FORD FALCON EA SAVED FROM SCRAP, WILL IT DRIVE HOME?

We save this EA 30th Anniversary from a wrecking yard and attempt to drive her 1 hour home!

[@johnkirkilis34]

Nice EA, good to see it being saved. We have to preserve our Ford, Holden history. ❤

[@thesausage351]

Damn I owned a Polynesian green 5 speed ED XR6, I loved that car. Wanker in a Range Rover ran a red and slammed into me and wiped the front end out.

[@SmartMenTopRoll]

Arguably the best series of falcon. Thanks for saving it. I'd take it if i had space.

[@htahana3461]

Great score mate 👍

[@pgilb70]

Good memories of driving them as company cars. Great design but plenty of quality issues until the ED. By then, they were mostly sorted an really excellent. My EB had wrong valve timing for 6 months and was down on power. One door had a crap respray in factory before delivery! Sorted under warranty. 60k km is amazing.

[@chrislofts7934]

I love these rescue videos. Looking forward to seeing the transformation. ✌🏼💙

[@vincekara9446]

Congrats on your purchase! Very nice find! I've recently sold my mum's EBII in the same colour in Cardinal Red to a young dude similar to your age. He loves it! I'm glad that he is as my mum's legacy is somewhat passed on from her 30 year ownership

[@benc6614]

Great video mate, and it was recommended to me on KZbin which means the algorithm noticed you... Keep it coming and you'll take off 👍 cheers.

[@Haydntickford]

Thanks mate! Really appreciate it 👌🏼👌🏼

[@phillipevans9414]

Well done saving a really nice example of a forgotten classic - I really love that someone young is interested in saving these once common everyday type cars (I have a '93 NC Sportsman Ghia) and not just the V8's/performance models. Hope it goes to a good home. Cheers!

[@Haydntickford]

Thanks mate, I’m right into them and all about keeping them on the road!

[@tonykluytmans5336]

What a great find, well done!

[@MrLurchsThings]

My first “good” car was an EA S-Pack. Love the EA/B/D models. You just don’t seem them on the road anymore.

[@Haydntickford]

You definitely don’t see them!

[@StarlightWorkshop0z]

Great score. I has a 3spd auto ea, was strong. The cabbies would actually swap the dead 4 spd autos for the 3. Had a hoot in it. Lowered loud and smooth. Mid 90s till 2001.

[@peterkirgan2921]

Good on you mate!!!😂when i left my wife i had a ford Fairmont and when i left her i heard a meow from the back-seat the family cat was there!! Lol😂goes to show you that puddy cats love their fords😅😅😅my son & I always say! Pood for ford & ford for pood!!!❤❤❤

[@Haydntickford]

Fords and cats, can’t go wrong 👌🏼

[@BomberFletch31]

Good on you for saving that EA! I used to own an EA. This brings back memories - just the sound of the buttons, switches, park brakes, indicators ... yeah, I'm a bit of a Ford nerd, but no shame in that.

[@Haydntickford]

Absolutely not mate I know exactly what you mean!!

[@jeffbyrnes3686]

Thanks for saving an old beauty 👍

[@boondocker7964]

I had a 1967 Ford Falcon, 6, with 3 on the tree, drove it for 10 years. Got it in '69, it had 28K miles on it. $1200, USD. I only came here for the music.😁 Could be a nice daily driver for someone.

[@sirjarko8762]

Hopefully this one can go to a good home, Looks like you did a great thing and saved a good one.

[@allenharris6926]

Always show your work it gives confidence to others who normally wouldn't attempt there own repairs

[@Haydntickford]

Thanks mate I sure will be 👌🏼

[@topgeer]

WTF, that car was way too good to end up at the wreckers. Good save!!!

[@Haydntickford]

I totally agree!!

[@downcomesthenight]

Loved this video!! I have absolutely no knowledge of mechanics but I'd love to pick up an EA if I ever saw one going cheap and work out how to restore it.

