2008 Ford FG Falcon XT specifications

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By Alborz Fallah | April 14th, 2008

2008 Ford FG Falcon XT specifications.

Taking on the Holden VE Comomdore Omega, Ford has focused its efforts for the new XT Falcon on interior appointments and safety features. The new entry-model into the somewhat crowded family car market now looks different to the rest of the Falcon range – giving it more definition.

The XT Falcon is available with two engine choices, the traditional I6 petrol engine mated to a new five-speed automatic transmission with Sequential Sports Shift (SSS), or an optional 156kW E-Gas dedicated LPG engine with a four-speed SSS auto.

Maximum power for the I6 engine has increased by 5 kW to 195 kW at 6000 rpm with peak torque up 8 Nm to 391 Nm at 3250 rpm, an advantage of more than 18 per cent compared to the VE Commodore Omega.

Buyers keen to get the best fuel economy can now option out a ZF six-speed automatic transmission used in the XR6 range.

The interior receives its share of goodies with automatic climate control, four-way power driver’s seat, four-speaker single CD audio system, a new, larger Interior Command Centre (ICC) LCD screen, cruise control and 60/40 split fold rear seats.

For the first time ever, the XT Falcon will come standard with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) on all petrol models (LPG variants miss out). Driver and front passenger airbags as well as front side head/thorax airbags, and a driver and front passenger Beltminder® system are also included.

The XT also receives Traction Control (TC) and Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA). The XT Falcon will arrive in May with a starting price of $36,490.

Falcon XT

4.0-litre 195kW / 391Nm DOHC DI-VCT in-line six-cylinder engine
Five-speed automatic transmission
Optional ZF six-speed automatic transmission
Virtual Pivot Control Link front suspension
Forward mounted, Y-shaped steering rack
Variable ratio steering gear
Revised Control Blade IRS
Monotube shock absorbers
Goodyear Eagle Excellence tyres
16-inch steel wheels with wheel covers
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Traction Control (TC)
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
Self-adjusting park brake
Remote with flip-style ignition key
One-touch start
Chrome radiator grille header bar
Reinforced Grille Opening Reinforcement (RGOR)
Black bezel, bright ring headlamps
Body-coloured exterior mirror scalps
Chrome rear decklid appliqué
Driver and front passenger airbags
Side head/thorax airbags (front-seat mounted)
Driver and front passenger Beltminder™
4-way power driver’s seat
60/40 split-fold rear seat
Front power windows
Rear power windows
Power mirrors
Remote central locking
Automatic headlamps on/off feature
Automatic climate control
Outside temperature display
5.8-inch ICC display screen – LED-backlit LCD dot matrix mixed mode screen
4-speaker 112-watt single CD/MP3 audio system
Mid range audio adjustment in addition to bass and treble
3.5mm auxiliary audio input
Steering wheel audio controls
Instrument cluster with automatic illumination
Multi-function Display (MFD)
Digital speed display
Trip computer
Set-Point cruise control
One-touch (lane change) indicator
‘Domain’ cloth trim
‘Metro’ cloth insert trim

New features to FG Falcon in bold

o

one word pure ugly it brings down the entrie falcon range same for omega
Duck

Whats better omega or XT?
Duck

Out of all the FG Falcon range this looks the most similar to the BF range.
o

its that grill tis just comltely bf and that grey interior theyt could of used black
Duck

I dont like the rear compared to the Omega’s rear but the front………………………
Oz.

The rear end of the FG Falcon is too ugly for a base model. It reminds me of the AU Falcon rear end – I only hope it won’t sell like the AU Falcon did because Ford Australia can’t afford another sales flop!
Duck

^Exactly what i was thinking of Oz. The boot does look too similar to the AU. That silver strip reminds me of it too!
The AU was a disgrace for ford Aus. and people want to never see it happen again. When i saw the AU i thought ford didnt take it seriously. It looked likle a toy, is that a joke i was saying. Maybe the XT wont be the biggest seller in fords line up anymore, that may be the case!
Oz.

