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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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1979 FORD FALCON GL 3 SP MANUAL UTILITY, 3 seats XD

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

Ford XD Falcon automatic Ute (1979) with a fully rebuilt high proformance 351cc Cleveland, it has a spoiler kit etc and much more. The engine is a resleved 400cc to a 351cc it has twin Gas carbs by Gas Research , also comes with a rebuilt C4 automatic trans with a brand new 2500 high torque convertor. also includes a rebuilt 9" diff. More than $18000 has been spent on the engine alone!! but unfortunately I am unable to complete this project. ( With great regret). The engine has been attached

$22,000Negotiable
Grovedale, VIC

22 hours ago

Xd falcon v8 manual

$9,500Negotiable
Austral, NSW

23/04/2024

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

15/04/2024

1983 FORD FALCON GL 3 SP MANUAL SEDAN

  • 300000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 3.3L

Please read full add! For sale on behalf of someone else No rego running & driving 4.1 250 crossflow 3 speed column manual lsd diff with disc brake rear end has some rust as seen in the photos very soild shell for it age Brand new shocks and coil springs all around full set of ghia wheels has tachometer dash fitted with lower kms comes with a lot of other spares $8000 ono for Falcon, full set of restored snowflake wheels, 15x7 x2 15x8 x2 and late model 302 windsor from an EB XR8 (Not shown in a

$8,000Negotiable
Brighton, TAS

15/04/2024

Xe ford Falcon

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

Cash sale only may swap allso 1984 xe falcon 4speed manual 351 cleveland Dome top pistons Planed heads big solid cam Solid lifters / roller rockers Tunnel ram Brand new heavy duty clutch Brand new twin exhaust system & extractors Brand new wheels New paint Job Originally cylinder now rego as v8 just pit passed All new suspension allthrew the car Probably more iv missed Launceston Tasmania can't fault the car hop in ready to drive away

$30,000
Launceston, TAS

14/04/2024

Xf Panel Van

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

The meat wagon is for sale…unfinished project, does run if your pour fuel done it’s guts..classic three on the tree with a bench seat and A/C. It’s a falcon with all the falcon rust, most has been dealt with, she’s no mint sundowner but when finished she’ll get the attention with the butcher shop sign writing on the doors and the killer stance…It’s a project, your not driving it home and your not trying to get it running on my front lawn..bring your trailer or tow truck. I knew when i sold the

$2,500Negotiable
Mount Barker, SA

14/04/2024

1984 FORD FALCON GL 4 SP MANUAL UTILITY, 3 seats XE

  • 351840 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 4.1L

1984 XE UTE WAS 351 AUTO LSD MOTOR AND TRANS HAS BEEN REMOVED 2 WEEKS AGO RUNNING UP TILL THEN SELLING AS ROLLER WALK IN V8 REGO EVERY PART TO PUT BACK TOGETHER IN BACK OF UTE CAN SUPPLY 302 IF ASKING PRICE IS MET .....CALLS ONLY ......TXT MSG EMAIL ETC WILL BE IGNORED... CALLS ONLY.... ford holden chev chrysler harley

$7,500
Adelaide CBD, SA

12/04/2024

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

09/04/2024

wtb ford xe falcons wrecks rusty

  • 200000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 4.1L

wanted fords any condition mainly after xe xd will buy rusty defected crashed parts cars wrecked out and can remove contact me what you have victoria region Ford xe xd zj zk falcon gl fairmont ghia spac esp fairlane 351 302 v8 sedan ute panelvan wagon 4.9 5.8 4.1 3.3

$1
Ballarat Central, VIC

05/04/2024

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

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.