The Nitty Gritty FG to FG-X what's changed?

[Venomous1]

As we know Ford always change things during model years adding this deleting that changing supplier getting it cheaper or changing a part for something better etc...

With that said I haven't looked much into FG-X but what has changed in the finer detail's?

Eg. I heard they now use a different Amp and Sub woofer premium audio.

There has to be some knowledge on these things and one thread for all that info would be cool.


Thanks guys I have currently traded my Xr6 for a new beast that breaths forced fire so keen to learn on FGX.

tl;dr tell me more on the things ford changed from Fg to Fgx

[Dave R]

Foam support behind the front bar now, replaces that annoying eggcrate looking crap in FG. Revised wiper blades (although I believe some very late FGII builds received them too).

[Venomous1]

Originally Posted by Adrenaline

Foam support behind the front bar now, replaces that annoying eggcrate looking crap in FG. Revised wiper blades (although I believe some very late FGII builds received them too).

Great always disliked those.

Noticed when looking at Fg-x at dealer when you select aircon etc it now tells you on center display cluster.

Interior lights on Button gone now Parking sensor switch.

anybody know about the sound system changes?

thanks hope to compile a list of things.

[mcnews]

Originally Posted by Adrenaline

Foam support behind the front bar now, replaces that annoying eggcrate looking crap in FG. Revised wiper blades (although I believe some very late FGII builds received them too).

The wiper arms are cheap as, next time you need new wiper blades on your FG just get the whole FG-X arms from a Ford dealer, they are pretty cheap too.

[kypez]

Originally Posted by mcnews

The wiper arms are cheap as, next time you need new wiper blades on your FG just get the whole FG-X arms from a Ford dealer, they are pretty cheap too.

You dont need to change the arms of FG to use the FGX blades. They just clip on the existing arm. I'm using the FGX blades from Ford for the GTF and the G6E. Work a treat.

I like them better than some of the aftermarket ones as they are more flush in the way they mount

[Express]

Originally Posted by Venomous1

tell me more on the things ford changed from Fg to Fgx

Their advertising strategy.

[eb2fairmont]

Originally Posted by Express

Their advertising strategy.

No that didn't change at all. Changing nothing is something.

[Cobra]

Originally Posted by tempted

Yeah, its gone from bad to worse.

More like gone from scarce to non-existent.

[Carrion]

Originally Posted by Cobra

More like gone from scarce to non-existent.

In the last month I have seen more Ford advertisements on TV than any other brand.

The new one with the girl in the blue dress (yes she is back) even has a Falcon in it OMG

[Bolly47]

The new one with the girl in the blue dress (yes she is back) even has a Falcon in it OMG[/QUOTE]

Who is she ? What her name and i don't like the way she walk look stupid.

[Trump]

Originally Posted by Bolly47

Who is she ? What her name and i don't like the way she walk look stupid.

I've got such a headache...

[commodorenutt]

Originally Posted by Bolly47

Who is she ? What her name and i don't like the way she walk look stupid.

Poor grammar does the same, but anyway, the answer is in post 28 in this thread:
http://fordforums.com.au/showthread....56#post5647956

[Road_Warrior]

Dash and centre stack wiring loom changed to accommodate new HMI and functions.

[Venomous1]

So Far....
1.Foam support behind the front bar now, replaces that annoying eggcrate looking crap in FG. Revised wiper blades (although I believe some very late FGII builds received them too).
2.Their advertising strategy. <- LoL(True see SEE AD)
3.Dash and centre stack wiring loom changed to accommodate new HMI and functions.

[Dr Terry]

Originally Posted by Venomous1

So Far....
1.Foam support behind the front bar now, replaces that annoying eggcrate looking crap in FG. Revised wiper blades (although I believe some very late FGII builds received them too).
2.Their advertising strategy. <- LoL(True see SEE AD)
3.Dash and centre stack wiring loom changed to accommodate new HMI and functions.

Wait a minute.

We have effectively a 'new' model series & the best you guys can do is that paltry list of 3 items. It's really only a list if 2, the useless advertising strategy is not a model 'improvement'.

Dr Terry

[Venomous1]

Added more....

