Maxing an xr6t in 6th would have indeed required a very deep mineshaft. It was the second significantly reengineered iteration of the sixth generation of this australianmade model, and also included the ford fairmont bathe luxuryoriented version of the falcon. Two transmissions were available for the baa fourspeed automatic and a five speed manual, both floormounted. In october 2004, an updated version of the ba dubbed the mk ii was released which brought a 6speed t56 manual transmission to the xr6 turbo, however, the automatic remained the btr 4speed. But the fact is, if youre after a manual falcon ute, then the xr6 offers a. The falcon xr6 turbos sixspeed manual is set up with a shorter firstgear ratio to improve standingstart acceleration, and both the turbo and the xr8 are fitted with a new, larger clutch. The ba was also the first ford falcon series to offer a turbocharged model, the xr6 turbo, and the base model had changed from forte to xt. The chunky gearshift, as usual, baulks a bit when the gearbox is cold, but flows ok although a little notchy when warmer. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds.
Ford introduced the melbournebuilt falcon to australia in 1960, and it. The ford xr6turbo gives you the falcon muscle car image of supercar race. The xr6 turbo is a sports sedan variant of the ford falcon, produced by ford motor company of australia the xr6 turbo was initially released in the ba series falcon in 2002. The ba xr8 engine was a 260 kw car along with a 290 kw version available in the fpv gt. Ford falcon bf xr6 turbo specs 2005 2008 technical specifications for years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008. The original site dedicated to the ford xr6 turbo, including discussion of the ford falcon xr6 turbo and ford turbocharged vehicles including the f6 typhoon and f6 310, territory turbo, fpv f6x and xr5 turbo from ford australia in a forum layout, including modifications, performance enhancements, owner experiences and comments on the ford xr6 turbo. In a field of jdm orientated cars we ran into ian porters ford xr6 turbo ute at vic time attack. Unique gearsets for both models are said to make fifth gear well. Two transmissions were available for the baa fourspeed automatic and a fivespeed manual, both floormounted. T5 fivespeed manual gearbox for a ford c10 threespeed transmission. This used ford falcon xr6 turbo ba car for sale make. The manual transmission was replaced in october 2004 and as part of the ba ii upgrade by a borgwarner sixspeed. Ford began production of the ba xr6 turbo, an iconic car in 2002.
It has not been modified, apart from getting a fresh sump of highquality gearbox oil. A fourspeed sequential shift automatic is optional. Currently the falcon lineup is available inside sedan plus utility body designs, yet inside the previous panel vans, station wagons, plus hardtops were available. You wont gain any kw from it, but your acceleration will be a. The ford falcon ba is a fullsized car produced by ford australia from 2002 to 2005. I have a fg xr6 turbo which has got a loud rattle coming from the gearbox when the car is stationary, in neutral with clutch out. Brakes front brakes standard vented disc brakes with twin piston caliper performance brakes on xr6 turbo. It was only offered with a tremec t56 6speed manual gearbox.
The car was originally available with a 4 speed btr transmission and a 5 speed manual known as the t5. From the xa series of 1972 onward, each falcon and range of derivates have been designed, developed, and built in australia, following the phasing out of the americaninfluenced falcon of 1960 to 1971, which had been reengineered locally as the xk to xy series for the harsher australian conditions. Ford falcon ba xr6 t5 manual gearbox issues youtube. A six speed man trans was introduced in the mk 2 versions. I had a 2003 ba auto turbo was the best car i had ever owned. Ford falcon xr6 turbo ute v holden ute ss v redline. But its also classier than the fivespeed manual, which has a notchy, clumsy shift. Ford reveals baii falcon details on the eve of holdens vz. The car was available with a t5 5 speed manual transmission and a 4 speed btr automatic trans. In fact, as facelifts go, this one was blinkandyoullmissit and the biggest mechanical change was.
