💵Buying a BA Falcon - The MotoringBox Buyer's Guide to Ford Australia's Future Classic

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Has the BA Falcon bug bitten you, and bit hard? Well here's a few tips for what I'd be looking for in an BA Falcon! I'm far from being an expert at buying cars, but I hope these top tips will help ease you into the comfortable seats of the car which arguably saved Ford Australia. #motoringbox
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:03 - Inspecting the body
06:08 - Door locks and actuators
07:00 - Engine (Barra 182)
09:43 - Engine (Barra 240T)
11:08 - If you want a V8
11:57 - Gearbox options
13:22 - Differentials and common faults
15:05 - Interior
18:15 - Test drive
19:01 - Price estimates
20:56 - Final thoughts
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@MotoringBoxTV Год назад

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@michaeledwards8058 Год назад

I have a BA crewman twin cab built locally coach builders based on wagon if you know any one who wants a unique ford

@lankymanmma Год назад

The way things are at the moment id love to be able to buy any car🤣

@MotoringBoxTV Год назад

Fairlanes and LTD's are essentially slightly fancier, slightly longer Fairmont Ghia's. If I didn't mention your model (Falcon SR, Classic, etc) these were typically limited run models based on an XT / Futura etc, with additional options included.

@jimclarke1108 Год назад

I owned a BA for 13 years, perfect car, plenty power and great fuel economy, now i have an FGX, son has a BF now done over 550.000 km, going great, had usual repairs, rear bushed, front wheel bearings etc

@klasseact6663 Год назад

Should be a VERY wanted car when it becomes 25 yrs old, many here in the States will scoop it up💯

@Cyberdeamon Год назад

I am def taking my BA with me when I move to the states.

@roycesmart8019 Год назад

Leave our cars alone unless we're getting some swaps in return

@raviscott4853 Год назад

@@roycesmart8019 Yeah, too many XB coupes sent over so some idiot can make a Mad Max Interceptor 😒

@vincekara9446 Год назад

I think the Barra engine is the one that will be going to the states rather than the car. The prices of the Turbo and the gas engine will go through the roof eventually

@roycesmart8019 Год назад

@@vincekara9446 unless there gonna start sending some Cummins 6bts t56s ls3s and coyotes over I'd rathe them leave our barras here

@xlr8g2 Год назад

In the boot at the very back where the seam welds are can prone to rust if your Falcon is sitting outside in the elements. If parked down hill water will pool up in the boot channel area when it rains. Best to park on level ground or facing up hill if always parked outside. Keep the great content coming Sean 😎

@MartinJones123 Год назад

That Mandarin colour 🤣 I've seen a Territory around my area with this colour fading and thought it was some third party paintjob... I kind of liked the fading paint but it also looked terrible...

@TehBr0 Год назад

I had a 2004 BA XR6 Turbo and it spent much of its early life at the dealer for warranty work, including bubbling headlight lenses, squealing washer fluid pump, broken hood release lever, faulty door lock actuator, rattling brake pads, vibrating exhaust heat shield and loose steering rack that would creak on hard cornering. But the most serious fault was very common and I'm surprised you didn't mention it - diff whine from 80km/h and above. Ford agreed to replace it with a new one, was without the car for a week, get it back and diff is silent - for about 15k, before the whine started again. To be honest the 4-speed auto and entire drive train on the car was like a tractor - the auto would loudly thump when being put from neutral into 'D' and the shifts were hard and clunky due to excessive slack and play. I still loved the thing because it was wicked fast and had great street credibility, but the entire drive line needs to be looked at by any prospective buyer.

@reitsmaassociates Год назад

Back in the day I had a brand new manual AU III XR6, replaced it in 2002 with a brand new Auto BA XR6 with Factory sunroof and polished face factory optional alloys - what a fab car at the time. As a kid of the 70’s and 80’s I was team ford at heart .Having said that we had new holdens too :) . We all all got affluenza and now drive posh European cars. I loved when Australia had their very own cars. Great reviews - thanks - cheers from Caloundra

@keirenroberts2588 Год назад

I paid 8000 for my 136000km xr6 a few months ago and I’m already in love with it. Previous owner had both the rear and front brakes upgraded to slotted rotors and pacemaker competition headers. The BTR 4 speed isn’t that bad but the first gear is very tall. If you use the manual control you can bypass that a bit though.

@rankoss3437 Год назад

2000 123000km bingo bango

@reece1718 Год назад

Had the opportunity to buy an 04 BA XR6 in mercury silver for my first car. Seriously low K's, Sunroof, no mudflaps or tow bar. The thing looked mint. Wasn't entirely sold on the colour at the time. How I regret my decision.

