Chronology
Previous model: XD Falcon
Next model: XF Falcon
Date of Introduction
The XE Falcon was introduced on the 11th of March, 1982
It would be replaced in October 1984 by the XF Falcon. The XE Falcon was on sale for about 31 months
Model Line Up
XE Falcon GL Sedan
Fairmont Sedan
Fairmont Ghia Sedan
XE Falcon GL Wagon
Fairmont Wagon
Utility
Van
Prices at Time of Introduction
GL Sedan: $9 758
Fairmont Sedan: $12 136
Fairmont Ghia Sedan: $15 587
Falcon GL Wagon: $10 393
Fairmont Wagon: $12 892
Number Built
193 890
Identification Information
Similar shape to the previous model, with a more sloped front, bonnet slopes down over the grille. Remodelled tail lights. Ford badge located on the bonnet instead of the grille.
Engines
3.3″Alloy Head”
Type: Aluminium Alloy cross-flow pushrod valve actuation, chain driven camshaft, water cooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type, seven main bearings
Number of Cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
Capacity: 200 cubic inches (3.273 litres)
Bore and Stroke: 93 x 80mm
Power: 90kw at 4200rpm
Torque: 230Nm at 2400rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.15:1
Fuel System: Weber ADM twin venturi downdraft, sequential throttle, fixed jet carburettor
4.1 “Alloy Head”
Type: Aluminium Alloy cross-flow pushrod valve actuation, chain driven camshaft, water cooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type, seven bearing crankshafts
Number of Cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
Capacity: 250 cubic inches (4.10 litres)
Bore and Stroke: 93 x 99mm
Power: 105kw at 3800rpm
Torque: 310Nm at 2800rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
Fuel System: Weber ADM twin venturi downdraft, sequential throttle, fixed jet carburettor
4.1 “Alloy Head” EFI
Type: Aluminium Alloy cross-flow pushrod valve actuation, chain driven camshaft, water cooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type, seven bearing crankshafts
Number of Cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
Capacity: 250 cubic inches (4.10 litres)
Bore and Stroke: 93 x 99mm
Power: 111kw at 4000rpm
Torque: 325Nm at 2800rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
Fuel System: Bosch LE IT Jetronic fuel injection
4.9
Type: Conventional, water cooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Number of Cylinders: Eight
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee
Head: Cast iron cross-flow with hydraulic valve actuation
Capacity: 302 cubic inches (4.95 litres)
Bore and Stroke: 102 x 76mm
Power: 140kw at 4500rpm
Torque: 344Nm at 3200rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Fuel System: Carter thermoquad four barrel progressive automatic choke carburettor
5.8
Type: Conventional, water cooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Number of Cylinders: Eight
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee
Head: Cast iron cross-flow with hydraulic valve actuation
Capacity: 351 cubic inches (5.75 litres)
Bore and Stroke: 102 x 89mm
Power: 149kw at 4300rpm
Torque: 415Nm at 3000rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.9:1
Fuel System: Two barrel carburettor
Transmissions
Manual
Manual (3.3 and 4.1 litre six) Borg Warner
1st: 2.95:1
2nd: 1.69:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.67:1
Manual (3.3 litre six) Borg Warner
1st: 3.24:1
2nd: 1.96:1
3rd: 1.26:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.37:1
Manual (3.3 litre six) Borg Warner
1st: 3.24:1
2nd: 1.96:1
3rd: 1.26:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.79:1
Reverse: 3.37:1
Manual (4.1 litre six sedans) Borg Warner
1st: 3.43:1
2nd: 1.99:1
3rd: 1.43:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.29:1
Manual (4.1 litre six wagons) Borg Warner
1st: 3.45:1
2nd: 1.99:1
3rd: 1.43:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.29:1
Manual (EFI 4.1 litre six) Borg Warner
1st: 3.06:1
2nd: 1.84:1
3rd: 1.32:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.04:1
Manual (5.8 litre V8) Borg Warner
1st: 2.46:1
2nd: 1.78:1
3rd: 1.27:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.47:1
Automatic
Automatic (3.3 and 4.1 litre Six) Borg Warner
1st: 2.39:1
2nd: 1.45:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.09:1
Automatic (4.9 litre V8) Ford C4
1st: 2.46:1
2nd: 1.46:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.20:1
Automatic (5.8 litre V8) FMX
1st: 2.40:1
2nd: 1.47:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.00:1
Rear Axle Ratios
Salisbury type rigid rear axle with tubular steel pressed into cast iron centre differential section. Axle shafts have rolled splines and tapered roller bearings. Limited slip differential available on all sedans and wagons. Single piece tubular drive shaft
3.3 litre Six: 2.77:1, 2.92:1, 3.23:1
4.1 litre Six: 2.53:1, 2.77:1, 2.92:1, 3.23:1
4.9 litre V8: 2.92:1
5.8 litre V8: 2.77:1, 2.92:1
Ute and Van: 3.50:1
Clutch
3.3 and 4.1 litre: Single dry plate clutch, spring, cable operated
4.9 and 5.8 litre: Twin dry plate, hydraulically operated
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Suspension
Front: Independent short/long arm. Progressive rate coil springs mounted on upper arm. Twin tube telescopic shock absorber. Bilstein single tube gas filled with ESP option) mounted coaxially with three rear coil spring, stabiliser bar
Rear (Sedan only): Four trailing arms with Watts linkage. Coil type springing (with multiple rate) mounted on rear axle. Twin tube telescopic shock absorber Bilstein single tube gas filled with ESP option) mounted coaxially with three rear coil spring, stabiliser bar.
Rear (Wagons, Ute’s, Van’s): Conventional semi-elliptic leaf
Steering
Recirculating ball, ratio 20:1 (5 turns lock-to-lock)
Optional power steering, recirculating ball, hydrauclically assisted with variable ratio from 17:1 straight ahead to 11:1 at full lock, 2.6 turns lock-to-lock
Brakes
Split circuit hydraulic system
Power assisted dual circuit booster
Alloy master cylinder with integral pressure proportioning valve and pressure differential switch
Front: Ventilated disc 286 x 24mm single piston, self adjusting floating caliper
Rear:
GL and Fairmont: 254 x 44mm self-adjusting dual servo drums
Fairmont Ghia (optional on other models): Ventilated disc 286 x 24mm single piston, self adjusting floating caliper
Swept area: 720 square cm
Electrical
12 volt, high output breakerless electronic ignition distributor system with integral control module. Centrifugal and vacuum spark advance mechanism
Exhaust
Six Cylinder: Single tail-pipe
V8: Twin pipes
Wheels
5.50 x 14 steel
6.00 x 14 steel
6.00 x 14 alloy
7.00 x 15 alloy
Tyres
Falcon, GL, Fairmont Sedan: CR78 H14
Falcon Ute, Van, GL Wagon, Fairmont Wagon: ER78 S14
Fairmont Ghia: Michelin 205/70 HR 15 XVS or VR 15 XDX
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Total Length: 4737mm
Total Width: 1860mm
Height At Kerb Weight: 1374mm
Wheelbase: 2818mm
Front Track: 1559mm
Rear Track: 1527mm
Kerb Weight: 1320kg
Fuel Tank: 77.0 Litres
Turning Circle: 11.5 Metres
Luggage Capacity: 430 Litres
Interior Dimensions (Sedan)
Front Headroom: 956mm
Rear Headroom: 954mm
Front Shoulder Room: 1519mm
Rear Shoulder Room: 1520mm
Front Hip Room: 1518mm
Rear Hip Room: 1518mm
Front Leg Room: 1047mm
Rear Leg Room: 982mm