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Ford FalconBA Falcon XT and Futura1 Sep 2002  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 Audi-style tail, to the all-new soft-feel interior that even featured altered seating and steering wheel position mounts, everything one could see and touch in the BA was modern yet conservative. But underneath a revolution took place. Two virtually all-new engines, complemented to a Tiptronic-style four-speed automatic or five-speed manual gearbox, were introduced: a 182kW/380Nm 4.0-litre OHC variable-valve timed inline six-cylinder engine, and an American-sourced but Aussie-developed 220kW/470Nm 5.0-litre SOHC 24-valve V8. A 156kW/372Nm factory-LPG 4.0 “six” was also introduced. All were significantly gutsier than their predecessors. “Control Blade” multi-link independent rear suspension (sedan only), an 80-per cent increase in torsional rigidity, completely new rack and pinion steering, improved safety and refinement properties, and far-more computer power elevated the Falcon to a world-class standard in driving, comfort and ride terms. Only the portly weight and high fuel consumption remain problem areas. BMW’s E39 5 Series was the yardstick and Ford Australia succeeded, simply because it went beyond “near enough” to create a radically better Falcon. And as the 2004 Territory SUV it (partly) spawned has proved, the BA philosophy didn’t stop here. Sales skyrocketed and, after 36 years, the Falcon won its third Wheels Car of the Year award. The XT replaced the Forte as the base model Falcon, and included dual airbags, anti-lock brakes, keyless entry, power front windows, power steering, electric mirrors, a CD player and air-conditioning. The Futura added alloy wheels and cruise control. From October ’04 the BA MkII XT was released, with a host of minor trim and specification alterations. New standard features: Independent rear suspension (sedan only), trip computer, powered driver’s seat, boot releaseSpecial editions:· May 04 – Classic: Alloy wheels, cruise control, rear DVD player, CD stacker, sports seats, decals· May 04 – SR: Alloy wheels, cruise control, body kit, sports suspension, rear spoiler, CD stacker, sports seats, decals Read more2nd of February 2003  Ford 2002 Falcon Fairmont Ghia V8 sedanFord's Fairmont Ghia V8 is perhaps the best iteration of the $500 million BA FalconWhen it was new25th of September 2002  BA versus VY: Model showdownWe compare the BA Falcon with Holden's VY Commodore - model by model and feature by feature25th of September 2002  New Falcon: Final secrets revealed ... finally!Safety, stopping power, steering and quietness take the final BA technical spotlight25th of September 2002  First drive: New Falcon is Bloody AwesomeAfter struggling along with the AU Falcon, Ford had to get the BA right. It has18th of September 2002  New Falcon: Pricing revealedFord tempers its BA Falcon price rises, but it still leapfrogs VY Commodore18th of September 2002  New Falcon: Price rise rethinkA stronger body, bigger brakes, revised measurements and a pared back range are all part of the BA Falcon story |
Ford modelsFalcon EB II Falcon S XR6 AU III Falcon XR6 and XR8 BA MkII Falcon XR6, XR6T and XR8 XD Falcon GL AU II Falcon XR6 and XR8 XL Falcon ED Falcon GLi and Futura BF Falcon EL Falcon XR6 and XR8 XR Falcon GT XW Falcon AU Falcon XR6 and XR8 ED Falcon XR6 and XR8 EF Falcon GLi and Futura AU III FTE T-Series XK Falcon XT Falcon GT XA Falcon EB II Falcon GT EA Falcon GL XT Falcon EB Falcon S XR8 XC Falcon XE Falcon GL EB Falcon GL BA MkII Falcon XT and Futura AU II Falcon Forte and Futura EF Falcon XR6 and XR8 EB II Falcon GLi XW Falcon GT EF II Falcon XR6 and XR8 XD ��� Falcon GL BA Falcon XT and Futura BA Falcon XR6, XR6T and XR8 BF Falcon XR6, XR6T and XR8 XF ��� Falcon GL XP Falcon XY Falcon XR Falcon EL Falcon GLi and Futura AU II FTE T-Series XY Falcon GT EF II Falcon GLi and Futura AU III FTE T-Series XB Falcon XB Falcon GT AU III Falcon Forte and Futura XF Falcon GL EL Falcon GT XA Falcon GT AU FTE T-Series BF MkII Falcon & Futura Range EB II Falcon S XR8 FG X Falcon EA II Falcon GL AU Falcon Forte and Futura BF MkII Falcon XR6, XR6T and XR8 XM Falcon |
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