@TheBobruub1 Год назад

Just picked up a BF XR6 6 speed in the light grey. Pretty much followed this guide. Needed a new battery on day one and needs a good service. Not as sporty in the 6 speed but just smooth power all the way.

@Lexe-is5nv Год назад

That colour is called lightning strike, my fairlane g220 is the same colour

@Fgxguy Год назад

I loved the BA owned a manual xr6 ute best ute I owned apart from that I prefer the fg-x models. I own a 2016 fg-x xr6, the last Falcon to hit the assembly line and I must say it's my favorite and the shape has fully grown on me. I totally think it was an underrated Falcon and deserves more love and attention, just my personal preference, also as always great content, go the mighty falcon

@mahcooharper9577 Год назад

Great video Sean, always love to see the BA :) Couple of points: - Both V8s have issues with spark plugs getting stuck in the heads and have timing chain issues. Aside from that, and well maintained, they're pretty good. - The Barra 220 is similar to the Boss and but has SOHC and 3 valves per cylinder as opposed to DOHC and 4 valves per cylinder. - Many running issues are also resolved by cleaning the throttle body. - BAs generally have the trans cooler just in the radiator, having it on the side of the block happens on the later cars. Both milkshake tho. - I reckon a lot of people will complain you said the BTR is reliable but I have always found them to be very reliable, I have one with nearly 500000k on it and it's just now getting tired. ZF is a great trans tho if it is well maintained.

@brockmacckie9905 Год назад

💯 agree my btr now nere the 400.000 km mark apart from slips in second when cold or under hard load shifts smoothly and reposve for btr

@hieronymusbosch9421 Год назад

Not too many of the 5.4 litre Barra 220s still around. Particularly in the base model XT form. Very hard to find today. I understand that only 316 of these were originally made in BA XT form.

@brockmacckie9905 Год назад

@@hieronymusbosch9421 most of the 220 barra v8 are in Fairmount and Fairlane i believe i seen rtv in factory 220 was nice ute

@hieronymusbosch9421 Год назад

@@brockmacckie9905 yes most were Fairmont and Fairlane. Have seen a few in ute form including the RTV. The 5.4l 220 Barra was great for towing I am told.

@brockmacckie9905 Год назад

@@hieronymusbosch9421 i don't know never driven one but most v8s are good tow rigs

@dieterbrekhaus3077 Год назад

I have a stock 04 6cyl BA ghia, I fully re-bushed the ass end and front, also replaced ball joints, shocks/struts, added trans cooler, changed a few coils, fixed small leak from power steering pump (common). Rear one piece spoiler is cracked on both boot mounts, the F&R discs were replaced with slotted discs (would not do again) and replaced front wheel bearings and centre tail shaft bearing. Wires in steering column all cut through (bad Ford design)The car has proven to be reliable(200,000 + KMs), maintenance and wear and tear no more than any other car for its age, has a couple of knocks when going over speed humps which I am still trying to find. The worst issue the BA has to fix in my opinion, is the front duct vent shafts breaking, pulling out the whole interior to fix theses is a C*#T!.

@Lizards_Lounge Год назад

Oh yes, is there a way to get into headlights without either removing battery and casing, induction box...or whole front Bumper and grill? Caus I had to change my bulbs few weeks ago,couldn't get hands in there and had to remove bumper, and headlight casing just to change bulbs. Although gave me perfect opportunity to get rid of the sun damage on the headlights while i.had them out. Couldn't believe I had to remove so much (those stupid clip in bumpers) just to change bulbs.

@liamgross7217 Год назад

The front air ducts breaking…. My wife came home the other day and said the heater stopped working in her BA XR6. A quick doctor google seemed to point to the air vent rod, what a nightmare. This was about to be the straw that broke the camels back. Then I did some more checking, I don’t think I’ve ever been happy before to see no coolant. The water pump had gone and dumped the lot. I like my BA but it’s never ran long without needing something fixing. I wouldn’t recommend one.

@liamgross7217 Год назад

@@Lizards_Lounge my hands are to large to change the globe without slicing off a lot of skin. I’ve taken up getting the staff at the auto parts to fit them for $10 each. They send out the kid with the smallest hands.

@vincekara9446 Год назад

@@Lizards_Lounge if you're talking about indicator bulbs, you remove the plastic protective outer shield inside the front guard to access.

@Lizards_Lounge Год назад

@@liamgross7217 same problem I'm having...I didn't think my hands are big, but they can't really get in there.

@vincekara9446 Год назад

Very nice example Sean. One thing many here haven't mentioned is the ignition barrel issue with the key not springing back. Oil leaks around the rear main seal & front timing case.

@desertfox7846 Год назад

I got my first car a year or so ago and it is a race yellow 2005 XR6, the paints faded a bit sadly but a good polish and shine and she looks good! thanks to this channel too i've also changed the oil and the filters. thank you shaun! this channel has really peaked my interest in cars and especially the falcons!

