1979 Ford Falcon Ute 250 cu/in Iron head 6 cylinder

Summary:

A cheap reliable work horse

Gearbox was slipping in second within a couple of months of buying it, had a reconditioned unit fitted, no trouble since.

The previous owner had lowered the suspension way to low, I've since had the whole suspension refurbished at Pedders and it rides beautiful.

Stereo was faulty, replaced and upgraded it.

Replaced all brakes since I bought it.

A good solid Ute.

250 cu/in motor is more than enough.

Suspension work is worth doing.

A great ute and i'll be keeping it for life.

Very easy to work on with easy and cheap parts available.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 8th October, 2003

Absolute goer of a ute

Replaced spark plugs.

Seats are wearing and pretty much buggered.

Ford XD Ute.

A beast at donuts, and broadsides.

I'm 17 and have had it since I was 7 or 8.

It's a great ute to learn in.

Never broken down, all original parts still in it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 12th February, 2003

The XD ute never came out as a 3.0 it was a 3.3L and a 4.1L.

Just bought a Falcon XD ute 1979... it's the best drive I've ever had... it only cost me $500... Nice.

Year of manufacture	1979
First year of ownership	2002
Most recent year of ownership	2003
Engine and transmission	250 cu/in Iron head 6 cylinder Automatic
Performance marks	7 / 10
Reliability marks	9 / 10
Comfort marks	7 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	7 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	7.5 / 10
Distance when acquired	280000 kilometres
Most recent distance	310000 kilometres
Previous car	Holden Commodore

Year of manufacture	1979
First year of ownership	1988
Most recent year of ownership	2003
Engine and transmission	3.0 liter Manual
Performance marks	8 / 10
Reliability marks	10 / 10
Comfort marks	10 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	10 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	9.5 / 10
Distance when acquired	142000 kilometres
Most recent distance	564000 kilometres