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Ford Falcon Review, For Sale, Models, Specs & News in Australia

The Ford Falcon is synonymous with the Australian motoring landscape.

Born of an American-designed Ford product in 1960, the $24,090-$62,480 Falcon competed with Holden products like the Kingswood and Commodore for sales supremacy for more than 50 years.

Ford's failure to heed the incoming trend of SUVs, plus the changing taste of the Australian public, meant that the locally built Falcon, trimmed from the base Falcon (base) to the top of the range Falcon XR8 Sprint was no longer sustainable, and the last Falcon was built in Melbourne in October 2016, after a production run that exceeded three million vehicles.

Ford Falcon Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Ford Falcon here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • The air-conditioning in my 2013 Ford Falcon ute is only working intermittently

    This sounds like a case of the air-conditioner freezing up over time. It can be caused by a few things, but essentially, it will start out cold and then gradually lose effectiveness till it's hardly blowing air at all, and that air is no longer cold.

    It's caused by a build-up of ice in the system which blocks the air flow and prevents any further chilling of the air coming into it. To check this, next time it happens, jump out, open the bonnet and see if there's ice forming on the air-conditioning pipes under the bonnet. If that's the case, an air-conditioning specialist should be able to identify the problem and sort it.

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  • How much can I expect when selling a 1993 Ford Falcon?

    This is a classic case of how long is a piece of string. Without knowing things like the car's condition, its service history, mileage and its specification, it's impossible to hazard a guess. These things sell for anything from $500 in rough, running condition with no registration nor roadworthy certificate, all the way up to $40,000 for an immaculate V8-powered, highly optioned version. So, somewhere between those two figures is your answer.

    But assuming a six-cylinder car in decent condition with average mileage, with a RWC and no damage or serious wear and tear, you should be looking at something like $3000 to $8000. Sorry I can't be more specific than that.

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  • How can I find history on my Ford Boss 260 XR8?

    It sounds like you have a very odd vehicle, Ian. All the information I've ever seen tells me that the BA Falcon range was released on September 30 2002 (not October as many believe) and that the Boss 260-powered XR8 didn't hit showrooms until early (January) 2003. Which makes your BA XR8 with a 2001 build-date a real anomaly.

    Possibilities include your car being a very early prototype that escaped the crusher (which was the fate of most prototypes) and is possibly an AU Falcon bodyshell that has been converted to BA Falcon panels. The two models shared a lot more metal than they appear to, which was the clever part of Ford's update of the AU to BA.

    But here's another clue: From memory, the AU Falcon used a conventional compliance plate rivetted to the car's underbonnet. But the BA was (I think) the first to use a sticker rather than a stamped plate. If your car has a stamped plate rather than a sticker, that suggests it has AU Falcon origins.

    The ULEASHED decal on the bonnet is another mystery and is unlikely to have been a Ford Australia addition. Which makes me wonder if perhaps the car wasn't an early BA Falcon XR8 mock-up that was used for promotional purposes, say, for a race-team.

    You used to be able to contact Ford Australia and quote the car's VIN which would enable the car's origins to be traced, but I believe that service has been discontinued. There are also online VIN decoders that might give an answer, but since it appears this car is a one-off, maybe it won't recognise the VIN. It all sounds intriguing, so please keep us in the loop.

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  • Is a 2014 Ford Mondeo ZETEC TDCi (two-litre diesel) any good for towing?

    All the information I can find on this car suggests that the towing limit (with a braked trailer) is 1600kg, not 2000kg as suggested by your source. At which point, you'd need to be pretty careful you didn't inadvertently overload the car by adding a toolbox or other gear to the trailer.

    The Mondeo is not really the ideal vehicle for towing heavy loads as it's front-drive layout means it doesn't have the traction a rear-drive car does when towing. A slippery boat ramp, for instance, might pose no problem for a rear-drive car, while forcing a front-drive car trying to haul a boat out of the water to struggle with wheelspin.

    That said, the turbo-diesel engine in the Mondeo is a strong, torquey thing, so provided you don't stray on to slippery or loose surfaces, the Mondeo should be able to do the job. Again, though, your 1500kg projected load is almost at the car's legal limit.

    It's not just transmissions that cop a hiding when towing, either. Just about everything on the car from the brakes to the cooling system will wear faster when subjected to the extra strain of towing a big load.

