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Encyclopedia > Ford Falcon
Ford Falcon
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Production 1960–present
Assembly Campbellfield, Victoria
Predecessor Ford Consul, Ford Zephyr, Ford Zodiac
Class Full-size
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
4-door station wagon
2-door ute
2-door panel van
2-door hardtop
This article is about the Australian car model. For models produced for other countries, see Ford Falcon (disambiguation).

The Ford Falcon is a full-size car manufactured by Ford Australia since 1960. Since the 1972 model, the Falcon has been designed, developed and built in Australia. However prior to 1972, all models were re-engineered American designs. As a result of the longevity of its Australian production, the Falcon is one of the biggest selling names in world automotive history, remains Ford's most popular model in Australia. Competition has mainly come from arch-rival Holden, but Mitsubishi Motors, and Toyota have also played a role in competition. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 450 pixelsFull resolution (2304 × 1296 pixel, file size: 694 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... Ford Motor Company is an American multinational corporation and the worlds third largest automaker after Toyota and General Motors, based on worldwide vehicle sales. ... Campbellfield is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ... Categories: Automobile stubs | Ford vehicles ... For other Ford related cars called Zephyr, see Mercury Zephyr, Lincoln-Zephyr, and Lincoln Zephyr The Ford Zephyr was a car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the United Kingdom. ... Categories: Automobile stubs | Ford vehicles ... It has been suggested that Vehicle size class be merged into this article or section. ... 2001 BMW 750iL A full-size car is a term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car, usually having a wheelbase greater than 2. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A Toyota Camry, a recognizable sedan The Ford Five Hundred, a full-sized sedan The 3-box design, indicative of a notchback sedan, as illustrated on a full-size luxury sedan. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... Mazda B-Series compact pickup truck with extended cabin and home-made wooden rack. ... An Australian Ford panel van, based on a 1990 Ford Falcon. ... Ford Falcon is a car nameplate seen around the world. ... 2001 BMW 750iL A full-size car is a term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car, usually having a wheelbase greater than 2. ... Ford factory in Norlane, Victoria, 1957. ... This article is about the Australian car manufacturer. ... Mitsubishi Motors Corporation ) is the fifth largest automaker in Japan and the thirteenth largest in the world by unit sales. ... It has been suggested that Toyota Australia be merged into this article or section. ...


Ford has manufactured over three million units since 1960, and has topped the sales charts in Australia on many occasions. Currently the Falcon lineup is offered in sedan, station wagon, and utility body styles, however in the past panel vans and hardtops were offered. Falcons dominate the ranks of taxis in Australia and New Zealand and are also widely used as police cars. A Toyota Camry, a recognizable sedan The Ford Five Hundred, a full-sized sedan The 3-box design, indicative of a notchback sedan, as illustrated on a full-size luxury sedan. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Pickup. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... An Australian Ford panel van, based on a 1990 Ford Falcon. ... A hardtop is a term for a rigid, rather than canvas, automobile roof. ...


Other Falcon-based models continue to be made in Australia, continuing many nameplates no longer used in North America, including the better-appointed Ford Futura, and luxury versions called the Fairmont and Fairmont Ghia, respectively. Station wagons, as well as the closely related Ford Fairlane and LTD limousines, sport a longer wheelbase than the mainstream Falcon. For this reason they are sometimes rebuilt for uses such as stretch limousines and hearses. The Ford Futura is a large car made by Ford Australia. ... The Ford Fairlane is a large, luxury automobile model manufactured by Ford Australia from 1960 to the present day, with only a brief absence in the mid-1960s. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles accessible from a disambiguation page. ... Funeral carriage, Museum of Funeral Customs For the extreme metal band, see Hearse (band) A hearse is a funeral vehicle, a conveyance for the coffin from e. ...

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First generation (1960–1966)

During the 1950s, Ford's Australian sales were faltering due to the popularity of the Holden, and the lack of an effective competitor. Ford assembled the Zephyr and its Consul and Zodiac derivatives. However, while these cars were moderately successful and had a good reputation, Ford could not match Holden's price, and so sales suffered. One of the reasons for the price difference was the higher cost of imported parts, which were subject to an import tariff. Ford also assembled Canadian-sourced Ford V8 models, but these cars were in a higher price category, putting them out of reach of the average buyer. For other Ford related cars called Zephyr, see Mercury Zephyr, Lincoln-Zephyr, and Lincoln Zephyr The Ford Zephyr was a car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the United Kingdom. ... Categories: Automobile stubs | Ford vehicles ... Categories: Automobile stubs | Ford vehicles ...


Hence, Ford decided to commence local production of a Holden challenger. Initially they intended to produce the Zephyr, using expensive dies they would need to purchase from Ford England. However, during a visit to Ford headquarters in Detroit in 1958, they were shown the new Falcon, which was being prepared for its US launch. Immediately, the executives were attracted to the new car- it was about the same size as Holden, but it was low, long, wide and modern. The width allowed it to accommodate 6 people, and a 2-speed automatic transmission was available. Besides all this, Ford Australia felt they had more experience building North American cars. Hence they decided to make Falcon their new Australian car. In 1959, Ford built a factory at Broadmeadows, a suburb of Melbourne, for local production of the North American Ford Falcon. The factory was designed in Canada, and had a roof which would facilitate dispersal of snow - notwithstanding the fact that snow does not usually fall in Melbourne. Global Learning Centre Broadmeadows is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 16 km from the city centre. ... The City of Melbournes coat of arms The central business district of Melbourne, viewed from the north Alternate meanings: Melbourne (disambiguation) Melbourne is the capital and largest city of the state of Victoria, and the second largest city in Australia, with a population of 52,117 in the Central... The 1960 Frontenac, which was essentially a rebadged Falcon for the Canadian market. ...


The first Falcons sold in Australia, from September 1960, were designated the XK and were essentially a right hand drive version of the North American model, although local country dealers often included suspension modifications, such as engine bay bracing, heavy duty rear suspension (5 leaves), and larger 6.50-13 tyres. The steering was light and the ride surprisingly good, on well-paved roads. The station wagon was shortened at the rear due to concern that the back of the car might scrape on rough roads and spoon drains. Billed as being "Australian-with a world of difference", Falcon offered the first serious alternative to Holden, and became an instant success. Sales were aided by the contemporary FB series Holden being perceived as lacklustre and dated by comparison. A 170 cu in engine was introduced late in the model's life. This article concerns rules of the road regarding land vehicles; for sea-going vehicles, see International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. ...


