2004 Ford Falcon XR6 VCT review from Australia and New Zealand
"Faulty brakes; do not buy!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
15,000 kms fuel lines blocked (corrosion)
15,000 kms engine noise
30,000 kms brake shudder
60,000 kms brake shudder
100,000 kms brake shudder
General comments?
The XR6 Turbo is a super responsive car, yet there is one fundamental issue with it. The BA Series 1 has a serious brake rotor issue. I know a few drivers who have the series 1, and all have reported the brake shudder issue. The rotors have been machined twice, and the issue has returned each time.
The car is now out of warranty, and Ford want nothing more to do with it. The rotors have been machined so far down previously, that they are close to being undersized. The brake shudder is an issue that was there under warranty yet not resolved satisfactorily. The car has full Ford service history, yet they will not contemplate fixing the fault.
Service costs are astronomical They charge me almost $500 per service.
I do not recommend the BA to anyone.
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| 2003 - Falcon BA XR6 ute 4.0L straight 6 cylinder Cheap way to get a fast, good handling and comfortable new car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 15000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 107000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden Commodore |
| Date of Entry | 11th December, 2007 |