Chronology
Previous model: XF Falcon
Next model: EB Falcon
Date of Introduction
The EA Falcon was introduced in Feb 1988 (Series 2 October 1989) replacing the XF Falcon
Replaced July 1991 by the EB Falcon. The EA Falcon was on sale for about 41 months
Model Line Up
EA Falcon GL Sedan
GL Wagon
Falcon S Sedan
Falcon S Wagon
EA Fairmont Sedan
Fairmont Wagon
Fairmont Ghia Sedan
EA Fairmont Ghia Wagon
Prices at Time of Introduction
GL Sedan $19 431
GL Wagon: $20 724
S Sedan: $20 971
Fairmont Sedan: $24 059
Fairmont Wagon: $25 884
EA Fairmont Ghia sedan:$30 354
EA Fairmont Ghia wagon: $32 009
Total Number Built
223 612
Identification Information
New body shape. Rounder body shape that looked narrower and higher, small horizontal grille with badge on the bonnet.
Engines
3.2L
Type: Overhead camshaft, 2 valves per cylinder
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, inline, seven bearing bottom end
Head: Crossflow aluminium alloy
Number of cylinders: Six
Capacity: 3.2 litres
Bore and stroke: 92 x 79 mm
Power: 90kW at 4000rpm
Torque: 235Nm at 3250rm
Compression ratio: 8.8:1
Fuel system: EEC IV fuel injection
3.9L multi point
Type: Overhead camshaft, 2 valves per cylinder
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, inline, seven bearing bottom end
Head: Crossflow aluminium alloy
Number of cylinders: Six
Capacity: 3.9 litres
Bore and stroke: 93 x 99 mm
Power: 139kW at 4250rpm
Torque: 338Nm at 3500rpm
Compression ratio: 8.8:1
Fuel system: EEC IV fuel injection
3.9L single point
Type: Overhead camshaft, 2 valves per cylinder
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, inline, seven bearing bottom end
Head: Crossflow aluminium alloy
Number of Cylinders: Six
Capacity: 3.9 litres
Bore and stroke: 92 x 99 mm
Power: 120kW at 4250rpm
Torque: 311Nm at 3250rpm
Compression ratio: 8.8:1
Fuel system: EEC IV fuel injection
Transmissions
Manual
Type: Five-Speed manual
1st: 3.50:1
2nd: 2.14:1
3rd: 1.39:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.78:1
Reverse: 3.39:1
Automatic
Type: Three-speed automatic
1st: 2.39:1
2nd: 1.45:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.09:1
Type: Four-speed automatic BTR-85LE
1st: 2.39:1
2nd: 1.15:1
3rd: 1.00:1
4th: 0.69:1
Reverse: 2.09:1
Rear Axle Ratios
To October 1989
Manual except 3.9L Multi point 5 speed: 3.23:1
3.9L Multi point 5 speed manual: 2.92:1
Automatic: 2.77:1
3.2L: Wagon: 2.92:1
From October 1989
Manual: 2.92:1
Automatic 3.9L EFI: 3.08:1
Automatic 3.9L Multi point EFI: 3.23:1
Clutch
Single dry plate, Mechanical cable operation,
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Suspension
Front: Short and long arm, long spindle with single rate coil springs, twin tube telescopic shock absorbers and stabiliser bar
Rear:
Sedan: Live axle with Watts linkage telescopic shock absorbers, coil springs and stabiliser bar;
Wagon: Rigid axle with leaf springs and telescopic shock absorbers; S sedan – Uprated coil springs and shock absorbers with lower ride height
Steering
Power assisted rack and pinion
Brakes
Front: 287mm ventilated discs
Rear: 287mm discs
Electrical
12 volt, coil and distributor ignition
Wheels
Falcon GL, Fairmont: 14 x 6 inch JJ steel
Optional:15 x 7 inch JJ alloy, October 1990:14 x 6 inch JJ alloy on Fairmont
Falcon S: 15 x 7 inch JJ alloy
Fairmont Ghia: 15 x 6.5 inch JJ alloy
Tyres
Falcon GL: P185/75 HR14
Optional: P215/65 HR14
Falcon S: P205/65 HR15
Fairmont: P195 HR14,
Optional: P215/65 HR14, P205/65 HR15
Fairmont Ghia: P205/65 HR15
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Wheelbase: 2794mm
Length: 4811mm
Width: 1857mm
Height: 1399mm
Front Track: 1546mm
Rear Track: 1533mm
Kerb Weight: 1418kg
Turning Circle: 11m
Fuel Tank: 68 Litres
Boot Capacity: 470 Litres
Exterior Dimensions (Wagon)
Total Length: 5003mm
Height At Kerb Weight: 1483mm
Width: 1857mm
Wheelbase: 1857mm
Front Track: 1546mm
Rear Track: 1533mm
Kerb Weight: 1508kgs
Turning Circle: 11.4m
Fuel Tank Capacity: 72.0 Litres
Luggage Capacity: 1466 Litres
Interior Dimensions (Sedan)
Front Headroom: 975mm
Rear Headroom: 975mm
Front Shoulder Room: 1527mm
Rear Shoulder Room: 1515mm
Front Hip Room: 1475mm
Rear Hip Room: 1245mm
Front Leg Room: 1080mm
Rear Leg Room: 988mm
Interior Dimensions (Wagon)
Front Headroom: 984mm
Rear Headroom: 1039mm
Front Shoulder Room: 1527mm
Rear Shoulder Room: 1515mm
Front Hip Room: 1475mm
Rear Hip Room: 1245mm
Front Leg Room: 1080mm
Rear Leg Room: 988mm