Swaps for a smaller car manual 4x4 pajero prado etc also. Same gearbox as used in xr6t smaller bell housing as it uses a small clutchflywheel, and shorter 1st gear ratio. Ford falcon bf xr6 turbo technical specs, dimensions. Not due on sale until october, the socalled ba mkii will be headlined by a new sixspeed manual. There were also major changes to the look of the vehicle after the company received heavy criticism for the aus major changes in styling. Txt only no calls wrecking wrecking only 2006 bf xr6 non turbo 6 speed manual. Ford xr6 zf auto or manual ford 2004 ford falcon xr6 turbo 5 speed manual 177,kms statutory writeoff, cant be registered in australia. Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of ford falcon xr6 turbo 5speed ba man. Ford falcon xr6 turbo is a car that has a 4 door saloon sedan type body with a front located engine powering the rear wheels. Ba and a bf apart from the sixspeed automatic gearbox in later bfs. Check out our discussions on the ford escape, mustang, edge, f150. With both transmissions the gearshift has been repositioned closer to the drivers left hand to improve on the aus long reach. David morley says falcons terrific turbo is a great secondhand catch.
This platform also formed the basis of the ford territory sport utility vehicle. The f6 is based on the modernclassic ford falcon xr6 turbo sports sedan. With its 400kw plus of crankshaft power, the stock t5 xr6 turbo transmission has stood up admirably. If manual, probably no need for any higher than a 3. Its amazingly quiet, the synchros still work like new and the shift is positive and precise. The fg xr6 turbo makes use of an inferior turbo compared to babf xr6 turbo so that it can spool quicker, render more usable energy, and also make less sound compared to larger turbo. Based on thousands of real life sales we can give you the most accurate valuation of your vehicle. Only negative was that i wore out the diff bushes at around 80,000km which cost a grand. This turbo car the enjoyed cult status among automotive enthusiasts. In 2003 came the introduction of the ba xr8 and gt. Manual sixcylinder ba variants continue to use the falcons triedandtested btr t5 fivespeed gearbox, while a new, imported tremec fivespeeder is fitted to the v8 models. Four of the gears were low enough to be used frequently but 5th and 6th were there just to improve fuel economy.
It is a highperformance derivative of the australian ford falcon. Ford falcon workshop and repair manual the ford falcon is a fullsize auto that has been produced by ford australia because 1960. The xr6 turbo leaps up to 270kw at 5250rpm and 533nm at 2000. Use our free online car valuation tool to find out exactly how much your car is worth today. Handling was a mix of the basic ba falcon dynamic package with. Compare prices of all ford falcons sold on carsguide over the last 6 months. All you need is your gearbox ratios and you can input any diff ratio and speed etc. While the very first ford falcon xr6 turbos, the ba and ba series 2, stamped.
The chunky gearshift, as usual, baulks a bit when the gearbox is cold, but. In 2004 tuning company aps tested an xr6t to 307kmh, and we went with. Ba xr6 turbo bf xr6 turbo performance parts intune. It develops 340 bhp 345 ps254 kw of power at 5250 rpm, and. Transmission parts for ford falcon for sale shop with. The ford falcon xr6 turbo is one of the bf range of cars from ford. Find the best deals for used 2004 manual ford falcon xr6. This car is a 2004 mkii 6 speed manual were there any problems with the 04 mkiis. I have a fg xr6 turbo which has got a loud rattle coming.
The result is the fact that the fg xr6 turbo is clearly quicker than both fpvs bf typhoon additionally the fg xr8. The manual bf xr6 turbo should be more easily capable of sub six second 0 100 kmh and the auto should trail by a reduced margin. The standard fg xr6 trans is the 6 speed manual, both a 5 speed auto and a 6 speed auto are optional. Clutch type manual only selfadjusting diaphragm selfadjusting diaphragm diameter manual only 254mm 290mm maximum braked towing capacity2. The fpv f6 is an automobile that was produced in australia by ford performance vehicles from 2004 until 2014. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Then in 2009 i acquired an fg xr6 turbo 6spd auto magic. The barra powered falcon now sports a nissan sourced irs rear end all built in under three. The ford falcon is a fullsized car that was manufactured by ford australia from 1960 to 2016. Ford falcon xr6 turbo manual cars for sale in australia.