However, before long, XK sales suffered from complaints about the durability on rough outback roads (due chiefly to collapsing front ball joints, and adjusting shims dropping out of the front suspension, both problems inducing some rather severe front camber); the car earned the unflattering nickname "Foul Can" during this time. A tourism sign post Yalgoo, Western Australia The Dingo Fence near Coober Pedy Fitzgerald River National Park in Western Australia Outback refers to remote and arid areas of Australia, although the term colloquially can cover any lands outside of the main urban areas. ...


Ford Australia introduced some local design changes to the XL in early 1962, such as a heavier suspension system with components from the Fairlane. Also, the appearance was changed with a new Thunderbird roofline. The slogan was 'Trim, Taut, Terrific'. Nevertheless, the Falcon was still widely perceived as unsuitable for local conditions and sales stagnated. Ford stuck with the Falcon and sales gradually increased over the following years as improvements to durability and reliability were applied. Look up thunderbird in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...


The XM, released in 1964, was the first Falcon with an Australian-designed body, although it differed little in appearance from US models, except for the grille. A 200 cu in engine was introduced.


The following model, the XP, saw the Fairmont introduced as an upmarket variant. The XP was the "make or break" Falcon- Ford's future in Australia depended on this car succeeding. Ford's Deputy Managing Director Bill bourke conceived a promotion for the new model which was a major gamble: demonstrate the XPs strength by mercilessly driving a fleet of XP Falcons around its You-Yangs testing grounds for 70,000 miles at over 70 mph. The gamble paid off with the Falcon winning the prestigious Wheels Car of the Year award. A 3-speed automatic progressively replaced the 2-speed and front disc brakes were introduced as an option (standard on Fairmont). Ford Fairmont is a name that has been used for two unrelated models of automobile; one in Australia and one in North America. ... Wheels Magazine is an Australian automotive magazine. ...


Second generation (1966–1972)

Again, Holden played into Ford's hands: they released the unpopular HD in 1965, which helped stimulate interest in the new Falcon. The next new model Falcon - the largely American styled XR (the styling was based on the 1966 US model) won the Wheels Car of the Year award in 1966 giving Ford two straight wins. The XR was promoted as the "Mustang bred Falcon". The marketing focus on the Falcon's relationship with the Mustang's sporty appeal led to Ford introducing a GT variant of the XR in 1967, featuring a 289 cubic inch V8 sourced from the Mustang. The GT heralded the dawn of the Aussie muscle sedan. All of the original XR GTs were painted in the colour 'GT Gold', except for eight that were "Gallaher Silver" and another five that were "Russet Bronze, Sultan Maroon, Polar White, Avis White and Ivy Green". The non-gold GTs, while having the same specifications, are the rarest of the early Australian muscle cars. The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ...


The 1968 XT model featured a mild facelift, with a divided grille and fog lamps for the GT. The GT also gained narrow pinstripes along the sides of the car. The XT also had a choice of two larger 6 cylinder engines- the 188 CID (3.1 litre) and 221 CID (3.6 litre) respectively.


With the XW in 1969, the GT gained a bigger V8, the 351 cubic inch (5.8 L) Canadian-made Windsor engine, producing 291 hp (217 kW). The XW also gained a GS ('Grand Sport') model, with a 302 Windsor and optional 351. The GS lasted until the 1978 XC series, when the runout Cobra GS coupes were built. GTs remain valuable collectors' cars and this is especially true of the XY GT, released in 1970, in which the Windsor was replaced by a 351 Cleveland, producing 300 hp (224 kW). An upgraded Cleveland, in the 1971 XY GTHO Phase III, produced 385+ bhp (287 kW). The Phase III was the world's fastest four-door production car for many years and was good for 240 km/h. Power figures are still debated today as Ford still claimed 300 hp as the standard 351 Cleveland V8 in the GT though the GTHO Phase III received many modifications to increase its reliability and race performance. Here is a recent auction for one of these: XY Falcon GTHO A cubic inch is the volume of a cube which is one inch long on each edge. ... The Windsor engine is a 90-degree small-block V8 from Ford Motor Company. ... The Ford 335 engine family were a group of small-block V8 engines built by the Ford Motor Company between 1970 and 1982. ... The GTHO Phase III was a modified Ford Falcon muscle car produced by Ford Australia in 1971. ... The GTHO Phase III was a modified Ford Falcon muscle car produced by Ford Australia in 1971. ...


Australia's first production 4-wheel drive car-based vehicle was introduced by Ford as an XY model, in 1972.


Third generation (1972–1979)

1973–1976 Ford XB Falcon hardtop
1973–1976 Ford XB Falcon hardtop

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XA

The end of production of the Falcon in the US paved the way for much greater Australian input in the design of Australian-made Falcons, from 1972 onwards, although for several years there was still a distinct resemblance to US-made Mustang. The XB Falcon bore a strong resemblance to the 1970-71 Ford Torino Sportsroof bodystyle. The Ford Torino was an intermediate sized car produced by the Ford Motor Company for the North American market between 1968 and 1976. ...


XB

XC

During 1976 Ford Australia started producing the Cleveland V8s locally.


The Falcon, while popular, was usually outsold in Australia by GM Holden's Kingswood until 1978, when Holden decided to replace the Kingswood with a smaller model called the Commodore, based on the European Opel models. Holden gambled that predicted increase of oil prices during this era would drive consumers to choose smaller, more fuel efficient car, but the oil price rise never materialized, whilst Ford dealers aggressively pitched the Cortina 6 against the Commodore alternative until the XD Falcon arrived in 1979. General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM), also known as GM, is an American automobile maker with worldwide operations and brands including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, Hummer, Opel, Pontiac, Saturn, Saab and Vauxhall. ... This article is about the Australian car manufacturer. ... The Holden Kingswood is a large family car that was manufactured by General Motors–Holdens Ltd. ... The Holden Commodore is a car built by the Holden division of General Motors (GM) in Australia. ... This article is about the European car manufacturer. ...


