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[tasboy2011]

hi all my name is nigel i drive a stock 98 au forte i have read some of the storys on here seems a lot of helpful people and ford lovers i have had a few fords in my life 75 escort xl , classic cortina wagon , ea ef and now au lol

[corsair]

Hiya, gang.... New in town after living in Europe for a while and am loving being warm again!!

Well, before we left Jersey, we were looking at an interweb Australian car sales site, and had largely decided what sort of vehicle we wanted. It had to be a biggish station wagon - 5 members of the family - and one that was capable of gobbling up the distances involved with travelling pretty much anywhere in Australia. oh, and Australian made....

Not having an awful lot of money to throw at a car, and reading up on the contenders, we opted for an AU Falcon and found one, on the site, in Caboolture which was still there when we got here. Test drove it and bought it. It's the Futura model and had 250000 clicks on it but is very tidy and I'm as happy as a dog with 2 dicks. I've had a bit of fun trawling the auction sites looking for the little things like a cargo barrier and the cargo blind, both of which I scored very cheaply indeed; the blind cost $1 to buy and $65 to get from NSW to QLD!! Gee, this country is stupidly BIG!!!

Now, after the European cars that we owned in Jersey - Renault Megane Scenic and a Peugeot 207CC - which are just fabulous vehicles, if a little small for 2 adults and 3 kids!, we weren't expecting much from the Falcon in terms of handling and road holding, but I have to say I'm pleasantly surprised at the land yachts road manners!!

I have the radio antenna to fix and the funny bit of plastic panelling under the front - valance, scuttle?? - is a bit munted and either needs fixing or replacing and knowing exactly what it is called would help this endeavour an awful lot!! Anyone??

So, there you are... A potted history of my time with a Ford; the first one I've ever owned!!

John

Hey my name is Vernon and i have a bunch of x and e series cars.

[davyde]

Hi all, newbie here! soon to be a driver of a new ranger. great site here, tonnes of info!

[47racer2010]

Hi All from over the ditch.
I am Peter based in Auckland and am currently rebuilding/building 2 MK 1 Bubble arched escorts. 1 will be a road car with a 2 litre pinto in it the other will be a long term project (that should be very long term) powered with who knows what at this stage. both cars are being built from bare shells and will take a bit of time to finish yet but if you visit my blog you can follow the build as I go
http://mk1escortrebuild.blogspot.com/

I will keep updates on the escort pages in here as well
Peter

well hello , as i said my name is Grumpy and if ya don't believe me ask my wife .
I have had Fords most of my driving life starting with a
1955 Ford Prefect 100E (4 door)
1958 Ford Anglia 100E (2 door)
1955 ford zephyr mk1
1958 Ford Anglia 100E (2 door) with a 1938 221 Cubic Inch Flathead v8
with alum headsand home made headers
1965 Ford Thames 15cwt Van with a mk3 zephur motor,4 speed gearbox
1958 Ford Anglia 100E (2 door) with a 1200 Datsun motor and gearbox
1958 Ford Anglia 100E (2 door) with a 1500 cortina motor
(bored out to 1725cc ) and gearbox
1965 Ford Zephyr 6 Mark III with a bored out 60th, Raymond Mays
twelve-port alloy head , triple 21/2inch SU, Ford Transit Van
gearbox (4 on the floor)
1975 Ford XB Fairmont Station Wagon 302 v8 C4 gearboox
(rebuilt the motor 300hp, stage 2 shift kit , XF diff 325 limited slip diff,
lowered with fulcrum Suspensions )
1988 Ford Falcon XF Wagon
2008 Ford Falcon FG Sedan LPG Great car ($70 bucks to Sydney towing a
trailer 989kms )
Well that it for now oops a 1999 Honda Goldwing as well

been getting tips from this site for ages, thought id finallly become a member and pass on my knowledge.