@indy1234567891011 Год назад

Thanks for the video man. Bought my very own BA ute cheap with extractors and hi-flow cat a couple of months ago. She's not perfect, but she's my workhorse and I'm proud of her!

@tracygeddes5867 Год назад

Like the Kleenex touch,thanks for sharing a great Aussie car

@lvsqcsl Год назад

I always thought that Australian Falcon was one SEXY automobile. I am sorry we didn't get it in the States. Great video!

@anakinskywalker4113 Год назад

Great video. The Barra engine is legendary and apart from normal maintenance are generally bullet proof they will always get you home. The biggest issues I have in my workshop are transmission issues both auto & manual. These are down to lack of maintenance with either auto transmission cooler failures and or transmission failure just because people don't change the fluid often enough. the fluid then gets brunt causing the transmission slip. I would say change it every 100,000 kms or so to be safe. Manuals can have clutch issues again they only last about 100,000kms. Also LPG conversions need to be checked over as they can cause issues if not done correctly. Most falcons have a reputation for chewing threw front brake disks especially, a good set of after market ones will last longer than the standard ones which are quite weak in my view.

@anakinskywalker4113 Год назад

Thanks @MotoringBox 👍

@Nevergiveuponyourself Год назад

Thank you for this video. I miss my falcon, I am considering buying one for a project/daily but sadly focusing on a wedding/honeymoon. They have so much potential to modify and make it look amazing.

@MrButtonpresser Год назад

Excellent report, thanks. Agree especially on the price of new hybrids/EVs versus a classic on fuel.

@raniafadel3560 Год назад

Currently own a ba xr6t and a Fpv-GTE no 67-142 28900kms all factory spec beautiful cars definitely quality over quantity start putting them away while you can guys👍

@ianw9171 Год назад

I had my stock 2008 bf wagon on cruise control at 140kmph for 2 hours through central qld. was awesome. later on the breezer plains it hit 190kmph, awesome car. still have it now.

@conservativesniperhunter7439 Год назад

You don’t want to hit a Roo or wild pig or goat or sheep or Cattle at that speed man .

@chrisgregory4796 Год назад

My wagon stops going faster at 180 seems electronically limited

@farmer3242 Год назад

My fgx cuts at 230

@andrewrose9707 Год назад

First thing I notice in many automatic BA falcons is bubbling / wrinkling of the silver coating on the shifter surround. Purely cosmetic of course but ages the interior a lot (according to me anyway)

@KaidenOZ Год назад

mine has just started doing it at almost 19 years of age.

@jamesfrench7299 Год назад

Yeah, it looks awful.

@zoomosis Год назад

This was one of the first things I fixed in my BA ute. Removing the bits of the dash to get to the shifter surround is pretty easy. It's a bit of a pain to remove all the silver but just be painted. I just spray painted it black. Reinstalled it and it looks completely normal now.

@Lexe-is5nv Год назад

I have this problem on 1 of my 3 b series. Watched a few vids on line and just gave up, it looked to hard to fix

@Lexe-is5nv Год назад

@@jamesfrench7299 Yea it does look shit, and its hard to fix

@brockmacckie9905 Год назад

Also like the check for rust around boot spoiler bolts and i like to check for oil leaks and that i know mine missmacthing atm but when u took bars and skirts off there was no rust there was abit uber boot carbit but sand it back and spay painted same coulor as car but luckily it was just serves rust but great video and tips only thing i forget to check is under door rubbers

@Vikingxb Год назад

When checking for rust, check right up under the car, i had a ba fairlane ghia that rusted where the floor pans met with the sills. There are removable plastic inspection ports along the sills under the floor pans. If theres no rust, not a bad idea to spray fish oil into the sills just as a preventative measure. Also the firewall by the brake booster and in the same spot on the LHS

@MitchZero9 Год назад

All sounds about right mate, though experts will let you know if you missed something! I think its a generation of car where its modern enough for it to be safe and structurally strong, but not full of complex electronics. The aftermarket AND wreckers cater for them very well where you buy something with some miles but in good condition, you don't have to spend too much coin on some preventative and/or high milage maintenance and you end up with something nice and reliable at the end. Case in point, my 2011 Territory with 330kms. A full detail inside and out, gearbox flush, shocks and some front end components and its just nice. For a $4k buy, maybe $1500 in parts installed, I'm bloody laughing.

