Final revision of the fouth generation Falcon, continuing with the rounded wrap-over nose appearance
Grille with four horizontal slats featuing the Ford emblem in the centre
Front and rear wrap-around bumpers with black body style side protection moulding
Body:
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Exterior Dimensions:
Total Length: 4774mm
Total width: 1860mm
Height at kerb weight: 1367mm
Wheelbase: 2829mm
Front Track: 1550mm
Rear Track: 1525mm
Kerb Weight:
1333kg
Fuel Tank:
66.0 liters (50 liter tank optional)
Turning Circle:
11.0 metres
Instruments:
Falcon:
Speedometer
Odometer
Temp gauge
Digital clock
Oil warning lamp
Alternator warning lamp
Falcon S:
Speedometer
Odometer
Tachometer
Electronic flourescent display incorporating digital clock and dual function bar graph displaying temperature and fuel level, then via button the same bar graphs display battery voltage and oil pressure
Oil warning lamp
Alternator warning lamp
Fairmont Ghia:
Full electronic display for;
Speedometer
Tachometer
Fuel
Temperature
Oil pressure
Voltmeter
Trip meter
Digital clock
Transmission:
Manual
(3.3 and 4.1 liter six, 3 speed Borg Warner)
1st: 2.95:1
2nd: 1.69:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.67:1
Manual
(3.3 liter six, 4 speed Borg Warner)
1st: 3.47:1
2nd: 1.96:1
3rd: 1.26:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.37:1
Manual
(3.3 liter six, 5 speed Borg Warner)
1st: 3.47:1
2nd: 1.96:1
3rd: 1.26:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.79:1
Reverse: 3.37:1
Manual
(4.1 and 4.1 EFI, 4 speed Borg Warner)
1st: 3.50:1
2nd: 2.00:1
3rd: 1.43:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.47:1
Manual
(4.1 liter, 5 speed Borg Warner from October 1986)
1st: 3.50:1
2nd: 2.14:1
3rd: 1.39:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.78:1
Reverse: 3.39:1
Manual
(Longreach, 5 speed Borg Warner)
1st: 3.25:1
2nd: 1.99:1
3rd: 1.29:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.72:1
Reverse: 3.15:1
Automatic
(3.3 and 4.1 liter Six; Borg Warner 35-3)
1st: 2.39:1
2nd: 1.45:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.09:1
Automatic
(Longreach; 4 speed)
1st: 2.39:1
2nd: 1.45:1
3rd: 1.00:1
4th: 0.68:1
Reverse: 2.09:1
Clutch:
Single dry plate clutch, spring, cable operated
Rear Axle Ratio:
3.3 and 4.1 liter: 2.77:1
3.3 and 4.1 liter (after October 1986): 2.92:1
3.3 liter ute and van: 3.50:1
Longreach: 3.27:1
XR6 ute: 3.45:1
Engine/Transmission Combinations:
3.3 liter Six available with 3, 4 or 5 speed manual or 3 speed automatic
4.1 liter Six (carburetor) available with 3 speed manual (utility and van only), 4 speed manual or 3 speed automatic
4.1 liter Six (EFI) available with 4 speed manual or 3 speed automatic
4.9 liter V8 available with manual 3 speed automatic
October 1986: 4.1 liter carburetor and EFI available with 5 speed manual
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
4.1 liter carburetor: 12.1 seconds
4.1 liter EFI: 9.5 seconds
Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
4.1 liter carburetor: 18.5 seconds
4.1 liter EFI: 16.6 seconds
3.3 liter "Alloy Head" Six:
Capacity: 200 cubic inches
(3.273 liters)
Type: Alluminium Alloy cross-flow pushrod valve actuation, chain driven camshaft, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
6 cylinders
Bottom end: Seven bearing crankshaft
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
with two valves per cylinder
4.1 liter "Alloy Head" EFI Six - Unleaded (from February 1986):
Capacity: 250 cubic inches
(4.10 liters)
Type: Alluminium Alloy cross-flow pushrod valve actuation, chain driven camshaft, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
6 cylinders
Bottom end: Seven bearing crankshaft
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: EEC 4 fuel injection
Bore and Stroke: 93 x 99mm
Power: 121kw at 4000rpm
Torque: 325Nm at 3000rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
Ignition and Electrical:
12 volt negative earth
High output breakerless electronic ignition distributor system with integral control module. Centrifugal and vacuum spark advance mechanism
Exhaust:
Cast iron exhaust manifold with aluminised front expansion chamber, mid-mounted muffler and rear pipe
Suspension:
Front: Independent
short/long arm. Progressive rate coil springs mounted on upper arm. Twin tube telescopic shock absorber. Bilstein single tube gas filled with ESP option) mounted coaxially with thre rear coil spring, stabiliser bar
Rear (Sedan only): Four trailing arms with Watts linkage. Coil type springing (with multiple rate) mounted on rear axle. Twin tube telescopic shock absorber Bilstein single tube gas filled with ESP option) mounted coaxially with thre rear coil spring, stabiliser bar.
Country Ride: Optional Heavy Duty suspension, 15% increase to spring rate, 18mm increase in ride height on sedans and wagons, heavy duty shock absorbers
Sports Handling Suspension: 15% increase to spring rate, 10mm decrease in ride height, front stabiliser increased from 22mm to 24mm
Steering:
Recirculating ball, ratio 20:1 (5 turns lock-to-lock)
Optional power steering, recirculating ball, hydrauclically assisted with variable ratio from 17:1 straight ahead to 11:1 at full lock, 2.4 turns lock-to-lock
Brakes:
Split circuit hydraulic system
Power assisted dual circuit booster
Alloy master cylinder with integral pressure proportioning valve and pressure differential switch
Front: Ventilated disc 286 x 24mm single piston, self adjusting floating caliper
Rear:
GL and Fairmont: 254 x 44mm self-adjusting dual servo drums
Fairmont Ghia (optional on other models): Ventilated disc 286 x 24mm single piston, self adjusting floating caliper
Swept area: 720 square cm
Note: From October 1986 all models fitted with all-round disc brakes
Wheels:
5.50 x 14 steel
6.00 x 14 steel
6.00 x 14 alloy
7.00 x 15 alloy
Tyres (steel belted radial):
Falcon, Falcon GL, Fairmont Sedan: CR78 S14
Falcon Ute, Van, Gl Wagon, Fairmont Wagon: ER78 S14
Fairmont Ghia: Michelin 205/65 HR 15
Optional ER70 H14, P195/75, SR14, P215/65 HR14
It has again won the Australian Design Award. It continues to win the sales race. Now Falcon's out to win budget conscious motorists with this extra value family edition.
You get automatic transmission, Falcon's unique centre-fold seat, and special style-tone paint for a recommended retail price of only $13,995, $1400 less than the retail price of a comperably equipped Falcon GL sedan.
For full details of these special limited edition models, see your Ford dealer fast!