Ford Falcon remained number one seller in Australia until 1988, when Holden returned to the full-size Australian sedan design.


Fourth generation (1979–1999)

XD–XH

1982 Ford XD Falcon Ute

Ford's next model Falcon, the XD, introduced in 1979, bore many external styling resemblances to the European Ford Granada, but was slightly larger and less luxurious. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2592x1944, 2078 KB) Summary Front view of a 1982 XD Ford Falcon Ute. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2592x1944, 2078 KB) Summary Front view of a 1982 XD Ford Falcon Ute. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles accessible from a disambiguation page. ...


Initially, quality and fuel consumption concerns dogged the XD. 1980s introduction of the crossflow Alloy Head improved fuel consumption of the ageing 4.1 OHV engine, an engine with its roots in the 1960s. Government pressure and the fuel crisis began to curtail the development of high performance cars. The Australian assembled V8s were continued until 1982 when Ford Australia built up a large stockpile of V8s to last until 1984. After the announcement of the end of the V8 the stockpile was evaporated by the end of 1982. During this period, Ford Australia also built a quantity of 4-bolt 351s - similar to those used in NASCAR at the time - for race purposes in Australia. When the 351's race career ended in 1985, the remains were shipped and sold in the United States. The 4.1L EFI six-cylinder was introduced to replace the V8 but initially produced only 111 kW and 325 nm of torque, well down from the 149 kW and 415 nm previously produced by the 5.8 litre V8. The Ford V8s remained absent between 1983 and 1991. Line at a gas station, June 15, 1979. ... The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States. ...


With hindsight, the deletion of the bent-eights was the lesser of two evils presented at the time. Ford had considered replacing the Falcon with a model from "Project Capricorn", which would have seen a front-wheel drive car based on a stretched Mazda 626. A four-door version of the European Ford Scorpio, which at the time had only been designed as a five-door hatchback, was also proposed and progressed as far as the clay model stage. Front-wheel drive is the most common form of engine/transmission layout used in modern passenger cars, where the engine drives the front wheels. ... The Mazda 626 is an automobile produced by Mazda for the export market. ... The Ford Scorpio is an executive car produced by the Ford Motor Company at its factory in Cologne, Germany between 1985 and 1998. ...

1983 XE Fairmont

As the fuel crisis eased, Australians moved away from the downsized Commodore back to the traditional full-size Falcon. In 1982, For the first time in more than a decade, the XE Falcon eclipsed its Holden rival in terms of sales and did so for the next decade. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (820x615, 134 KB) Ford XE Fairmont I took this picture and I own the vehicle. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (820x615, 134 KB) Ford XE Fairmont I took this picture and I own the vehicle. ...


The XF sedan and wagon sold between October 1984 and February 1988 with the Ute running through to March 1993, remains Ford's best-selling Falcon model to date; over 278,000 XFs were built.


Ford persisted with developing an all-Australian car under the codename EA26 (E for the large size, A for Australia, 26 for the (usually in sequence) global project number). EA26 would retain the traditional Falcon hallmarks of width and rear-wheel drive. This proved to be the correct move as sales of the Falcon began to climb after the fuel crisis aftermath, while those of the rival Commodore slipped. It became clear that Australian buying patterns had not truly changed and what the public wanted was a full-size family car.


In addition, Ford's dominance of the taxi market in Australia meant that a car that could comfortably seat three along the back seat—and even the front, with a bench seat installed—was necessary. It also ensured that Ford could retain, at least until Holden released the new Statesman in the late 1980s, the market for official cars for governmental use. Taxicab, short forms taxi or cab, is a type of public transport for a single passenger, or small group of passengers, typically for a non-shared ride. ... Export success: the 2001 Chevrolet Caprice, identical in most respects to the Holden Statesman The Holden Statesman is a full-size luxury automobile built by Holden of Australia dating from 1971. ...


Continuation of the XF commercials (1988–1999)

1990 XF Falcon Panel Van

When the XF Falcon passenger car range was replaced by the redesigned EA series, the XF commercials (utility and panel van) continued unchanged due to there being no EA series versions. The XF commercial models continued unchanged stylistically, but over time would gain the EA series engine updates. Ford Falcon XF 1990 model, Australian panelvan File links The following pages link to this file: Pickup truck Ford Falcon Categories: Free use images ... Ford Falcon XF 1990 model, Australian panelvan File links The following pages link to this file: Pickup truck Ford Falcon Categories: Free use images ...


A light facelift was given in 1993, codenamed XG. The XG model Falcon (also referred to as the 'Falcon Longreach') was released in March 1993 and ran through till October 1996. Ford Australia added the Longreach name for its tough "workhorse" image, as the birthplace of Qantas and the home of the famous Stockman's Hall of Fame on the boundaries of the outback. This particular series was solely a Utility and Panel Van model, being a mild update of the long running XF Ute and Panel Van. It gained the EBII's 4.0L OHC Inline 6, with a 5speed manual or 4speed auto being the available transmissions. It also gained minor interior updates, which were from the EB model Falcon, these included the instrument cluster, centre console (in two seater models), steering wheel, and interior seat trim material. Exterior changes was minimal, and included an EB style grill, black window trims (as opposed to chrome on XF 's) EB style door 'rubbing' strips, and indicator lights on the front quarter panels. Australian Stockmans Hall of Fame in Longreach Longreach is a town and shire located in central western Queensland, Australia, and is approximately 700 kilometres from the coast, west of Rockhampton. ... Australian Stockmans Hall of Fame in Longreach Longreach is a town and shire located in central western Queensland, Australia, and is approximately 700 kilometres from the coast, west of Rockhampton. ... Qantas (pronounced ) is the name and callsign of the national airline of Australia and the worlds third oldest continuously running independent airline behind KLM and Avianca. ... Australian Stockmans Hall of Fame in Longreach The Australian Stockmans Hall of Fame was opened in Longreach in 1975. ...


