1987 Ford Falcon S- PAK EFI review from Australia and New Zealand
"As good as my XU-1, less the tight suspension, but with comfort luxury"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The LSD Diff ~ worn cones
Clutch x 1
Voltage regulator x 5!!
Starter x 1
Catalytic converter x 1
water pump x 2.
General comments?
-Extremely reliable overall
-Reasonably fuel efficient considering engine size and stroke.
-Brilliant performance till I replaced the LSD with a lower ratio from original!
-Comfort excellent.
-Excellent range of driver seating /driving options; tilt, lumbar, steering adjust.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.1 EFI 5 speed Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 220000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Holden Torana LC XU1 |
| Date of Entry | 6th March, 2003 |