| Ford Falcon (AU) | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Australia |
| Also called | Ford Fairmont (AU) FTE TE50 FTE TS50 |
| Production | September 1998 – September 2002 |
| Assembly | Australia: Melbourne, Victoria (Broadmeadows) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | EA169 |
| Related | Ford Fairlane (AU) Ford LTD (AU) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.0 L Intech I6 (petrol) 4.0 L Intech E-Gas I6 (LPG) 4.0 L Intech HP I6 (petrol) 4.0 L Intech VCT I6 (petrol) 5.0 L Windsor V8 (petrol) 5.0 L Synergy 5000 V8 (petrol) 5.6 L Windsor V8 (petrol) |
| Transmission | 4-speed M93LE automatic (I6) 4-speed M97LE automatic (V8) 5-speed Tremec T-5 manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,793 mm (110.0 in)–3,096 mm (121.9 in) |
| Length | 4,907 mm (193.2 in)–5,077 mm (199.9 in) |
| Width | 1,870 mm (74 in)–1,871 mm (73.7 in) |
| Height | 1,437 mm (56.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,437–1,645 kg (3,168–3,627 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford Falcon (EL) |
| Successor | Ford Falcon (BA) |
The Ford Falcon (AU) is a full-size car that was produced by Ford Australia from 1998 to 2002. It was the sixth generation Ford Falcon and also included the Ford Fairmont (AU)—the luxury-oriented model range. The AU series replaced the EL Falcon and was constructed on the (at the time) new EA169 platform which continued to harbour Falcon models until 2010 when the BF wagon was discontinued, and Ford Territory models until 2011. The AU series was replaced by the updated BA series.