Between 1989 and 1992, a version of the XF Falcon ute was badged as a Nissan under an unsuccessful government-backed model-sharing scheme called the Button Plan (which also saw the Nissan Pintara badged as the Ford Corsair). Nissan Motor Co. ... The Button Plan was a plan by the government of Australia in the 1980s to develop the countrys motor industry, which took its name from the the federal Minister for Commerce Trade and Industry Senator John Button. ... The Nissan Pintara was a mid-sized family of vehicles manufactured by Nissan Australia from 1986 until 1993. ... Ford Corsair The Ford Corsair, manufactured by Ford Motor Company in the United Kingdom, was a midsize car available as either a saloon or estate from 1964 until 1970. ...


An XR6 model was released in October 1993. Over the standard model, it gained the ED's XR6 161 kW engine, distinctive quad headlights, indicators in the front bumper (due to the different headlights), sportier suspension, ED XR6 seats and trim, ED XR6 ten spoke 15in alloy wheels, and applicable exterior badging. 1050 of this particular model was sold between October 1993 to March 1996.


By this time, the popularity of the panel van had faded and Ford released their final panel van in 1997 with their XH & XH2 models, which were based on the old XF model but facelifted to resemble the contemporary sedan models. It was also during this model the V8 was re-introduced into the ute range.


Fifth generation (1988–1998)

EA

As a result of an AU$700 million development the Ford EA Falcon,[1] introduced in 1988, bore a passing resemblance to the European Ford Scorpio.[2] However under the skin, it remained an entirely Australian design, and is credited as the first Falcon model to employ wind tunnel testing.[2] The EA was also only produced in sedan and station wagon body styles, with the previous-model (XF) utility and panel van continuing in production.[2] ISO 4217 Code AUD User(s) Australia, Kiribati, Nauru, Tuvalu, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, and Norfolk Island Inflation 3. ... The Ford Scorpio is an executive car produced by the Ford Motor Company at its factory in Cologne, Germany between 1985 and 1998. ... NASA wind tunnel with the model of a plane A wind tunnel is a research tool developed to assist with studying the effects of air moving over or around solid objects. ... A Toyota Camry, a recognizable sedan The Ford Five Hundred, a full-sized sedan The 3-box design, indicative of a notchback sedan, as illustrated on a full-size luxury sedan. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... An Australian Ford panel van, based on a 1990 Ford Falcon. ...


The EA model, while initially popular, ultimately proved unreliable, and corporate competitiveness proved to be the downfall of the EA Falcon. From the start the EA possessed all the trademarks of a car released onto the market too early: uneven panel shutlines, computer problems, poor paint quality, and various mechanical issues.[2][3] Engine choices comprised of three straight-six engines: the short-lived, CFI 3.2 litre, a 3.9 litre, as well as a 3.9 litre multi-point. A five-speed manual and three-speed automatic transmission were offered, however the latter was replaced by a four-speed in the Series II range.[2] // Fuel injection is a means of metering fuel into an internal combustion engine. ... // Fuel injection is a means of metering fuel into an internal combustion engine. ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ...


Launched in October 1989, the Series II brought with it a four-speed automatic transmission, body-coloured B-pillars, and the 3.2 litre engine was dropped.[2] Despite the Series II models having significantly fewer problems than the Series I, Series II prices are also affected by curtailed resale values. The same problem also affects the NA Fairlane and DA series LTD, and even the ute and panel van variants, which persisted with the older XF architecture. An SUV with four pillars A pillarless hardtop vehicle, considered to have two total pillars A stretch limo with five pillars An A pillar is a name applied by car stylists and enthusiasts to the shaft of material that supports the windshield (windscreen) on either of the windshield frame sides. ... The Ford Fairlane is a large, luxury automobile model manufactured by Ford Australia from 1960 to the present day, with only a brief absence in the mid-1960s. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles accessible from a disambiguation page. ...

1992–1993 Ford EBII Falcon GLi

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EB

Visually the 1991 Ford EB Falcon remained nearly identical to it's predecessor. The most noticeable change was the transfer of the Ford emblem from the tip of the bonnet to the grille. Additionally the air vents in C-pillars had been abolished, and reversing lamps were featured on either side of the rear number plate.[4] The return of the V8 engine was welcomed by the motoring press, however the 5.0 litre Windsor unit did not reappear in the utility variants until the "EF-shaped" XH series of 1997. There were also changes to the front suspension geometry, gaving EB a much better level of grip and steering feel.[4] With the new model, Ford re-introduced the sports orientated "GT" specification level, and the first "XR6" and "XR8" models appeared.[5] An SUV with four pillars A pillarless hardtop vehicle, considered to have two total pillars A stretch limo with five pillars An A pillar is a name applied by car stylists and enthusiasts to the shaft of material that supports the windshield (windscreen) on either of the windshield frame sides. ... The lighting system of a motor vehicle consists of lighting and signalling devices mounted or integrated to the front, sides and rear of the vehicle. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration, although modern automotive versions use a 90 degree block angle. ... The Windsor engine is a 90-degree small-block V8 from Ford Motor Company. ...


The radically different Series II model, appearing in showrooms in April 1992, saw the six-cylinder engine upsized by 35 cubic centimetres (from 3949 cc to 3984 cc). This brought the nominal total swept capacity to 4.0 litres.[4] The transmission and electronics were too improved, and there were tweaks to the styling. The base model now received body-coloured bumpers, and the black plastic exterior door handles were given a glossy finish.[4] A cubic centimetre (cm3) is an SI derived unit of volume, equal to the volume of a cube with side length of 1 centi metre. ...


Innovation became an evident strength in the EBII: anti-lock brakes became an option, a Falcon first, and in 1993, a lap sash centre rear seatbelt became standard.[4] The EB also introduced the “Smartlock” security locking system. South Australian Police revealed the operational success of “Smartlock”, by inviting four professional car thieves to steal an EB specified with the locking system. The thieves were unsuccessful at their attempt, giving up after four days.[4] Foam-filled A-pillars also featured, which greatly increased crush protection and stiffened the frame, thus helping to reduce Noise, Vibration, and Harshness.[4] An anti-lock braking system (commonly known as ABS, from the German name Antiblockiersystem given to it by its inventors at Bosch) is a system on motor vehicles which prevents the wheels from locking while braking. ... The South Australia Police (SAPOL) is the police force of the Australian state of South Australia. ... An SUV with four pillars A pillarless hardtop vehicle, considered to have two total pillars A stretch limo with five pillars An A pillar is a name applied by car stylists and enthusiasts to the shaft of material that supports the windshield (windscreen) on either of the windshield frame sides. ... Noise, Vibration, and Harshness, also known as Noise and Vibration, abbreviated to NVH and N&V respectively, is the name given to the field of measuring, and modifying, the noise and vibration characteristics of vehicles, particularly cars and trucks. ...


