FORD’S BFII facelift was designed to keep the ageing, 2002 BA Falcon-based series – itself a thorough redevelopment of the failed 1998 AU model – fresh in the face of the all-new Holden...

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FORD’S BFII facelift was designed to keep the ageing, 2002 BA Falcon-based series – itself a thorough redevelopment of the failed 1998 AU model – fresh in the face of the all-new Holden...

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With the BF range, the big news was the limited use of ZF’s six-speed automatic gearbox that helped to transform upper-end versions of the BA-based Fords into sedans with seriously world-class capabilities...

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With the BF range, the big news was the limited use of ZF’s six-speed automatic gearbox that helped to transform upper-end versions of the BA-based Fords into sedans with seriously world-class capabilities...

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To stem off the re-engineered Holden VZ Commodore and revised Toyota Camry, the 182kW/380Nm 4.0-litre BA MkII Fairmont was about a host of minor trim and specification alterations, including new colours...

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Only a minor model upgrade, the BAII Fairmont Ghia gained new-look alloy wheels, a revised steering wheel and transmission shifter, and additional new colours....

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To stem off the reengineered Holden VZ Commodore and revised Toyota Camry, the 182kW/380Nm 4.0-litre BA MkII Fairmont was about a host of minor trim and specification alterations, including new colours...

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The most changed model in its 42-year local history, only the Falcon’s doors and some under-body bits were carried over from the unfortunate AU. From the flattened roof, squared-off nose and German...

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The Ghia naturally benefited from all the BA Fairmont changes, but added its own ride/handling tuning which one senior Ford engineer claimed at the launch to being the most satisfactory. From the flattened...

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Ford kept playing the value-added card to prop up Falcon sales. Trainspotters should be aware of the “Series III” badge, smoked headlight surrounds, body coloured mirrors and trim, the addition...

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Ford kept playing the value-added card to prop-up Falcon sales. Trainspotters should be aware of the “Series III” badge, smoked headlight surrounds, the addition of side skirts, clear side...

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A desperate Ford attempted to resuscitate its faltering Falcon fortunes with a new horizontal grille, squarer rear bumper and boot number plate valance, larger wheels and tyres, classier cabin trim and...

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As desperate Ford attempted to resuscitate its faltering Falcon fortunes with a new horizontal grille, a squarer rear bumper and boot number plate valance, larger wheels and tyres, classier cabin trim...

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The curvy AU sported an all-new body and interior, heavily revised drivetrain, recalibrated coil spring suspension, optional independent rear suspension (IRS), extra standard features, greater refinement...

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The curvy AU sported an all-new body and interior, heavily revised drivetrain, recalibrated coil spring suspension, independent rear suspension (IRS), extra standard features, greater refinement and much...

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A new grille, alloy wheels and bumper inserts are the extent of the EL Fairmont’s facelift. Underneath, upgraded suspension, steering and refinement levels were introduced, while small trim changes...

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A new grille, alloy wheels and bumper inserts are the extent of the 162kW/361Nm 4.0L EL Ghia’s facelift. Underneath, upgraded suspension, steering, and refinement levels were introduced, while...

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An optional passenger side airbag made the headlines, along with revised suspension tuning to tame the allegedly twitchy rear end. New trim, better front seats, increased crash protection, greater refinement...

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Dual front airbags arrived, along with revised suspension tuning to tame the allegedly twitchy rear end. The XR6’s 162kW Tickford-tuned 4.0L I6 became the new standard engine. New trim, better...

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Sleeker than before, the first major EA facelift featured an all-new nose, tail (sedan only) and interior design, and a fake grille and raised bonnet from Fairmont upwards (lower line models had no grille)....

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Sleeker than before, the first major EA facelift featured an all-new nose, tail (sedan only) and interior design, and a fake grille and raised bonnet from Fairmont upwards (lower line models had no grille)....

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A stopgap model to reign in popular new VR Commodore, the ED’s chromed ovoid grille is the only visual giveaway. Later-build EDs incorporate stronger body modifications developed for the following...

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A stopgap model to rein in popular new VR Commodore, the ED’s chromed ovoid grille is the only visual giveaway. Later-build EDs incorporate stronger body modifications developed for the following...

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Growing to 4.0L, the standard 148kW/348Nm I6 engine proved quieter and more powerful, while increased sound deadening and body rigidity helped refinement. Safety received a boost with a stronger roof...

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Growing to 4.0L, the standard 148kW I6 engine proved quieter and more powerful, while increased sound deadening and body rigidity helped refinement. Safety received a boost with a stronger roof and pillars,...

