Is this a genuine Ford accessory?

[TOP DOG]

I found this while doing a search, but cannot find anything more on it. Is it genuine or would it be an after market thing?

[Road_Warrior]

Err, from memory yes, it was a mobile office thingo offered by Ford along with the 'mobile phone presenter' thingo

[Raptor]

That was a genuine AU accessory. Obviously only useful when stopped as it fitted to the gear lever only when in park. Supposed to provide a desktop for tradies or sales reps or anyone else running a business from their car.

I don't know what the take up was like but at least someone inside Ford Australia was trying back then. I'll see if I can find anything else on it.

[Raptor]

I found this. It looks to be where the image is from.

http://www.autoweb.com.au/cms/A_5067...wsarticle.html


AU Falcon - Options and Accessories
3 September, 1998

An integral part of the AU Falcon program has been the development of a wide range of factory and dealer fitted options and accessories.

The key advantage of factory or dealer fitted options is that customers avoid the risk of compromising the new car warranty, a risk which may arise with after market products.

New Factory Fitted Options

Mobile Office

The Mobile Office Pack transforms the Falcon interior into an "office-on-wheels" via the addition of several practical pieces of equipment. Available on Forte and Futura the Mobile Office Pack consists of:

• Horizontal Work Table - Designed to fit over the automatic transmission handle and cup holder recess to form a stable working surface for laptop computers, notepads, books and binders. The work surface also incorporates a beverage holder suitable for cans and most 600ml drink containers. To ensure the table is only used when the vehicle is stationary the work table can only be placed in position when the transmission lever is in the 'Park' position.
• Mobile Phone Presenter - Designed to mount most brands of mobile phones the presenter provides a safe, secure and permanent phone mounting point. When not in use the mounting arm is concealed within the centre console.
• Additional 12-Volt Power Outlet - This can be used for portable fax machines, laptops, etc.
  Stowage bag for worktable.
• Aimable front seat reading lamps.
• Rear reading lamps and grab handles.

[CoupeKing]

Never took off. Not enough Lefties like myself.

[TOP DOG]

Thanks guys.
Now just to find one, can't have enough of the odd ball things. Knowing the name "Horizontal Work Table" might make it easier to find.

[Sox]

Originally Posted by TOP DOG

Thanks guys.
Now just to find one, can't have enough of the odd ball things. Knowing the name "Horizontal Work Table" might make it easier to find.

I picked one up last year on Gumtree for $15.
I haven't used it, but just wanted it too.

[zlcrazy]

Sure is genuine as already mentioned.

When i had my AU Fairlane i tried to get one but never found one. I also tried when i had my AU1 Forte.

Would have been so handy. Oh well :(

[TOP DOG]

Originally Posted by Sox

I picked one up last year on Gumtree for $15.
I haven't used it, but just wanted it too.

If you want to part with it, let me know. Even knowing the actual name didn't help with finding one on line.

If anyone else has one they would like to sell, once again let me know.

[Sox]

Originally Posted by TOP DOG

If you want to part with it, let me know. Even knowing the actual name didn't help with finding one on line.

If anyone else has one they would like to sell, once again let me know.

Sorry, I won't be letting this go.
I'm a hoarder of strange and obscure parts too.

[TOP DOG]

Originally Posted by Sox

Sorry, I won't be letting this go.
I'm a hoarder of strange and obscure parts too.

Can you remember what it was advertised as?

Every bit of knowledge brings me closer to the objective :-)

[99FairlaneGhia]

anyone ever find one??

[Ford_The_Win]

Ha, I remember when cappuccinos looked like that. Looks like coffee has come along almost as much as the cars have.

[Sox]

Originally Posted by TOP DOG

Can you remember what it was advertised as?

Every bit of knowledge brings me closer to the objective :-)

I can't say that I do, it was at least 12 months ago.

I usually just search for 'AU' under automotive though.
This thing was only about 1/2 hour drive too.

[Whoosha]

A must have option to go with the phone holder that tucked away in the console, still got one in the original box had the dealer throw it into the deal way back when ,only problem was after paying for my new XR8 I had no money left for a phone

[Sox]

Originally Posted by Whoosha

A must have option to go with the phone holder that tucked away in the console, still got one in the original box had the dealer throw it into the deal way back when ,only problem was after paying for my new XR8 I had no money left for a phone

I think I have a couple phone holders too.

