Ford FairlaneZF Fairlane1 Apr 1972 The ZF Fairlane was the long-wheelbase (LWB) version of the XA Falcon, the first all-Australian Ford. The curvier, more compact-looking body and all-new, more spacious interior sat on the carryover platform and driveline – although the V8s gained more power (180 and 194kW in the 4.9L and 5.8L V8s respectively). That meant the big Fords retained leaf-spring rear suspension when Holden switched to coil springs. Safety and refinement improved, with high-back seats, front-wheel disc brakes, rear seatbelts, and increased dash padding. Critics panned the Fairlane’s visual similarity to its smaller brother. Power windows became an option. 17,306 ZFs were built. |
Ford modelsFairlane ZJ Fairlane and FC LTD ZF Fairlane NF II Fairlane Ghia and DF II LTD ZB Fairlane BF Fairlane and LTD ZL Fairlane and FE LTD NA II Fairlane and DA II LTD ZH Fairlane BA II Fairlane and LTD BA Fairlane and LTD P6 LTD AU II Fairlane Ghia and LTD NF Fairlane and DF LTD ZD Fairlane NA Fairlane and DA LTD NC Fairlane and DC LTD ZC Fairlane ZK Fairlane and FD LTD ZA Fairlane AU Fairlane P5 LTD and Landau ZG Fairlane Galaxie LTD NL Fairlane and DL LTD NC II Fairlane and DC II LTD |