[@oldbloke178]

Definitely LF bearing. Cheap as chips and easy to replace. But I'd take it somewhere and have bearings and brakes done, along with all drive line oils, and you'll have a safe, solid, reliable car that'll be better on fuel and more comfortable than most new dual cabs everyone is so keen on ATM.

[@palerider7708]

Good on you for saving the old girl, but by Christ she didn’t sound very grateful! Definitely do some videos of fixing her up, that car will make someone a good practical classic weekender to enjoy that won’t break the bank. Cheers.

[@JAStheACE]

I had a MAY 1991 build SPac with mpfi, 30th Anniversary as well, seems weird when it's actually 31 yrs. I would still have it if it wasn't stolen and burnt to a crisp for no reason by a drugged idiot looking for a free ride home 600km's away. Great to see you save this CPI gem of a car indeed. That fat Falcon in that era was a great combination of simple inexpensive and comfortable enough for any daily use. Fuel economy was awesome compared to the earlier X series Fords.

[@thesausage351]

I love EA’s. I’ve owned 2 white EA’s and really really love the E series. You’re right about central locking being rare, and those door card and locks are the same as on EB onwards, the EA locks were wider and narrower. I’d really love another EA, in white or silver with a Barra swap and 6 speed manual.

[@BarryPopal]

Hey mate, I have a Ea s pac factory manual and white if ur interested Solid running driving car

[@thesausage351]

@@BarryPopal shit mate that is basically my dream car, but unfortunately wrong time. I have a few cars I have to shift myself and if the wife spotted anything else driving in she’d be packing her bags. Damn though, it ticks most of the boxes, all of them if it’s a mpfi motor.

[@MicKeyMooZiK]

Check all the flexible brake lines too. Fords are known for issues there. Keen to see this ones journey back to the road.

[@fireballfireball1067]

I'm getting a EA S pack sedan' 3.9 multipoint factory 5 speed manual, fixed up ready for sale good nic good paint (white) good interior. Its been sitting for a year or so. So, I'm getting it all sorted. nice car like your Falcon Gl

[@sp19822]

This looks like a limited edition Falcon 30th Anniversary Classic, released in May 91 as a runout special, you got the 4 speaker Fairmont stereo, the colour keyed decor panel, different seat trim to the normal GL, a limited choice of metallic paint colours and 12 months free service when new.

[@Skull-Beneath-The-Skin]

The last of the e-e-e-e a's. Keep saving those old Fords mate. You're doing a great community service!

[@Haydntickford]

Thanks mate! I’ve saved nearly every single one I own!

[@howardkerr8174]

Am a big fan of all things Australian and particularly Australian Fords. My 06 Mustang is the same color as this Falcon. And Limited/Special Edition cars are so cool. Really envy folks who run across "diamonds in the (not too) rough" and then get them roadworthy again.

[@heathstead2421]

Gr8 find another one saved..definatly wheel bearing..ur onto it with turning the wheel...loads up the bad bearing an silence it 4 a bit...look forward to next video..

[@Haydntickford]

Thanks dude, I’m very lucky it’s an easy fix!

[@egary9669]

I'm blown away! This is like the Simpson's version of a Taurus. But I guess his car is a rear wheel drive. It can't be anything of performance I mean come on. In the US we have the Ford Taurus. and I owned several '89-93 Taurus SHO standard transmission it was very fast but it was front-wheel drive. And really not much to look at. Which is much the same in this case I think

[@benni727]

what a gem,glad someone saved it

[@Haydntickford]

Thanks mate! Hopefully I can pass it onto another good home 👌🏼👌🏼

[@benni727]

@@Haydntickford there only getting harder to get. it's crazy how many cars go to wreakers and ya think I wouls have brought that if it was on Gumtree or market place

[@jimmywaters8929]