@qbmac2306 Год назад

Another common problem with BA Falcons is the gearbox cable connecting to the transmission can fail cause it's just pressure fit with a silly rubber grommet. I fixed mine with some tie wire and zip ties 😀

@cameronevans4635 Год назад

Agreed. Have had both the underside and the inner console cable connections both go out on me in just 2 years. Inside console you have to remove all the trim around the shifter to get to it. Better to use nut and bolt to hold and avoid further cable issues as over time the plastic clips just deteriorate with heat

@moe2470 Год назад

My bf ute did the same & the drivers seat collapsed & the headlight switch failed & the power steering lines leaked oil into the alternator & the hood lining fell out & the cab heater control failed & thermo fans decided to only work when they wanted to the list goes on & on but I will say the barra was awesome it's a shame the rest of the car was shit.

@heavymetal9622 Год назад

Great advice test driving the car up to 100km/h. My Sister just bought a 2008 Ford Territory (similar to Falcon) only 130k on the clock. Drove fine around town but once she took it up to 100km/h a horrible shudder appeared. Turned out to be the tail shaft centre bearing stuffed. Already bought the car though by the time she discovered it.

@kiarnastoon6475 Год назад

Loved this video..learnt quite alot. I almost cringed when you said the XT was the 'povo' pack haha, I don't own one but I know all the young lads in the Ford pages on Facebook are always raving on about how great they are.. I assumed they were something amazing. Your car is absolutely Immaculate..Im not sure how long you have owned it, but if it was a recent purchase I'll bet it took you quite a long time to find one in such amazing condition. I was fortunate with my XR6 that I have (after owning it for a year now) only found one bit of rust..when I was chasing a short to ground on my demister the other day I removed the back parcel shelf and in the left hand bottom corner there is quite a large hole developing from the seal failing..about the size of a golf ball actually, and bits of metal were flaking off and getting onto the demister plates which led to the DTC. Another great vid..cheers. Maz.

@jordansmith4660 10 месяцев назад

I love this guy so much ah so educational help me a lot in purchasing my own ❤

@TheRguru1 Год назад

My xr6 had really lumpy brakes when I first got it. But over time with some hard braking, the lumpiness went away completely. Now the brakes are very smooth.

@HuqBhai2246 Год назад

Wish I still had my BA. Lots of fun.

@conservativesniperhunter7439 Год назад

I’ve had my 2004 XR6 NA for 3 years now and it’s been totally reliable 45,000km later . Start it up and go where ever I want and it gets me home without any issues. I bought it from my neighbour with 191,000 km who kept the car well maintained . I change the engine oil with Penrite 5w-40 every 5,000 with full Synthetic oil . Its dual fuel LPG/Petrol car . It’s got the good LPG gas system in it ( not the crappy LPG set up in Taxis ) cost $3,600 back in 2009 to have it installed . I could start this car up tomorrow and have all the confidence in the world that it will take me from Sydney to Darwin ( change the engine oil up in Darwin) and back home no problem.

@johnnywarbo Год назад

Love the video Sean and myself I have the same colour in a BAII XR8 ute manual 2005 model and had since new actually it was a Magnate series with 72000 Ks Keep up the good work, thanks.

@Man-bc8wv Год назад

We have a one tonner ute with 230k on the odo in our backyard that was running rough its a shitbox but me being 16 with ambition i fell in love with it i started doing research and i found that its not hard at all to buy a second hand factory tub and switch it out instead of the boring tray, we also have a busted bf fairlane ghia with leather seats and the lot so i got a bit cheeky and did a switcheroo with the whole interior now its a trayless body with just the cabin and a nice interior i also switched the usual base model ba front end with the fairlane’s so now i got a fairlane ute, it looks great and i think i might hunt down a tray with a hardlid so I don’t have to be seen with those ugly pegs that come standard on all utes

@seamsy289 Год назад

Great vid! Another spot for rust is under the fuel filler and only some cars seemed to suffer really bad rust in the fire wall and around the bonnet hinges, the heater is a big one! If it doesn't work your up for a dash out job. On the XR8 listen for a ticking sound on startup, that'll give you an indication whether the timing chain needs doing, which is an expensive job but super common. Also check the plastic inner guards and splash tray are still there, alot have been broken or removed.

@Lexe-is5nv Год назад

The chain also slips on first start up

@kimw9669 Год назад

I still have a 2004 ba ghia it has only 180,000 kms on the clock. Love it tows great.

@stwgew3862 4 месяца назад

I would probably buy a Falcon but unfortunately I live in Canada bro you are lucky to have this car in Australia.

@TheBobruub1 Год назад

as for the pricing of XR6's, In Melbourne, 6-8K will get a +200K in pretty average condition, 9-11K will get an around 150K in pretty good condition. The Turbos and XR8's are rare as hen teeth here but a mid 100K in good condition can easily go for 16-18K. I've seen some around 10K but were flogged and needed 6-8K of work! The FPV's are mad money.