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Ford Falcon Wheel Size

The Ford Falcon has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 215x60 R16 for Ute in 2017 with a wheel size that spans from 16x6.5 inches.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2017 Ute 215x60 R16 16x6.5 inches 215x60 R16 16x6.5 inches
2017 Sedan 245x40 R18 18x8 inches 245x40 R18 18x8 inches
2016 Ute 215x60 R16 16x6.5 inches 215x60 R16 16x6.5 inches
2016 Sedan 245x40 R18 18x8 inches 245x40 R18 18x8 inches
2015 Ute 215x60 R16 16x6.5 inches 215x60 R16 16x6.5 inches
2015 Sedan 245x40 R18 18x8 inches 245x40 R18 18x8 inches
2014 Ute 215x60 R16 16x6.5 inches 215x60 R16 16x6.5 inches
2014 Sedan 245x40 R18 18x8 inches 245x40 R18 18x8 inches
2013 Sedan 215x60 R16 16x6.5 inches 215x60 R16 16x6.5 inches
2013 Ute 215x60 R16 16x6.5 inches 215x60 R16 16x6.5 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Ford Falcon Wheel Sizes

Ford Falcon Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Ford Falcon varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $24,090 and going to $62,480 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2017 Ute 4.0L, —, 6 SP AUTO $24,090 $43,230
2017 Sedan 4.0L, —, 6 SP AUTO $25,630 $62,480
2016 Sedan 4.0L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $12,980 $57,200
2016 Ute 4.0L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $18,700 $31,900
2015 Sedan 4.0L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $11,660 $50,050
2015 Ute 4.0L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $17,050 $29,590
2014 Sedan 4.0L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $7,590 $48,840
2014 Ute 4.0L, ULP, 6 SP MAN $10,560 $29,150
2013 Sedan 4.0L, —, 6 SP AUTO $7,370 $28,380
2013 Ute 4.0L, —, 6 SP MAN $9,900 $27,390
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Ford Falcon Dimensions

The dimensions of the Ford Falcon Ute and Sedan vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2017 Ute 1499x1897x5382 mm 160 mm
2017 Sedan 1433x1868x4970 mm 121 mm
2016 Ute 1499x1897x5382 mm 160 mm
2016 Sedan 1433x1868x4970 mm 121 mm
2015 Ute 1499x1897x5382 mm 160 mm
2015 Sedan 1433x1868x4970 mm 121 mm
2014 Ute 1499x1897x5382 mm 160 mm
2014 Sedan 1433x1868x4970 mm 121 mm
2013 Ute 1499x1897x5382 mm 160 mm
2013 Sedan 1453x1869x4955 mm 150 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Ford Falcon Dimensions

Ford Falcon Towing Capacity

The Ford Falcon has maximum towing capacity of 2300kg for the latest model available.

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
2017 Sedan 1200kg 2300kg
2017 Ute 1200kg 2300kg
2016 Sedan 1200kg 2300kg
2016 Ute 1200kg 2300kg
2015 Sedan 1200kg 2300kg
2015 Ute 1200kg 2300kg
2014 Sedan 1200kg 2300kg
2014 Ute 1200kg 2300kg
2013 Ute 1200kg 2300kg
2013 Sedan 1600kg 2300kg
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Ford Falcon Fuel Consumption

The Ford Falcon is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by —, LPG, ULP and PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 11.1L/100km for Sedan /— for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2017 Sedan 11.1L/100km 4.0L 6 SP MAN
2017 Sedan 12.3L/100km 4.0L LPG 6 SP AUTO
2017 Ute 10.7L/100km 4.0L 6 SP AUTO
2017 Ute 13.9L/100km 4.0L LPG 6 SP AUTO
2016 Sedan 11.1L/100km 4.0L ULP 6 SP MAN
2016 Sedan 12.3L/100km 4.0L LPG 6 SP AUTO
2016 Sedan 12.85L/100km 4.0L PULP 6 SP AUTO
2016 Ute 10.7L/100km 4.0L ULP 6 SP AUTO
2016 Ute 13.9L/100km 4.0L LPG 6 SP AUTO
2015 Sedan 11.1L/100km 4.0L ULP 6 SP MAN
2015 Sedan 12.3L/100km 4.0L LPG 6 SP AUTO
2015 Ute 10.7L/100km 4.0L ULP 6 SP AUTO
2015 Ute 13.9L/100km 4.0L LPG 6 SP AUTO
2014 Sedan 11.1L/100km 4.0L ULP 6 SP MAN
2014 Sedan 12.3L/100km 4.0L LPG 6 SP AUTO
2014 Ute 11.7L/100km 4.0L ULP 6 SP MAN
2014 Ute 13.9L/100km 4.0L LPG 6 SP AUTO
2013 Sedan 8.1L/100km 2.0L 6 SP AUTO
2013 Sedan 12.3L/100km 4.0L LPG 6 SP AUTO
2013 Ute 11.7L/100km 4.0L 6 SP MAN
2013 Ute 13.9L/100km 4.0L LPG 6 SP AUTO
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