Do Ford still make Falcon utes?
Ford’s last ever Falcon Ute will be produced today, marking the end of an era for both the Australian automotive industry and fans of the iconic Blue Oval load-lugger.
When did Ford stop making Falcon utes?
Ford stopped building the Falcon ute in Eagle Farm in April 1978 but the workhorse has been built in Broadmeadows continuously over seven model generations for 55 years.
What replaced the Ford Falcon?
Ford Mondeo
Ford Falcon (Australia)
| Ford Falcon | |
|---|---|
| Related | Ford Fairlane/LTD Ford Territory Ford Escort |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford Zephyr Ford Zodiac |
| Successor | Ford Mondeo (for Sedan) Ford Mustang (as a sports car) Ford Ranger (T6) (for ute) Ford Transit Custom (for panel van) Ford Endura (station wagon) |
What was the last Ford Falcon model?
XR6
The final Ford Falcon, a blue XR6, rolled off the production line on 7 October 2016.
Does anyone still make a ute?
Utes are popular, but almost exclusively as two-door affairs. Holden started making utes again in 2000, and while the ute is still being produced currently by Holden and HSV, the Holden Crewman four-door ute was discontinued after only four years while king-cab pickups are still big sellers in Australia.
Which country still makes Ford Falcons?
Australia
The Ford Falcon is a full-sized car that was manufactured by Ford Australia from 1960 to 2016….Ford Falcon (Australia)
| Ford Falcon | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Ford Fairmont Ford Futura Ford G6 |
| Production | 1960–2016 |
| Assembly | Australia: Campbellfield, Victoria New Zealand: Lower Hutt (1960s–1973); Wiri (1973–1990s) |
| Body and chassis |
Is the Ford Ranger replacing the Falcon Ute?
F ORD Australia is believed to be close to announcing a cheaper petrol-engined version of the Ranger trade ute to help it overtake the Toyota Hilux in the sales race – and also replace the iconic Falcon ute.
What’s the name of the new Ford Ranger?
Now, to see out the 2019 model range, Ford has added a new version above the standard Wildtrak. It’s the Ford Ranger Wildtrak X, and the ‘X’ stands for ‘extra’, because you get a bit more gear for a touch more money.
Is the Ford Ranger Wildtrak a good car?
The Ford Ranger Wildtrak has been a runaway success for the brand. Plenty of people have bought them, modified them, taken them off-road and put them to task in the PX generation of Ranger. Now, to see out the 2019 model range, Ford has added a new version above the standard Wildtrak.