1987 Ford Falcon XF review from Australia and New Zealand
"A comfortable big car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The odometer was at 287777 when I bought it and doesn't work so I don't know the exact mileage. My dad had one of these which stopped at 384000 or so.
When I bought the car the front doors didn't open. I fixed this. Also the brakes needed some work but I bought the car at auction so this is quite understandable.
In early 2000 the head gasket went. Put in a new motor from a 1982 XE Fairmont. Now the car goes sweet. Have not had a problem since then. Suspension is completely screwed though as is the steering. But you get that.
General comments?
I love the XF Falcon and couldn't drive anything else. But mine is pretty stuffed. But hey it's OK.
I had a 1999 Hyundai Excel as a work car for about a year recently and could not wait to start driving my Falcon more regularly. It's big and comfy and drives smoothly.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.1L 6 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 287777 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 287777 kilometres |
| Previous car | Datsun 200B |
| Date of Entry | 19th January, 2002 |