2004 Ford Falcon XR6 Non Turbo review from Australia and New Zealand
"A good looker, but dismal quality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
- Clunking gearbox when cold in gearchanges.
- Vibration when driving at hwy speeds 100-110 k/ph.
- Car stalling on me on a fair few occations which I find really dangerous.
- Diff clunking on moderate to hard take off.
- Brake shudder 3 fixes and still no avail.
- Interference sound though the radio speakers.
- Shredding fan belt.
- Sometimes it is hard to start in cold morning.
General comments?
This car is a very good handler and it does go pretty well. Unfortunately it is not all that well built and has too many problems. I love the seats and I love the dashboard the car looks great!. Just a shame that the quality is 3rd best.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Barra 182 4L 6 cylinder Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 8 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 20871 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 16th March, 2004 |