Ford Falcon (BF)
| Ford Falcon (BF) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Australia |
| Production | October 2005 – February 2008 (utility, sedan) October 2005 – June 2010 (wagon) |
| Assembly | Australia: Campbellfield, Victoria |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size car |
| Body style | 2-door utility 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 4-speed M93LE automatic (I6) 6-speed 6HP26 automatic 6-speed manual |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford Falcon (BA) |
| Successor | Ford Falcon (FG) |
The Ford Falcon (BF) is a full-size car that was produced by Ford Australia from 2005 to 2008. It was the third and final iteration of the sixth generation of this Australian-made model and also included the Ford Fairmont (BF)—the luxury-oriented version of the Falcon. The station wagon continued until 2010, alongside the new seventh generation Falcon range.
Sold between October 2005 and April 2008 in sedan and utility body styles or as a wagon until June 2010, the BF series brought many mechanical upgrades, including but not limited to a raised compression ratio (10.3:1) and improved now-independent dual variable cam timing on the six-cylinder engines and improved knock sensing on the DOHC 3 Valve V8 which, in conjunction with ECU modifications, led to increases in power, torque and fuel economy, required to comply with recently introduced Euro III emissions standards. The changes to the six-cylinder engine further decreased the engine’s already low noise and vibration while increasing power from 182 to 190 kW (244 to 255 hp). With the BF, Ford introduced a six-speed automatic developed by German company ZF and Bosch. The XR6 Turbo got a power increase to 245 kilowatts (329 hp), along with the ZF six-speed automatic.
With the BF Falcon Ford updated the keys and security of the Falcon, replacing the ageing Tibbe lock system with a Huf manufactured 2 track key.
The BF Falcon started production in October 2005 until it was updated with the Mk II in October 2006.
Its original range comprised the following model variants:
In February 2006, the limited edition Falcon SR was also launched with a higher level of equipment relative to the XT.
Ford Falcon (BF) XR6 sedan
Ford Falcon (BF) XR6 Turbo utility
Ford Falcon (BF) Futura sedan
Ford Fairmont (BF) sedan
On the 6 October 2006, the BF Mk II was officially launched by former Ford Australia President Tom Gorman. BF Falcon MkII went on sale 22 October 2006. The XT, Futura and Fairmont sport a facelift, with a new bonnet, headlights, grille and front and rear bumpers, while the XR range gets some minor interior updates. The top of the range Fairmont Ghia benefitted most from the BF Mark II upgrade compared to the other models in the range, including more chrome and diamond finished alloy wheels. The Fairmont Ghia also featured sportier body kit with side skirts designed to make the car more attractive to younger buyers. Inside, the Fairmont Ghia featured a piano black finish on the centre stack, chrome plated door handles and a brushed aluminium appearance on the instrument cluster.
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