Is this the Falcon's replacement? - Page 3

jasonxhxr8 · 07-02-2013, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mik

it depends where you are i think, traffic jam central there are a lot of commuters, but there`s plenty of v8`s in our neck of the woods, not counting the 3 in our driveway.

Yeah your right there are still a lot of larger cars out there but that's such a smaller percentage when looked at the 22mill plus people in this country look in 1997 ford set sales records on the el no car in Australian history has come close to matching them figures......... Why is this fuel the cost of a new falcon and CHANGE. As I said early if the government dropped the tax on parts made for manufacturing cars could be reduced 33% is rrp then they would sell but the government don't see a need to support the two Aussie manufactures any more.

xr8territory · 07-02-2013, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dash_XR

Agree'd I can see buying one of the last F6's ever made then move on..

There is plenty of stuff built overseas that's better, I would class myself as a Ford Australia fan not a Ford fan..

never a truer word has been said.

Road_Warrior · 07-02-2013, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GTP534

Ford hasn't "them selfs" said they will stop production of the Falcon; they just haven't released details of their future plans (post 2016). At least that's my understanding.

That is absolutely correct.

And there is still the unanswered question about S550/next generation Mustang and how it will "relate" to the Falcon going forward.

Elements · 07-02-2013, 10:51 PM

Food for thought - the Ford Asia Pacific and Africa team, based in Australia, work on not just regional projects. Let's not forget that there are global programs in amongst it too. Whether it be the whole vehicle, or particular systems, etc. And let's not forget benchmarking, etc.

While they have had at least 1 current-ish Taurus in Australia for some time, maybe it has something to do with future D-car model development? Why does a D-car running around, have to relate back to an E-car?

But what would I know...

Moby Vic · 08-02-2013, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dash_XR

True,

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I bet you can't find a Falcon that ever looked that bad..

It does have some positives but quite a few large negatives too, no manual for starters and it weighs a ton (sorry 2 ton).

Of course, the 1996 Taurus. Every time Taurus gets mentioned here, people blast that car.

The current car shares nothing with that car but the name. The '96 Taurus was an evolution of the original Taurus, a midsize car.

The current Taurus rides on a Volvo-sourced chassis that was originally called the Five Hundred, and it's a full-size car.

The current Taurus shares nothing but a name with the '96.

(Maybe I should put this in my signature so I don't have to keep posting it.)

I don't know how much longer the US Taurus will last. Coming fuel economy regulations will make it difficult to keep building such big cars.

drpopper · 08-02-2013, 04:21 PM

There was a white current model Ford Taurus with a LHD sticker parked in Main St Mornington this morning. I had to double take and drive around the block to check it out.

drpopper · 08-02-2013, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Moby Vic

Of course, the 1996 Taurus. Every time Taurus gets mentioned here, people blast that car.

I had one for a while ... it was quiet, comfortable and a nice drive. Bit odd to look at however.

TC200six · 08-02-2013, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Moby Vic

Of course, the 1996 Taurus. Every time Taurus gets mentioned here, people blast that car.

The current car shares nothing with that car but the name. The '96 Taurus was an evolution of the original Taurus, a midsize car.

The current Taurus rides on a Volvo-sourced chassis that was originally called the Five Hundred, and it's a full-size car.

The current Taurus shares nothing but a name with the '96.

(Maybe I should put this in my signature so I don't have to keep posting it.)

I don't know how much longer the US Taurus will last. Coming fuel economy regulations will make it difficult to keep building such big cars.

It's funny that those with the strongest views against the Taurus here know very little about them. it's almost like they believe the '96 model was the only model ever made.

TheZHLANE · 08-02-2013, 05:58 PM

Taurus makes my fairlane look small :(

jasonxhxr8 · 23-05-2013, 12:22 PM

Ok so now it official ford will close October 2016

Bossxr8 · 23-05-2013, 02:09 PM

Ford will bring in Mustang and probably Explorer. There more than likely will be no form of replacement for Falcon. Definately no Taurus.

