Ford ED Falcon
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The Ford ED Falcon is an automobile
which was produced by Ford Australia
from 1993 to 1994. It replaced the Ford EB Falcon
and was an evolution of that model.
replacing the Ford EB Falcon
, which had been released in July 1991. Although over 280 changes were made for the new model the most obvious visual difference was a new oval shaped grille. Falcon XR6 and Falcon XR8 models now featured a unique four headlight frontal treatment.
The Futura name plate was brought back replacing the "Falcon S" trim. Features the Futura offered over the GLI included body coloured door handles & mirrors, availability of 'Black Pearl' paintwork, demand wash-wipe feature on windscreen wipers (demand wipe only on GLi), ABS brakes, cruise control, full instrumentation pack (four ancillary gauges plus tachometer) with volt meter & oil pressure gauge, Digital clock, Lamps for ignition lock & map reading, 8 speaker Clarion sound system, carpeted door map pockets on front doors only, full cloth trim.
Futura models shared the same engine and transmission options as the GLI with the exceptions of there being no manual transmission and no V8 option on the wagon.
Options on the base models included the choice of 15" or 16" (only available with sport suspension package) alloy wheels, sunroof, rear spoiler, cruise controls (GLI), trip computer, cabin fitted hand held fire-extinguisher, smart-lock integrated car alarm and air conditioning.
body styles in the following models.
Fairmont and Fairmont Ghia models were not badged or marketed as Falcons.
Limited edition models released during the life of the ED Falcon included the following:
replaced the ED Falcon with the EF Falcon in August 1994, with ED production having totaled 72,571 units.
Automobile
An automobile, autocar, motor car or car is a wheeled motor vehicle used for transporting passengers, which also carries its own engine or motor...
which was produced by Ford Australia
Ford Australia
Ford Australia is the Australian subsidiary of Ford Motor Company and was founded in Geelong, Victoria, in 1925 as an outpost of Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. At that time, Ford Canada was a separate company from Ford USA...
from 1993 to 1994. It replaced the Ford EB Falcon
Ford EB Falcon
The Ford EB Falcon is a car which was produced by the Ford Motor Company in Australia between 1991 and 1993.Visually the 1991 EB remained nearly identical to its predecessor. The most noticeable change was the transfer of the Ford emblem from the tip of the bonnet to the grille...
and was an evolution of that model.
Introduction
The Ford ED Falcon was introduced in August 1993replacing the Ford EB Falcon
Ford EB Falcon
The Ford EB Falcon is a car which was produced by the Ford Motor Company in Australia between 1991 and 1993.Visually the 1991 EB remained nearly identical to its predecessor. The most noticeable change was the transfer of the Ford emblem from the tip of the bonnet to the grille...
, which had been released in July 1991. Although over 280 changes were made for the new model the most obvious visual difference was a new oval shaped grille. Falcon XR6 and Falcon XR8 models now featured a unique four headlight frontal treatment.
Base Models
The ED Falcon range starts with the GLI, a fleet oriented model. GLI models were offered in both sedan and wagon forms and had the option of either a 4.0L SOHC straight six or 5.0L OHV push-rod V8. Each GLI had 14" steel wheels with wheel covers. Standard features included power steering, adjustable steering column, remote boot lid release, smart-lock remote keyless entry and immobilisation system, AM/FM radio/cassette and plastic fuel tank. GLI models cane identified by the dark grey door handles, grill, mirrors and bumper inserts.The Futura name plate was brought back replacing the "Falcon S" trim. Features the Futura offered over the GLI included body coloured door handles & mirrors, availability of 'Black Pearl' paintwork, demand wash-wipe feature on windscreen wipers (demand wipe only on GLi), ABS brakes, cruise control, full instrumentation pack (four ancillary gauges plus tachometer) with volt meter & oil pressure gauge, Digital clock, Lamps for ignition lock & map reading, 8 speaker Clarion sound system, carpeted door map pockets on front doors only, full cloth trim.
Futura models shared the same engine and transmission options as the GLI with the exceptions of there being no manual transmission and no V8 option on the wagon.
Options on the base models included the choice of 15" or 16" (only available with sport suspension package) alloy wheels, sunroof, rear spoiler, cruise controls (GLI), trip computer, cabin fitted hand held fire-extinguisher, smart-lock integrated car alarm and air conditioning.
Model range
The ED Falcon was offered in 4-door sedan and 5-door wagonStation wagon
A station wagon is a body style variant of a sedan/saloon with its roof extended rearward over a shared passenger/cargo volume with access at the back via a third or fifth door , instead of a trunk lid...
body styles in the following models.
- Falcon GLi sedan
- Falcon GLi wagon
- Falcon Futura sedan
- Falcon Futura wagon
- Falcon XR6 sedan
- Falcon XR6 wagon
- Falcon XR8 sedan
- Fairmont sedan
- Fairmont wagon
- Fairmont Ghia sedan
Fairmont and Fairmont Ghia models were not badged or marketed as Falcons.
Limited edition models released during the life of the ED Falcon included the following:
- Falcon Classic
- Falcon XR8 Sprint
Production and replacement
Ford AustraliaFord Australia
Ford Australia is the Australian subsidiary of Ford Motor Company and was founded in Geelong, Victoria, in 1925 as an outpost of Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. At that time, Ford Canada was a separate company from Ford USA...
replaced the ED Falcon with the EF Falcon in August 1994, with ED production having totaled 72,571 units.