Ford XG Falcon S ute* 1994 Tradies Review!

[@deanpolis4516]

Truly is nice when owners give these kind of cars heaps of love, even when it just a simple quirky work ute like this one. Doesn't have to be anything special but in the eyes of their owner it can be their absolute pride and joy. Great review!

[@DoctorWEBB]

Survival in top condition of such a common work vehicle is most rare in the wild these days. The throw away society has some kind hearted care takers of so very few lucky mechanical work horses that served faithfully & survived several theft & recovery trials to run out of rego & sit rusting unwashed Aventis to be discarded to the crusher so the grass is easy to mow again & be shipped out to the P.R.C to be reborn as dishwashers & small dog wire fence enclosures available at kmart for $34.99. T1000 killing robots & dog food tins theirs your old falcon pal. Beef stew with pasta. Supply & demand will cause the few still alive to be worth much more than when new. At this point others realise the lost potential they abandoned at pickapart & scramble to buy another old buck'et to relive the painful memories of owning such rare vehicles now & today in hope to make more than they invested & get a 10x fold Ford sticker on the rear window.

[@callumandrews4342]

Much better workhorse than the mall crawler dual cab utes these days... Great workhorses the Falcon utes, solid, reliable, good handling, big tray / tub, good performance, and bloody comfortable.

[@RossReviewsau]

gotta love em eh

[@SwaggingWithBen]

Good to see an older model on the channel 👍 Great review 🍻 Although the XG was significantly different from the XF, it wasn’t just the front end changed. The XF had the 4.1L pushrod motor (250 crossflow) with a carb. Many of the utes were optioned as auto, which was 3 speed. XG has the 4L / 243cu fuel injected SOHC motor and received the newer 4 speed automatic. It would be great to see an XH review, they received the E series steering and front suspension. Thanks for making this video.

[@leewood5240]

The later xf's also came with a 4.1 ltr 250 which was fuel injected

[@SwaggingWithBen]

@@leewood5240 I thought that was only the Fairmont Ghia. There you go!

[@jamesfrench7299]

I think the EFI 4.1 was an option across all the passenger cars, but not sure about the ute and panel van. The 4.1 had the edge on low down lugging power I think. It had been improved so much by the end of it's development life.

[@351tgv]

Not in Ute form though, all the XF utes were carby, none with the EFI version 4.1 which were reserved only for Falcon sedan, wagon and the LWB range.

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you enjoyed it brother I’m trying to find some older Aussie models but it’s incredibly difficult as you can imagine

[@nashadam1231]

I love these old cars. XG, EB, ED, EL. Beautiful cars!

[@RossReviewsau]

so great to finally review one

[@yusuf.alajnabi]

Those utes were Built Ford Tough. They were basic they were practical they were very popular. They were not built for speed but they were built to work. Even the police used them as division vans in the late 80s and early 90s. I remember many tradesman owning them they were truly great cars.

[@RossReviewsau]

They were really awesome things eh

[@GavwasInn]

1:05 those 4.0 inline 6's were also in EB series 2 and ED's 4:22 that instrument cluster was the same as EA (s-pack and Fairmont), EB (s-pack, XR6 and XR8 and Fairmont) and ED (XR6, XR8, Futura and Fairmont). 7:29 the horn on the stick on the side is a carry over from the XF's. That steering wheel also appeared in the EB series 2 and ED's that didn't have cruise control and in those the horn was in the middle of the steering wheel. 8:53 that little plate was where the boot release was for the XF's sedan's, and I think the rear wiper switch for XF wagons (that dashboard assembly is largely an XF carry-over). You're right though - they were often used for all kinds of things such as the switch for after-market LPG conversions. Those XG's really were a bit of a mish-mash of the old XF it's based on, along with the updated running gear and bits and pieces inside of the current Falcon's of the time. Even the grille was made to look EB-ish. Even the wheels on that XG are the same as (correct me if I'm wrong) EB s-pack/XR6/XR8 and ED XR6/XR8

[@jamesfrench7299]

This is the earliest engine you've tested which the Barra descended from. Shows how much better they got. You need to get your hands on an 88 EA with the single point injected 3.9 hooked to the old Borg Warner three speed auto !! Build quality was "amazing". Try a series 2 EF or EL Fairmont Ghia. They came with the Tickford six. You might be taken aback at their acceleration from rest for an N/A Falcon six.

