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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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1970 Ford Falcon XW 500 Surfer Orange 3 Speed Manual Sedan

  • 1000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 8 cyl 5.0L

1970 Ford Falcon XW GT (Replica) - Iconic Surfer Orange Colour - Running a 351 Cleveland Engine - Upgraded Cam - Roller Rockers - 4 Speed Manual Toploader Transmission - 9 Inch Diff - Black Vinyl GT Trim - GT Console - GT Dash - GT Steering Wheel - 36 Gallon Tank - Older Style Restoration - We are Located 15 Minutes from Sydney CBD / 10 Minutes from Sydney Airport - Trade Ins / Swaps Welcome - Competitive Finance Available - Interstate Transport Available

$104,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Carss Park, NSW

Dealer used
Yesterday

1970 Ford Falcon XY 500 Black 3 Speed Automatic Sedan

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

1970 Ford Falcon XY GT (Tribute) - Tastefully Modified Tuff Streeter - All Mechanical Work Completed By Moits Motor Cars - 351 Cleveland Engine Stroked to 393 - Pacemaker Headers - Upgraded C10 Automatic Transmission - Black B&M Shifter - 3000Rpm Stall Converter - 9" Diff with 3.7 Gears - 31 Spline Axles and True Trac - Big Harrop Brake Kit - Power Steering - Electric Sunroof - Onyx Black Paint - GT Shaker - Black GT Interior - GT Steering Wheel - GT Dash - Staggered 19 & 20" Simmons Wheels

$149,990 Excl. Gov. Charges
Carss Park, NSW

Dealer used
09/05/2024

1967 Ford Falcon Coupe 2 door, Fresh 289 V8 Engine, top loader manual

$30,000
Nerang, QLD

09/05/2024

Ford Falcon XY Project

  • 0 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 8 cyl 5.8L

Ford Xy Falcon Project (update) Please read add New 347 Windsor (Pavtek machine work), Alloy Heads with Roller Rockers, New Pacemaker Tri-y's, New Weiand Alloy Manifold, New RTS windage Sump, New Melling HV Oilpump, New True roller timing chain, New Areoflow Hi-torque Starter motor, New 600 cfm Holley, New 3Core Alloy Radiator, Toploader, 9in, New Gt Replicar shaker (not installed) GT Mirrors, Dash, Console, Steering Wheel,GT Petrolcap, Square Base airel, ( Now has New Full Black GT interior, B

$55,000Negotiable
Bendigo, VIC

08/05/2024

1970 Ford Falcon XW GT Replica. Sydney.

$85,000
Illawong, NSW

07/05/2024

1972 FORD FALCON XA V8 302 matching numbers car.

  • 0 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 8 cyl 5.0L

I bought this car around 6 years ago with the intention of making a XA GT replica out of it but a friend of finally decided to sell me a genuine GT so this one has to go. It is a XA falcon sedan that still retains its original running gear ( 302 Cleveland 3 speed manual) engine is in unknown condition but I was told by the previous owner that it ran well. The body does have some dents, Repairs and rust but nothing major and at the time of looking this was the best body I could find. The wors

$25,000
Sunbury, VIC

06/05/2024

1978 FORD FALCON XC 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN, 5 seats

  • 350000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

1978 Ford Falcon XC No motor, gearbox or bonnet Has rust & dents. Restoration project or use for parts Will not answer emails PHONE CALLS ONLY PLEASE

$1,250Negotiable
Modbury Heights, SA

03/05/2024

1972 for xa xb gt replica shell xb xd xe xc xy xw

  • 0 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 8 cyl 5.8L

Xa gt replica project for sale body is good for its age it's pretty straight it has some rust not bad easy fix its a soiled body for a xa gt rep...... It has all gt interior exterior parts to go a 351c boss motor complete with a v8 single rail 4 speed 20k for the lot Or 15k for everything minus the motor and box time wasters will be ignored call or measege if seriously interested cheers

$25,000Negotiable
Wollongong, NSW

29/04/2024

1970 Ford Falcon 500 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 0 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 5.0L

Fully Restored XW FOrD FALCON 351 V8 AUTO C4 NEW TRIM - BLACK NEW PAINT - DENIM BLUE / GOLD STRIPE & lots more! Drivable Car Needs walk-in SA Rego Asking Price $70,000 PHONE CALLS ONLY - PLEASE CALL STEVE

Negotiable
Gawler Belt, SA

28/04/2024

1975 Ford Falcon 500 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 123456 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 5.0L

1975 XB GS Falcon Factory 302 T Bar GS. Apollo Blue White trim. The car was stripped by the previous owner and will require a donor car for parts and cuts. There is a few parts but not many and there is a RH side quarter panel included. Has rust in usual places. I do have a correct month / year 351 motor and 9inch diff that can be available separately. This is definitely a project car, however the combination is worth it. Priced accordingly. Happy to chat or return messages.

$5,500
Bathurst, NSW

10/04/2024

Ford

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

Up for sale is 3 old ford 1 Xy falcon 500 rolling shell a lot of rust for $5900 2 Xw Faimont 6 cylinders original 6 cylinders and box still in car rolling shell only for $7500 Xw Faimont original v8 car y codes no engine and box rolling shell but got more parts then other 2 $11500 advertised for my bro in law so please call him on thanks

$11,500
Springvale South, VIC

10/04/2024

1971 FORD FALCON 500 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN XY

  • 123456 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 4.1L

Expressions of interest as I have another xy and want a tuff motor for that Would consider part trade for a 600hp engine with cash or a new model ute for work This would have to be one of the cleanest xys I have owned with no visible repairs to anywhere they normally rust 351 cleveland has a sticky lifter but new build engine C4 all new 9inch all new All under carriage is immaculate Interior photos will be posted tomorrow as I have a new phone with no photos on it but it's very neat Just ne

$70,000Negotiable
Narellan Vale, NSW

29/03/2024

XW Falcon GS

  • 12345 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 8 cyl 5.0L

1970 Falcon Gs. Y 302 v8 code tagged. T bar auto, originally rare candy red colour code and black interior tagged rolling shell no motor or box. All panels and have genuine gt bonnet, gt tank, full seat set all GT wrong trim colour but fantastic cond. Vdo clock heater box and front grille and light surrounds in Excellent condition and some exterior trims.. Brand new console. Have rotisserie for the car body work. Excellent body with very easy rust repairs needed all small repairs. I paid up for

$17,500
Heathcote, VIC

29/03/2024

1970 XW shell

  • 1234 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 8 cyl 5.0L

For sale is my xw shell good body Does have rust Just a roller Project car No time wasters If interested call Shaun 0488 755 one one four

$10,000Negotiable
Midvale, WA

11/10/2022

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.