ED

The Ford ED Falcon came in response to Holden's new VR Commodore in 1993. The front grille was now elliptical to differentiate it from the EB,[6] and the sports genre (XR6, and XR8) gained an exclusive quad headlamp cluster.[7] Making a comeback in the ED range was the Futura. The safety orientated Futura was marketed towards private buyers, and was equipped with cruise control, anti-lock brakes, and featured body-coloured mirrors.[6] Unlike previous models, the luxurious Fairmont Ghia trim level was not available in station wagon form.[6] This article is about the Australian car manufacturer. ... The Holden VR Commodore of July 1993 came with an updated, sleeker and more modern design, as well as safety enhancements such as ABS brakes. ... The Ford Futura is a large car made by Ford Australia. ... Cruise control (sometimes known as speed control or Autocruise) is a system to automatically control the speed of an automobile. ... An anti-lock braking system (ABS) is a system on motor vehicles which prevents the wheels from locking while braking. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ...


EF

When the Ford EF Falcon was introduced in August 1994, it brought with it a new curvaceous body design, sharing only the front and rear doors with the EA–ED series.[8] The front somehow resembles the second generation Ford Taurus, however the semi-elliptical tail lamps of the sedan replicated hints of styling from the Holden VR Commodore, from 1993. Unlike the sedan, the station wagon inherited the rear styling of the ED series.[8] With the new model, came a thoroughly redesigned interior. Cup holders were now prominent features in all models, and Ford paid particular attention to safety.[8] A driver's airbag was made standard on all variants, a first for an Australian car,[8] even though the Holden VR Commodore was the first to feature it as an option.[9] From the outside, the reinforced body gave added rollover strength and front collision protection. An original innovation introduced in the EF range was the “Smart Bar”. A bullbar developed to work seamlessly with the vehicle’s airbag system.[8] The Ford Taurus is a mid-size, front wheel drive car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in North America. ... A Toyota Camry, a recognizable sedan The Ford Five Hundred, a full-sized sedan The 3-box design, indicative of a notchback sedan, as illustrated on a full-size luxury sedan. ... The Holden VR Commodore of July 1993 came with an updated, sleeker and more modern design, as well as safety enhancements such as ABS brakes. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... For the Mozilla crash reporting software previously called Airbag, see Breakpad. ... A rollover in Sydney, Australia on Christmas day, 2001. ... A bullbar (also roo bar or nudge bar in Australia) is a device fitted to the front of a vehicle to protect it and its passengers from damage in a collision with an animal. ...


The 4.0 litre inline six-cylinder engine was upgraded to aid refinement and increase power to 157 kilowatts (211 hp).[8] Changes were also made to the suspension with the aim of providing a more supple ride, but drew criticism for producing nervous handling and an unsettling feeling of roll oversteer (a problem not corrected until the EL facelift).[8][10] Oversteer is a phenomenon that can occur in an automobile which is attempting to turn. ...


A passenger airbag was made offered as an option in the Series II facelift of October 1995. The unique design allowed it to protect the not only the front passenger, but the centre passenger as well (only the entry-level GLi was offered with the optional bench seat).[8] The Fairmont Ghia was the only trim level to receive dual airbags as standard, which also benefited from the XR6 engine, leather upholstery, extensive use of chrome and lowered suspension.[8] The use of neoprene rubber insulator, road and wind noise was cut off from within the cabin, contributing to vehicle refinement. Ford also dropped the XR6 station wagon from the lineup in the Seris II.[8] The traditional seat installed in American automobiles was the bench seat. ... Upholstery is the work of providing furniture, especially seats, with padding, springs, webbing, and fabric or leather covers. ... Look up chrome in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Neoprene is the DuPont Chemical trade name for a family of synthetic rubbers based on polychloroprene. ...

1996–1998 Ford EL Falcon GLi

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EL

The final E-series model, the Ford EL Falcon, was merely facelift of the EF intended to keep sales strong until the sixth generation AU falcon was launched.[10] The most obvious change visually, was the return of the grille on the GLi and Futura spec levels. The new oval grille tied in with Ford's global lineup of the time. Cosmetic updated extended further with the bonnet, front bumper and headlamps also receiving a revised design.[10] New grilles were now prominent on the luxury variants (Fairmont and Fairmont Ghia), and the quad-headlamps of the XR sport models gained minor changes. New wheel trims were featured on all trim levels, and station wagon variants gained white lenses.[10] BMWs distinctive kidney-shaped grille on an E34 M5 Audis single frame grille, here on a second generation TT Grille is also the name of a German self-propelled artillery vehicle. ...


To address handling concerns with the EF, improvements were established to the rear suspension and steering. Speed-sensitive power steering on the Fairmont Ghia made parking more straightforward, without compromising high speed steering.[10] With the exception of the GLi, the entire range was fitted with Bosch 5.3 ABS brakes, and an advanced window film know as "Smart Tint" gave equivalent protection levels of SPF15 sunscreen.[10] Power steering is a system for reducing the steering effort on cars by using an external power source to assist in turning the wheels. ... Logo of Robert Bosch GmbH Robert Bosch GmbH [1] is a German corporation which was started in 1886 by Robert Bosch in Stuttgart, Germany. ... An anti-lock braking system (ABS) is a system on motor vehicles which prevents the wheels from locking while braking. ... Window film, also called window tint, is transparent plastic film or metallic laminate which is applied to glass windows. ... Sunscreen (also known as sunblock, suntan lotion) is a lotion, spray or other topical product that helps protect the skin from the suns ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and which reduces sunburn and other skin damage, ultimately leading to a lower risk of skin cancer. ...


Interior upgrades ranged from reshaped seats and headrests, to new colour schemes, and switches. Station wagons could now be ordered with third-row accommodation and an electric network for mobile phone usage.[10] The headrest on the passenger seat of a Lincoln Town Car. ...


