The Ford Falcon (ED) is a

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that was produced by

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from 1993 to 1994. It was the third iteration of the fifth generation of the

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and also included the Ford Fairmont (ED)—the luxury-oriented version.

Introduction

The Ford ED Falcon was introduced in August 1993,ED Falcon (1993 - 1994) at falconfacts.xfalcon.com
. Retrieved 1 August 2011 replacing the

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,Ford Falcon ED at www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au
Retrieved 1 August 2011 which had been released in July 1991. Although over 280 changes were made for the new model, the most obvious visual difference was a new oval shaped grille. Falcon XR6 and Falcon XR8 models now featured a unique four headlight frontal treatment. It launched shortly after the

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Model range

The ED Falcon was offered in four-door sedan and five-door

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body styles in the following models: * Falcon GLi sedan and wagon * Falcon Futura sedan and wagon * Falcon XR6 sedan and wagon * Falcon XR8 sedan * Fairmont sedan and wagon * Fairmont Ghia sedan The ED Falcon range starts with the GLi, a fleet oriented model. GLi models were offered in both sedan and wagon forms and had the option of either a 4.0-litre SOHC straight six with , or 5.0-litre OHV push-rod V8 with . Each GLi had 14-inch steel wheels with wheel covers. Standard features included power steering, adjustable steering column, remote boot lid release, smart-lock remote keyless entry and immobilisation system, AM/FM radio/cassette and plastic fuel tank. GLi models were identified by the dark grey door handles, grille, mirrors and bumper inserts.ED Falcon GLi
- TrueBlue Ford. The Futura name plate was brought back replacing the "Falcon S" trim. Features the Futura offered over the GLi included body coloured door handles and mirrors, availability of ''Black Pearl'' paintwork, demand wash-wipe feature on windscreen wipers (demand wipe only on GLi), ABS brakes, cruise control, full instrumentation pack (four ancillary gauges plus tachometer) with volt meter and oil pressure gauge, digital clock, lamps for ignition lock and map reading, eight-speaker Alpine sound system, carpeted door map pockets on front doors only, full cloth trim. Futura models shared the same engine and transmission options as the GLi with the exceptions of there being no manual transmission and no V8 option on the wagon.
- TrueBlue Ford. Options on the base models included the choice of 15- or 16-inch (only available with sport suspension package) alloy wheels, sunroof, rear spoiler, cruise controls (GLi), trip computer, cabin fitted hand held fire-extinguisher, smart-lock integrated car alarm and air conditioning. The Fairmont duo represented the luxury variants of this Falcon series, whilst the XR models were the sports variants. Limited editions comprised: * Falcon Classic * Falcon XR8 Sprint Higher specification models had higher output versions of the 4.0-litre six with and 5.0-litre V8. File:1993 Ford Falcon (ED) GLi station wagon (2015-06-25) 02.jpg , Falcon GLi wagon File:1994 Ford Falcon (ED) Futura sedan (2015-06-18) 01.jpg , Falcon Futura sedan File:1994 Ford Falcon (ED) Futura sedan (2015-06-18) 02.jpg , Falcon Futura sedan File:1994 Ford Falcon (ED) Futura Classic sedan (2016-01-04) 01.jpg , Falcon Futura Classic sedan File:1994 Ford Falcon (ED) Futura Classic sedan (2016-01-04) 02.jpg , Falcon Futura Classic sedan File:1993-1994 Ford ED Falcon XR6 sedan 01.jpg , Falcon XR6 sedan File:1993-1994 Ford ED Falcon XR6 sedan 02.jpg , Falcon XR6 sedan File:1993-94 ED XR8 Sprint

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Production and replacement

replaced the ED Falcon with the heavily updated

Ford Falcon (EF) The Ford Falcon (EF) was a full-size car that was produced by Ford Australia from 1994 to 1996. It was the fourth significantly updated iteration of the fifth generation of the Falcon and also included the Ford Fairmont (EF)—the luxury-oriented ...

in August 1994,EF Falcon (1994 - 1996) at falconfacts.xfalcon.com
. Retrieved 1 August 2011 with ED production having totaled 72,571 units.

References

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Introduction

Model range

Production and replacement

See also

References