[@southerndiy1]

Or a 3.2 EA with the 3 speed BW auto 😅 if there are any still kicking around

[@MartinJones123]

@@southerndiy1 Actually, I saw one on Carsales a few months ago!

[@southerndiy1]

@@MartinJones123 Wow, wouldn’t be too many of these left!

[@MartinJones123]

@@southerndiy1 Ikr!

[@RossReviewsau]

IM LOOKING GUYS! hahah such hard cars to find that are not rotting away! lets hope this video helps us find some more gems to review :)

[@tonywilkey4369]

Very nice Jono the simplicity of times past, very clean and presented well, credit to all who have owned it and cared for her. I have a fairmont eb sedan 4 speed auto with a 3.9 litre its a pleasure to drive, comfortable even with 5 on board. Tony

[@RossReviewsau]

thats it eh tony! so nice to see owners take care of there prid and joys.. even if they are not considered the normal! absolutely stunning example of a XG

[@BadApe351]

Lovely timewarp car. A credit to the owner for preserving a piece of Aussie automotive history. I knew they weren't rockets - but 13 seconds to 100? Changing to 3rd just short of the mark hurt it for sure. But it's great you respected the old dear's redline. Would love to see you get into an XD or XE highway patrol.

[@doogzford]

Mine was identical but au engine and china turbo on LPG 5 speed and was so much fun

[@RossReviewsau]

oh hell ya! big china boy tubro how ya going!

[@josephbarker4436]

They do have a improvised cup holder, wedge the cup between the center console and the seat where the seat belt clip is works wonders, and that blank plate on the dash in the sedan houses the boot release

[@RossReviewsau]

haha great hack!

[@seegee7728]

Thought you might have mentioned the hand brake under the dash. So glad ford finally moved it to a more normal position in later cars. Loved the vid on simple classics like this.

[@RossReviewsau]

I did but ended up cutting it out of the video as was getting long 😅 yeh weird bloody thing eh

[@lukespencer6846]

That plate you're talking about at 8:45, is actually used in some factory models. If you optioned dual-fuel the switch to change between petrol and LPG is mounted there in the centre of the plate. The same goes in the Outback variant you discussed earlier. The centre of that plate is where they mounted the switch to change between the primary and secondary tanks. Though that plate is a good place to mount your own switches. I have a factory dual-fuel XH and when you're driving the car it can be difficult to tell what fuel you're running on, so I mounted a light there which piggybacked off the LPG switch wiring to illuminate when the car is running on LPG.

[@AndyPPandy]

Love this review, I've been driving the x series falcons all my life, I'm doing up an xg falcon spac right now so I love seeing a bit of love towards one

[@RossReviewsau]

glad you enjoyed it mate

[@mickmcminn2976]

12:00 🤣 the coffee cup holders for tradies in the '90s. You held the beer between your legs on the way to work back then👍

[@ianjack4917]

Panel van at 3:18 was traded and refreshed by John Fautley Motors at Car City Ringwood. Previous owner was from Bendigo area. So good that my brother bought it and then sold it to a bloke in Gippsland. Fantastic example.

[@falconcity5445]

Love looking at this as I have the identical ute but a 1993 ford xg s pack. it’s also in the same colour and a floor shift manual been fixing it up for the last 3 years bought it for intention of putting it back on the road as you don’t see very many s pack manuals rust free.