Well done and a great save, I know how it feels to drive home in that situation, I could see you were taking Westall Road, and look like Peninsula link? was stressing for you LOL, look forward to more of your videos as I am recommissioning I really nice EB XR6 👍

[@Haydntickford]

@@jimmywaters8929 Thanks mate, sure is those roads! Springvale to Hastings, was stressful 😝

[@Ackdaddy100]

I brought an ex taxi EB when I was on my P`s in 2008 just after I came home from a Middle East deployment I was in the military at the time she was $500 and it was clocked over and had 60000 extra ks on her so literally had one million and sixty thousand ks and all she needed was a new diff and she lasted me 2 years and sold it when I got a new car and she was still going strong. This one is absolutely beautiful good work! but pleeease don`t put cheap chinese mags on her and an overly loud exhaust system like so many are doing these days it brings down the value of these beautiful cars and makes them look like poverty machines.

[@Haydntickford]

Love the story mate thanks for sharing! They definitely are amazing cars! This one is staying original, currently organising new tyres for the snowflakes and definitely no exhaust!

[@Ackdaddy100]

@@Haydntickford They are a beautiful car and are always better original. My dad owns a tyre importing company in Brizzy let me know if I can help

[@dalesmith4985]

I had one of these 30th anniversary 4 speed auto EA falcon back in 2002, I did flog it abit and couldn't afford a mechanic so I got a dodgy backyard mechanic to put another steering rack in it because the power steering was leaking, I had it from when it had 160,000 Kilometers and sold it when it had travelled 220,thousand Kilometers when the transmission was starting to play up and not go into 4th gear anymore.

[@railtrolley]

What a great find! I thought I did well, just bought an FG mk2 ute with 95k on it. You must have found the lowest mileage EA. A real survivor.

[@russelblackwell6041]

probably the nicest red in the ford range EA be patient with it check all your coolant hoses etc potential to be a ripping car i think you like Fords mate smart man

[@Chazsza]

Beauty EA mate nice work saving it looks like from imlachs and shes identical to the one my family had back in the day - keen as to see you give her a refurb and if you plan on moving her on when you're done count me in line for possible buyers 🙋

[@Haydntickford]

Thanks mate! Absolutely, keep an eye on the channel! 👌🏼

[@johnblood3367]

Good video, hope to find out what the problem was.

[@robvegas9354]

Great video mate! Hope you have a fun time with the car.

[@RaphaelMorgan-hf8qq]

Wow My stepdad had one when I was 12 years old in 1989 when he work as a Sales Reps and it was a company car and it was Reliable and great for Country Driving and it was white 1989 Auto Sedan and it was a GL model and it had more power than the Holden VN Commodores and happy days.🤩😎⭐️🍺🏆🙏👑👍🥇✈️

[@GlitchBob]

That wreckers you went to on centre road. What’s the customer service like? I went there and paid the $2 or $2.50 at the time and the guy told me to F off cos I gave him 4 or 5 50c coins to get in. Never been back there.😅

[@Haydntickford]

Oh wow! I’ve never had that, and I’ve given silvers! 😅😅

[@mikewaters6980]

Nice save mate. Thought recognised that servo when you drove in! That’s a great find. Good luck.

[@Haydntickford]

Thanks dude!

[@jamestorrens645]

My grandparents had one of these when I was a kid.

[@victorpetroff830]

I own an EA S 3.9 M.P.I 5 SP 20 years ago I bought her And she's still going strong

[@aus80srockradio94]

Gr8 to hear. Perfect combo. 3.9MP, S & stick shift = ✅️

[@bears2604]

​@aus80srockradio94 what is a stickshift?

[@victorpetroff830]

@@bears2604 manual gear lever On floor

[@aus80srockradio94]

Lol, stick shift is a nick name for a manual transmission. A stick that you gotta shift, rather than a boring old auto that you just put into drive & forget.​@@bears2604

[@f4lcon-life487]

I was about to say that noise is 100% a wheel bearing but I seen that you figured it out 18:27 keen to see more content on the cars mate! nice collection btw

[@Haydntickford]

Thanks mate, I got there in the end! Hahaha was weird because it had no play, nervous not knowing the history!

