A new hydraulic, selfadjusting clutch is mated to the manual transmissions, replacing the previous cableoperated system. Ive heard people talking about coolant and transmission fluid got mixed together on falcon and it seems to happen around 170k kms. Jul 07, 2018 today i show you how to do the simple task of doing transmission fluid and transmission filter change in a ba ford falcon. Ford falcon workshop and repair manual the ford falcon is a fullsize auto that has been produced by ford australia because 1960. The transmission is in excellent shape for the age of the car and i have not had a single problem with it since i bought the car in 08. Discuss this with your transmission specialist andor research this item over at the australian ford forums. Heres why changing your transmission fluid can cause damage. Oil and fluid capacities the best source of automotive and. Your 17 character vehicle identification number vin is listed on numerous documents, including your vehicle title, registration, finance statement and insurance documents. I own a 2003 ba xt falcon with the turbo motor transplanted into it. Its an easy job with just a couple of simple tools. General guide on how to change your transmission oil in the ba falcon mcleod so youve decided that its time to flushchange the tramission oil in your ba falcon, but theres no drain plug, so now youre wondering what to do.
Also recommended for passenger cars and light commercial vehicle transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases where api gl3 or gl4 sae 75w85 or sae 80w is required. The rating for the internal friction of fluid dependent on temperature. How to check and change automatic transmission fluid how a. This link also has a vintage vehicle lookup, along with a power sports oil and filter guide. The falcon xr6 turbo is part of fords ba family of cars. Keep the fluid level up to the full mark on the dipstick. Barra 240t dohc 24 valve turbo 6 cylinder petrol ba ba ii xr6 turbo. A manual transmission was available in threespeed column shift in. Early xr6 turbos came with fivespeed manual transmission or a. The range itself was substantially unchanged, though the tremec t56 sixspeed manual transmission was available in the xr6 turbo and xr8 variants. The ba has won multiple awards including australias best cars award four times in a row. Most manual transaxles in frontwheel drive cars today use dexron ii automatic transmission fluid atf to keep the gears lubed.
It also appears on the drivers side of your vehicle, between the windscreen and the dashboard. Ford decided to redesign their falcon range after the au model, thus. Ford falcon no dipstick transmission oil level check and. Manual transmission lube and manual transmission fluid. Xr6 ba mk2 transmission fluid, spark plugs and fuel filter. The ford falcon ba is a fullsized car produced by ford australia from 2002 to 2005. Apr 09, 2017 a short video on my experiences in changing the automatic transmission fluid on a ba ford falcon i understand bf falcons are similar in design so these experiences could be utilized. This link also has a vintage vehicle lookup, along with a power.
The tremec is the gearbox the xr6 turbo should have had may have won pcoty with though its inclusion in the lighter, faster sixpot might well have rendered the xr8 redundant, cramped between the baby brother and the brawnier gt. Ford ba falcon fairmont sedan rego2oil engine oil selector. The gear ratios have been set up more aggressively on the xr6 turbo and xr8 to. Apr 30, 2017 i own a 2003 ba xt falcon with the turbo motor transplanted into it. Turbos ability to spend fewer seconds on the dangerous side of the white. Dropped the transmission fluid, a beautiful site if i do say so. Redbooks used car price search lets you check the value of a new car before you buy or sell.
I lost count of the number of sealed transmission that we saw that had never had a fluid and filter change and despite what you may have been led to believe, a sealed transmission does need to be serviced. Xr6 turbo and fpv cars and parts for sale public group. Ford falcon fairlane ba bf series repair manual ellery 20022008 new. Ace clutches carry a large range of standard replacement and high performance clutches and flywheels for these applications. My ba has 260,000km on it, runs an external cooler and has been serviced regularly. A turbocharged variant of the barra engine was introduced in a new xr6. Jun 09, 2012 hey guys, need help, i brought a ba xr6t from a mate for 5k dont worry i still have me commy, anyway i was driving it today and while overtaking a car on overtaking lane there was a big loud but very dull knockbang and 2 massive jolts wasnt giving it much, turbo didnt kick in so yeh, however seemed fine after this, then about 5 ks up the road while i slowed for a roundabout and took off. Currently the falcon lineup is available inside sedan plus utility body designs, yet inside the previous panel vans, station wagons, plus hardtops were available. I have a ford falcon xr6 turbo which generates 240kw, thru twin ohead cams, vct and a garrett turbo. This video is about topup oil on ford falcon transmission. The naturally aspirated engine was identical to the engine used on the xt and futura, and the fivespeed manual transmission came as standard. Automatic transmissions for ford falcon for sale shop with.
Need help on a 2004 ford falcon ba xr6 boostcruising. A short video on my experiences in changing the automatic transmission fluid on a ba ford falcon i understand bf falcons are similar in. Lube is for vintage models and fluid is for newer cars late1990s and newer. Ive got a ba mkii falcon which is approching 170k kms.