[@hailzgavsadventures23]

The blank plate underneath the key is left over from XF sedans and wagons. My sedan from factory has the fuel cap release which drops the rear number plate and the electronic boot release and I’ve added the comms port for my Haltech there. I’ve got an XF Ute in Perth WA and I’ve put the button there for turning off my driving lights

[@munnsie100]

Love these! The old 4.0 SOHC is a great engine, especially paired with a 5 speed manual. I daily drive a column auto EB II GLi wagon, it still keeps up nicely and is decently powerful, considering it's age.

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks for sharing! great rigs

[@mostlypostie1]

Awesome! The cluster is straight from the EB/ED Falcon S (XR6/8), however, the ute had White font, while the Sedans were Yellow font. My old man had one of these XG's back in the day, it was awesome. (I'm now restoring a EB2 S XR6. You need to get an EB on the channel! )

[@RossReviewsau]

im trying to find a EB! would love to show one off

[@351tgv]

Actually the instruments cluster dates back to the EA 026 of 1988. Ford was very good at using design that would work for other generation vehicles, hell if you can find the XF Fairmont Ghia dash it will work in this alsoz for a bit of extra lux

[@willmitchell2508]

bro says Australian words and sounds like an American. great video love these older Utes!

[@RossReviewsau]

Canadian been living here for 10 years

[@leithhall5614]

A random mix of XF & EBII/ED, the V8 came back in 91, when the EB was launched

[@RossReviewsau]

i want to show them off! haha not easy to find

[@missinglink4205]

Clean ute👍 I found with the xd,xe,xf was the door handles would break and fall off. Another great review mate👍🇦🇺🍻

[@smithy2]

Haha yep, had an xf rust out the hinges and permanently seal the doors closed

[@missinglink4205]

@@smithy2 Yep I had a xd and the only handle still working was the driver's door, my mate went to open rear door and the handle fell off in his hand it was the funniest shit I've ever seen

[@smithy2]

@@missinglink4205 🤣, lucky the handles were cheap... the bonnet cable T handle was pretty fragile too

[@missinglink4205]

@@smithy2 hence ford stood for, Fix Or Repair Daily

[@rossball647]

I have a 4.0 litre EB series2 gli. Sedan I’ve had for nearly 19 years. You could have done a review with mine, but WA is a bit too far away 😂 Lol. Great review.

[@pete508]

The good old XG work horse Ute mate,tradies loved them because you could just pile them up with shit & they would just keep going & going & that one is in very good condition it hasn"t seen 1 worksite Johnny lol,all these classic cars brings back great memories,nice review man.

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you enjoyed it Pete!

[@flre_rgue3916]

I would love to see a review on an EF - EL XR6 or XR8🤙🏻

[@RossReviewsau]

im trying brotha! hard to find

[@twoaf3261]

I've got a manual XH Outback ute you can play with. Just a blown head gasket and rusted out ;) I still love it!... It was awesome when it ran.

[@RossReviewsau]

Damn that’s a shame it’s not running anymore.. would love to see one in its glory still

[@chuckselvage3157]

I owned a XD ute with the 351 auto dual fuel I sold it though I missed out on the XG but I ended up with the BF ute XR8 which I still own.

[@Alladin-n5j]

I like the BF XR6 ute with the sports bar especially the gun metal grey metallic, put a turbo on them and they are one of the fastest cars on the road

[@adamjames2598]

One of the best looking cars you've reviewed. I had a 90 model with the 4.1 on gas & T5. Was even less powerful than this one. Was still a nice drive @ the time though.