[@markgrovenor389]

I thought a bracket might be rubbing on the front near side tyre.

[@alpharaptor7510]

I have a EB MK1 with a 3.9. I tried getting it going a few years ago but never got it going. I might have to change the fuel pump to see what happens. It’s also very sad to see so many Australian made cars in the wrecking yards

[@callumandrews4342]

Those 3.9's I think actually aren't a bad motor and certainly not as near as bad as people make them out to be! Take the fuel line off from the injection system and see if you're getting a good stream of fuel. Or try listen to the fuel pump prime up when you cycle the ignition.

[@alpharaptor7510]

@@callumandrews4342 well I don’t think it actually has a pump. But it’s been awhile. I haven’t messed with it because of rust

[@alpharaptor7510]

@@callumandrews4342 I couldn’t get my EB to run with the CFI so I just put a 34 ADM Weber carb on it instead 😂

[@woodss82]

Proof that older cars are Better, I have a VP Holden that’s been registered non stop for 30 years.

[@Haydntickford]

That’s it mate! There’s a VP there with 60k’s but smashed in the rear, a panel beater could fix it

[@auzzieworker5183]

Not even run in yet. Awesome EA.

[@super_slav91]

Wasnt the 4 speed a lemon, allot of taxi fleets reverted back to 3 speeds. What would be rare is a 3.4l 5 speed. Noise could be a wheel bearing.

[@Haydntickford]

Noise was a wheel bearing check the next video! Also never had a problem with the 4 or 3 speeds!

[@8mmman1990]

Well done on finding such a diamond in the rough. Does the radio work?

[@Haydntickford]

It does! But no code 🙄

[@8mmman1990]

@ bummer.

[@windyhill10]

What a ripper of a car. I had an EA Spac anniversary model. It was a lovely car. From memory it do a transmission though.

[@cjdachi__8104]

That looks like an EA Classic ,limited edition with that trim pattern,wheels and body colour rear panel,

[@Haydntickford]

Yep she’s special!

[@bruceburns1672]

Falcons, a great drivers' cars, slick handling, under stressed motor.

[@huleeyaxerssius7]

Were around a good few EA's/NA's back throughout the 2000's myself, so they still are pretty familiar to me, though last time i had one was back in 2011. And this one EA my dad had, was a pretty old one, January 1988 build date to be precise. So that old S Pac, as old as you could get with them. Good thing you picked this one up & nice to see it getting saved, certainly one in such good nick, bugger all k's on on it too. Still feels a bit odd these are as old as they are now, still think of them as being 15-20 years old at times. Either way, will be good to see how this one comes along, the more EA/B/D's saved, the better.

[@Haydntickford]

Great comment mate! I totally agree with you 👌🏼👍🏻

[@JohnnyRoadRunner-rr6qf]

youtube given me some good videos recently. Love this content!

[@tepidd7548]

Nice find. I wish I knew half as much as you. I’ve gotta say though, it’s a bit worrying how long it took you to remember you didn’t have a wing mirror. I’d be keen to see what you do with it. I’ve got an fg turbo that’s approaching 400k and any tips would be useful.

[@Haydntickford]

Thanks, I knew the mirror was missing the whole time, just habit to look into it.

[@TBONEMALONE..]

Nice score mate!

[@timfordfalconxf7714]

Great save :D very under rated cars.

[@Haydntickford]

Thanks mate!

[@King786-n8n]

I am in the uk so don’t know these cars which year is it from and engine size? I I would guess at v6 3 litre about 1990?