Sixth generation (1998–present)

1999 AU Falcon XR8 sedan
1999 AU Falcon XR8 sedan

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AU

Main article: Ford AU Falcon

The radically redesigned Ford AU Falcon released in 1998, came after failed attempts to replace the Falcon with the American-sourced Ford Taurus.[11] Developed under the code name "EA169", the AU adopted Ford's New Edge styling, which was meant to differentiate it from the "conformist" styling prevalent in the 1990s.[12] The gamble, which had worked with the Ford Focus, did not particularly endear the AU Falcon to its buyers.[13] Complaints were also levelled at the AU's noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH), cheap-looking dashboard,[12] and the lack of a competitive high-performance "hero" car for the range, with the aging Windsor V8 engine unable to compete in a 'power-hike' war with the Commodore's new LS1 V8.[14] Complaints were also levelled at the AU's rear door openings, as passengers found it hard to get in without hitting their head.[12] The Ford Falcon AU is an Australian family sedan, replacing the older EL Falcon, which had a significantly different design. ... The Ford Taurus is a mid-size, front wheel drive car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in North America. ... New Edge was the name given to a style of automobile design used by Ford Motor Company for many of its passenger vehicles in the late 1990s and early 2000s. ... The Ford Focus is a small family car made by Ford and sold in most Ford markets worldwide. ... Noise, Vibration, and Harshness, also known as Noise and Vibration, abbreviated to NVH and N&V respectively, is the name given to the field of measuring, and modifying, the noise and vibration characteristics of vehicles, particularly cars and trucks. ... A dashboard from a 1940s car The dashboard of a modern car, a Bentley Continental GT A Hayabusas dash A modern Formula 1 car has all its gauges mounted on the steering wheel A dashboard or dash board in an automobile is a panel located under the windscreen and... The Windsor engine is a 90-degree small-block V8 from Ford Motor Company. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration, although modern automotive versions use a 90 degree block angle. ... The Holden Commodore is a car built by the Holden division of General Motors (GM) in Australia. ... The LS is Generation III and Generation IV, the latest evolution of General Motors line of small-block V8 engines. ...


Attempts were made to address most these issues with the Series II (April 2000) and Series III (November 2001) updates, which brought minor styling changes, such as the abolishment of the widely unpopular "waterfall" grille on the base model Forte.[12] A laminated firewall was implemented to reduce NVH, and the V8 received incremental power upgrades among other things.[15] BMWs distinctive kidney-shaped grille on an E34 M5 Audis single frame grille, here on a second generation TT Grille is also the name of a German self-propelled artillery vehicle. ... This article is about firewalls used in construction. ...


A 4.0 litre six-cylinder engine and four-speed automatic transmission were offered with the basic Forte variant by default.[16] However an LPG powered E-Gas unit was also offered, and was extremely popular amongst the Australian taxi fleet.[12] An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ... 45 kg LPG cylinders Liquefied petroleum gas (also called liquified petroleum gas, liquid petroleum gas, LPG, LP Gas, or autogas) is a mixture of hydrocarbon gases used as a fuel in heating appliances and vehicles, and increasingly replacing chlorofluorocarbons as an aerosol propellant and a refrigerant to reduce damage to... Autogas is the common name for liquified petroleum gas when it is used as a fuel in internal combustion engines in vehicles. ... Taxicab, short forms taxi or cab, is a type of public transport for a single passenger, or small group of passengers, typically for a non-shared ride. ...


BA

Main article: Ford BA Falcon

Officially debuting in September 2002, the Ford BA Falcon was an update of the ill-fated AU, which many speculators thought would spell the end for local Ford content in Australia. The BA range was developed on a shoestring budget, and addressed many of it's predecessors issues, most notably its styling. BA retained the basic body shell of the AU; however, it gained a radically restyled front-end, and sedans welcomed a revised rear-end.[17] The BA model also introduced a thoroughly remodelled interior, whereby the 'oval shaped' instrument cluster was replaced with a more conservatively styled cluster. It featured a large LCD screen, situated in a "satin finished" centre console.[18] Within a year of its release, Falcon sales had increased substantially and, for a time, eclipsed Holden Commodore sales.[19] The Ford BA Falcon is a full-size sedan that can seat 5 people comfortably it was released to the public in September 2002, it was either the make or brake it car for Ford. ... In automotive engineering, the bodywork of an automobile is the structure which protects: The occupants Any other payload The mechanical components. ... A Toyota Camry, a recognizable sedan The Ford Five Hundred, a full-sized sedan The 3-box design, indicative of a notchback sedan, as illustrated on a full-size luxury sedan. ... Reflective twisted nematic liquid crystal display. ... Look up Satin in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The center console (British English: centre console) in an automobile refers to the control-bearing surfaces in the center of the front of the vehicles interior. ... The Holden Commodore is a car built by the Holden division of General Motors (GM) in Australia. ...


Ford introduced their new Barra straight-6 engines into the lineup, which included a turbocharged version. The BA also featured a new North American designed 5.4 litre Boss V8 engine. The Boss engine was smoother, quieter and more fuel efficient than the Ford Windsor engine used in the AU.[20] In October 2004, Ford unleashed the Mark II update of the BA. Amongst the changes was a six-speed manual transmission, four new exterior colours, and revised wheels trims.[21] The Barra engines are a family of I6 and V8s assembled by Ford Australia since 2002. ... The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ... Air foil bearing-supported turbocharger cutaway made by Mohawk Innovative Technology Inc. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... The Modular engine, or mod motor as it is often referred to, is Ford Motor Companys modern overhead camshaft (OHC) V8 and V10 engine family. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration, although modern automotive versions use a 90 degree block angle. ... Fuel efficiency sometimes means the same as thermal efficiency, that is, the efficiency of converting energy contained in a carrier fuel to kinetic energy or work. ... The Windsor engine is a 90-degree small-block V8 from Ford Motor Company. ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ...


