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XA Falcon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The XA was the first fully Australian designed and manufactured Ford. Although a substantial achievement, it wasn\u2019t without its teething issues. The engine and running gear was generally solid, but the body shell was known to rut quite easily and not keep water out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earthing issues<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electrical issues<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rust in door sills and in bottom corners of doors and\naround windshields<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water entering boot and cabin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water entering in between door and rusting out locking\nmechanisms and window winding mechanisms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leaking around the firewall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poorly functioning light switch<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuel pump issues<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faulty fuel gauge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

XA Falcon<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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