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Old 25-11-2012, 08:47 PM   #2881
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Hi. I can't message anyone until I have 5 posts under my belt. This is one.
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Old 26-11-2012, 10:23 AM   #2882
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hello everyone..

Would like to say a big hello to all the forum members.

I work in the automotive industry for a few years now and would hopefully help our member with information / wiring diagrams if they require some help.
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Old 26-11-2012, 01:04 PM   #2883
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Some more pics of my baby girl !
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Old 26-11-2012, 01:32 PM   #2884
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G'day all, Danny here, new to site.
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Old 26-11-2012, 01:38 PM   #2885
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Hey everyone, my name is Taylor, a proud owner of a Ford Falcon BA XR6 MK-I 2004. I've been a ford fan all my life, first time on this page also first post.
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Old 26-11-2012, 05:26 PM   #2886
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Hi All.

Picked up my 06 Ghia (AWD), last week. 100 K on the clock, just had both recalls done. No problems at all from Peter warren Ford doing it, actually very helpful. Love the Terry. The fuel consumption is a little high atm (17 lts/100km), though. Only have put the cleaner through the tank at the moment. Looking at cleaning the throttle body out and having the injectors professionally cleaned, any other ideas would be helpful? (neside telling the missus to slow down...already done that!!!!

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Old 27-11-2012, 09:22 AM   #2887
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hello to all Ford lovers.

I grew up with a MK 1 consul, MK 2 Zephyr and my first car was a

MK3 zephyr. Since then its been Falcons and Fairlanes.

I have never been towed home in 44 years. Best cars on the planet.
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Old 27-11-2012, 09:40 AM   #2888
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Gday all Ford lovers,

I am Alan a Ford lovers myself. Looking forward to learn more about Ford in this forum.
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Old 27-11-2012, 07:14 PM   #2889
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Hey all joined bout a month ago so thought i best say hi im brent i own a black el xr6 manual an love it
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Old 27-11-2012, 08:46 PM   #2890
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Hi All,

Im a newby to the site just wanna say hi and I own a ED Fairmont ghia V8 manual coolest car around.
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Old 27-11-2012, 11:09 PM   #2891
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Hi,
Just joined up to try and get some info. I have a 2011 SZ TS Diesel RWD Territory that I am trying to set up for towing the caravan. I previously did 2 Falcon wagons myself but have found this car a real challenge doing yhe electric brake unit. I would like to know where to connect off the brake light wire, preferably behind the drivers kick panel.I wish I had known about the forum before I started the job.
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Old 28-11-2012, 10:24 AM   #2892
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Hi all
Am a newby, first Ford - though it is my sons a manual 2004 BA XR6 in toxic yellow.
Surprised at how much after market stuff there is for the car so am hoping to gain from other peoples experience
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Old 28-11-2012, 05:43 PM   #2893
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Hi Guys,

I'm a newbie to this forum but I love my fords. My first car was a TC Cortina and have had a couple of Falcons since. I currently have a BF Fairlane and an 07 Ranger TD.

I'm looking forward to seeing all the mods other guys do and maybe helping someone out occasionally.
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Old 28-11-2012, 08:03 PM   #2894
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New to this forum thing, just bought fg gt mk11 silhoutte manual looking to find out info the do 's n donts with these cars.
Previous fords- xr6t ba ute, n my daily ranger 2wd
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Old 28-11-2012, 09:17 PM   #2895
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Evening all new to this Forum .I am currently running an BAXR6 ute that like me is getting long in the tooth but unless I win lotto would'nt trade it for Quids [dollars to the younger generations].Also like me it's showing signs of wear and this seems like the place to get advice on some problems that are developing. So I'm off to trawl the sight.Merry Xmas all.
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Old 28-11-2012, 09:32 PM   #2896
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Hello boys and girls,

I've been lurking on the forum for a week or so to get the skinny on my intended purchase, an AU2 Fairlane. Today is the day I went to have a look and it was too good to go past so I am now the owner of an August 2002 AU Fairlane Sportsman V8; a damn happy camper I am too.

Here's a crap phone picture of my new girl.



I'll leave my introduction post there because I want to start and build thread and ask a few questions.

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Old 28-11-2012, 09:54 PM   #2897
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Hi Guys
Great to be part of the group. i have a 95 XG S. Its my first Ford here in Australia, over the past 8 weeks of owning her have discovered shes needs a lot of TLC. My knowledge on the XG is limit so here I am to pick up hints and help ... cheers
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Old 29-11-2012, 07:24 PM   #2898
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Hi everyone, this is a great forum you guys have lots of info. I just bought a 05 ba fairmont mk11 its a great car. I have one small problem after 70km/h it seems to get a side to side wobble in the rear end, it gets worse the faster you go. I have had the diff bushes and all the other rear end bushes checked out and are ok. The wheel aligment is also ok. dose anybody have any ideas where to go from here?
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Old 29-11-2012, 07:33 PM   #2899
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Old 29-11-2012, 08:59 PM   #2900
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hello to all Ford lovers.