[cs123]

Originally Posted by ggrumpy1

well hello , as i said my name is Grumpy and if ya don't believe me ask my wife .
I have had Fords most of my driving life starting with a
1955 Ford Prefect 100E (4 door)
1958 Ford Anglia 100E (2 door)
1955 ford zephyr mk1
1958 Ford Anglia 100E (2 door) with a 1938 221 Cubic Inch Flathead v8
with alum headsand home made headers
1965 Ford Thames 15cwt Van with a mk3 zephur motor,4 speed gearbox
1958 Ford Anglia 100E (2 door) with a 1200 Datsun motor and gearbox
1958 Ford Anglia 100E (2 door) with a 1500 cortina motor
(bored out to 1725cc ) and gearbox
1965 Ford Zephyr 6 Mark III with a bored out 60th, Raymond Mays
twelve-port alloy head , triple 21/2inch SU, Ford Transit Van
gearbox (4 on the floor)
1975 Ford XB Fairmont Station Wagon 302 v8 C4 gearboox
(rebuilt the motor 300hp, stage 2 shift kit , XF diff 325 limited slip diff,
lowered with fulcrum Suspensions )
1988 Ford Falcon XF Wagon
2008 Ford Falcon FG Sedan LPG Great car ($70 bucks to Sydney towing a
trailer 989kms )
Well that it for now oops a 1999 Honda Goldwing as well

That's an interesting collection of cars you have owned. Which was your favourite?

[cs123]

Originally Posted by kazade

been getting tips from this site for ages, thought id finallly become a member and pass on my knowledge.

Good to have you onboard.

[steve.n]

HI,my name is steve and i have sat and admired some great fords on this site.Thought i should add my two toys, both supercharged, both great to drive.FG is fantastic all round car to drive,6 speed manual and has had tint and pedders coilovers added since photo taken.Ba has built engine,balanced and blueprinted all herrod bolt ons plus yella terra supercharger with intercooler, wheels have been widened to 9.5 inches on rear,plus many other features.Have to add that the BA has been my daily for past 14 mths(25000 klms) without drama. Which one is quicker? The BA because of its massive torque it makes the Fg feel underpowered(which is not the case).

[steve.n]

Hope photos load this time.

[goodpawn]

Hi all, my names Kristien and I am the proud owner of a 2007 BF mkii FPV Super pursuit no.177. I live and work in remote Western Australia and have also had the privilage of owning a 2004 BA XR6 Turbo ute.
Dunno what else to say so.....
Cheers
Goodpawn

[EL Lupo]

Originally Posted by steve.n

Hope photos load this time.

That BA sounds like the business, what does the 'shaker' do? Intercooler?

[steve.n]

Originally Posted by EL Lupo

That BA sounds like the business, what does the 'shaker' do? Intercooler?

It actually directs air into the cold air box

[AlanT]

Hi all, my names Alan, and I am the owner of a recently bought stock 1998 'EL Falcon Futura', the vehicle is straight and goes really well, especially on the highway, in spite of its age. (this is my first Ford '6')
To date I have fitted a tow bar and wiring and it all works well once I found the good oil on how to do it ( what a saga!). Besides this I have done the basics - changed engine oil and filter, air filter and spark plugs (you never know when last this was done). Next will be the transmission service followed by ...... This forum has provided great info on the vehicle do's, don'ts and should's, so there are a few things that need to be checked.
Well, great being here.
AlanT

Hi everyone, Have just purchased my brothers 2008 Ford Mondeo. 2.0L Turbo diesel sedan with a few luxuries. Setting it up to tow a small caravan. Brother has gone to Germany and purchased Mondeo Titanium Station Wagon with all the bells & whistles. One year old. Looking forward to hearing from members who use their Mondeo to tow with.
Cheers Atky

[EL Lupo]

Originally Posted by AlanT

Hi all, my names Alan, and I am the owner of a recently bought stock 1998 'EL Falcon Futura', the vehicle is straight and goes really well, especially on the highway, in spite of its age. (this is my first Ford '6')
To date I have fitted a tow bar and wiring and it all works well once I found the good oil on how to do it ( what a saga!). Besides this I have done the basics - changed engine oil and filter, air filter and spark plugs (you never know when last this was done). Next will be the transmission service followed by ...... This forum has provided great info on the vehicle do's, don'ts and should's, so there are a few things that need to be checked.
Well, great being here.
AlanT

Hey Alan, I'm in the same posi here with my ride, so feel free to share any details or developments, cheers

[kegr]