BF

The Mark II update of the BF range featured a modified front-end, and boasted improved fuel efficiency.
The Mark II update of the BF range featured a modified front-end, and boasted improved fuel efficiency.
Main article: Ford BF Falcon

Visually similar to its forerunner, the Ford BF Falcon was developed with an emphasis geared more towards powertrain enhancements, rather than design. Motoring journalists were quick to point out the lack of visual differentiation between BA and BF, however, BF did receive vast mechanical upgrades, including engine modifications. The engine gained increases in power, and fuel economy was improved, to comply with Euro III emission standards, and in increases in power.[22] Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 450 pixelsFull resolution (1959 × 1101 pixel, file size: 700 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 450 pixelsFull resolution (1959 × 1101 pixel, file size: 700 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... The Ford BF Falcon is a full-size sedan that is manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in Victoria, Australia. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Designers at work in 1961. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... Fuel economy is the amount of fuel required to move a vehicle over a given distance. ... Euro III (popularly referred to as Euro3) is the emission standard for vehicles introduced in the EU in 1999. ... Emission standards are requirements that set specific limits to the amount of pollutants that can be released into the environment. ...


Long a Falcon weakness was the continued use of a 1980s-originating four-speed automatic transmission. With the October 2005 update, Ford introduced a six-speed ZF 6HP26 automatic and Electronic Stability Control, both of which were made available on selected trim levels.[22] An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ... The 6 HP 26 was the first 6-speed automatic transmission in a production passenger car. ... Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is the generic term for systems designed to improve a vehicles handling, particularly at the limits where the driver might lose control of the vehicle. ...


In response to Holden's billion dollar VE Commodore, Ford updated its Falcon lineup with the Mark II update in October 2006. Certain trim levels in the BFII range (XT, Futura and Fairmont) saw a modified front-end, which featured more of a sporting image. The entry-level XT could now be specified with the six-speed automatic, however the prevailing four-speeder continued standard. Fuel efficiency figures also improved, with figures of 10.7 L/100 km (22.0 mpg U.S.) for the base XT.[23] This article is about the Australian car manufacturer. ... ISO 4217 Code AUD User(s) Australia, Kiribati, Nauru, Tuvalu, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, and Norfolk Island Inflation 3. ... The Holden VE Commodore was first officially presented at a media launch on July 16, 2006 at Melbourne, Australia, which was viewable live on the internet. ...


Seventh generation (2008–)

"Orion"

Set for release in 2008, the seventh generation Falcon, codenamed "Orion" will feature an all new design and chassis. Ford has followed Holden's strategy and have developed the car with left-hand drive export potential. Previous generations have only seen the implementation of one turbocharged variant: the XR6 Turbo. Sources indicate that "Orion" will feature more turbo models, with the most captivating, being a turbo LPG variant. The German-engineered six-speed ZF 6HP26 automatic is set to become a standard fitment on all variants.[24] Look up Chassis in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article is about the Australian car manufacturer. ...  drive on right drive on left Keeping to either the left or the right prevents vehicles moving in opposite directions from colliding with each other. ... Air foil bearing-supported turbocharger cutaway made by Mohawk Innovative Technology Inc. ... The XR6 Turbo is a variant of the Ford Falcon, produced by Ford Motor Company of Australia. ... Autogas is the common name for liquified petroleum gas when it is used as a fuel in internal combustion engines in vehicles. ... The 6 HP 26 was the first 6-speed automatic transmission in a production passenger car. ...


Falcon Ute

2005–2006 Ford BF Falcon Ute XR6 Turbo
2005–2006 Ford BF Falcon Ute XR6 Turbo

The Australian affection for the ute (short for "utility") allowed the Falcon to serve as the base model for their line of utes and panel vans, starting in the late 1950s and gaining rapid recognition by (usually younger) enthusiasts by the mid-1960s. As the base sedan and station wagon models of the Falcon further evolved, so too did the ute and panel van models, although usually up to a year or so after initial release into the market. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 421 pixelsFull resolution (1162 × 611 pixel, file size: 247 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 421 pixelsFull resolution (1162 × 611 pixel, file size: 247 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Mazda B-Series compact pickup truck with extended cabin and home-made wooden rack. ... An Australian Ford panel van, based on a 1990 Ford Falcon. ...


The only exception was the XF series, which lasted through the initial EA26 era due to the perceived unreliabity of the base EA model. While EA26 pickup prototypes were actually built, the XF shell continued through to the 1998 release of the AU model, in 1996 gaining the nose treatment of the then current EL series Falcon.


The Falcon Ute is the closest equivalent to a modern Ford Ranchero, though Ford has listed no plans of importing the Ute to the United States as of January 2007. The Ford Ranchero was a car/pickup truck combination vehicle produced between 1957 and 1979 based on full-size, compact and intermediate automobiles by the Ford Motor Company for the North American market. ...


Exports to other countries

Australian Falcon exports have traditionally been confined to right-hand-drive countries in the Asia-Pacific region, such as New Zealand (who sometimes devised local trim models, such as the Falcon 600), and Pacific Island nations like Papua New Guinea and Fiji. Since the closure of Ford's assembly plant at Wiri, Auckland in the early 1990s, all Falcons sold in New Zealand have been fully imported from Australia. This article concerns rules of the road regarding land vehicles; for sea-going vehicles, see International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. ... The Pacific Ocean contains an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 islands; the exact number has not been precisely determined. ... Wiri is an Auckland suburb. ... Schematic map of Auckland. ...


The only significant export market for the Falcon outside of Oceania has been South Africa, where it was released in 1996 after an absence of nearly 20 years, but was dropped in 2003. Some limousines and hearses are exported to the UK by Coleman Milne, which used to convert European-made Granadas and Scorpios for the same purposes. World map exhibiting a common interpretation of Oceania; other interpretations may vary. ... Look up limousine in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Funeral carriage, Museum of Funeral Customs For the extreme metal band, see Hearse (band) A hearse is a funeral vehicle, a conveyance for the coffin from e. ... We dont have an article called Coleman Milne Start this article Search for Coleman Milne in. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles accessible from a disambiguation page. ... The Ford Scorpio is an executive car produced by the Ford Motor Company at its factory in Cologne, Germany between 1985 and 1998. ...


