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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 GT Replica. Sydney.

$85,000
Illawong, NSW

15 hours ago

Ford Falcon BA series 1 XR8 Swaps

  • 169000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 5.4L

Great car Paint faded on roof Cam chains have been done New ball joints top and bottom both sides New high pressure power steering hose Good tyres Shaker No rego Needs a blue slip, failed on ball joints and power steering high pressure line leak both are now fixed May consider swap Toyota LandCruiser V8 with rego

$14,000
Wallacia, NSW

05/05/2024

2005 FORD FALCON XR6T 6 SP AUTO SEQ SPORTSHIFT 4D SEDAN

  • 236000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 4.0L

05 bf xr6t zf 6 speed xr8 bonnet gt seats fpv steering wheel and console rego til aug

$15,500
Broken Hill Central, NSW

04/05/2024

2005 FORD FALCON XR8 6 SP MANUAL UTILITY

  • 109000 km
  • Ute
  • Manual
  • 8 cyl 5.4L

Very low km It’s in good condition but if sun damage on the hard top selling due to don’t drive it much and not practical to own anymore

$20,000
Bunbury, WA

02/05/2024

Ford falcon

  • 103000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 4.0L

Purple 2004 ford falcon. 4.0 motor, auto.103000km

$4,000
Wandin North, VIC

01/05/2024

2004 FORD FALCON XR6T 6SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

  • 220500 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 6 cyl 4.0L

Rego until Jan 25 17” rims Comes with 6 x 20” Vertini rims as pictured also (2 x extra have no tyres) 470 rwhp (dyno tuned) BF motor GT3524 turbo 1000cc injectors FG inlet manifold Walbro 460 fuel pump Turbo smart fuel pressure regulator Larger intercooler 4”dump pipe into 3.5” stainless steel X Force exhaust TR6060 6 speed conversion (from factory 5 speed) Twin plate clutch Drilled and slotted rotors Heavy duty tailshaft Lowered with nolathane bushes Resprayed 18 months ago Hood lining relined

$18,000Negotiable
Yerrinbool, NSW

23/04/2024

2004 FORD FALCON XT 4 SP AUTO SEQ SPORTSHIFT 4D SEDAN

  • 347673 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 6 cyl 4.0L

FRONT LEFT GUARD DAMAGED. NEW POWER STEERING UNIT NEW FRONT TYRES NEW BRAKE PADS NEW BALL JOINTS. This car was duel fuel but gas bottle has been removed. I still have it if you want it. Was my wifes first car but an old codger pulled out in front of her so we bought another. Some rust in boot area. Price is negotiable.

$1,500Negotiable
Nambucca Heads, NSW

24/03/2024

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

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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.