For sale or trade is my 2003 ford xr6 turbo sedan running 10. An awesome machine my question is this, ford in aus specifie a 15w40 grade of oil, i have read almost all of sprintmans posts re bp visco 5000 5w40 and currently have it in the sump know. If the part doesnt meet its advertised purpose or does not fit in accordance with the sparesbox 100% fitment guarantee, well cover the return shipping cost. Im pretty sure any dextron iii auto fluid is ok for the bwtremec t5, with the friction modifier. We are the preeminent provider of new car prices, values, vehicle identification and pricing information in australia and the asia pacific region. Xr6s also come with a 6 speed manual and lsd rear option. If you want to do a lot of heavy towing, a better clutch is the order of the day. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. Still running but will need work for rwc i dont know what it would need so please dont ask. This new model introduced numerous mechanical improvements to the falcon, including yet not restricted to. Fully synthetic manual transmission fluid for applications where superior synchroniser performance is required. This vehicle has a 4 door saloon body style with a front mounted engine that delivers power to the rear wheels. For those who prefer a twopedal setup, there is a new version of the existing fourspeed adaptive automatic transmission.
Apr, 2007 i lost count of the number of sealed transmission that we saw that had never had a fluid and filter change and despite what you may have been led to believe, a sealed transmission does need to be serviced. Topping up with the wrong fluid can damage the transmission. I pulled over and noticed the transmission fluid leaking quite fast. Can anyone please advise as to what the correct manual transmission fluid specification called out in the manual is. Previously used in the ford mustang cobra r, the tremec t56 manual transmission had double synchros in its forward gears and a single synchro in reverse.
With the ba, both the coolant and transmission oil go through the same radiator. The ford falcon is a fullsized car that was manufactured by ford australia from 1960 to 2016. This is hand down one of the best cars ever driven off a factory floor. Oil and fluid capacities the best source of automotive. Our customer service operators are still online and operating at full capacity. No worries, you have 60 days to return the item in its original packaging for a full refund or store credit.
Both are for manual transmissions but due to the chemical differences there is a need to differentiate which cars they apply to. Welcome to your best source of information for automotive and light truck oil and fluid capacities. Transmission fluid change ba bf ford falcon youtube. Ford falcon ba transmission fluid change boostcruising. The ba replaced the au series and in most respects it has been a significant upgrade, as ford attempted to take more of the family sedan market from holden. Yeah as mr hardware said, it will never take back that whole 16l. Today i show you how to do the simple task of doing transmission fluid and transmission filter change in a ba ford falcon. To make things more difficult in this model falcon, theres no dip stick or obvious filling point for getting the new transmission oil in either. It will be available in both xr6 sedan and ute models in manual and automatic transmission guises. Ford decided to redesign their falcon range after the au model, thus changing every panel except the door skins. A cooler is not neccesary, so long as you have the correct fluid, and it is at the correct level. Xr6 turbo and fpv cars and parts for sale has 9,915 members.
Atf works well because it stays much more fluid at low temperatures. Best synthetic oil for a 6 cylinder turbo bob is the oil guy. Hi all, i purchased a 2003 outback and it didnt come with a owners manual. The only thing to be warry of is that if you flushed the radiator with clean water, then emptied it all out etc etc, then mixed up a batch of coolant at the right ratio, but could only get 10l out of 16l capacity in, then your ratio of coolant to water is out.
Ford fg falcon 6 speed automatic transmission oil cooler coolant. In 2002 with the launch of its xr6 turbo, ford australia showed the world how quick. It was the second significantly reengineered iteration of the sixth generation of this australianmade model, and also included the ford fairmont ba the luxuryoriented version of the falcon. To look at the bf there was little change to the exterior from the ba model, but ford australia director of design simon butterworth said the exterior has been refined from the successful 2002 models. It was the second significantly reengineered iteration of the sixth generation of this australianmade model, and also included the ford fairmont bathe luxuryoriented version of the falcon. During the 1980s, turbo specialists attempted to replace discontinued falcon v8s with privatelydeveloped cars, including a twinturbo xf 4. Bf falcon is a refined evolution of the successful ba range of vehicles, mr.
Always use the type of lubricant specified by the vehicle manufacturer. Hi guys, just have a few questions regarding oils as tomorrow im doing an oil change fordiff and gearbox. I was driving home and turned a corner when the engine would revs but wouldnt move, this occured in reverse and drive. The ford bf falcon was a fullsize vehicles which was made by the ford engine company in victoria, australian continent. The xr8 isnt without its driveline victories, though, and its gearbox is a delight by comparison. Power is produced by a double overhead camshaft, 4 litre turbocharged 6 cylinder motor, with 4 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 322 bhp 326 ps240 kw at 5250 rpm and. My door handles and glove box handle has not crumbled. Ford ba falcon xr6 turbo 2002 2007 buyers guide unlike holden, which enjoyed significant success with its vl commodore turbo, ford spent decades avoiding a forcedinduction falcon. I changed the clutch and need to add transmission fluid. Simply click on the fluid capacity lookup button below, and then follow the directions to prepare a complete and printable list of filters and fluid capacities for your vehicle. In some smaller automatic gearboxes, such as those used in bl cars, the transmission fluid is the same oil as that which lubricates the engine, and is drawn from a common sump. Yes the 4 speed auto is a bit of a slush box but the 6 speed autos in the mkii are a german made transmission and are pretty decent. Originally dubbed hiride prior to release, in early 2003 ford australia held.