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
EA – ED Falcon Workshop Manual
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