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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

1978 Ford Falcon 500 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D SEDAN

  • 208912 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 5.8L

1978 xc Falcon 3 speed auto 351 borgwarner diff 3.46 gears

$40,000Negotiable
Rockhampton, QLD

01/05/2024

1970 Ford Falcon XW Panel Van (351 V8) Collectable Classic Cars

  • 48103 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 5.0L

The Ford Falcon XW is a full-size car that was produced by Ford Australia from 1969 to 1970. It was the third iteration of the second generation of the Falcon and also included the Ford Futura and the Ford Fairmont the luxury-oriented version. The XW Falcon was released in June 1969 replacing the XT Falcon. The XW was an extensive facelift of the XT, featuring a new grille and taillights. All exterior panels were new, and the interior was extensively redesigned. Production of the XW Falcon rang

$59,999 Excl. Gov. Charges
Strathalbyn, SA

Dealer used
01/05/2024

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
30/04/2024

1970 Ford Falcon XW GT Replica. Sydney.

$85,000
Illawong, NSW

30/04/2024

Ford Falcon XY Project

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

Ford Xy Falcon Project (update) 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, Black front and r

$55,000Negotiable
Bendigo, VIC

29/04/2024

1970 Ford Falcon Factory V8 Ute

  • 100000 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 8 cyl 4.9L

1970 Ford Falcon factory V8 Ute Excellent condition inside and out 351, top loader, 9 inch, weld rim Full GT interior

$95,000
Secret Harbour, WA

28/04/2024

1978 FORD FALCON XC 4 SP MANUAL VAN, 3 seats

  • 404724 km
  • Van/Mini van
  • Manual
  • 8 cyl 4.9L

XC Van originally 6 cylinder now 302 Cleveland 4speed . Painted 2yrs ago , not bare metal respray, front suspension rebuilt with new rotors and pads. New shockers front and rear. $40,000 neg.will not reply to emails. Ph

$40,000Negotiable
Greenwith, SA

24/04/2024

1967 FORD FALCON 500 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D WAGON XR

  • 100000 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 4.7L

67 xr fairmont wagon 351w c4 auto description in photos need gone asap

$50,000Negotiable
Logan Village, QLD

08/04/2024

1974 FORD XB 427ci

  • 6500 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 8 cyl 4.9L

1974 Ford XB Ute Registered in WA Located WA 6122 Cons - belt alignment is slightly out causing the belt to throw off when giving it too much (can still easily be driven normally), handbrake cable is here but not fitted, tailgate is dented Pro’s -427 Cleveland engine -546hp at the hubs on E85 fuel -Holley EFI(external ECU) -Custom exhaust -TH400 stage 2 built -Custom torque converter -2 Piece drive shaft -4-Link rear suspension with coil overs all round -3.7 Trutrac with shortened diff and

$43,000
Byford, WA

31/03/2024

1971 FORD FALCON XY 4 SP MANUAL UTILITY, 3 seats

  • 7000 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 8 cyl 4.9L

1971 XY wild violet GS tribute Ute, GT interior, GT Dash with Auto Meter Gauges, 393 Stroker, full manualised auto, 9” Trutrac diff with 35 spline axles. Tuff Ute

$85,000
Axedale, VIC

11/03/2024

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.