[@Haydntickford]

Hey mate it’s a 1991 the last of the EA just before the EB came out in 1991, and it has the straight 6, this EA is also 3.9L before the EB and onwards used the inline 6 4L

[@King786-n8n]

@@Haydntickford I often wonder why we don’t get larger motors in our cars like in Australia 🇦🇺 & the 🇺🇸 etc etc is it because of our smaller roads & geographical areas? Petrol prices? Thanks for the information on the car

[@aus80srockradio94]

30th Anniversary none the less, so post Sept 1990 & the first with the very successful "Tibbe" lock system.❤

[@geoffobrien1300]

When our shed and driveway spots are all full, what else can you do but take on another one :D pretty nice find and save! kms are unreal .. did it have books ? hope to see a followup and if it was the bearing or something else!

[@Haydntickford]

Hahah yep she’s in the backyard now! Booked were pinched unfortunately, will be another video coming soon of the repairs 👌🏼

[@imidsikkey]

What a find!

[@brycehunter1513]

Awesome man just subscribed

[@Haydntickford]

Thanks mate welcome!

[@alpharaptor7510]

How much would you sell it anyway? How much as is and how much after all the work?

[@Haydntickford]

I’d sell it as is for $1800 and around $3,000 when I’m done

[@alpharaptor7510]

@@Haydntickford that’s actually a pretty good price for it tbh. I kinda hope to see more videos on it

[@skyhigh2764]

@@Haydntickfordinterested to buy when you fix it up

[@Haydntickford]

@@skyhigh2764 Awesome mate, I have parts on the way, keep an eye on the channel!

[@radioaustralia5070]

I think I remember seeing that EA , was that at center Rd wreckers.

[@Haydntickford]

@@radioaustralia5070 that’s the one!

[@juststuffwithwolfe4482]

Looks like there was a Toyota scout parked next to it

[@Haydntickford]

That’s it! For sale too

[@juststuffwithwolfe4482]

@@Haydntickford yeah I wish I could go get it but I don’t have the money or the time atm haha

[@alpharaptor7510]

I couldn’t get my EB to run with the CFI so I just put a 34 ADM Weber carb on it instead 😂

[@geoffsclassiccars]

Sounds like a wheel bearing's gone

[@CaptainRedBeardarrr]

If you find a 3.2l one I know people who will pay through the nose for the engine.

[@dennisbradley5620]

Ah the old days when u didn't have to take the whole front off the car to change a headlight. Have a BA xr6 and its a lot harder

[@outdoors5352]

Simple times on the dash. Speed, fuel, temp 😅

[@TAVOTravsDIYGarage]

Did you buy that from Imlachs?

[@Haydntickford]

That’s the one!

[@TAVOTravsDIYGarage]

@@Haydntickford Thiught so. I used to work there a few years ago.

[@pollock9231]

How good! Pulled my vl out of a paddock!

[@Haydntickford]

Should do a video mate!

[@jamest6850]

They might be the original brakes hey?

[@Haydntickford]

It’s possible! I reckon the Bridgestone tyres are original!

[@jamest6850]

@@Haydntickford did you buy it from Imlachs? Looks familiar. I always see cars there I want to buy.

[@jimclarke1108]

And 4 sp. auto

[@billmago7991]

Bring em back alive 👍🇦🇺....join a club and get cheap rego if you're in NSW or Vic

[@Haydntickford]

Already am brother! Have 3 on club rego

[@Doc_in_the_carpet_truck]

Westall rd for the win

[@Veryfastslowcar66]

Bring this car back to the channel please!

[@Haydntickford]

@@Veryfastslowcar66 she’s coming!

[@Veryfastslowcar66]

@@Haydntickford🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@ricardogabbiani7816]

In good nik

[@George-pp1ph]

I got the plastic wheel cover for you

[@Haydntickford]

Awesome thanks mate!

[@Haydntickford]

How do I get in contact with you

[@markbehr88]

Cool. I just saved an EB2 V8 Ghia. Check it out if interested.