[@RossReviewsau]

cheers adam! yeh its so cool to see especially in this condition! god damn nice cruiser eh

[@fordrbestfgx6882]

I have got one of the BNS utes and the XF sedan the only problem is I’m in Victoria I have a ute show next weekend with my XH ute if you ever come to Victoria definitely worth a drive of the XF sedan I have it’s the 25 adversary model

[@RossReviewsau]

would love to show it off some time mate! lets hope i can travel east soon once this covid shit is over

[@mikenolan3060]

Bloody top review of this superclean XG

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks mike! new you would appreciate this one.. just wait till the Modified VE SS ute

[@reeceeyles9924]

Loving your content mate. I’ve just got back into a Ford falcon, Fg xr8. Have had BA, AU, ED, EA, XG (panel van) and an XA FALCON 500. As well as escorts and cortinas. Keep up the good work eh mate

[@RossReviewsau]

Nice one! you have had a very cool array! thanks for enjoying the channel

[@reeceeyles9924]

@@RossReviewsau would be cool to see your review on a falcon RTV someday. Slowly becoming harder to find as have been used as workhorses.

[@markfitzgerald6101]

My first car was a 84 XF Fairmont Ghia and later bought a XH Ute for nostalgia but those door pockets and speakers are straight out of the Fairmont Ghia

[@RossReviewsau]

really>? are they haha.. i would have no idea

[@whoschinaman2200]

that plate is there for the outback versions with dual fuel tanks, so you can switch tanks

[@RossReviewsau]

Oh cheers for the info

[@live0on0y0utube]

The blank panel on the dash was for the boot release, spotlights and one other thing on certain XF sedans.

[@RossReviewsau]

ah cheers.. that makes sense

[@barra190kw9]

Mate if u liked this I recommend u try a xflow powered falcon one that's had some work done to it u will be surprised I actually own a ex qld police xf ute

[@jamesgovett2501]

You certainly don’t see too many around today that’s for sure, I bought one of the last XF Falcon Utes with the old alloy head crossflow and as much as I am a Ford man after owning heaps of falcons years prior from my first an XK ( when I was a young bloke and lived in Perth actually) and lots of models after including an XW GT and an XY GS with the 250 2-V I have to say that XF ute I bought back in the 80’s was a Lemon, I had nothing but trouble with just about everything with it unfortunately but I paid so much for it that I had to persevere with the car for a few years until I changed to the General in 1991 and bought the first commodore ute a VG S Pack with the 5 litre injected Holden V8 and auto, I then gave it the Bilstein treatment & king springs and I have to say it was a fabulous Ute back in the day, with a briquette bag filled with beach sand over the rear axles in the Ute back the car handled and cornered amazingly it stuck to the road like shit to a blanket! It was a good car and I love and still love the 304 injected Holden V8’s they hold a special place and I have returned to the Ford fold again a few years ago now with my beloved FG XR6 with the fabulous Barra again a great car as you know, that was a real good bit of nostalgia you did there with the XG they were different times and to think that the design went back to the late 70’s with the XD and on a bit longer with the XH 👍👍

[@RossReviewsau]

Honestly one of the only ones I’ve ever noticed in person! Haha but how good was this one very impressive condition

[@Xlerv8]

The XF shape lived on in these , definitely getting harder to find. I remember as a kid looking at an abandoned XF Fairmont Ghia in Burgundy paint. Nice cars in the mid to late 80s. The nostalgia in those things

[@RossReviewsau]

They are good looking I reckon now in that retro way! Def cool to see in person

[@Xlerv8]

@@RossReviewsau my old man used to work at Ford at Broadmeadows from 1976 til 2008 I had been there a number of times, one of the best places to be in those days

[@hdtgroupa3283]

@@Xlerv8 my first car was an XF Ghia, always have a soft spot for them.. barra swapped one would be great!

[@Xlerv8]

@@hdtgroupa3283 definitely would move a lot better for sure 👍🏼👍🏼

[@cactusslayer7437]

Good review. Definitely need more e-series on the channel!

[@RossReviewsau]

im keen just so hard to find now!

[@pnr9730]

I got a XG ute and a XG panelvan. I'm gonna do both up and sell the ute. The panelvan is very tidy so I'm going to paint it metallic black and convert it to a 351 Windsor.

