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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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Top1978 Ford Falcon XC GS White 4 Speed Manual Hardtop

  • 100 km
  • Other
  • Manual
  • 8

AUSTRALIAS TOUGHEST FALCON HAS JUST HIT THE MARKET - EVERYTHING HAS BEEN PROFFESIONALLY BUILT BY ONE OF AUSTRALIAS MOST WELL KNOWN AND TOP AUTOMOTIVE WORKSHOPS - FULLY BUILT STROKER 393 CLEVELAND - HAVE ALL THE ORIGINAL TAGS OF THE VEHICLE AND ALL RECEIPTS FOR THE BUILD - WOULD COST OVER $500,000 TO BUILD Paint: HOK Galaxy Grey on Pearl White Exterior: Handmade bonnet & boot hinges Flared front fenders Custom bumper bars Custom door handles incorporated into cowl in front of windscreen operat

$349,888 Excl. Gov. Charges
Port Melbourne, VIC

Dealer used
02/05/2024

Top1977 Ford Falcon XC GS Orange 3 Speed Automatic Utility

  • 136705 km
  • Ute
  • Auto

Falcon Ute XC GS 302 V8 Auto matching numbered rebuilt bored out with mild cam all GXL upgrades in vermilion fire new Holley new electronic ignition custom exhaust new chrome GS slots with new tyres all new brakes lowered with new shocks absolutely no rust total recent restoration will not disappoint the most fussy buyer a true long term investment. On club rego comes with a road worthy nothing to spend and ready to go See phauto.com.au for more details. Call and make your enquiry today. Trad

$60,000 Excl. Gov. Charges
Thornleigh, NSW

Dealer used
15 hours ago

Top1977 XC FALCON UTE

  • 168500 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 4100

* 1977 XC FALCON Ute! Barn find! This 47 year old classic has had just one owner and only 168,500 original kms. 4.1, Column automatic, bench seat Requires full restoration, ideal for the Ford enthusiast! Our Service Menu Includes: ✅ Top trade in valuations (even if you don't buy from us). ✅ Finance to suit all budgets. ✅ Great range of Warranty. ✅ Lunch time test drives (we come to you in your break). ✅ State- wide and mainland delivers. ✅ Mechanical inspections welcome. ✅ Not

$5,800 Excl. Gov. Charges
Derwent Park, TAS

Dealer used
11 hours ago

Top1973 Ford Falcon XA utility

$8,500
Mount Helena, WA

4 hours ago

TopFord coupe

  • 52000 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 4.9L

Xc falcon GS rally pack coupe ,fully engineered 460 stroked to 502 ,c6 auto built by precise automatics ,both with less than 1500 klms since being fully rebuilt, ported heads ,crow cam , ect ,ect too much to list .currently on club rego has been fully registered in past ,extractors ,dual 3” exhaust,disc 9 “ diff ,99 percent rust free original body with 52000 documented klm .original v8 body that was painted last painted 40 years ago ,engine bay has been recently painted when motor was out . 042

$92,000
Grafton, NSW

12 hours ago

1973 Ford Falcon XA utility

$8,500
Mount Helena, WA

4 hours ago

1977 XC FALCON UTE

  • 168500 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 4100

* 1977 XC FALCON Ute! Barn find! This 47 year old classic has had just one owner and only 168,500 original kms. 4.1, Column automatic, bench seat Requires full restoration, ideal for the Ford enthusiast! Our Service Menu Includes: ✅ Top trade in valuations (even if you don't buy from us). ✅ Finance to suit all budgets. ✅ Great range of Warranty. ✅ Lunch time test drives (we come to you in your break). ✅ State- wide and mainland delivers. ✅ Mechanical inspections welcome. ✅ Not

$5,800 Excl. Gov. Charges
Derwent Park, TAS

Dealer used
11 hours ago

Ford coupe

  • 52000 km
  • Coupe (2 door)
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 4.9L

Xc falcon GS rally pack coupe ,fully engineered 460 stroked to 502 ,c6 auto built by precise automatics ,both with less than 1500 klms since being fully rebuilt, ported heads ,crow cam , ect ,ect too much to list .currently on club rego has been fully registered in past ,extractors ,dual 3” exhaust,disc 9 “ diff ,99 percent rust free original body with 52000 documented klm .original v8 body that was painted last painted 40 years ago ,engine bay has been recently painted when motor was out . 042

$92,000
Grafton, NSW

12 hours ago

1981 Ford Falcon XD 427 V8

  • 123456 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 8 8000

The Falcon XD was introduced in 1979 following the Falcon XC. A redesign was undertaken, borrowing inspiration from Ford Europe’s Ford Granada Mark II. The XD model range saw the removal of the 2-door hardtop body shape, but saw the introduction of limited models such as the European Sports Pack, S Pack and Limited Edition Fairmont Ghia. 302 and 351 ci V8 engine options were available as well as the 3.3 and 4.1 litre straight six. Notable examples include Dick Johnson’s “Tru-Blue” XD, which won

