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The Ford Falcon is a full-size auto that has been produced by the Ford Motor Company of Australia because 1960. Currently the Falcon line-up is available inside sedan plus utility body designs, though inside the previous panel vans, station wagons, plus

The Ford Falcon is a full-size auto that has been produced by the Ford Motor Company of Australia because 1960. Every model within the XA series of 1972 forward has been crafted, developed plus integrated Australia, after the phasing from the American influenced Ford Falcon of 1960–71 that had been re-engineered nearby for the harsher Australian conditions. As a result of the longevity of its Australian creation, the Falcon is regarded as the largest marketing names inside planet automotive history, marketing over 3,000,000 inside 7 decades with 2003, virtually only inside Australia plus New Zealand and South Africa.

Currently the Falcon line-up is available inside sedan plus utility body designs, though inside the previous panel vans, station wagons, plus hardtops were available. Australian-made Ford Falcons plus Holden Commodores dominate the ranks of taxis inside Australia plus New Zealand, plus are equally employed because authorities patrol vehicles plus highway patrol vehicles. Luxury variants of the active model Falcon, jointly termed as the G Series, are advertised because the Ford G6, G6E plus G6E Turbo. High end G Series vehicles are the F6E plus GTE. The Fairmont is today the G6 or G6E/Turbo. Other Falcon-based models developed by Ford Australia, however, no longer inside manufacturing, are the Ford Futura plus Ford Landau, plus the extended wheelbase Ford Fairlane plus Ford LTD.

Ford announced inside May 2013 which manufacturing of the Falcon might stop inside October 2016, owing with a long-term sales trend away from big family sedans inside the Australian marketplace as well as the excellent expense of manufacture at the Broadmeadows plant. The fresh model of the right-hand drive Ford Mustang is set with return with Australia inside 2015, following a 13 year absence, because piece of Ford's efforts with strengthen sales of the Mustang brand, plus nonetheless provide the Australian Ford line up a hero vehicle with substitute the Falcon XR plus Falcon GT names.

Ford Australia is the Australian subsidiary of Ford Motor Company that is an American organization plus was founded inside Geelong, Victoria, inside 1925 because an outpost of Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. At which time, Ford Canada became a separate business from Ford USA. Henry Ford had granted the production rights with Ford inside British Empire nations with Canadian investors.

Its initially treatments were Model Ts assembled from complete knock-down kits offered by Ford of Canada. However, it's best acknowledged inside more latest occasions for having yielded the Falcon, initially a U.S. model introduced inside Australia inside 1960, however modified with Australian needs plus road conditions. Because the launch of the XA model inside 1972, Falcons have been totally Australian tailored. It equally produces a four-wheel-drive model called the Territory.

Ford Australia is truly the only Australian automobile producer that designs plus manufactures its own specific high-volume motors.

In May 2013 Ford Australia announced it might stop creating vehicles after 88 years due with soaring production bills plus plummeting sales. The carmaker introduced its yearly financial report, that showed a reduction of A$141m $ following taxes for the 2012 financial year. That follows a reduction of A$290m inside 2011 along with a total reduction of A$600m over the previous five years. As a outcome 1,200 staff may lose their jobs.

During the 1950s, Ford's Australian sales were faltering due with the recognition of the Holden that didn't have an efficient rival. Ford assembled the British Zephyr as well as its Consul plus Zodiac derivatives. But, whilst these vehicles were reasonably effective plus had a superior standing, Ford couldn't match Holden's cost, so sales suffered. One of the factors for the cost difference was the high expense of imported components, that were topic with an import tariff. Ford additionally assembled Canadian-sourced Ford V8 models, however these vehicles were inside a high cost category, placing them from reach of the average buyer.

Hence, Ford decided with start regional creation of the Holden challenger. Initially they intended with make the Zephyr, Consul plus Zodiac, utilizing pricey dies they might should buy from Ford of Britain. But, throughout a see with Ford headquarters inside Detroit inside 1958, they were shown the fresh Falcon, that was being ready for the US release. Immediately, the professionals were attracted with the new car- it was regarding the same size because Holden, yet it was low, lengthy, broad plus contemporary. The width authorized it to support 6 folks, along with a 2-speed automatic transmission was accessible. Besides all of this, Ford Australia felt they had more experience building North American vehicles. Hence they decided with create Falcon their new Australian auto. In 1959, Ford built a factory at Broadmeadows, a suburb of Melbourne, for neighborhood creation of the North American Ford Falcon. The factory was tailored inside Canada, plus had a rooftop that might facilitate dispersal of snow - notwithstanding the truth which snow refuses to generally fall inside Melbourne.
The Ford XK Falcon is a vehicle that was yielded by Ford Australia between 1960 plus 1962.

