
How to build a v8 XF (the proper way in my opinion) - Ford Forums
Jan 27, 2003 · You probably have heard the story that Ford Australia never built a v8 XF Falcon. The v8 ending in the XE and returning with the EB. As Ford had decided to not have a v8 in the engine bay, they decided they would modify the heater box, add an extra speed to the fan, change the wiring a little...
XF Fairmont Ghia digital gauges dim - Ford Forums
Nov 20, 2023 · I have a 1985 XF falcon GL but it has a Fairmont Ghia digital gauge cluster in it, ever since I bought it a couple of months ago the altimeter and oil pressure gauge has been dim, but the last couple of times I've drive it they have been dimmer the normal, weather or not it was the sun or my sunnies but I was wondering if anyone else has had this issue or if anyone knows how to fix it. Thanks ...
Ford XF EngineERING Debacle! - Ford Forums
Dec 15, 2004 · The XF would make the best V8 selection in the entire X range because its rear end was finally "modernised" with a sturdy WATTS link suspension to steer any V8 out of the XY oversteer problems and cornering probs. The leaf springs were good for its day but at the end of the day the XF could have been the best HO for the X"-" range! Its a shame the ford engineers stuffed up the climax for the X ...
XL Falcon - RRS conversion - Ford Forums
Mar 3, 2004 · Ready to bolt-in, fast-ratio, constant-mesh, extreme accuracy power and manual rack-and-pinion system for your XK through to XF Ford Falcon, and 1964½ - 1970 Mustang."
Lowering an XF - Ford Forums
Apr 29, 2004 · i think this guy you rang at repco is a bit of a tossa! i have taken stock springs out of 4 xf's, an xc, an xa and a zc with spring compressors i bought from autobarn and have never had an issue. take you time and make sure the compressors are in place correctly and won't slip and you'll be fine.
Ford XF Diff Codes? - Ford Forums
Aug 5, 2004 · I have found what I think is a 3.23 diff, but the diff tag is gone, does anyone know any of the diff codes? I have wrote down all the codes that are on the engine tag, I know that one of these codes is what the diff is on the car. Can anyone help please? I …
XF starting problem URGENT!!!! | Ford Forums
Nov 28, 2005 · 1985 Ford XF Falcon GL. 4.1L carby Inline 6 cylinder crossflow engine, 3 speed auto, ZL Fairlane instrument cluster and seats, EA Fairmont 15" alloy wheels... Coming soon: Extractors and decent exhaust...
I'm having trouble starting my XF - HELP!!! | Ford Forums
Apr 21, 2003 · To save money, Ford dropped the starter cable size from XE onwards, which also gives hard starting, esp when the engine is hot. I replaced the ones on my EFI XF with ones from an XC, which was a big improvement. The relay fix was often used from XD on. The big problem is that the 12V from the ignition has to go from the switch right down to the inhibitor switch on the tranny (assuming you have ...
Ford XF Cooling System problem
Nov 14, 2004 · have a 1984 ford xf sedan. which seems to be overheating. have replaced the radiator, what else can it be? it also has the air con radiator in it as well. to me it seems the normal radiator is starvin for air as the air con radiator is blocking it. also am thinking thermostat. what temperature hermostat should i be running in it with air conditioning?
Fuel Filter XF - Ford Forums
Aug 14, 2002 · My carby September '86 XF sedan didnt have a fuel filter at all.. and as a result I got shite stuck in the carby on several occasions. Problem solved by purchasing an inline fuel filter and simply inserting it into the line around the area where it comes out infront of the firewall, and before it goes into the fuel pump.