Ford Falcon 1997

Ford Falcon Model	Body Type	Front Tyre Size	Front Rim	Rear Rim
Classic	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 205x65 R15	Front Rim: 6x15 in	Rear Rim: 6x15 in
Futura	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 205x65 R15	Front Rim: 6x15 in	Rear Rim: 6x15 in
Futura Classic	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 205x65 R15	Front Rim: 6x15 in	Rear Rim: 6x15 in
GLi	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: —	Front Rim: 6x15 in	Rear Rim: 6x15 in
Classic	Body Type: Wagon	Front Tyre Size: 205x65 R15	Front Rim: 6x15 in	Rear Rim: 6x15 in
GLi	Body Type: Wagon	Front Tyre Size: —	Front Rim: 6x15 in	Rear Rim: 6x15 in
GLi Sapphire	Body Type: Wagon	Front Tyre Size: 205x65 R15	Front Rim: 6x15 in	Rear Rim: 6x15 in
Futura	Body Type: Wagon	Front Tyre Size: 205x65 R15	Front Rim: 6x15 in	Rear Rim: 6x15 in
S Longreach	Body Type: Single Cab	Front Tyre Size: 225x60 ZR15	Front Rim: 7.0x15 in	Rear Rim: 7.0x15 in
Xr8 Longreach	Body Type: Single Cab	Front Tyre Size: 225x50 ZR16	Front Rim: 7.0x16 in	Rear Rim: 7.0x16 in
GLi Longreach	Body Type: Single Cab	Front Tyre Size: 205x65 HR15	Front Rim: 6.0x15 in	Rear Rim: 6.0x15 in
GLi Longreach Tradesman	Body Type: Single Cab	Front Tyre Size: P195x75R14	Front Rim: —	Rear Rim: —
GLi Longreach	Body Type: Van	Front Tyre Size: 205x65 HR15	Front Rim: 6.0x15 in	Rear Rim: 6.0x15 in
GLi Longreach Tradesman	Body Type: Van	Front Tyre Size: P195x75R14	Front Rim: —	Rear Rim: —

Ford Falcon 1997 FAQs

It won’t be the distributor or the spark plugs. If it happens when you turn the key to the start position to crank the engine it could be the starter solenoid.

Ford Falcon: Broken wheel bearing

It's not a problem with the bearings, there is something else wrong, perhaps with the axle as your mechanic has suggested.

Ask Smithy Xtra EL Falcon auto jamming

By locking in third gear it’s going into ‘limp home’ mode, probably because the computer has identified an electrical problem with the gearbox. A diagnostic check should identify the fault.

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Ford Falcon 1997 Pricing & Specs

The Ford Falcon 1997 prices range from $2,640 for the basic trim level Sedan Classic to $22,880 for the top of the range Sedan Gt.

$2,640

Based on third party pricing data.

Ford Falcon Model	Body Type	Specs	Price from	Price to
Classic	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 4.0L ULP 5 SP MAN	Price From: $2,640	Price To: $4,620
Futura Classic	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 4.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO	Price From: $2,750	Price To: $4,840
Futura	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 4.0L ULP 5 SP MAN	Price From: $2,750	Price To: $4,840
GLi Sapphire	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 4.0L ULP 5 SP MAN	Price From: $2,860	Price To: $5,280
Classic	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 4.0L ULP 5 SP MAN	Price From: $2,640	Price To: $4,620
Futura Classic	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 4.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO	Price From: $2,750	Price To: $4,840
GLi Sapphire	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 4.9L ULP 4 SP AUTO	Price From: $2,860	Price To: $5,280
Futura	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 4.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO	Price From: $2,750	Price To: $4,840
XR6	Body Type: Single Cab	Specs: 4.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO	Price From: $4,070	Price To: $7,590
Xr8 Longreach	Body Type: Single Cab	Specs: 4.9L ULP 5 SP MAN	Price From: $3,410	Price To: $13,090
GLi Longreach	Body Type: Single Cab	Specs: 4.0L ULP 5 SP MAN	Price From: $2,640	Price To: $7,150
Longreach Outback	Body Type: Single Cab	Specs: 4.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO	Price From: $4,510	Price To: $8,800
GLi Longreach	Body Type: Van	Specs: 4.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO	Price From: $2,640	Price To: $7,150
GLi Longreach Tradesman	Body Type: Van	Specs: 4.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO	Price From: $4,510	Price To: $7,480

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Ford Falcon 1997 Dimensions

Dimensions for the 1997 Ford Falcon are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1888mm x 1394mm and can vary on the basis of model.

