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Ford Falcon 1978

The 1978 Ford Falcon carries a braked towing capacity of up to 907 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

Ford Falcon 1978 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 1978 Wheel size

Wheel size for the 1978 Ford Falcon will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.

Ford Falcon Model Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
base Commercial 14x6 inches 14x6 inches
500 Commercial 14x6 inches 14x6 inches
Sundowner Commercial ER70H ER70H
GS Convertible 14x6 inches 14x6 inches
GS Convertible FR70H14 14x6 inches FR70H14 14x6 inches
base Sedan 14x5.5 inches 14x5.5 inches
500 Sedan 14x5.5 inches 14x5.5 inches
500 Celebration Sedan 14x6 inches 14x6 inches
base Ute 14x6 inches 14x6 inches
500 Ute 14x6 inches 14x6 inches
base Wagon 14x5.5 inches 14x5.5 inches
500 Wagon 14x5.5 inches 14x5.5 inches
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Ford Falcon 1978 Price and Specs

Ford Falcon Model Body Type Specs Price from Price to
500 Commercial 4.1L Leaded 3 SP MAN
500 Commercial 4.9L Leaded 4 SP MAN
500 Commercial 3.3L Leaded 3 SP MAN
(base) Commercial 4.9L Leaded 3 SP AUTO
GS Convertible 4.1L Leaded 3 SP AUTO
GS Convertible 4.9L Leaded 3 SP AUTO
GS Convertible 5.8L Leaded 3 SP AUTO
GS Convertible 4.9L Leaded 4 SP MAN
500 Sedan 3.3L Leaded 3 SP AUTO
500 Sedan 5.8L Leaded 3 SP AUTO
500 Sedan 4.1L Leaded 3 SP AUTO
500 Sedan 4.9L Leaded 3 SP AUTO
500 Ute 4.1L Leaded 3 SP MAN
500 Ute 4.9L Leaded 4 SP MAN
500 Ute 3.3L Leaded 3 SP MAN
(base) Ute 4.9L Leaded 3 SP AUTO
500 Wagon 4.1L Leaded 3 SP AUTO
500 Wagon 4.9L Leaded 3 SP AUTO
500 Wagon 5.8L Leaded 3 SP AUTO
500 Wagon 3.3L Leaded 3 SP AUTO
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Ford Falcon 1978 Dimensions

Dimensions for the 1978 Ford Falcon are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1925mm x 1618mm and can vary on the basis of model.

Dimensions for the Ford Falcon 1978 Dimensions  include 1618mm height, 1919mm width, 4935mm length.
Ford Falcon Model Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
base Commercial 1618x1919x4935 mm 162 mm
500 Commercial 1618x1919x4935 mm 162 mm
Sundowner Commercial 1618x1919x4935 mm 162 mm
GS Convertible 1370x1900x4865 mm 137 mm
base Sedan 1370x1900x4810 mm 137 mm
500 Sedan 1370x1900x4810 mm 137 mm
500 Celebration Sedan 1370x1900x4810 mm 137 mm
base Ute 1394x1925x4935 mm 162 mm
500 Ute 1394x1925x4935 mm 162 mm
base Wagon 1410x1900x5050 mm 162 mm
500 Wagon 1410x1900x5050 mm 162 mm
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Ford Falcon 1978 Towing capacity

The Ford Falcon’s towing capacity ranges from 750kg to 907kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.

Ford Falcon Model Body Type Specs Braked Capacity
base Commercial 3.3L,Leaded,3 SP MAN 750kg
base Commercial 4.1L,Leaded,3 SP MAN 750kg
500 Commercial 3.3L,Leaded,3 SP MAN 750kg
500 Commercial 4.1L,Leaded,3 SP MAN 750kg
GS Convertible 4.1L,Leaded,4 SP MAN 907kg
GS Convertible 4.1L,Leaded,3 SP AUTO 907kg
GS Convertible 4.9L,Leaded,4 SP MAN 907kg
GS Convertible 4.9L,Leaded,3 SP AUTO 907kg
base Sedan 3.3L,Leaded,3 SP MAN 907kg
base Sedan 4.1L,Leaded,3 SP MAN 907kg
base Sedan 3.3L,Leaded,3 SP AUTO 907kg
500 Sedan 3.3L,Leaded,3 SP MAN 907kg
base Ute 3.3L,Leaded,3 SP MAN 750kg
base Ute 4.1L,Leaded,3 SP MAN 750kg
500 Ute 3.3L,Leaded,3 SP MAN 750kg
500 Ute 4.1L,Leaded,3 SP MAN 750kg
base Wagon 3.3L,Leaded,3 SP MAN 907kg
base Wagon 4.1L,Leaded,3 SP MAN 907kg
500 Wagon 3.3L,Leaded,3 SP MAN 907kg
base Wagon 3.3L,Leaded,3 SP AUTO 907kg
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Ford Falcon 1978 Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption for the 1978 Ford Falcon is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Ford Falcon is available with the following fuel type: Leaded.

Ford Falcon Model Body Type Specs Fuel Consumption
500 Commercial 4.1L,Leaded,3 SP MAN
GS Convertible 5.8L,Leaded,3 SP AUTO
500 Sedan 5.8L,Leaded,4 SP MAN
500 Ute 4.9L,Leaded,4 SP MAN
500 Wagon 4.9L,Leaded,4 SP MAN
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