[auIILTD]

i would mind one either if anyone can find some! Would be very handy for the laptop when tuning, rather than balancing the lappy between the centre console and the handbrake!

Judging by searches, these are pretty rare to find now. Oh well. Nice thought!

Cheers
Stu

[Sox]

Originally Posted by auIILTD

i would mind one either if anyone can find some! Would be very handy for the laptop when tuning, rather than balancing the lappy between the centre console and the handbrake!

Judging by searches, these are pretty rare to find now. Oh well. Nice thought!

Cheers
Stu

Cool, I could have a bidding war on my hands if I were to sell.

[TOP DOG]

I have contacted the Ford dealer in Darwin about the "Mobile Office Pack" and not surprizingly they couldn't be ********* even looking it up (this is the same mob that said no remotes for wagons and want $290.00 to recode a key)

I emailed then rang Ford Australia and was told after 10 years any remining warehouse stock is offered to Rare Spares and Ford owners clubs.
Rare Spares has no listing for any of the accessories and I am sure if the clubs had any, someone here would know about them.

The other option Ford suggested, was ringing individual dealeships. So if anyone has a contact in a dealership (or knows someone who knows someone) could you please ask them to check it out.

I.m sure there would be a few of us wanting the Horizontal Work table if they could be found.

Thanks

[chazza]

found one of these in 2010...sold it on ebay...
FOR USE ON AU AUTOMATIC FLOOR SHIFT MODELS






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[TOP DOG]

Originally Posted by chazza

found one of these in 2010...sold it on ebay...
FOR USE ON AU AUTOMATIC FLOOR SHIFT MODELS

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That's the one, that makes 2 I know of being in existence. Please find a 3rd just for me.

[Uncle_Ken]

I was thinking this might go really well with it

Fingers crossed I can find No.4
UK

[Cartenz]

I picked up an old AU the other week and it has the (very factory looking) mobile phone holder in the center console, been trying to find more about it before I remove it...

This thread is probably the most info I have been able to find out about it.

Doesnt seem to have any of the other "mobile office pack" options tho.

Apologies for bumping an old thread.

[xxx000]

Originally Posted by TOP DOG

If you want to part with it, let me know. Even knowing the actual name didn't help with finding one on line.

If anyone else has one they would like to sell, once again let me know.

I might still have one in the garage somewhere. Will be doing a cleanout in the near future and will look for it

[TOP DOG]

Originally Posted by Cartenz

I picked up an old AU the other week and it has the (very factory looking) mobile phone holder in the center console, been trying to find more about it before I remove it...

This thread is probably the most info I have been able to find out about it.

Doesnt seem to have any of the other "mobile office pack" options tho.

Apologies for bumping an old thread.

No apologies necessary, old threads usually have great information.
The phone holder was sold separately as well, it is still uncommon but only worth around $20 - $30 to sell.
vehicles with the pack had a cigarette lighter socket in the bottom right hand corner inside the console for connecting the phone into (this was wired into the stereo so music was cut when phone was activated). It would also have an external antenna on the roof, also wires in the console and additional map lights.

[TOP DOG]

Originally Posted by xxx000

I might still have one in the garage somewhere. Will be doing a cleanout in the near future and will look for it

If you ever find it, I would love to try and purchase it from you.

[xxx000]

Took me a few years but anyway

Here's one that I have that may be what you are describing

https://imgur.com/tQ90RWG
https://imgur.com/zxRuQMB
https://imgur.com/K7G7ZS6

If anyone's interested let me know

[moey747]

Originally Posted by xxx000

Took me a few years but anyway

Here's one that I have that may be what you are describing

https://imgur.com/tQ90RWG
https://imgur.com/zxRuQMB
https://imgur.com/K7G7ZS6

If anyone's interested let me know

That's a mobile phone presenter for a BA/BF, Uncle Linz had one for sale last week: https://fordforums.com.au/showpost.p...8&postcount=20

[sgj66]

My old man's ts50 had 1may have been standard for t series

[xxx000]

Originally Posted by moey747

That's a mobile phone presenter for a BA/BF, Uncle Linz had one for sale last week: https://fordforums.com.au/showpost.p...8&postcount=20

Thanks heaps, will see if some mates with BF's want it and if not I may be interested in parting with it