2003 Ford Falcon XR6 review from Australia and New Zealand
"An average handling, sporty looking car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
1: O-Ring in back of water pump failed. Lost water from engine, didn't get damaged.
2: Front brakes warped 4 times, Replaced disc's once and skimmed 3 times.
3: Suspension rattle since new. Dealer won't fix in case ford won't reinburse them.
4: Gear shift boot split in cold weather.
5: Battery going flat due to moisture getting into a connection near the radiator.
6: Motor starting and running rough, due to VCT solenoid being blocked, before service, and within one week afterward.
7: Major water leak into boot in wet weather through poor fitment of spoiler.
General comments?
This car is comfortable to drive, but has a lot to desire in the way of handling, compared to the 1997 Subaru Liberty RX 2.5, and also less top gear acceleration at 110km/h+.
Very comfortable front seats.
Steering is to twitchy, but precise, with little feeling in it.
Has very good headlights, especially if you put in +50 globes.
Blue dash lights are great at night.
Fuel economy is 11-12 litres per 100km, with easy driving on flat country roads, at 110km/hr.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 6 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 24000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Subaru Liberty |
| Date of Entry | 28th October, 2003 |