The initial Falcon available inside Australia was the XK series, introduced inside September 1960. It was initially available just because a four-door sedan, inside both Falcon plus Falcon Deluxe trim degrees. The XK was basically a appropriate hand drive adaptation of the North American model, though neighborhood nation dealers frequently included modifications like thick duty back suspension plus bigger 6.50 x 13 tyres. Front seat belts were optional.

The steering was light as well as the ride amazingly superior, about well-paved roads. Whereas the North American model utilized an 'economy' 3.10 with 1 back axle ratio, the Australian Falcon was built with a 3.56 with 1 ratio that greater complemented the torque characteristics of the engine. It had a 38 ft turning round.

The station wagon, put into the range inside November 1960, was shortened at the back due with concern which the back of the vehicle would scrape about rough roads plus spoon drains. Also, because with all the sedan, no 2-door model was available.

Billed to be "Australian-with a planet of difference", Falcon available the initially severe alternative with Holden, plus became an instant achievement. Sales were aided by the modern FB series Holden being considered lacklustre plus dated by comparison. A 170 cu inside engine was introduced late inside the model's lifetime.

But, before lengthy, XK sales suffered from complaints regarding the toughness about rough outback roads; the vehicle earned the unflattering nickname "Foul Can" throughout this time.

The XK range was extended inside May 1961 with all the addition of utility plus panel van body designs, officially designated because Falcon Utility plus Falcon Sedan Delivery respectively. As with all the wagons these lacked the extended back overhang of their American counterparts, and utilized the 4-door front doorways instead of the longer 2-door units chosen by the Ranchero plus US sedan delivery.

The XL Falcon was introduced inside August 1962, changing the XK Falcon that had been inside manufacturing because 1960. Visual changes within the XK included a modern convex grille, bumper installed park/turn lights, new taillights, along with a revised, squared off roofline that was promoted because the “Thunderbird roofline”. Other changes included a modern gearbox, new clutch, new starter engine, fresh air cleaner, modern suspension program along with a fresh carburettor.
The venerated XY was introduced inside October 1970, with variations with grille plus tail lights however, otherwise unchanged bodywork within the XW. The six-cylinder motors were bigger—200 cu inside plus 250 cu inside. A 2V adaptation of the 351 Cleveland V8 was a choice about all sedans. All GT models stay useful collectors' vehicles plus this really is specifically true of the XY GT plus XY GTHO Phase III, introduced inside 1970.

The GTs styling went wilder again with a 'Shaker' cold-air induction scoop protruding from a hole inside the bonnet, that today sported twin broad GT stripes from grille with windscreen, instead of the bonnet blackouts of the XW. The thick side stripes stayed, though altered somewhat, because did the twin driving lights plus blacked out panel between your tail lights. Wheels were today the 5-slot steel products initially enjoyed found on the XW Phase II GT-HO. The Phase III GT-HO moreover sported a plastic front spoiler along with a wild bootlid spoiler styled following those fitted with the Mach series Mustangs.

The upgraded Cleveland V8 inside the 1971 XY GTHO Phase III yielded an estimated 385 brake horsepower, though Fords official figures for this engine were much lower. The 750cfm Holley carburettor of the XW GT-HO Phase II was changed with a 780cfm Holley, together with many additional performance modifications. The Phase III was Australia's quickest four-door creation vehicle plus maybe the quickest four-door sedan inside the planet at the time, with a top speed of 141.5 mph. Power figures continue to be discussed now because Ford nonetheless reported 300 hp because the standard 351 Cleveland V8 inside the GT though the GTHO Phase III received various modifications with strengthen its dependability plus race performance. In 1972 Ford prepared the 15-inch Globe 'Bathurst' alloy wheels accessible because an upgrade with the GTHO Phase III.

During the lifetime of the XY model, the uniquely Australian uprated 210, 250 1V plus 250 2V variants of the seven-main-bearing 6 cyl. were introduced. Cleveland V8s were imported initially, till the Geelong Foundry started with make these motors for automatic Falcons inside mid-1972. The transmissions included both Ford & Borg-Warner, because did back axles. The XY is today generally considered the greatest Falcon prepared inside Australia, not only with its Bathurst dominance and inside its performance, build standard plus refinement, that was superior with competitors at the time. Current values for XYs compared with alternative Aussie Falcons, plus their competitors, testify to the.