Well let’s have our fingers and toes crossed and just hope it won’t sell like the AU did.
Duck

Ford should have realy fixed up the rear end!
Pablo

It was reported when the BA came out that the AU design was actually ahead of it’s time. The BA design was a simple, basic fix to suit the simple, basic Aussie tastes. The rear of the Mercedes CLS looks alot like the AU & it’s design has been very well received.
Does the FG use the 2 centre headlights as its low beam lights?
http://Mini Harry Dixon-Balls

FFS Ford, this is your bread and butter car, and it’s crucial to your survival. What an ugly looking car the XT is. Omega shYts all over it. Looks like a BF MkIII. Definately agree that it will bring the already borderline looking FG range down, bar the G6E Turbo.
Duck

Harry Dixon-Balls, are u a holden fan? Dont worry because i am. But id have to agree the omega will still outsell this ^ XT. Like i said ford, this may not be your biggest seller anymore.
Duck

The centre console looks and has similarites to the BF. I know it doesnt look completely the same, but it does sorta.
Duck

And what does “FFS” stand for Harry Dixon-Balls?
o

the omega is not exactly a looker either.HAd they expoted the AU to europe it would of been a comlete success.That was what euros wanted back then even today theres the CLS
o

when you actually look at the specs you realise that the Xt has alot more luxuries that the omega doesnt.But i would say the decison to make climate control standard is for the main fact thatit was cheaper to make jsut one dash intead of one designed for those orrible kb things
Duck

^^It’s a better looker though.
Duck

O, im sorry but your spelling isnt good.
Duck

The omega doesnt come with split rear seat does it?

matt

and your grammer is?

Golfschwein

The interior looks very good for a base car. It’s hard to believe it’s a colour photo, but the Falcon’s not alone when it comes to dreary grey.
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This is certainly a well optioned base model and will take some beating. Ford have upped the ante on what u get in a base model even climate air!

If this doesn’t sell then nothing will!!!
http://realcarsbigpond.net realcars

nice looking xt and it just gets better!!!!!
Glen

What are you guys smoking, that rear end looks nothing like the AU. Infact looks more like BA-BF but more modern or evolutionary.
Glen

by the way O, pure ugly is 2 words.
Andrew M

Duck,
perhaps go and have a look at a BF centre console and then come back and tell us it looks the same.

i mean the first thing i thought before i read your comment was gee thats a totally different set up
Phill

The omega looks,wrong with the flared gaurds and no spoiler kit(Big diameter wheels help it look better).This looks uniformed and smooth.
Duck

Phill, the omega does has a wing as an option.
Phill

Cool Duck,The Falcons got a periscope
Duck

Phill, what are u trying to say?
Duck

Andrew M, im not saying the centre stack looks completely the same as the BF. But the air vents and the center stack are sorta the same shape and the big thing is that the Screens moved to the top. So like i said sorta.
Andrew M

phill,
I’d much rather the periscope too ha ha ha ha

(i understand what you were getting at) ha ha ha ha

Duck,
OMG you are right!!! the air vents have fins to direct the air just like in the BF!!!!! ha ha ha ha ha
console lid, cup holders, vents to rear, centre screen, controls, colours etc etc all different.

honestly mate take another look at a BF and then come back and say it looks the same
Minnow

I reckon, put some alloys and fog lights this base model XT would be equivalent to a Berlina? I wonder what the differences are between this and a berlina.
Andrew M

Minnow,
easy……….
$3800, thats the difference
Andrew M

what is “one touch lane change” and how does it work?
http://- Crouchy

I cant beleive you ford guys are claiming that the au was ahead of its time. It never was and it never will be ahead of anything. The xr range was OK but you are kidding yourselves saying that europe wouldv loved it..

Just give up and admit that the AU was a massive failure for one reason – IT SUCKED BALLS.