1.Foam support behind the front bar now, replaces that annoying eggcrate looking crap in FG. Revised wiper blades (although I believe some very late FGII builds received them too).
2.Their advertising strategy. <- LoL(True see SEE AD)
3.Dash and centre stack wiring loom changed to accommodate new HMI and functions.
4.6Sp N/a gearbox is now china sourced on the base model, XR6 and G6E, yep. The XR6T, G6ET and XR8 all stay with the "good" ZF.
5.new bumper, fog lights, appliques.
6.New seat designs incl softer leather.
7.The dash trims are revised, the seat cushion has been altered to address height issues.
8.new front fascia featuring signature trapezoidal grille, chrome detailing, plus new headlamps and fog lamp bezels. There's new tail lamps with LED technology with a sculpted deck lid and integrated rear spoiler.
9.DRL's.
10.There’s also new 16-inch alloy wheels for Falcon, new 18-inch alloy wheels for G6E and new 19-inch alloy wheels for G6E Turbo.
11.Sync 2 system with voice control button.(located on steering).
12.Front Parking sensors and cancel button located on centre stack.
13.Black headlining
14.New Dual coil Subwoofer Premium systems. Better Amp.
15.Technology is improved with an 8" colour touch screen including new digital radio, Wi-Fi hot spot capability and a new SD card slot. There's now 2 USB ports and the XR range comes standard with rain sensing wipers.
16.reverse camera now standard on all models plus rear parking sensors and front parking sensors. There's a crash severity sensor, driver fatigue warning, curtain airbags, driver and front airbags plus front seat side & thorax airbags. Brake safely with Dynamic Stability Control
16.Sat nav standard in XR6 Turbo and above models.
17.Entry model is no longer "XT" simply Falcon.
18.G6 gone.
19. fuel consumption improvements and slightly improved responsiveness at the wheel.
20.Low rolling resistance (LRR) tyres are now standard, as is the addition of six aero-shields (front, side and rear) below the car, improving wind-flow and reducing drag 0.312cd to 0.291cd
21.There is a new, 10kg lighter six-speed 6HP26 ZF transmission, LPi torque converter (for liquid gas injected models), lower torque converter lock-up and revised suspension tune.
22.Prices slashed on most models.
23.New Tan leather choice.
24.New Logo designs.
25.Most models now come with driver carpet fitted.
26.Headlights now have model badge inside.
27.New bonnet design bigger bulge on XR8.
28.Ford put 852,000kms on mules before launch.
29.XR8 retuned springs/dampers, a larger (19mm) rear anti-roll bar, stiffer front upper spring mounts, stiffer front upper control arm bushings and revised geometry to suit its new 275 rear tyres.
30.



seeking more stuff that is not commonly know behind the skin etc..

[simon varley]

new gearbox I believe
new bumper, fog lights, appliques
sync2
black headlining

[kypez]

Originally Posted by simon varley

new gearbox I believe
new bumper, fog lights, appliques
sync2
black headlining

What are appliques?

[castellan]

New snout.
The base ute looks ugly as they should of painted the bumpers.

[simon varley]

Originally Posted by kypez

What are appliques?

the stick on trim bits around the pillars, decklid etc

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by simon varley

new gearbox I believe
new bumper, fog lights, appliques
sync2
black headlining

Is the 6sp n/a gearbox a Chinese sourced unit now or just a stupid rumour from Drivel to put Falcon down.

[FGX335]

Originally Posted by malazn mafia

Is the 6sp n/a gearbox a Chinese sourced unit now or just a stupid rumour from Drivel to put Falcon down.

On the base model, XR6 and G6E, yep. The XR6T, G6ET and XR8 all stay with the "good" ZF.

[FGX335]

The leather is a different type, softer than before. The dash trims are revised, the seat cushion has been altered to address height issues. Obviously the front and rear are very different. The wipers have rain sensing. But really, it is improvements in the range, rather than a massive re-design.

[duaned]

Originally Posted by FGX335

The dash trims are revised,

Yes but they still insist in installing an airbag cover on the passenger side that doesn't line up with the dash, still!

[simon varley]

that's why it's an FGX not a new product. Same as PX becoming PX2 rather than PU it reflects the amount of rehomologation required

[kypez]

Originally Posted by FGX335

On the base model, XR6 and G6E, yep. The XR6T, G6ET and XR8 all stay with the "good" ZF.

Doesn't mean the quality is inferior in any way to the German box. I doubt ZF would allow that to happen.

[csv8]

Originally Posted by kypez

Doesn't mean the quality is inferior in any way to the German box. I doubt ZF would allow that to happen.

Time will tell,,,

[kypez]

Originally Posted by csv8

Time will tell,,,

cant be any worse than the milkshake issue in the German made box...

[prydey]

Originally Posted by kypez

cant be any worse than the milkshake issue in the German made box...

not sure what that has to do with the actual gearbox!

[Mechan1k]

Originally Posted by kypez

cant be any worse than the milkshake issue in the German made box...

That's a poor cheap heat exchanger issue ... not caused by the transmission itself ... under the impression the same poor design heat exchanger is still in use though.