Australia's initially creation 4-wheel-drive car-based vehicle—a utility—was introduced by Ford because an XY model inside 1972. All were fitted with all the 250 cubic inch 6 that has been installed about a 30-degree slant with offer front axle suspension clearance involving the front diff as well as the sump.

The end of creation of the Falcon inside the US paved the technique for much better Australian input inside the shape of Australian-made Falcons, from 1972 onwards, though for many years there was clearly nevertheless a distinct resemblance with the US-made Mustang. The XA Falcon, introducing a brand-new hardtop coupe model, burst onto the scene with its distinctive range of paint colors, with purple plus wild plum being favored, usually ordered with white or black upholstery. The XA Falcon Hardtop bore a sturdy resemblance with the 1970-71 Ford Torino, plus shared its "frameless window" doorways with all the utility plus panel van variants. The drivetrains carried over within the XY, though the 250-2V was shortly dropped, as well as the 'full-house' GT-HO motors no longer needed due with changes inside manufacturing racing laws. Ford had planned a 'Phase IV' GT-HO, nevertheless cancelled it inside the wake of the so-called 'Supercar scare'.
Ford XA Falcon panel van

The GT variant kept the twin driving lights however, reverted with a bonnet blackout without strips at all found on the car. The front guards received fake 'vents' simply behind the indicators, plus NACA ducts were put into the bonnet. Steel '12-slot- wheels were re-introduced though several GTs received the 5-spoke Globe 'Bathurst' wheels, that had been ordered for the GT-HO Phase IV plus today required with be used. The GT's back suspension showcased radius rods to aid find the elliptical spring strong back axle. Other performance components within the aborted Phase IV found their technique onto GTs, including greater fuel tanks plus winged sumps. These specced up GTs are called 'RPO83's following the possibility code covering the more components, though what components any provided RPO83 received looks with have been governed by the chance of the draw instead of any particular task.

From the back, XA hardtops is recognized from later models by the tail lights, that have lenses that slope inwards.

Whenever the XF Falcon passenger auto range was changed by the redesigned EA series, the XF commercials continued unchanged due with there being no EA series versions. The XF commercial models continued unchanged stylistically, nevertheless over time might gain the EB series engine updates.

The XG, introduced inside March 1993, represented the biggest update with the Falcon commercials inside five years. Aside from a modern name—the ute was called the 'Falcon Longreach'—the XG got a unique engine, an outdoor facelift, plus lost the 3-speed column-shift guide transmission together with 5-speed guide. Ford Australia added the Longreach name for the tough "workhorse" image, because the birthplace of Qantas as well as the house of the distinguished Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame found on the boundaries of the outback. The model was introduced with the media inside Longreach.

The XG was basically an update of the XF. It gained the EB II's four.0L OHC inline six-cylinder engine, with either a five-speed guide or four-speed car transmissions, meaning Ford might retire the older engine plus transmission choices. It moreover gained inside upgrades within the EB including the instrument cluster, centre system, steering wheel, seats. Exterior changes were minimal, plus included an EB-style grill, black window trims EB design door 'rubbing' strips, plus signal lights found on the front quarter panels.

An XR6 model was introduced inside October 1993. Over the standard model, it gained the ED's XR6 161 kilowatts engine, distinctive quad headlights, indicators inside the front bumper, sportier suspension, ED XR6 seats, trim, 15-inch five-spoke alloy wheels plus outdoor badging. 1,050 XR6s were available between October 1993 plus March 1996.
The XH series Falcon utility plus van, introduced inside 1996, were really XG models facelifted with resemble the modern Falcon EF sedans plus wagons. The XH equally gained an all-new front suspension plus rack plus pinion steering within the EA–EL series vehicles. This meant all which the frame & bodywork within the firewall forward was changed. The turret panel found on the utility was today domed plus lost its squared-off appearance, improving inside head space. By this time, the recognition of the panel van had faded plus Ford introduced their final Falcon panel van inside 1997 because element of the revised XH II series. It was moreover with this model which the V8 engine was re-introduced into the Falcon utility commercial car range. After 20 years, the 4th generation Falcon was discontinued inside June 1999.