@lvpo8866 Год назад

Cars are worth 5 grand

@TheBobruub1 Год назад

@@lvpo8866 agreed, the 6-8k range should be 2k less, so should the 9-11. Since covid second hand cars have been over priced. Three years ago I could've picked up an XR6 Turbe for well under 10K :(

@change_your_oil_regularly4287 Год назад

Check the battery tray and body panelling under the battery. Battery corrosion left unchecked will eat thru the paint etc under the battery like crazy and they'll end up with a large amount of "hidden" rust.

@craigbroderick8935 Год назад

Don't forget the SR models..

@MotoringBoxTV Год назад

Check the pinned comment.

@craigbroderick8935 Год назад

@@MotoringBoxTV are yes...

@brockmacckie9905 Год назад

And also love barra 6 b series would easily buy more and keep mine going

@markdurl8341 Год назад

i drive a BA ute myself, only mine has a 5 speed manual. its lots of fun to drive and i get amazing fuel economy.

@damienwilloughby Год назад

Good video Sean. I got a XT BA 2003 don't be to harsh on the hub caps as always BARRA POWER SON.

@charlietwotimes 8 месяцев назад

BF Mark II Boss 260 - no engine issues (yet) but lots of minor annoyances: surface rust, sun damaged black paint, driver window reg died (twice), spoiler leaked into boot... still love it & working on getting it back to original mint condition. Strictly a Sunday cruise car.

@bigdude101ohyeah Год назад

Factory LPG is both a blessing and a curse. If your eGas Falcon is having trouble starting and/or is running rough, you might need to drain the converter, and clean the idle jet. You might also have to rebuild the converter at some point. IMO it's probably more worthwhile converting it to petrol once the 10-year inspection is due.

@bigdude101ohyeah Год назад

Also, there are a few interior pieces that are unique to the column shift models, so you might have to modify things to fit. Even the combination switch is different (because it also contains the lights from the gear selector). Australian Ford Forums has been very useful, as they've got a lot of guides and service manuals, Fordmods has a lot of guides too.

@Cyberdeamon Год назад

Don't forget the drivers side window is also a thing to check, the regs like to break on them over time and also rust behind the door seals above the side skirts so open the door and check behind those because it rusts BAD there if its been outside all its life.

@nevillebartos2858 Год назад

Liked that one Sean, currently have an FGII ecolpi XR6 with only 78k on it, but for the life of me I still think the B series is a better looking car lol. Currently looking for a BFII turbo with the ZF, but they're getting very pricey for clean examples. Keep up the good work mate

@Mup4iit Год назад

Such an iconic vehicle 👏

@aussieaeromodeler Год назад

sticking calipers is common problem (every ford I've owned has suffered from it) but a set of rotors and calipers is a good investment anyway , they are getting old . I own an AU2 XLS Ute 4.0 liter 5 speed manual , and I fkn love it , bought in 2009 for $9,750 , 216,000 km on the clock (today) , I'm 66 and the ute is the weekender just for fun vehicle , the daily drive is a VE Comodore Omega

@MrFordpower Год назад

I love my 2003 ba xr6 turbo. Ive owned it since 2006. Its a part of me now.🤣🤩

@nickv204 Год назад

Great car !

@thepontiff6031 Год назад

Loved Kermit, my green xr6 Ute , never put a wrench on it and still see it around

@lappin6482 Год назад

definitely pick one up if you can 👌

@geoffreybanditt4355 11 месяцев назад

I always loved the look of the XR BA falcons in the Velocity Blue. The silver likes yours still looks nice though. Also as someone who has been around old late 80's/90's German cars. Late 80's, early 90's BWM's And Mercedes Benz are like the AU falcons with paint fading and rust. And from my experience with the 90's Audi A3 that car did look great but the build quality was very disappointing for a small Aldi what should had been better then a VW Golf. The car even made my Jeep look very reliable. And Chrysler vehicles aren't very well known for reliability besides the old AMC legendary straight six that my Jeep has which is a good engine if you look after it well. Glove box breaks of. Also when Buying an old cars with Sunroofs check for rust around the Sunroof.

@danielveldman4690 Год назад

i had a BA falcon 5 speed XT, it would rain.. you would open the door.. an the revs would climb to redline...

@ToxicTeemoOCE Год назад

Love my BA wagon, 170,000k's Should have a few years left in it yet. Should mention the heater rod, they break in every car, and costs a few dollars to replace, you have to pull the whole dash out.

@williamdawson3792 Год назад

Great Ute’s. A standard setter !!

@stevepellew8021 2 месяца назад

Hi buddy 😊, orwsome job letting us know the full basics on the 2005 xr6. Iam looking into a second hand falcon 4ltr, I came across a good second hand xr6, yellow 💛, a lady owner 180,000 kms, it's been garaged by owner, she's asking $5000, needs attention on 19 years of wear. If I do get this little ripper I will be putting it into restoration from top to bottom inside and out an repaint in Ford gold. Thanks buddy for your information 👍. Fordfanstv4ltr.