Hi All
i am new to posting with small ford history
XB panelvan 302 auto
TE cortina 250 crossflow
XF efi 5 speed in a special blue and light weight enki rims (supposidly factory built show special)
FC LTD 351
XC ute
XC gs sedan
EF futura wagon
BA xls ute
work are going to give me a commodore hatch(sportwagon)
can anyone suggest an appropriate mask??
(i can't be seen driving a holden my mates would laugh to much)
i have only ever had FORDS as work cars as well

Gday guys. Im new on here figgerd id say hello and tell u about a problem i have with my felcon. Its a ef falcon and my fuel gage has been stuffing up when i start my car the gage goes to full when i have no fuel the five seconds later drops to empty it does this every start up with or with out fuel in my car plz helpp. Thanks kai

[russellw]

Originally Posted by for4lifekai

Gday guys. Im new on here figgerd id say hello and tell u about a problem i have with my felcon. Its a ef falcon and my fuel gage has been stuffing up when i start my car the gage goes to full when i have no fuel the five seconds later drops to empty it does this every start up with or with out fuel in my car plz helpp. Thanks kai

Hi Kai

Welcome. It sounds like the sender unit (or wiring to it) is stuffed but ask the question in one of the tech areas as more people will see it there.

Originally Posted by AlanT

Hi all, my names Alan, and I am the owner of a recently bought stock 1998 'EL Falcon Futura', the vehicle is straight and goes really well, especially on the highway, in spite of its age. (this is my first Ford '6')
To date I have fitted a tow bar and wiring and it all works well once I found the good oil on how to do it ( what a saga!). Besides this I have done the basics - changed engine oil and filter, air filter and spark plugs (you never know when last this was done). Next will be the transmission service followed by ...... This forum has provided great info on the vehicle do's, don'ts and should's, so there are a few things that need to be checked.
Well, great being here.
AlanT

Welcome abroad Alan.

Originally Posted by Atky

Hi everyone, Have just purchased my brothers 2008 Ford Mondeo. 2.0L Turbo diesel sedan with a few luxuries. Setting it up to tow a small caravan. Brother has gone to Germany and purchased Mondeo Titanium Station Wagon with all the bells & whistles. One year old. Looking forward to hearing from members who use their Mondeo to tow with.
Cheers Atky

Hi Atky

We have a Mondeo section so check out that area.

Originally Posted by kegr

Hi All
i am new to posting with small ford history
XB panelvan 302 auto
TE cortina 250 crossflow
XF efi 5 speed in a special blue and light weight enki rims (supposedly factory built show special)
FC LTD 351
XC ute
XC gs sedan
EF futura wagon
BA xls ute
work are going to give me a commodore hatch(sportwagon)
can anyone suggest an appropriate mask??
(i can't be seen driving a holden my mates would laugh to much)
i have only ever had FORDS as work cars as well

In the absence of a Falcon wagon a lot of corporate s have adopted the Commodore version - it's not a bad looking thing despite the badge.

Cheers
Russ

Chears mate how do i fix the sender unit or wires as i have been told a few times this is what it is just wasnt sure

hi new to this site. wanting to sell. how do i go about this?

[Mechan1k]

You need to contribute to the forums (via informative posting) prior to being able to sell items through the For Sale section.

[bluexr6auiiute]

Hey all,
Just thought id put some pics of my ute so far



http://www.flickr.com/photos/5316675...n/photostream/

Hey all
been a long time ford owner.
I have a ford ba xr6 non turbo 03 it does not have the traction control button and it is always spinning wheels in the wet it does have float diff in it but a new lsd unit is going in next week.
So i guess my question is can traction control be added to these cars after they have left the factory.
would like to get it done as the misses also drives the car and i dont wont to see her crash it from a spin out in the wet.
Thanks

Hi all i own 1999 au forte wagon 4.0 auto and a 1991 xf ute 4.1 auto with rebuilt el 4.0 turbo motor in shed awaiting me to fit post photos soon cheers mick a true blue oval lover

hi every1 am new to this site..

[12mm_socket]

Hi y'all I'm the socket that keeps getting lost, hence the reason I'm here to read and learn

[martyr]

hi there names jay currently working on a 82 XE s'pack just had a 351 clevo put into it

[amcroft]

Hi All

New member site looks great and own a ford territory 07 rwd tx

Cheers
Aaron