$79,999 Excl. Gov. Charges
Mile End, SA

Dealer used
13 hours ago

1977 Ford Falcon XC GS Orange 3 Speed Automatic Utility

  • 136705 km
  • Ute
  • Auto

Falcon Ute XC GS 302 V8 Auto matching numbered rebuilt bored out with mild cam all GXL upgrades in vermilion fire new Holley new electronic ignition custom exhaust new chrome GS slots with new tyres all new brakes lowered with new shocks absolutely no rust total recent restoration will not disappoint the most fussy buyer a true long term investment. On club rego comes with a road worthy nothing to spend and ready to go See phauto.com.au for more details. Call and make your enquiry today. Trad

$60,000 Excl. Gov. Charges
Thornleigh, NSW

Dealer used
15 hours ago

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

$1,850Negotiable
Modbury Heights, SA

03/05/2024

1978 Ford Falcon XC GS White 4 Speed Manual Hardtop

  • 100 km
  • Other
  • Manual
  • 8

AUSTRALIAS TOUGHEST FALCON HAS JUST HIT THE MARKET - EVERYTHING HAS BEEN PROFFESIONALLY BUILT BY ONE OF AUSTRALIAS MOST WELL KNOWN AND TOP AUTOMOTIVE WORKSHOPS - FULLY BUILT STROKER 393 CLEVELAND - HAVE ALL THE ORIGINAL TAGS OF THE VEHICLE AND ALL RECEIPTS FOR THE BUILD - WOULD COST OVER $500,000 TO BUILD Paint: HOK Galaxy Grey on Pearl White Exterior: Handmade bonnet & boot hinges Flared front fenders Custom bumper bars Custom door handles incorporated into cowl in front of windscreen operat

$349,888 Excl. Gov. Charges
Port Melbourne, VIC

Dealer used
02/05/2024

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

1971 XY Falcon King Cab GT look alike Ute

  • 60000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 4.9L

Very reluctant Sale 1971 XY Falcon King Cab GT look alike Ute, All work was preformed by Byron Bay Classic Paint & Panel All modification works were engineered in year 2000 I had had many XW & Y Utes over the years but decided this 1 had to be a manual. So the internal size of the cab had to be changed. Rego Full rego exp. 17-06-24 Body Color Barritz Blue Body Weight 1620 Authentic timber panels used on dash & door trim. Ducted Inter dash AC XD bucket seats 351 Cleveland developing 400HP, 2V

$100,000Negotiable
Alstonville, NSW

01/05/2024

1977 Ford Falcon 500 3 SP AUTOMATIC 4D WAGON

  • 300000 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 4.9L

XC FALCON STATION WAGON. 1977 FACTORY 302 CLEVELAND, C4 AUTO TRANS, POWER STEERING, LPG, HOLLEY, EDELBROCK AND EXTRACTORS. ENGINE RUNS ON PETROL CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE DRIVES AND STOPS. THE C4 AUTO TRANSMISSION HAS NO REVERSE. ENGINE IS QUIET NO TAPS, KNOCKS. THE INTERIOR IS USEABLE, R/H/F SEAT IS BROKEN. INTERIOR DOOR PANNELS AND DASH ARE O.K.. THE HOODLING HAS TEARS IN IT. BODYWISE IT HAS ALL USUAL FORD FALCON RUST, LOWER DOORS, LOWER FRONT GAURDS. ROOF GUTTERS ARE RUSTED. IT HAS THE 2 WAY TA

$12,000
Torrensville, SA

30/04/2024

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 with including a 351c motor complete in good working order with a v8 single rail 4 speed gearbox motor come out of a running xd time wasters will be ignored call or measege if seriously interested cheers

$25,000Negotiable
Wollongong, NSW

29/04/2024

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

1977 Ford Xc swaps rally pack station wagon custom build.

  • 3500 km
  • Wagon
  • Auto
  • 8 cyl 5.8L

1977 Ford Xc rally pack station wagon custom build. 55k ono inc gst 1977 ford Xc station wagon Painted blue matte Mild 351 Hollie efi sniper system High rise manifold Electronic ignition 3 core radiator Power steer C10 auto small stall Extractors and Dule 2.5 inch system 9 inch disk 2:72 gears All new front suspension, new lowered rear leafs inc extra leaf Custom diamond stitched interior. Rally pack options Dash Driving lights Rear wind defuser Runs Fantastic specially due to the efi and very

$55,000
Ballarat Central, VIC

10/09/2023

wanted to buy

  • 25000 km

Hi I want to buy a ford Falcon XC 1978 2 door Please contact John on I will pay cash. regards John

$0.05
Perth, WA

24/12/2022

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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.