@heaskosonpapas4832 Год назад

bionic was also a colour that faded easily, mine came with no clear coat on the roof, and the bonnet and spoiler had heaps of paint fade

@Lexe-is5nv Год назад

Paint fade makes all cars look crap, hope you got it real cheap

@1969Risky Год назад

I've had Ford Falcons as company cars from AU Series III to BF Series II (until they were replaced with the Ford Ranger PX onwards). They were usually the povo pack. Rust is the big issue in these Falcons & even repairing them later on the rust is a nightmare if not found early. To those who own them, start buying trim & spares now before it's too late. Ford will still have some OEM stuff in it's warehouse but it's running scarce. Start hitting up wreckers & even FB marketplace.

@sameffie7897 Год назад

Those mk2 xr6 wheel are a really nice standard design

@Lizards_Lounge Год назад

Bought a BA a few years ago with 325000 on it, can't tell.. An XT, was $2000. Runs well and suspension is still comfortable, hear changes are perfect, but obviously 4dpd auto has ridiculous gearing around town...great on highway. It's now up over 350000 and no different to when I bought it, and yes I did thrash it on a few occasions, but still drives the same..but now needs a sump gasket and soon the bushes and new brakes, but it's really almost like a new car to drive (exept no Bluetooth of course).

@AussieMate-ke5td Год назад

I have a 2005 Bf ford falcon xt and besides having to replace the front warped brake rotors, having a cracked windshield which I'll be replacing soon and a unfortunately snapped bonnet release cable as the previous owner yanked it a bit too hard (have a new one but haven't installed it yet as it's a slight pain to remove the inner guard and run the cable through), the car has been been smooth and great to drive, I'm on my L's so for me its almost perfect except for the minor inconveniences

@Lexe-is5nv Год назад

It looked to hard for me to do so I gave it to my mechanic, he charged 300 including cable and said it was a shit of a job. Grill has to be removed also, so the bonnet can be opened

@phantompower6839 Год назад

That Xr6 is one fine specimen

@steadybuilt7139 Год назад

When you mentioned the after market turbo back exhaust causing issues makes me wonder if that's what's the issue with my BA Turbo, bought it completely factory, test drove it but was in town so couldn't really test how it went up top, i trailered it home and already had a complete exhaust system for it so got straight into changing it, was a 4inch from back of turbo, catless pipe to a high flow muffler and twins out back, looks and sounded mean but took it for a drive down the open road and soon as it gets higher into rpm under load it starts hesitating sort of makes a farting noise lol and then gets back into it.. have put a new walbro 255 fuel pump in and new genuine coils and plugs still the same issue.. downloaded FORSCAN had no codes but couldn't get a throttle position reading on it, so wondering if its the TPS? is that common to fail and what issues would it cause?

@troysanchez776 9 месяцев назад

As a 'mercan who owned an AU Futura and had a drive of a Territory when living in Straya and owned the triumvurate of pre and post bug-eye Tauruses and a Fox Body LTD, the BA remains a mystery as to how it fits into the mix and a life mission to find out!

@julianalderson3938 9 месяцев назад

Always wonted a ɓarra. Minez a wagon seems good but doesnot start well. But love it thanks

@chrisgregory4796 Год назад

Wagons then utes are the best of these. The sedans are crap IMO due to the complex rear end and the dodgy tail shaft design. The wagons just keep going and don’t vibrate through the diff bushes and tail shaft.

@brightenupcc Год назад

BA is prob the best looking recent Falcon - still looks good today

@troyvlody1365 Год назад

Owned 2 mk11 ba xr6's,they were just meh😒imo,find myself going back to au xr's which I currently have..They just feel more falcon if that makes sense to anyone else ... biggest dislikes of b series for me was the dash design,and door cards ..where as au was simple and nothing breaks in interior and most plastic and vinyl finished have outlasted b series and au are far more reliable 😎💯🤙💪

@stephenwardle9268 4 месяца назад

XR6 TURBOs are a vehicle that is measured, not in fuel economy or running costs, but in smiles 😀

@jason2533 Год назад

I really loved the BA BFs until I bought a BF Xr6t 6 speed manual. I was always fixing something nearly every week! must of been a Friday car, the only redeeming feature of the car was the paint shockwave ( it had been resprayed under Ford warranty) which I think is probably one of the best colours, when it’s not flaking off!!! I’ll stay with my E series for now.

@CruzyMopar Год назад

how long did that color respray warranty last as my BA is shockwave and its flaking and chipping bad. its a 2005 model

@andrewc14 Год назад

Shockwave blue was an amazing colour…. I liked it a lot. Unfortunately it didn’t like me…, Had a BF na xr6 ute 4spd. Traded it 2 years ago….. wish I kept it. It was awesome

@trentos89 Год назад

yes my current BF turbo ute is shockwave and im looking at getting it resprayed because as Sean said it is peeling straight to bare metal.