Ford Falcon Model	Body Type	Height x Width x Length	Ground Clearance
Classic	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1453x1861x4906 mm	Ground Clearance: —
Futura	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1445x1861x4906 mm	Ground Clearance: —
Futura Classic	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1453x1861x4906 mm	Ground Clearance: —
GLi	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1450x1857x4918 mm	Ground Clearance: —
Classic	Body Type: Wagon	Height x Width x Length: 1529x1856x5042 mm	Ground Clearance: —
Futura	Body Type: Wagon	Height x Width x Length: 1529x1856x5042 mm	Ground Clearance: —
Futura Classic	Body Type: Wagon	Height x Width x Length: 1529x1856x5042 mm	Ground Clearance: —
GLi	Body Type: Wagon	Height x Width x Length: 1529x1856x5042 mm	Ground Clearance: —
Longreach Outback	Body Type: Single Cab	Height x Width x Length: 1470x1862x4959 mm	Ground Clearance: 200 mm
GLi Longreach	Body Type: Single Cab	Height x Width x Length: 1440x1862x4959 mm	Ground Clearance: —
GLi Longreach Tradesman	Body Type: Single Cab	Height x Width x Length: 1440x1862x4959 mm	Ground Clearance: —
S Longreach	Body Type: Single Cab	Height x Width x Length: 1440x1862x4959 mm	Ground Clearance: —
GLi Longreach	Body Type: Van	Height x Width x Length: 1670x1862x4959 mm	Ground Clearance: —
GLi Longreach Tradesman	Body Type: Van	Height x Width x Length: 1670x1862x4959 mm	Ground Clearance: —

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Ford Falcon 1997 Towing Capacity

The 1997 Ford Falcon has maximum towing capacity of 2300kg. 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
Classic	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 4.0L ULP 5 SP MAN	Braked Capacity: 2300kg
Futura	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 4.0L ULP 5 SP MAN	Braked Capacity: 1200kg
Futura Classic	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 4.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 2300kg
GLi	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 4.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 2300kg
Classic	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 4.0L ULP 5 SP MAN	Braked Capacity: 2300kg
GLi	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 4.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 2300kg
GLi Sapphire	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 4.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 2300kg
Futura	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 4.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 2300kg
S Longreach	Body Type: Single Cab	Specs: 4.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 2300kg
Xr8 Longreach	Body Type: Single Cab	Specs: 4.9L ULP 5 SP MAN	Braked Capacity: 2300kg
GLi Longreach	Body Type: Single Cab	Specs: 4.0L ULP 5 SP MAN	Braked Capacity: 2300kg
GLi Longreach Tradesman	Body Type: Single Cab	Specs: 4.0L ULP 5 SP MAN	Braked Capacity: 2300kg
GLi Longreach	Body Type: Van	Specs: 4.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 2300kg
GLi Longreach Tradesman	Body Type: Van	Specs: 4.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 2300kg

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Ford Falcon 1997 Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption for the 1997 Ford Falcon is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Ford Falcon currently offers fuel consumption from 12.5L/100km.

Ford Falcon Model	Body Type	Specs	Fuel Consumption
Classic	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 4.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 12.5L/100km
Classic	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 4.9L ULP 4 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 14.5L/100km
Classic	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 4.0L ULP 5 SP MAN	Fuel Consumption: 12.0L/100km
Gt	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 4.9L ULP 5 SP MAN	Fuel Consumption: 15.0L/100km
Gt	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 4.9L ULP 4 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 16.0L/100km
Xr6	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 4.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 13.0L/100km
XR8	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 4.9L ULP 5 SP MAN	Fuel Consumption: 13.5L/100km
XR8	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 4.9L ULP 4 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 14.0L/100km
Classic	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 4.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 12.5L/100km
Classic	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 4.9L ULP 4 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 14.5L/100km
Classic	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 4.0L ULP 5 SP MAN	Fuel Consumption: 12.0L/100km
GLi Longreach	Body Type: Single Cab	Specs: 4.0L ULP 5 SP MAN	Fuel Consumption: —
XR6	Body Type: Single Cab	Specs: 4.0L ULP 5 SP MAN	Fuel Consumption: 13.0L/100km
S Longreach	Body Type: Single Cab	Specs: 4.9L ULP 4 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 14.0L/100km
GLi Longreach	Body Type: Single Cab	Specs: 4.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 12.5L/100km
GLi Longreach	Body Type: Van	Specs: 4.0L ULP 5 SP MAN	Fuel Consumption: —
GLi Longreach	Body Type: Van	Specs: 4.0L ULP 5 SP MAN	Fuel Consumption: 12.5L/100km