1998 Ford Falcon AU review from Australia and New Zealand
"A surprisingly agile vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Seat lumbar support adjuster knob keeps falling off
Stabiliser bushes needed replacing at 145000km
Air conditioning struggles to cool station wagon
Intermittent rough idle hot or cold.
General comments?
This vehicle handles really well.
The fuel economy is good
No drive line problems at speed.
However the drivers seat is uncomfortable over a long distance, it seems to sag the longer you are in it.
Despite the adjustments available to the seat and the steering wheel I can't seem to get comfortable.
The paint finish is very thin and marks easily.
So far the interior is holding up well.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 139000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 145000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden Statesman |
| Date of Entry | 18th September, 2005 |