@Lexe-is5nv Год назад

The BA has a crappy bonnet release. The cable can break, but also the moulded plastic piece that it is attached to can break, requiring a new section of interior. My cable snapped, but the plastic did not break luckily. But my mechanic still charged me 300, he said it was a shit of a job, and fairly common on BA's only

@trship6274 2 месяца назад

G’day Shaun - do you know if it came out in different codes of white? I need a replacement panel for a BA and hoping there’s only one!

@simcard027 Год назад

such a nice looking car

@rwd323 Год назад

I think the mk 1 turbos had the TR3650 and not the T5? Great video, great cars

@Deltawolf92 Год назад

My mk1 xr8 Ute has the 3650 so wouldn't be suprised. I believe the gt modals also had the 3560

@trship6274 Год назад

Hey crew - have a question here. I want to buy a BA falcon (stock). Just wondering what your thoughts are on the 4 speed gearbox v the 6 speed, particularly in terms of reliability/serviceability. Thank you 😊

@timsmith854 Год назад

There is a mint mandarin-coloured BA that I see often. It looks as if it has just come from a dealership showroom floor, I kid you not. The owner uses it to deliver pizzas :) Top content Sean. I love quality vids about older Aussie cars. Although I can remember the XD Falcon being released.

@timsmith854 Год назад

Talking about the XD range, my brother purchased a mint FC LTD in the early 90's. It was silver with the subtle red pinstripe. Lightl tan-coloured leather seats, moonroof and a 302C. The car was immaculate and cost !6K!! He let me drive it on my P plates and I thought that I was the man, with a car full of mates and an AC/DC cassette in the impressive stereo. I know that it was 'only' a 302 but it still saw 200/kmh. Damn, shut up Tim, I could talk cars all day - every day :)

@davidw1152 Год назад

Hi there I've got a ba xl base model ute with factory 3v v8 with 5 speed manual,I was told not many were made in this specification.

@mickblack3291 Год назад

David w: She'd be a fairly rare bird, l had a BA Fairmont ghia 220kw 3v, only1500 were built & only 50 were manual

@chrismousley1668 Год назад

How come I want to buy one now?

@commgaming4119 Год назад

@MotoringBox around 8:56 in the video you mention a stuffed manifold gasket can cause the car to go into limp mode shutting of three cylinders, does this also happen with the au falcons mate?

@MotoringBoxTV Год назад

It can happen on AU's, but I don't think they have the same 3-cylinder limp mode. They'll just have rev hang, self acceleration and higher fuel usage. I suppose it could cause it to run slightly rougher at times or make it harder to start though.

@nowukkas2472 Год назад

I’m still looking at E series as I’ve always liked them. Hard to find good ones but they are out there. AUs have merit as a solid mechanical package. BA, IMO, went backwards in interior quality and also has issues with the heater blend door and irs. However it is objectively a better car. So what would you recommend?

@Lexe-is5nv Год назад

BA had the biggest investment of any car ford Australia ever made, the upper spec models interior is 10 times better than any EF models. Go the BA for sure

@seventyfive4899 Год назад

My BA Fairmont (bought new in 2003) got rid of the foot rest which my EL Futura had. The foot rest is invaluable for comfort for long drives. My Fairmont has Mercury Silver which was replaced pretty quickly by Lightning Strike which was lighter. Mine is in really good knick... It's been garaged most of its life and its intensive motoring finished in 2007 where most of its life was driven between the south coast and Syndey once a week. I probably had better reliability with my EL but the design of the BA was second to none.

@lobsterwhisperer7932 Год назад

The base model XT Falcon has doubled in price in the last 2 years, which says a lot about the higher end BA models.

@deanstyles2567 Год назад

They're a good solid car, I've got a 141k BA XT that's been very reliable. The fuel economy around town is garbage (I've seen 14-15L/100km), but with the amount I drive fuel is still cheaper than a car payment.

@VicariousLord Год назад

Something is seriously wrong with that car with that consumption, because that is what mileage I get with my BA XR8 around town. My BA XR6 was getting 11L per average around town. Mind you, both are/were manual, although that still means little difference.

@Lexe-is5nv Год назад

My 2008 BF 6cyl is using only 1 litre less than my 2003 G220 14 versus 15, that is the reason why I am going to sell it, and keep my 2005 BA GT and my fairlane G220

@fellixjs4839 Год назад

Bought my 2003 BA XT with shot lowered suspension and a bad intake gasket, exhaust basically non existent and a few plastic bits wearing here and there but a bit of money later though she's more reliable than my old golf 😅no one mentioned how cheap parts were compared to.