Vormund · 23-05-2013, 02:13 PM

I'd say Mondeo would fill that gap now. It's about the same size.

TC200six · 23-05-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonxhxr8

Ok so now it official ford will close October 2016

Yeah it's a shame as we all know.

As others have done I would really thank the workers of Ford Australia for producing some great vehicles over the decades.

jasonxhxr8 · 23-05-2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TC200six

Yeah it's a shame as we all know.

As others have done I would really thank the workers of Ford Australia for producing some great vehicles over the decades.

Like he said thank you to all who have help produce the falcon for the past 41 years and to the company's 51 years in the country.
Hey ill buy a mustang lol.

GT-spec15 · 23-05-2013, 02:39 PM

Taurus would be a great addition to the lineup, but it may need a name change after the horrid 90s model!

jasonxhxr8 · 23-05-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GT-spec15

Taurus would be a great addition to the lineup, but it may need a name change after the horrid 90s model!

Haha way to true

Bossxr8 · 23-05-2013, 02:42 PM

There will be no RHD Taurus.

Mighty Reds · 23-05-2013, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

There will be no RHD Taurus.

Any chance the Fusion name may be used?.

GT-spec15 · 23-05-2013, 02:44 PM

Ford has clearly identified a shift towards small-medium cars, so Mondeo may well be their largest offering into the future.

**Fordman1** · 23-05-2013, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

There will be no RHD Taurus.

This ....

There is no RHD Taurus.

These media numbskulls keep carrying on about Taurus but the numbers don't make sense.

2014 Mondeo / Fusion will be the large car here in Aus.

jasonxhxr8 · 23-05-2013, 08:40 PM

One bad thing about all this is as history has shown when a manufacture packs up it can either make prices plummet or increase for those all ready owning second hand falcons.

distortion · 23-05-2013, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Ford will bring in Mustang and probably Explorer. There more than likely will be no form of replacement for Falcon. Definately no Taurus.

are you sure they'll bring the mustang?

Nikked · 23-05-2013, 08:55 PM

Is interesting the that they aloud the 2014 funding to go ahead, with the closure in mind...

Seems like a huge waste of money to create new stampings for a new front and rear end for only 3 years...

Blem · 23-05-2013, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

That is absolutely correct.

And there is still the unanswered question about S550/next generation Mustang and how it will "relate" to the Falcon going forward.

The Falcon name is to die off.
Probably better to end than to crawl along in some lame format.
Hopefully with some pride & go out in GT HO style.
not a whimper

falconnut · 23-05-2013, 09:13 PM

i would be fine with upgrading to AWD

Not FWD though

jpd80 · 23-05-2013, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikked

Is interesting the that they aloud the 2014 funding to go ahead, with the closure in mind...

Seems like a huge waste of money to create new stampings for a new front and rear end for only 3 years...

Looking at the timetable, it's only two years,

Could the the stampings be slight variations on the existing ones?
Could most of the changed look be due to new front clip, head lights and tail lights extending into the boot like VF?.

Top_Ghia · 23-05-2013, 09:24 PM

They are currently evaluating a 4wd wagon based on the ranger. Think Territory body on ranger chassis.

Dusty1 · 23-05-2013, 09:32 PM

The Ranger seven seater is on sale now in some markets, Everest or something. Out here I think they will call a new vehicle Endevour.

I hope the Mondeo won't be the Falcon replacement, as I had a Titanium wagon on order, saw it (looked great), but once we knew twins were on the way, I couldn't fit three full size child seats across the back, so I upgraded to a diesel Territory. I would have been very happy in that Mondeo, but I have no regrets about the Territory.

The Taurus would most likely fit three.

Road_Warrior · 23-05-2013, 09:36 PM

Forget the Taurus.

CoupeKing · 23-05-2013, 09:58 PM

Seen a thread here a while back about about some GT shelby that was featured on Top Gear. Base Model Sells in the States for 56,000? About the same time there was talk of the new Supercharged Holden.

Forgive me if i`m way off the mark, cbf reading all the posts and actually basing my theory on facts.