that she is straight. Please call for more details

$5,500Negotiable
Brighton, TAS

23/03/2024

Ford Falcon EB 1991 5 speed Manual

  • 187000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.9L

Ford Falcon EB 1991 Rare 5 Speed Manual Time has come to sell my EB falcon 5 Speed, as I have to many projects on the go. The car has been kept in Pristine condition inside and out, and always been garaged. Selling with Rego ONLY, as I don't have the time to organise a roadworthy due to work commitments. For anymore info call me.

$5,000Negotiable
Dandenong North, VIC

19/02/2024

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.