Ford Falcon (ED)
| Industry | Automotive |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1925 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
| Products | Automobiles |
The Ford Falcon (ED) is a full-size car manufactured by Ford Australia between 1993 and 1994. This model represents the third version within the fifth generation of the Falcon lineup, which also includes the upscale Ford Fairmont (ED).
Introduction
Launched in August 1993, the ED Falcon succeeded the Ford EB Falcon, which had been introduced in July 1991. The update involved over 280 modifications, with the most prominent exterior change being a redesigned oval-shaped grille. The Falcon XR6 and XR8 variants showcased a distinctive front fascia featuring four headlights. The release of the ED Falcon occurred shortly after the debut of the Holden Commodore VR.
Model range
The ED Falcon was offered in both four-door sedan and five-door wagon configurations, encompassing the following models:
- Falcon GLi sedan and wagon
- Falcon Futura sedan and wagon
- Falcon XR6 sedan and wagon
- Falcon XR8 sedan
- Fairmont sedan and wagon
- Fairmont Ghia sedan
Targeting fleet customers, the GLi came equipped with either a 4.0-litre SOHC inline-six engine producing 148 kW or a 5.0-litre OHV V8 delivering 165 kW. Standard equipment included power-assisted steering, an adjustable steering column, remote boot release, keyless entry with an immobiliser, AM/FM radio with cassette player, and a plastic fuel tank. The GLi featured dark grey accents on door handles, grille, mirrors, and bumper inserts.
Replacing the previous "Falcon S" trim, the Futura added body-colored door handles and mirrors, optional Black Pearl paint finish, demand wash-wipe wipers, ABS brakes, cruise control, comprehensive instrumentation including voltmeter and oil pressure gauge, digital clock, ignition and map lights, an eight-speaker Alpine audio system, carpeted front door pockets, and full cloth upholstery. Engine choices mirrored those of the GLi except that wagons were not available with manual transmissions or V8 engines.
Base-level vehicles could be enhanced with options such as 15- or 16-inch alloy wheels (with sport suspension standard on 16-inch), sunroof, rear spoiler, cruise control (available on GLi), trip computer, cabin fire extinguisher, integrated car alarm system, and air conditioning.
The Fairmont series represented the luxury-focused trims while XR models emphasized sportier performance characteristics.
Limited edition variants included:
- Falcon Classic
- Falcon XR8 Sprint
Higher-performance versions of the 4.0-litre six-cylinder engine (161 kW) and 5.0-litre V8 (165 kW) were fitted to upper-tier models.
Production and replacement
Ford Australia replaced the ED Falcon in August 1994 with the significantly revised Ford Falcon (EF). A total of 72,571 ED Falcons were produced during its manufacturing run.
See also
- Ford Falcon (XG) – utility and panel van models produced concurrently with the ED series sedans and wagons.