[@ricardogabbiani7816]

Like new

[@sickntired553]

Woohoo lol

[@John-lr4lf]

Just because the seats and interior are in good condition does not mean that the cars mechanicals have been looked after. Majority of these early model fords have done a million ks or more and have had there dash clusters swapped out with lower kilometre units for an easy sale by car yards and private seller so unfortunately you can not tell if the kilometres on the engine are genuine..

[@Haydntickford]

Of course mate, it’s just an educated guess but the interior condition, condition of the engine and the motorcraft parts still on the car

[@robg3284]

should have just left it at the scrap yard, best place for it

[@Haydntickford]

Thanks champ

[@davidhayter8516]

Why! Obviously you are a young man with a passion and I applaud that, but a Ford EA…and with the clunky 4Speed trans, dodgy door handles, leaking hoses, useless A/C, useless heating, water traps, clear coat that is not clear…and the list continues. May God’s grace go with you. If you’re going to persist with being an avid Australian (American) car enthusiast and a Ford lover and it appears you have the skills to DIY I suggest you hunt around and see if you can find an XD with a 5 speed manual or any manual. The 3 Speed Auto is a slug. A V8 would be good but the sixs are also pretty good even the 3.3 but only with a manual. The Ford alloy heads (mid XE) were nothing more than a massive headache. Somehow GM got the heads kinda right although they had installed that 30 year old Buick V6 that had been run into the ground and any problems GM could rectify. Unless you have a penchant for frustration and pain give anything Ford post-mid XE a miss. I just found your XD project. You’re a smart fella. Stick with the XDs…and you’re wondering why you got no views for a Territory. They’re a chick car. Built for chicks, Marketed to chicks. No self respecting man is going to watch a vid on a Territory…unless it is to fix his missus Territory, but I doubt there are any left in the road. They were boat anchors. Another Ford f..k up.

[@jimbojon2]

Why an EA?, Why not an EA?, especially a tidy low km example, in comparison to the XD the EA has many benefits such as Rack and pinion steering for a tighter turning circle and better road feel not the whatever the hell it was they used in the XD that was no good anyway and gave it the turning circle of a large bus. EA had an adjustable steering column for both rake and reach for a better driving position unlike the column in the XD where they picked the worse position and fixed it there with no choice of adjustment. EA sedan had coil spring and watts link rear suspension not cart springs like the XD had. EA had flush fitting rain gutters for less wind noise / wind resistance not the howl in the wind external rain gutters on the XD. EA sedan had 60/40 folding split rear seats don't even bother looking for it on the XD. The alleged water traps, useless AC and Heater of the EA also apply to the XD, Ditto the clear coat issue. I must commend you it takes a very brave person to accuse the EA of having dodgy door handles yet you wisely made no mention of the easy break door handle fitted to the XD, guess you didn't want to be a hypocrite. Both the EA and The XD had their flaws, however I will stress that the XD did have the option of a V8 engine so that men who are insecure about the size of their appendage could drive something to make them feel better about themselves, though ironically the 5 speed multi point six cylinder fitted to the EA was faster then any factory V8 XD anyway.

[@billmago7991]

Show me an American equivalent to the EA.......the Buick V6 was tweaked by Holden's and was bullet proof ... was the weapon of choice if you wanted to do skids on your Ps even when they were twenty years old

[@Haydntickford]

Thanks mate but people like what they like. I grew up with EA EB ED’s

[@darrenbrown5248]

Mate the four speed automatics always fucked up sorry

[@Haydntickford]

Thanks this one is fine

[@jamiehope4580]

Good god throw it away ha ha. I got 20 ea's rusting away in my yard. Hate the e series with a passion

[@Haydntickford]

Then why are you searching EA videos?

[@jb7591]

foulcan

[@Haydntickford]

Thanks for your thoughts champ

[@callumandrews4342]

Great save and video as always mate top stuff!

[@Haydntickford]

I try!❤️

[@tturi2]

you're a hero of our democracy 🫡

[@Haydntickford]

@@tturi2 I know right! 🫡