As a happen of a A$700 million development the Ford EA Falcon introduced inside 1988, bore a passing resemblance with the European Ford Scorpio. But below our skin, it stayed an completely Australian shape, plus is credited because the initially Falcon model with employ wind tunnel testing. The EA was furthermore just yielded inside sedan plus station wagon body designs, with all the previous-model utility plus panel van continuing inside creation.

Engine options composed 3 straight-six engines: the short-lived, CFI 3.2-litre, a 3.9-litre, and a 3.9-litre multi-point. A five-speed T50D completely synchronised guide plus Borg-Warner M51 three-speed automatic transmission were available, nonetheless the latter was changed with a four-speed BTR 85SXLE inside the Series II range then up-to-date with the BTR 95LE inside the EB update inside 1991.

The EA Falcon was obtainable in 4 trim levels: the base model was called GL plus was loaded with the 3.2-litre straight-six, though many GLs were available with all the 3.9 CFI. The 3.9-litre CFI engine was obtainable in the stylish Falcon S plus inside the luxurious Fairmont; the MPI variation was standard just inside the best of the range Fairmont Ghia.
1990–1991 Ford EA II Falcon GL station wagon

The EA Falcon, introduced below the codename EA26 worldwide project number), might retain the conventional Falcon hallmarks of width plus rear-wheel drive. This proven with function as the correct move because sales of the Falcon started with climb following the gas crisis aftermath, when those of the rival Commodore slipped. It became obvious which Australian ordering patterns had not really changed plus what the public desired had been a full-size family auto.

Additionally, Ford's dominance of the taxi marketplace inside Australia meant a auto which might well seat 3 over the back seat—and even the front, with a bench seat installed—was required. It also guaranteed which Ford may retain, at minimum till Holden introduced the brand-new Statesman/Caprice inside 1990, the marketplace for official vehicles for governmental utilize.

While initially common, the EA's build standard was uncompetitive with uneven panel shutlines, computer difficulties, bad paint standard plus front suspension alignment issues.

Launched inside October 1989, the Series II brought with it a four-speed automatic transmission, body-coloured B-pillars, as well as the 3.2-litre engine was dropped. Despite the Series II models having greatly fewer issues than the Series I, Series II costs are moreover affected by curtailed resale values. The same condition moreover affects the NA Fairlane plus DA series LTD, plus even the ute plus panel van variants, that persisted with all the elder XF architecture.
The Ford EB Falcon is a vehicle that was yielded by the Ford Motor Company of Australia between 1991 plus 1993. It changed the Ford EA Falcon that had been inside creation because 1988.

Visually the 1991 EB stayed almost identical with its predecessor. The many noticeable change was the transfer of the Ford emblem within the tip of the bonnet with the grille. Additionally the air vents inside C-pillars had been abolished, plus reversing lights were showcased about either side of the back amount plate. The return of the V8 engine was welcomed by the motoring press; yet, the 5.0-litre Windsor device didn't reappear inside the Falcon utility variants till the XH series of 1997. There were additionally changes with the front suspension geometry, offering the EB a better amount of hold plus steering feel. With the hot model, Tickford Car Engineering re-introduced the sports orientated 25th anniversary EB Falcon GT specification level, an exclusive 250 device run celebrating the 25th anniversary of the initial authentic Falcon GT. The initial XR6 plus XR8 sports models appeared inside the EB Series. The rarest model was the SS, with really six yielded, five of that were absorbed instantly into manufacturing auto racing.

The radically different Series II model, appearing inside showrooms inside April 1992, saw the six-cylinder engine upsized by 35 cubic centimetres. This brought the nominal total swept ability with four.0 litres. The transmission plus electronics were equally improved, plus there were tweaks with the styling. The base model today had body-coloured bumpers, as well as the earlier matte black plastic outdoor door handles were today provided a glossy finish. The update reportedly expense A$1 million.

Innovation became an obvious strength inside the EBII: anti-lock brakes became an alternative, a Falcon initial, plus inside 1993, a lap sash centre back seatbelt became standard. The EB furthermore introduced the "Smartlock" safety locking program. South Australian Police revealed the operational achievement of "Smartlock", by pleasing 4 specialist vehicle thieves with take either a VN Calais or an EB specified with all the locking program. The lucrative theft of the engine car meant the theif might keep the car indefinitely. The thieves prepared off with all the VN inside beneath 60 seconds, following strolling proper past the EB. So the EB was categorized unstealable. Foam-filled A-pillars furthermore showcased, that greatly improved crush security plus stiffened the frame, therefore assisting with minimize Noise, Vibration, plus Harshness.