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V8 back by popular demand! Suspension and steering modifications brought improved handling, while a new grille and tail-light treatment, no vents in the rear side pillars and side indicator lights mark...

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V8 back by popular demand! Suspension and steering modifications brought improved handling, while a new grille and tail-light treatment, no vents in the rear side pillars and side indicator lights mark...

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A body coloured centre pillar signalled the arrival of an electronic four-speed auto, slight suspension revisions and minor trim changes. New standard features: (From Sept '90) improved audio,...

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A body coloured centre pillar signalled the arrival of an electronic four-speed auto, slight suspension revisions and minor trim changes. New standard features: (From Sept '90) central locking,...

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EA was the biggest Falcon change to date. A striking new body heralded better aerodynamics, more interior space and improved ergonomics, while upgraded mechanicals ran to re-engineered I6 engines featuring...

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EA was the biggest Falcon change to date. A striking new body heralded better aerodynamics, more interior space and improved ergonomics, while upgraded mechanicals ran to re-engineered I6 engines featuring...

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Minor trim changes inside and out were the only cosmetic differences. The five-speed manual became available on the optional 4.1L EFI I6. The 97.5kW carburettor 4.1 I6 was the standard engine. Engine...

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A Ghia wagon was introduced. Minor trim changes inside and out were the only cosmetic differences. The only engine available was the 121kW/325Nm 4.1L EFI I6. New standard features: electronic fuel injection,...

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Third facelift of XD arrived with an all-new front-end styling, revised tail-lights and a complete cabin makeover. New seats, a colour coded dash and more electronics debuted. The base 103kW 4.1L I6...

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Third facelift of XD arrived with an all-new front-end styling, revised tail-lights and a complete cabin makeover. New seats, a colour-coded electronic dash and more electronics debuted. The base 103kW/316Nm...

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Ford’s golden era started with the top-selling XE. At last coil springs replaced the ancient leaf springs on the sedan, while a new nose (with added driving lights in the Ghia’s headlights),...

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Ford’s golden era started with the top-selling XE. At last coil springs replaced the ancient leaf springs on the sedan, while a new nose, fluted tail-lights, improved engines, more refinement, greater...

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A 22kg lighter engine head and electronic ignition improved performance, economy and sales on the I6 range, while minor trim alterations and “alloy head” badges identify the changes. 94kW...

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A 22kg lighter engine head and electronic ignition improved performance, economy and sales on the I6 range, while minor trim alterations and “alloy head” badges identify the changes. 94kW/305Nm...

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Crisp, glassy Euro-style Australian design that sat on carryover XC Falcon mechanicals marked the XD as a total re-skin of the 19-year old series. Weight-saving plastic abounded. The standard engine...

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“Ghia” replaced the XC’s lauded “GXL” (which replaced the XB GT) as the sports-touring/luxury Falcon. Crisp, glassy Euro-style Australian design that sat on carryover XC...

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It only took Ford 17 years for its Falcon to become Australia’s best-selling car at last – a feat the XC achieved during 1977 against the frankly hopeless HX Kingswood. Part of the reason...

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It only took Ford 17 years for its Falcon to become Australia’s best-selling car at last – a feat the XC achieved during 1977 against the frankly hopeless HX Kingswood. Part of the reason...

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Ford went for the Mustang-look again with the handsome XB Falcon. It ditched the XA’s fussy W-shape grille for a cleaner plastic item incorporating the 1971 Pony Car’s aggressive snout....

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The XA – the third all-new bodied Falcon – may have been the first wholly Australian-designed big Ford, but it became one of the low points of the series after the XY highs. The modish '70s...

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The XY is widely regarded as the most glorious Falcon. The last of the XR-based Fords, it built on the XW’s good looks with a revised grille and tail-light design, and engine upgrades: 97kW/258Nm...

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Chunkier looks were the result of a modern nose and tail graft, with the Falcon’s signature circular tail-lights finally giving way to square wrap-around units. The indicators did the same up front...

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Underneath the new grille and redesigned tail-lights lurked more powerful and economical engines – now an 85kW/244Nm 3.1-litre/188ci and a 101kW/282Nm 3.6/221 six-cylinder, and a 157kW/407Nm 5.0/“Mustang...

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Billed as the “Mustang-bred” Falcon, the handsome, long-nose, short-tailed XR model was the second generation big Ford, with longer and wider American styling remodelled significantly for...

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Ford’s XP Fairmont sedan and wagon was a far more convincing challenger to Holden’s successful Premier than its Futura contender, which remained part of the Falcon range. The Fairmont had...

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