I grew up with a MK 1 consul, MK 2 Zephyr and my first car was a

MK3 zephyr. Since then its been Falcons and Fairlanes.

I have never been towed home in 44 years. Best cars on the planet.
Hi and welcome to the site peecue2, I too have never been towed home in 40 or so years : they always take me to the Ford garage!! boom boom!
Seriously though I used to work on all the early fords, Prefects Anglia Thames
Consul Zephyrs Cortinas etc. Iv'e forgotten most of what I learned though.
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Old 29-11-2012, 09:58 PM   #2901
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Hi folks Sory Im not into really flashy cars not because I dont want to be but the wild life around here sort of forbids it

we have wild horses, Camels, Cattle, foxs,and of course the dreaded drop Roos

Roos that hide behind trees like a little radar buddy in the big smoke then pick the moment that you dont have a show in hell of stopping to cross the road normaly in one leap sometimes they get to touch the road before you hit them other times you get em in mid air

and if you ever decide to hit a horse at night pick the bigest one you can that way you can sorta tunnel under it and come out alive will attach a couple of pic of the last 3 years cars

no sence in having a new one it takes 9 months to get it panel beated and the results are normally rubbish with nothing ever lining up again

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Old 30-11-2012, 09:03 AM   #2902
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Hi All. Just joined and and thought I would say hello. Last few cars have been Nissan Maximas which have been ultra relaible but now it is time to update our current maxima. On looking at the latest Maxima, which drives very well indeed, my wife and I decided it was too small inside and we had to look for alternatives. We finally settled on the new SZ Terrritory after we took one for a test drive just to see what it was like but not really considering it as an alternative. My wife and I were very impressed. So impressed that we put down a deposit on one that day. I must admit being concerned with Ford reliablity but the drive was that good we decided to take a chance.

Hopefully we will be able to take delivery of the car this coming Monday. It is a Havana (hard colour to get a hold of) TS SZ Diesel RWD.

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Old 30-11-2012, 03:03 PM   #2903
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hi new here
ok helped a mate out and took his 2003 ba off his hands but noticed that after runing for about 30 sec to 1 minute lights come up on dash abs traction control and and a warning light this ba has a lot of xr gear in it gauge cluster computer and lots other stuff car drives fine other than its very easy to smoke my 18s up lol any one got any ideas to start looking

cheers people hope some one can help
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Old 30-11-2012, 03:38 PM   #2904
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Good morning Guy's and Girls. Im sorry if this is not the right thread to post in, But not sure well else to post.

My name is Harley, Im 20 years old and live in Bendigo, Victoria.

I drive a 2007 BF2 XR6, Seduce in colour, Minor mods, like pacemaker headers, Venom high flow cat and 2.5" catback sports zorst. I dont know many people down here in victoria, But would love to start doing cruises and get togethers with other B Series owners.

Anyway guys, look forward to meeting you all.
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Old 30-11-2012, 07:51 PM   #2905
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'93 Festiva
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Old 01-12-2012, 08:56 AM   #2906
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Hi guys/gals.

My name is Nathan, I am 23 with a gorgeous wife and have two beautiful daughters (3 and nearly 2). I live in Burnie, on the North West Coast of Tasmania. Ive just purchased my first Ford (previously a die hard Holden fan). I drive a Menace (purple) 2005 BA MKII XR6. I know a bit about cars in general, but I am basically a novice to the world of Fords. I am passionate about AFL, MLB, NFL, NBA and cricket... Also very keen on a punt!!
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Old 01-12-2012, 09:18 AM   #2907
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Hi Been on forum for a while, recently picked up a FG xr6 in Nitro, great car, replaces an UA we had for about 10 Years. Cheers Campbell
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Old 01-12-2012, 08:42 PM   #2908
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Hi all,
I'm new here, come looking for info on getting my wheels happy on the road.
I drive a AU2 that has recently had the following work done to it.

2 x Alternators
(killed by oil from power steering) :(

High pressure power steering pipe

Radiator reserve bottle

Radiator

Front pads and disks

Water pump
(after broken pump pulley)

Air con compressor and re-gas

Unblocked the waste water tube on the air con.
(no more swimming pool in the car)

Replaced the passenger side power window winder thingy.
(failed again after a month so is now chocked closed with a block of wood)

Next job....

Drop the pan off the automatic trans and fin a kit.
(Keeps jumping out of gear on right turns when cold)

Whew.....
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Old 02-12-2012, 06:30 PM   #2909
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Hi all, new here and hopeing to find some good info out to help sort a slight problem out on a BA.
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Old 03-12-2012, 08:08 AM   #2910
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Hey howzitgoin? My names Bob, brand new to this forum lark, just got an old 02 Futura wagon and I'm wanting to find out all the tips,advice and tricks to keep the car going. I've had Fords mostly for the last thirtyodd years, back in PommyLand and here from '96. Here I've tried an '81 XD, a'99 AU and now this '02 BA wagon which I thinks great for its practical size having kids and all the associated tackle! But also I like the power this things got but not stupid things sorry technical improvements !? The icc unit being the main one. Any ways, thanks in advance and Cheers to Ford,Eh?
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