@DenDen_ Год назад

I own a 2003 BA XR6 (4 speed). It turns 20 next year. Bought it 3 or 4 years ago for $2000. Spent near $10k or so fixing every problem it came up with over time of owning it. Currently at 271*** k’s and only a few months ago have started a car instagram for it and started saving money to do up nicely and mostly going for cosmetic cause 1. Going for power is expensive and 2. I don’t think it’s worth chasing power in an ‘03 4 speed BA (unless you changed pretty much the entire car) 😅. But that’s just me 🤷🏻‍♂️.

@Lexe-is5nv Год назад

Nothing wrong with the 4 speed. My 2005 BA s/c GT does 80-200 kph in 7 seconds with a gear to spare. Don't believe everything you hear about the 4 speed, there a bloody good box, and cheap to repair.

@nathanmillson Год назад

I must have missed the link to the iDesign pack? 🤔

@wingsofsuspensionlifts6814 11 месяцев назад

do the utes still have the same rear suspension issues?

@maxrockatanksyOG Год назад

One thing with B series is to pull the boot trim out and inspect all the body seams- some cars started rusting from inside out (i pumped all the panel joins with fish oil and a Tectyl cavity wax product (name escapes me). Also put anti seize on the steering rack mounting studs- that is what causes the clunking in the front end (rack binds up on the studs). Dont use Ford brake rotors- even now the qaulity is crap. Turbos- use a silicon spray in the boost control solenoid (car will feel sluggish/ slow to build boost when it is gummed up) and clean the turbo oil inline filter once a year (or replace with an Earl's filter) 6 speed manual- use Transmax Z oil to stop the 2nd gear jamming on the 1-2 shift. 6 speed ZF's in the MK2 through to BF MK2 had issues with the 1-2 & 2-3 shift solenoids (not changing down). The aircon drain clogs up real easy- it is up above the gearbox Probably a heap of stuff i have forgetten from my B Series days.

@ventura1893 Год назад

yes

@jamesmatheson5115 Год назад

Ive owned many Fprds, the last one was a FG G6E with cream interior, Ive wanted one of these since they first came out, I got my opportunity with a well looked after one for $7500, it lasted 6 months, then the Trans cooler heat exchanger shit itself and water went through the transmission and stuffed, I personally think Ford should have been accountable for the trans repair minus labor, but no they get off scott free and I ended up with a $4000 wreck.

@zoomosis Год назад

Any thoughts on the Ford Territory? I imagine almost everything in this video applies. I wonder if it will become a classic in 10-20 years time like the BA Falcon probably will?

@chrisgregory4796 Год назад

It’s not called the Terribletory in the trade for nothing. The RWD ones do keep on trucking but the AWD ones need lots of maintenance.

@zoomosis Год назад

@@chrisgregory4796 I see them all the time in SE Melbourne so they can't all be junk. I've been thinking about getting a RWD one. Evidently they're thirsty on fuel but I don't anticipate driving it more than 5,000 km a year so that's not really a big deal.

@thekernall7662 8 месяцев назад

Love your reviews, bad sadly these Falcons are absolute Rust Buckets when comparing them to the equivalent Holden's of the same era. How this was the case beats me for the time and technology that was available.

@neilforbes416 Год назад

The driver's control pad for the electric windows can just pop out of its spot without warning, true of both BA and BF Falcons. I have a BF wagon currently and previously had a BA wagon. One other grief-causing element is the *Body Control Module* which resides behind the stereo/aircon control, which you're stuck with in BA and BF models, by the way, but the BCM causes all sorts of mischief, wipers - rear wiper comes on when front is engaged, rear reversing lights stay on after engine turned off and car gear set to "Park"(my cars are automatic)..... Another cause of grief is the actuator which operates the central locking - the Doors Open warning comes on intermittently, even when all doors and tailgate are firmly closed....... I'm regretting ever buying the brand! My next car will be a Holden(or second preference, a Toyota).

@MotoringBoxTV Год назад

Mine was actually popped out when I bought the car.. I remember it being really easy to get it seated back in though, and it hasn't happened since! Must be people being rough.

@neilforbes416 Год назад

@@MotoringBoxTV No, that pad will just pop out for any reason, or no reason. I've had to hold mine in with a couple of strips of double-sided adhesive.

@Lexe-is5nv Год назад

I have three B series and have not had any problems with any of them. If I were you, cant go past a brand new camry, dont get the hybrid, it cost 4 grand more and only saves 1 litre per 100km 7 versus 6

@neilforbes416 Год назад

@@Lexe-is5nv I wish people would use the ratio of "Distance Travelled per Unit of Fuel Used". Just like Miles Per Gallon, it should be Kilometres Per Litre.