Production of the EB Falcon range totalled 36,374 with 84,847 samples of the EBII being yielded. The EBII was changed by the Ford ED Falcon inside August 1993.

The ED Falcon range begins with all the GLi, a fleet oriented model. GLi models were available inside both sedan plus wagon types plus had the possibility of either a four.0L SOHC straight six or 5.0L OHV push-rod V8. Every GLi had 14" steel wheels with wheel covers. Standard attributes included energy steering, adjustable steering column, remote boot lid launch, smart-lock remote keyless entry plus immobilisation program, AM/FM radio/cassette plus plastic gas tank. GLi models were diagnosed by the dark gray door handles, grill, mirrors plus bumper inserts.

The Futura name plate was brought back substituting the "Falcon S" trim. Features the Futura available over the GLi included body colored door handles & mirrors, supply of 'Black Pearl' paintwork, need wash-wipe feature about windscreen wipers, ABS brakes, cruise control, full instrumentation pack with volt meter & oil stress gauge, Digital clock, Lamps for ignition lock & map reading, 8 speaker Clarion sound program, carpeted door map pockets about front doorways just, full fabric trim. Futura models shared the same engine plus transmission choices because the GLI with all the exceptions of there being no guide transmission plus no V8 choice found on the wagon.

Options found on the base models included the choice of 15" or 16" alloy wheels, sunroof, back spoiler, cruise controls, trip computer, cabin fitted hand held fire-extinguisher, smart-lock integrated automobile alert plus air conditioner.
When the facelifted EF was introduced inside August 1994, it brought with it a new curvaceous body form when sharing its doorways plus nearly all of its body structure with all the earlier EA–ED series vehicles. Unlike the sedan, the station wagon inherited the back styling of the ED series. With the brand-new model, came a completely redesigned interior. Cup holders were today prominent attributes in every models, plus Ford paid certain attention with protection. A driver's airbag was produced standard about all variants, a initial for an Australian vehicle, besides the fact that the Holden VR Commodore was the initially with feature it because an alternative. From the outside, the reinforced body gave added rollover strength plus front collision security. An authentic innovation introduced inside the EF range was the "Smart Bar". A bullbar developed with function seamlessly with all the vehicle's airbag program.

The four.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine was upgraded with help refinement plus heighten force with 157 kilowatts this included the reduction of the distributor because it was changed with a coil-pack ignition program that had been a initially for the Falcon. Additionally the consumption manifold was changed with include a double size program that concerned consumption athletes of 2 different lengths along with a valve with change amongst the 2. Changes were equally prepared with the suspension with all the aim of providing a more supple ride, however drew criticism for producing nervous handling plus an unsettling feeling of roll oversteer.

A passenger airbag was available because an alternative inside the Series II facelift of October 1995. The distinctive shape permitted it with safeguard the not just the front passenger, however the centre passenger too. The Fairmont Ghia was truly the only trim level with get double airbags because standard, that equally benefited within the XR6 engine, leather upholstery, extensive employ of chrome plus lowered suspension. With the utilization of neoprene rubber insulation, road plus wind sound was cut off from in the cabin, contributing with car refinement. Ford furthermore dropped the XR6 station wagon within the lineup inside the Series II.

The EF Series furthermore saw the initially employ of polycarbonate headlight lenses rather of glass, saving fat plus gaining shatter resistance.

The fresh generation AU Falcon was introduced inside 1998. Initially, the organization looked at other Ford items including the Ford Taurus, Mazda 929, as well as the European Scorpio because alternatives for the Falcon. After severe evaluation, Ford Australia decided with continue with all the Falcon, partly as a result of the investment necessary as well as the impact on surrounding work. Developed below the code name "EA169", AU adopted Ford's New Edge styling, that was meant with distinguish it within the "conformist" styling common inside the 1990s. The risk, that had worked with all the Ford Focus, didn't especially endear the AU Falcon with its customers. Ford tried with address the AUs issues inside its Series II plus Series III updates, that brought minor styling changes like a raised bonnet over the range, as well as the scrapping of the unpopular "waterfall" grill found on the base model Forte. The series 2 plus 3 furthermore received

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