Hong Kong also imported a small batch of LPG-powered Falcon station wagons for trial as taxis, but they have not seen success there. LPG might be an initialism or abbreviation for: Liquified petroleum gas Laboratoire de Planetologie, Grenoble, France Literary Press Group of Canada Landwirtschaftliche Produktionsgenossenschaft (German, obsolete/historical) Long period grating This page concerning a three-letter acronym or abbreviation is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that... Taxicab, short forms taxi or cab, is a type of public transport for a single passenger, or small group of passengers, typically for a non-shared ride. ...


The Falcon will undergo some changes involving the E8 Orion platform in 2008. It is expected to be designed for left-hand drive from the get-go, increasing the likelihood that the car will be exported to some left-hand drive countries. While it is confirmed sedan and wagon models will be available, it is unlikely, due to a limited market that long-wheelbase variants (Fairlane, LTD) will be available. Red = drive on right Blue = drive on left Rules of the road are the general practices and procedures followed by people on roads, especially those driving cars or on bicycles or other vehicles. ...


Unlike its rival, the Holden Commodore, the Falcon does not feature in Ford's immediate plans to export to North America, though the US press has observed that "Australia has become the place to find the quintessential American muscle sedan" and noted these cars "could save Ford now, if they were for sale in North America."[25] Had the Falcon been for sale in North America, it would likely replace the Ford Crown Victoria in the full-size, rear wheel drive sedan market. Comparing the Australian LTD to the Crown Victoria, the LTD is shorter (202 vs. 212 inches), about as heavy (4096 vs 4157 lb), has a 5.4L V8 with more power. It has 308 hp (230 kW) vs 224 hp (167 kW) for civilian, and 250 hp (186 kW) for police version). Falcons would also likely fill the Crown Victoria's roles of police interceptors and taxicabs in North America, a role they commonly play in Australia. For the Police Interceptor version used by law enforcement, see Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. ...


See also

  • XTC Performance - Parts and Tuning Australia
  • Ford Forum - Turbo, Parts, Tuning & More

The Ford Fairlane is a large, luxury automobile model manufactured by Ford Australia from 1960 to the present day, with only a brief absence in the mid-1960s. ... The Ford Fairmont is a large car built by Ford Australia as a more upmarket version of the Falcon, available in sedan, and previously wagon form. ... The XR6 Turbo is a variant of the Ford Falcon, produced by Ford Motor Company of Australia. ... The Ford Futura is a large car made by Ford Australia. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles accessible from a disambiguation page. ...

Notes and references

  1. ^ Ford Falcon EA. Unique Cars & Parts. Retrieved on 2007-06-06.
  2. ^ a b c d e f EA Falcon (1988 - 1991). Retrieved on 2007-06-06.
  3. ^ Morley, David (2004-06-08). Ford Falcon EA. Fairfax Digital. Retrieved on 2007-06-06.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g EB Falcon (1991 - 1993). Retrieved on 2007-06-06.
  5. ^ Ford Falcon EB. Unique Cars & Parts. Retrieved on 2007-06-06.
  6. ^ a b c ED Falcon (1993 - 1994). Retrieved on 2007-06-08.
  7. ^ Ford Falcon ED. Unique Cars & Parts. Retrieved on 2007-06-08.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i j EF Falcon (1994 - 1996). Retrieved on 2007-06-09.
  9. ^ 1993 Holden VR Commodore. News Limited. Retrieved on 2007-06-09.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g EL Falcon (1996 - 1998). Retrieved on 2007-06-08.
  11. ^ Ford Taurus (1996–1998). John Mellor Pty Ltd. Retrieved on 2007-06-04.
  12. ^ a b c d e The good, the bad, the Falcon. Fairfax Digital. Retrieved on 2007-06-04.
  13. ^ Ford Focus. The Australian (2002-11-08). Retrieved on 2007-06-04.
  14. ^ Ford Bent 8s - Part Two. Web Publications Pty Limited. Retrieved on 2007-06-04.
  15. ^ Falcon Raises the Bar. Web Publications Pty Limited (2000-04-05). Retrieved on 2007-06-05.
  16. ^ Morley, David (2005-11-21). Ford Falcon AU. Fairfax Digital. Retrieved on 2007-06-05.
  17. ^ Morley, David. Ford Falcon BA. The Age. Retrieved on 2007-06-02.
  18. ^ BA Falcon Interior Reveal. Web Publications Pty Limited (2002-09-05). Retrieved on 2007-06-02.
  19. ^ 2003, "Number Crunching", Wheels magazine November 2003: 155
  20. ^ BA Falcon Engine Reveal. Web Publications Pty Limited (2002-09-05). Retrieved on 2007-06-02.
  21. ^ Torr, Feann. BA Ford Falcon MkII: First Look. WebWombat Pty Ltd. Retrieved on 2007-06-02.
  22. ^ a b Torr, Feann (2005-10-20). Road Test: BF Ford Falcon. WebWombat Pty Ltd. Retrieved on 2007-06-03.
  23. ^ Hepworth, Kevin (2006-10-04). Ford Falcon BF II: pricing, testdrive. News Digital Media. Retrieved on 2007-06-03.
  24. ^ 2008 Ford Falcon (Orion) Rumours. CarAdvice.com.au Pty Ltd (2007-05-20). Retrieved on 2007-06-05.
  25. ^ [1] Car and Driver "Fords that could save Ford now, if they were for sale in North America".


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Ford Falcon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (4270 words)
Ford Performance Vehicles (commonly abbreviated to FPV) is the official high-performance arm of Ford Australia, replacing Tickford in this role with the introduction of the BA Falcon platform in 2002.
The Ford Territory is a crossover SUV built by Ford Australia and based on the EA169 platform of the Falcon, released in April 2004.
Falcon sedans are commonly used as police vehicles in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory.
Ford Falcon (North American) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (937 words)
Robert McNamara, a Ford executive who became Ford's president briefly before being offered the job of U.S. Defense Secretary, is regarded by many as "the father of the Falcon".
McNamara left Ford shortly after the Falcon's introduction, but his faith in the concept was vindicated with record sales; over half a million in the first year and hitting over a million sold by the end of the second year.
Later in 1964, Ford's new offering for that market was launched: the Ford Mustang, based heavily on the Falcon but with no compromises about its youthful, fun intention.
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