Yes australians like a certain style but the reason they didnt buy it was because they arent blind.
TP

caradvice.com.au/wp-content/gallery/FGfalconXT/image44432_b.jpg

Is that NM and his Mrs in the bground?
Bucket (Formerly Known as Chris)

Andrew,

My Focus has One Touch Lane change…

In a nutshell, it works like this: You can tap the indicator stork without fully depressing it (ie, you hear the “click”)and it will signal whichever way directed for about 3 or 4 seconds (whatever the preset is) before deactivating automatically.
Andrew M

thanks bucket,

i wonder why they dont put that feature at your fingertips on the actual steering wheel……..

can you adjust the preset?
BOSSCR

Im a big fan of the blue thats on the featured XT. Ive seen a few BFIIs getting around in this colour and I like it. A nice alternative to navy blue.
Roddy

Ford Falcon – The great Australian taxi

should look nice in orange

matt

yet a couple of years later, ford is selling bugger all XT’s, and the only orange things ive been hopping in lately is camry’s

EscortGhia

hey Roddy taxies are yellow and at least with the falcon we know where getting a car that lasts
Oz.

1,000,000+KMS on the clock – That’s a perfect car for a taxi and what is that car called? …Answer: A Falcon.
When I went to Sydney recently, I was glad to see all the Falcon taxis. made me feel proud.
Golfschwein

Hi. I actually really like Omega’s flared guards. Ssshhh.
LOVE GTR

The omega looks as boring as the XT because they are made for fleets and taxis – most private buyers opt for the more expensive models.
What’s with all the sh*t talk about this bit looks like that bit. Nobody on this forum has seen the car in the flesh so stop your pathetic whining until you’ve actually seen the car in the flesh.
Pablo

I’m not a huge fan of the AU design, but I don’t think it was as bad as what some people make it out to be.
Have a good look at the Mercedes CLS – the rear end is a virtual copy of the AU
Padrino

Duck, mate, ur an absolute moron…put simply. This car is specifical made for FLEET, note the key word FLEET….they buy the car on numbers and price not on looks…im not saying its not meant for average joe public but, thats what the g6, xr6 etc are meant for…

ohh and btw, falcons are chosen as taxis because they last…put an omega there and see how long it lasts…
http://Mini Harry Dixon-Balls

Im not a Holden fan. Im a long suffering ford fan. FFS stands for “For F&%$ sake”
Glen

well Harry Dixon-Balls how can you say the FG range is borderline??? Yes the XT is not the best looking car around but it doesn’t need to be. Its features are very impressive for a fleet car, when 10 years ago you didnt get this much stuff on a Fairmont Ghia.

Yes the FG looks similar to the BFmk2 but all BMW’s look similar to their predecesors. Its just an evolutionary design. But the more I look at an FG the more i”m liking the shape. If you don’t like the look of the XT, get the G6 which is what most Private buyers will do anyway.
Duck

^Yeah. Thats because BMW a luxury German car company that doesnt need too.
BOSSCR

LOVEGTR,

Ive seen a heap in the flesh. I just happened to find myself in a hotel carpark in Taylors Lakes where they were having a media release i think. All the models were there and I can honestly say, they look a heap better on the road, than in photos. I also saw them at the motor show. I can understand the comments regarding similarity b/w FG XT and BFII XT, but that was Fords intention with the BF update. Looks alot different in the flesh though….
Duck

Anti-Spam word Ford

Harry Dixon-Balls, “Im a long suffering ford fan
^^This sorta sounds like u have never liked ford because u say……….. “Im a long suffering ford fan”. Or u dont like ford till now?
Duck

^Meant. Or did u like ford till now?
Andrew M

duck,
i think he is taking the p-i-s-s out of all the bickering that goes on here.

ford actually intended to have the XT visually separated from the rest of the range in an effort to give the private buyers something that didnt seem as related to the taxi and fleet stigma.
they are targeting the private buyers with G6 and XR6 (and up).
thats also why they priced them at exactlly the same entry price
Oz.

