Ford EF Falcon
Ford EF Falcon GLi |
Ford EF
Falcon
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Overview
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Manufacturer
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Ford Australia
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Also
called
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Ford EF Fairmont
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Production
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August 1994 - October 1996
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Body and chassis
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Body
style
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4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
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Layout
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FR layout
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Platform
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EA77
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Related
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Ford NF Fairlane
Ford DF LTD
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Powertrain
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Engine
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4.0L 6-cyl (157kW)
5.0L V8 (170kW)
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Transmission
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5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
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Dimensions
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Wheelbase
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2,791 mm (109.9 in)
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Length
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4,906 mm (193.1 in)
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Width
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1,861 mm (73.3 in)
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Height
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1,453 mm (57.2 in)
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Curb
weight
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1,536 kg (3,386 lb)
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Chronology
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Predecessor
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Ford ED Falcon
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Successor
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Ford EL Falcon
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Introduction and changes
The Ford EF Falcon was introduced in August 1994. It was a significant facelift of the Ford ED Falcon, which it replaced. All exterior panels other than the doors were new for the EF, while Fairmont and Fairmont Ghia now had unique frontal styling differentiating them from the Falcon models. An upgraded EF Series II range was introduced in October 1995.
The EF Series also saw the first use of polycarbonate headlight lenses instead of glass, saving weight and gaining shatter resistance.
Specification Levels
Base models
Ford EF Falcon GLi wagon with optional 15" alloys |
The EF range started with the GLI and Futura. GLI models were available in sedan and wagon, appealing most to fleet buyers and family buyers. GLI models offered 15-inch wheels, body-coloured front and rear bumpers except insert mouldings, drivers airbag as standard, and the 5-speed manual was standard with 4.0-litre SOHC (single over head cam) inline 6-cylinder, while a 5.0-litre V8 and 4-speed automatic was optional.
The Futura shared the overall styling of the GLI and had the same engine and transmission options. While the Futura benefited from exterior differences such as body-coloured mirrors, bumpers and different wheel covers. The Futura was feature-rich, having front power windows, cruise control, ABS, rear headrests, interior map pockets standard, map lights, 6-speaker audio system (six-stacker optional), a digital clock, variable intermittent wipers, fold-out rear-seat armrest and interior grab handles.
All of the base models offered an optional Tickford body kit, boot mounted spoiler with integrated stop light, a choice of 15- or 16-inch alloy wheels, six-stacker CD player (except GLI), disabled drivers pack and airbag compatible 'Smart Bar' bull-bar.
Sport models
Ford EF Falcon XR6 sedan |
The sport range comprised the XR6, which was available in both sedan and wagon, and the XR8, which was only available in a sedan. Both XR6 and XR8 had bold exterior styling similar to previous XR Falcons, featuring twin headlamps and red or black bumper strips (depending on the body colour) and unique 15-inch alloy wheels.
All XR models had the features of the Futura plus their own features, including Tickford reprogrammed gear changes for the electronically controlled four-speed auto, Tickford developed sports suspension which included lower springs and upgraded swaybars, rear spoiler with built-in brake light standard on both wagons and sedans (rear-window-mounted stop light still present but disabled), limited slip differential standard with a lower ratio for increased acceleration, adjustable see-through sports front and rear headrests, 'Sports' front bucket seats with side bolsters, oil pressure and battery voltage gauges, 'Charcoal' leather-wrapped steering wheel, low oil pressure and washer fluid low warning lights, dual horn note.
The XR6 had the same 4.0-litre SOHC (single over head cam) inline 6-cylinder as the base models but with Tickford alloy cylinder heads, a Tickford spec cam along with higher pressure valve springs and unique EEC programming to make the most of the changes made to the engine. A press bent 2.5-inch exhaust was also added, a minor upgrade over the standard 2.25-inch system. The XR6 delivers 164 kW @ 5000 rpm up from 161 kW in the ED Falcon. The XR8 has a 5.0-litre OHV (over head valve) V8 delivering 170 kW @ 4500 rpm up from the 165 kW in the ED Falcon. LPG was not offered as a factory option on the XR6 and XR8 models.
Transmissions available were a 5-speed manual as standard and a 4-speed auto which is electronically controlled and tuned by Tickford.
Luxury models
Ford EF Fairmont sedan |
Limited editions
Ford EF Falcon Futura Classic sedan Series II |
Series II
The Series II was introduced in 1995 adding over 1000 new features and eliminated the XR6 wagon from the range. A new front suspension was introduced due to criticism that it was to "nervous" when handling, another major improvement was the standardisation of a passenger airbag (except the GLI but it was a no cost option). Series II EF Falcons are identifiable by revised hub caps on the GLi model, revised body side rub strips on the Futura, and black B-pillars on the Fairmont Ghia. All EF II Falcons feature a wide-angle convex passenger side door mirror.Model range
The EF range was offered in six 4-door sedan and four 5-door wagon models, marketed as follows.
- Ford Falcon GLi sedan
- Ford Falcon GLi wagon
- Ford Falcon Futura sedan
- Ford Falcon Futura wagon
- Ford Falcon XR6 sedan
- Ford Falcon XR6 wagon
- Ford Falcon XR8 sedan
- Ford Fairmont sedan
- Ford Fairmont wagon
- Ford Fairmont Ghia sedan
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