Falcon Facts: XH Falcon

Ford XH Falcon

On Sale: April 1996 - June 1999 (Series II: October 1997)

How do I know it's an XH? XG Falcon with new EF Falcon-style front end, raised centre bonnet.

Models available:
Falcon Longreach GLi:
Falcon Longreach S:
Falcon Longreach Outback:
Falcon XR6:
Falcon XR8:

ute, van
ute
ute
ute
ute

Option packs/prototypes/limited editions:

Longreach GLi Tradesman:

S Splash ute:

Longreach GLi Special Edition ute:

Terra ute:

Sandfire:

(Limited edition) $3000 extras with $1000 price hike. Air conditioning, vinyl bed liner, spoked 15 inch alloy wheels with 205x15 tyres, Tradesman decals, remote central locking (1998-). May - June 1997: 520 utes and 80 vans produced, October 1998 - June 1999: 820 utes and 80 vans produced.
(Limited edition) Alloy sports bar, alloy wheels, cruise control, leather steering wheel. July 1997 - November 1998, 300 produced.

(Limited edition) Air conditioning, alloy wheels, Special Edition decals. December 1998 - June 1999, 600 produced.
(Show car) Joint venture between Ford and RMIT design students. Blue mica paint with chrome plated bars front and rear, 15 x 7 five spoke alloy wheels with monster Yokohama 30x9.5x15 mud terrain tyres, 40cm extra ground clearance, modified 4.0L six, satellite navigation. Melbourne Motor Show 1997.
(Show car)

What’s new? SLALS front suspension

Falcon Firsts: First commercial vehicle with standard driver's airbag (Falcon Longreach S), world-first airbag compatible Smart Bar

Prices at introduction: Falcon Longreach GLi ute - $23359, Falcon XR6 ute - $30564

Total XHs built:

Transmission: 5 speed manual, 4 speed automatic

4.0L 6 cyl
Bore and stroke: 92 x 99 mm
Power: 148kW at 4500rpm
Torque: 353Nm at 3750rpm
Overhead camshaft, 2 valves per cylinder
Fuel system: EEC IV fuel injection
Compression ratio: 9.3:1

4.0L 6 cyl (XR6)
Bore and stroke: 93 x 99 mm
Power: 164kW at 5000rpm
Torque: 366Nm at 3250rpm
Overhead camshaft, 2 valves per cylinder
Fuel system: EEC V fuel injection
Compression ratio: 9.35:1

5.0L V8 (XR8)
Bore and stroke: 102 x 76 mm
Power: 185kW at 4500rpm
Torque: 402Nm at 3100rpm
Pushrod overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder
Fuel system: EEC V fuel injection
Compression ratio: 9.0:1

Fuel consumption: 12.5L/100km

Performance:
(Falcon XR6):
0-100km/h: 7.95 seconds
Standing 400m: 15.89 seconds

Suspension:
Front
Independent, upper and lower wishbones. XR6: Stiffer coil spring/gas strut-type dampers and anti-roll bar with urethane bushes.

Rear
Live axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs and gas dampers.

Brakes:
Front
Power assisted 286mm ventilated discs, anti-lock braking system available

Rear
Power assisted 286mm discs, anti-lock braking system available

Steering: Power steering

Wheels:

Tyres:

Dimensions:

Length:
Width:
Height:
Wheelbase:
Front track:
Rear track:
Kerb weight:
Turning circle:
Fuel tank:

Ute
4923mm
1862mm
1370mm
2957mm
1566mm
1546mm
1520kg
11.3m
68 litres