I just noticed in the 3rd picture in the gallery, you can see a Toyota Prius behind the Falcon. I wonder is that supposed to mean something?
Duck

^^^^I dought it Oz.
ford = crap

It’s ugly as SIN WAKE UP TO YOURSELF ford
http://. Naughtyius Maximus

I have scanned through all pics and this is one classy as car. Love the lines and I do feel that there is only a minor resemblance to BF and it is hot as. Love the clinical lines of this car and it looks smart hot!
Duck

I heard from http://www.drive.com.au that the VE is still more roomier then the FG.
http://. Toyota sells to ageing masses and forgets classy svelte lookers who want a “HOT” looking car

Oh OK. But Ford has bettered VE clearly appears!
Andrew M

Duck,
the FG is the roomier vehicle.
it is class leading in hip, shoulder room etc but is edged out in leg room
HOLDENWOO = CRAP

Holdenwoo are all cheap and nasty, the new Falcon FG makes the VE very outdated just like your Epica and GM Daewoo products that have 10 year old technology, ahhh can’t handle the facts. LOL hahahahahahahahahaha.

GO FORD !!!!!
Andrew M

Duck,
here are the FG falcons stats

FRONT ROW
head room 1012mm (class leading)
shoulder room 1523mm (class leading)
hip room 1486mm (class leading)
leg room 1080mm

REAR ROW
head room 989mm (class leading)
shoulder room 1518mm (class leading)
hip room 1504mm (class leading)
leg room 990mm

luggage room 535L (class leading) although i thought the FWD Aurion had a decent boot ill have to check that one
Duck

Andrew M, holden commodore still wins in the space race. Go to http://www.drive.co.au and have a look at the VE Omega V FG XT Video.

The only thing the falcon wins in space is the boot.
Duck

And Andrew M were did u get those FG Falcon stats?
Duck

Andrew M!
Andrew M

you mean the bit where they sat a fat guy in the back and he said it didnt feel as big?
surely a space test would consist of filling all 3 seats…….

either way the dimensions i listed were the official falcon dimensions and they were listed as class leading

parhaps interior coulours etc gave him the feel that it wasnt as roomy????
Duck

Naaaaah………..i still believe the bloke because ive also sat in a VE.
Duck

Official Falcon dimensions from what? The ford australia Website?
Andrew M

ok so you have sat in a VE,(congrats)
but have you sat in an FG for a comparison? (i have)

i would be very surprised if the VE didnt win the one horse race you explored
Andrew M

the dimensions are amongst all the release information.
Duck

No! Andrew M because the FG hasnt come to much ford dealers yet!
Bret

VE Interior design dimensions (mm)
Leg Shoulder Head Hip
Front 1071 1501 985 1439
Rear 1001 1499 965 1472

Boot volume (L) 496

As you can see the VE beats the FG in …. oh rear leg room by 11mm.
Bret

Duck, I’ve seen at least one FG in every Ford dealer that I’ve driven past in the last week in Adelaide.
Bret

Re-post both for easy comparison:

FG falcon Interior design dimensions (mm)

FRONT ROW
head room 1012mm (class leading)
shoulder room 1523mm (class leading)
hip room 1486mm (class leading)
leg room 1080mm (class leading)

REAR ROW
head room 989mm (class leading)
shoulder room 1518mm (class leading)
hip room 1504mm (class leading)
leg room 990mm

luggage room 535L (class leading)

—————————————————

VE Interior design dimensions (mm)
……Leg Shoulder Head Hip
Front 1071 1501 985 1439
Rear 1001 1499 965 1472

Boot volume (L) 496

As you can see the VE beats the FG in …. oh rear leg room by 11mm.
Bret

Strangely quiet there Duck ???????

Sorry couldn’t resist tha anti-spam word: “falcon”
Andrew M

my local dealer seems slack in getting them, and even they had them.

the strange thing is you have to go into the yard to be able to sit in one

they are officially on sale now. (apparently)
Duck

So the VE is only better in leg room?
Andrew M

yep,
and only in the rear row.
the falcon shows more leg room for the front seats though.
Duck

Oh well im hiring a VE omega this week down at sydney.