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The only reason the ED Falcon was released in August 1993 was to battle the best selling Commodore. The EF facelift was still a year off and Ford didn’t want to lose ground to Holden’s new VR. Visual changes were a new grille, and the XR models gained new quad round headlights.
ED Falcon(1993 - 1994)
XR models also had red inserts in the bumper and the body mouldings, and a new XR model was released - the XR8 Sprint. The Sprint didn’t stand out from the crowd, instead relying on it’s performance. The Sprint’s engine was almost identical to the EB GT’s V8 and had 195kW and 405Nm. There were different wheels and black inserts (instead of red), and only 300 Sprints were built.
The Futura name made a comeback with the ED and was aimed at private buyers to compete with Holden’s Commodore Acclaim. It came with ABS brakes, cruise control, full instrumentation and an 8 speaker sound system. On the outside, the Futura had different wheel trims and body-coloured mirrors.
The Fairmont Ghia wagon was dropped.
ED Falcon Photos (photos are cropped, click to enlarge)
   
Ford ED Falcon
On Sale: August 1993 - August 1994
How do I know it's an ED? Horizontal oval grille with horizontal bar in middle and Ford badge in the centre. Different wheels on some models. XR models have four round headlight body-coloured nose with clear indicators, Tickford badges.
Models available:
Falcon GLi:
Falcon Futura:
Falcon S XR6:
Falcon S XR8:
Fairmont:
Fairmont Ghia:		 sedan, wagon
sedan, wagon
sedan, wagon
sedan
sedan, wagon
sedan
Option packs/prototypes/limited editions:
Falcon Classic:

XR8 Sprint:		 (Limited Edition) GLi or Futura with standard air conditioning, five spoke alloy wheels (from EB Falcon S) and better tyres. Wagons came with a roof rack
(Limited Edition) High performance S XR8 with ROH alloy wheels, 5.0L Cleveland engine. Aug 1993 - Jul 1994, 356 built.
What’s new? Futura returns, XR8 Sprint
Falcon Firsts:
Prices at introduction: Falcon GLi sedan - $25255, Fairmont sedan - $33488
Total EDs built: 72571
Transmission: 5 speed manual, 4 speed automatic
Engines:
4.0L 6 cyl
Bore and stroke: 92 x 99 mm
Power: 148kW at 4500rpm
Torque: 348Nm at 3750rpm
Overhead camshaft, 2 valves per cylinder
Fuel system: EEC IV fuel injection
Compression ratio: 8.8:1		 4.0L 6 cyl (S XR6)
Bore and stroke: 93 x 99 mm
Power: 161kW at 4600rpm
Torque: 365Nm at 3650rpm
Overhead camshaft, 2 valves per cylinder
Fuel system: EEC IV fuel injection
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
5.0L V8
Bore and stroke: 102 x 76 mm
Power: 165kW at 4500rpm
Torque: 388Nm at 3000rpm
Pushrod overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder
Fuel system: EEC IV fuel injection
Compression ratio: 9.0:1		 5.0L Cleveland V8 (XR8 Sprint)
Bore and stroke: 102 x 76 mm
Power: 192kW at 5000rpm
Torque: 405Nm at 4000rpm
Pushrod overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder
Fuel system: EEC IV fuel injection
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
Fuel consumption: 13.8L/100km (Falcon GLi 4.0 auto, Wheels magazine)
Performance:
(Fairmont 4.0 sedan, 4 speed auto):
Top speeds in gears
1st: 80km/h
2nd: 133km/h
3rd: 192km/h
4th: 215km/h
0-100km/h: 9.4 seconds
Standing 400m: 16.8 seconds
(Falcon XR8 Sprint, 5.0L V8, 5 sp manual):
Top speeds in gears
1st: 58km/h
2nd: 97km/h
3rd: 146km/h
4th: 194km/h
5th: 228km/h
0-100km/h: 7.3 seconds
Standing 400m: 15.1 seconds
Suspension:
Front
Short and long arm, long spindle with single rate coil springs, twin tube telescopic shock absorbers and stabiliser bar. S XR6, S XR8 - Uprated coil springs with lower ride height and uproot shock absorbers, heavy duty suspension
Rear
Sedan - Live axle, four trailing arms with Watts linkage telescopic shock absorbers, coil springs and stabiliser bar; Wagon - Live axle with leaf springs and telescopic shock absorbers; S XR6, S XR8 - Uprated coil springs and shock absorbers with lower ride height, heavy duty suspension
Brakes:
Front
Power assisted 287mm ventilated discs, anti-lock braking standard (GLi optional)
Rear
Power assisted 287mm discs, anti-lock braking (GLi optional)
Steering: Power assisted rack and pinion
Wheels:
Falcon GLi, Futura - 14 x 6 inch JJ steel
Falcon S XR6, S XR8 - 15 x 7 inch JJ alloy five spoke
Fairmont - 15 x 6.5 inch JJ Turbo blade alloy
Fairmont Ghia - 15 x 6.5 inch JJ BBS alloy
Optional on all models - 16 x 7 inch alloy
Tyres:
Falcon GLi, Futura - P195/75 HR14, Falcon S XR6, S XR8 - Michelin P205/65 HR15, Fairmont & Ghia - P205/65 HR15
Dimensions:

Length:
Width:
Height:
Wheelbase:
Front track:
Rear track:
Kerb weight:
Turning circle:
Fuel tank:
Boot space:		 Sedan
4811mm
1857mm
1399mm
2794mm
1554mm
1533mm
1490kg
11m
68 litres
453 litres		 Wagon
5003mm
1857mm
1483mm
2923mm
1554mm
1533mm
1560kg
11.4m
72 litres
1466 litres
Interior dimensions:

Front headroom:
Rear headroom:
Front shoulder room:
Rear shoulder room:
Front hip room:
Rear hip room:
Front legroom:
Rear legroom:		 Sedan
976mm
975mm
1527mm
1515mm
1475mm
1245mm
1077mm
988mm		 Wagon
984mm
1039mm
1527mm
1515mm
1475mm
1245mm
1077mm
988mm
Features (at introduction): Legend

Automatic
Air conditioning
Power steering
Power windows
Power mirrors
Immobiliser
Central locking
Radio cassette
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CD player
Steering adj.
Seat height adj
Seats
Speedometer
Tachometer
Cruise control
ABS brakes
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Awards:
Rivals: Holden VR Commodore, Mitsubishi TR/TS Magna, Toyota Lexcen, Toyota Camry Vienta
 
ED Falcon Links (new window)  Related pages
The EA-ED Owners Club Home Page
Polar988 Automotive
Spaniard's ED Fairmont
The Ford Falcon Modifications Website
EA/EB/ED Falcons
FPV: 1993 ED Falcon XR8 Sprint
1993 ED Fairmont
The Adventures of XR8Chic
Carsurvey: Falcon reviews
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