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| designer = [[Jack Telnack]],[{{cite web|url=http://www.automotivehalloffame.org/inductee/john-telnack/768/|title=John J. Telnack|publisher=Automotive Hall of Fame|access-date=30 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624011441/http://www.automotivehalloffame.org/inductee/john-telnack/768/|archive-date=24 June 2016|url-status=dead}}] Brian Rossi, Allan Jackson[{{cite web|url= https://www.shannons.com.au/club/news/classic-garage/ford-xb-falcon-extra-benefits-over-the-excellent-xa/|title=Ford XB Falcon: Extra Benefits over the excellent XA |website=Shannons|first=John |last=Wright |date=1 August 2016|access-date=20 July 2023}}] |
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==Overview== |
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Sold between March 1972 and September 1973, the XA series was the first [[Ford Falcon (Australia)|Falcon]] to be designed (with assistance from Ford's US headquarters) and manufactured in Australia.[[[Pedr Davis]], Aussie Cars, 1987, page 129] Designed by [[Jack Telnack]], it featured an entirely new body which was larger and more roomy than that of its XY series predecessor, giving it the "[[Coke bottle styling|coke-bottle]]" look.[ ]The XA range also had a longer list of options, although the choice of engines carried over from the previous XY Falcon range. All V8 302 CID and most 351 CID "Cleveland" engines were now Aussie made. GT Falcons could have Aussie or imported 351 CID V8s fitted.[[http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/car_info_ford_falcon_xa.htm Ford Falcon XA] Retrieved from www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au on 25 April 2010] |
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Sold between March 1972 and September 1973, the XA series was the first [[Ford Falcon (Australia)|Falcon]] to be designed (with assistance from Ford's US headquarters) and manufactured in Australia.[[[Pedr Davis]], Aussie Cars, 1987, page 129] Designed by [[Jack Telnack]], it featured an entirely new body which was larger and more roomy than that of its XY series predecessor, giving it the "[[Coke bottle styling|coke-bottle]]" look.[ and offered a longer list of options. ] |
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Wagons, utilities and panel vans now featured a longer wheelbase than the sedan. Fairmont wagons had a dual-action tailgate that could be opened either downwards or sideways, optional on base model Falcon and Falcon 500 Wagons. |
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Sedans and Wagons were introduced in March 1972, the Hardtops in August 1972.[ and the Utilities and Vans in October of that year.][A Bushby, The Australian Ford Falcon Collection, 1989, page 138] Wagons, utilities and panel vans now featured a longer wheelbase than the sedan. Fairmont wagons had a dual-action tailgate that could be opened either downwards or sideways, optional on base model Falcon and Falcon 500 Wagons.[{{cite web |url=https://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/car_info_ford_falcon_xa |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241215001743/https://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/car_info_ford_falcon_xa |archive-date=2024-12-15 |title=Ford Falcon XA}}] |
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The addition of a two-door hardtop to the range marked the first time that this body style had been offered on an Australian Falcon since the [[Ford XP Falcon|XP series]] of 1965–1966.[Norm Darwin, The History of Ford in Australia, 1986, page 167] The XA hardtop bore a notable resemblance to the U.S [[Ford_Mustang_(first_generation)#1971–1973|1971-1973 Ford Mustang]] hardtop. |
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The addition of a two-door hardtop to the range marked the first time that this body style had been offered on an Australian Falcon since the [[Ford XP Falcon|XP series]] of 1965–1966.[Norm Darwin, The History of Ford in Australia, 1986, page 167] The XA hardtop bore a notable resemblance to the U.S [[Ford_Mustang_(first_generation)#1971–1973|1971-1973 Ford Mustang]] hardtop. |
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Assembly of the XA and subsequent ranges in New Zealand was transferred from Ford NZ's Seaview plant to the brand new purpose built plant at Wiri in 1973 and would continue there for another twenty years. |
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Assembly of the XA and subsequent ranges in New Zealand was transferred from Ford NZ's Seaview plant to the brand new purpose built plant at Wiri in 1973 and would continue there for another twenty years. |
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==Model range== |
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==Powertrains and model range== |
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In response to the growing popularity of the V8 engine option and the expense of importing V8s from North America, Ford began local manufacture of the [[Ford 335 engine|Cleveland]] V8 at its Geelong plant. As well as a {{cvt|351|cid|cc}} variant now being available across the range, a {{cvt|302|cid|cc}} variant of this engine was developed to allow the replacement of the imported [[Ford small block engine|Windsor]] 302 engine.[{{cite web| url=https://www.streetmachine.com.au/news/50-years-since-first-aussie-clevelands |title=The Aussie Cleveland turns 50! |publisher=Street Machine |date=2021-11-14 |accessdate=2026-04-26}}] The high-performance variant of 351 with four-barrel carburettor continued to be imported, eventually being replaced with a locally-produced variant during the XB model run. |
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Sedans and Wagons were introduced in March 1972, the Hardtops in August 1972.[ and the Utilities and Vans in October of that year.][A Bushby, The Australian Ford Falcon Collection, 1989, page 138] Engine options for the various models were as follows, with one or two- venturi options for the 250 cid inline six-cylinder and two or four- venturi options for the 351 cid eight-cylinder engines. [{{cite journal| url=https://oldcarbrochures.org/Australia/Ford/Falcon/1972-Ford-Falcon-XA-Data-Sheets/slides/1972_Ford__XA_Falcon_Data_Sheet-04b.html |journal=Make your own Grand Sport |title=Design your own personal road car |publisher=[[Ford Australia]]}}] |
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Engine options for the various models were as follows, with one or two- barrel carburettor options for the 250 cid inline six-cylinder and two or four- barrel options for the 351 cid eight-cylinder engines. [{{cite journal| url=https://oldcarbrochures.org/Australia/Ford/Falcon/1972-Ford-Falcon-XA-Data-Sheets/slides/1972_Ford__XA_Falcon_Data_Sheet-04b.html |journal=Make your own Grand Sport |title=Design your own personal road car |publisher=[[Ford Australia]]}}] |
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