[@brianhoffman4861]

Just been reminded,,,I sent my xg to the wreakers and thought I was ok with it,,,,,was a great ute until I let the rust get in,,,, my only consolation,,, my fg xr6 work ute... this one I won't let go..... it's perfect in every way.... but yes... the xg was too

[@burnin_vibez243]

As someone who owns an xg they might not feel like they pull hard but on a good straight they do get up there

[@RossReviewsau]

They go alright

[@reesedundee8525]

Did a full el engine swap in my xg panno, thermos au rad serpentine belt conversion the thing was a animal

[@RossReviewsau]

nice one!

[@zacsborntorunrunningadvent3441]

Love the ole sohc ...ute looks tidy. Cheers

[@Alanst1xx]

Great review that's gotta be worth 16-20 to the right person

[@tonydoggett7627]

Owners of these falcons, remove the HVAC fan resistors once a year check the ceramic is still on them and no leaves and plastic have built up on the coil and drain, Can be a fire hazard. ( I was a Auto electrician back then)

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks for telling everyone that tip! lets hope it never happens to this one

[@DoctorWEBB]

My old man was driving my uncles ute when something like that started it on fire. The local towie was following him at the time & he emptied 2 large extinguishers on it fighting the falcon inferno. Was Only a couple of years old at the time... but the ute was written off. Deemed Falcon Toasted 🤣

[@DoctorWEBB]

But on the upside...the XG my uncle got to replace the ute with the flaming good heater. Was a Green XR-6 much like the review ute. Same colour. I was surprised spotting the front & i realised it wasn't the same ute not xr6 you reviewed. .. anyway My grandfather ended up with It years later. From uncle & he has kept it turtle waxed & looking spotless immaculate for its age. He's retired now but it was he's work ute. Not many around.. especially in this sorta clean & original condition. He's gleams with Shiny duco & looking straight as. Tidy & close to mint inside & out. Its not anything to dream about imo. The Commodore ute equivalent at the time.. was so much nicer in every aspect (just M.O) This old ute body style was pushed with barely any advancement overall. Especially in safety...handling wasn't anything flash. Manual got more poke than the sluggish auto snail 🐌 version. They top out at 140ish & take a long time to maybe get their lol. Power steering belt flys off first little 1/2 throttle doughnut attempt in a wet grassy paddock with bald tyres on the rear. 😆they arnt exactly power houses. Clunky front ends with bugger all lock to lock turning circle ..brakes are average at best. Buckets but probably better than a Ranger. At least the Coon Saloon has lumber support adjustment on drivers seat. Thirsty petrol chuggers if not well serviced & maintained. I remember the panel van XG petrol was only getting 250-280k's per tank if drove it like granny. Boss had Just purchased it. Did full service plugs leads cap Aircleaner oil & went over everything else with a fine tooth con. Was getting double & some easy Afterwards...can't recall exactly but 600 or 700k's per tank. & driven much harder/in traffic. ive been passenger in one of these utes in a fatal crash..sadly my work mate & cuz was killed instantly in the collision. We were travelling at 50 to 55km/h went under an on coming semi trailer around a left hand down hill corner. Wet road & a tandem trailer loaded with A/cs.. we were going to put in. Barely touched the brakes to slow a touch downhill & the utes front brakes just locked up. Brand new tyres on & oil /tree sap on the road .first rain after some hot weather. The entire front end was gone. Front Wheels smashed completely off. I was trapped for a minute after regaining conciousness. My Nokia 3315 phone was smashed apart in everyway possible. Obviously we Hit hard. My personal ground hog day😪 everyday something reminds me of that horrible day. Not sure how I wasn't killed. My knees & elbow cripple me with painful arthritis. I was 17 when it happened now 35. But gotta respect & appreciate a clean .... still driven daily surviver. Its a credit to grandfather how clean his old XG xr6 looks. Be a good ute for Someone who appreciates the shape of that decade & some 😉

[@todd_harrison4500]

You should try one of the last XH XR8 utes! 185kw Windsor, E-series suspension and, like the XG, still the XD rear end with later model front end!

[@RossReviewsau]

Would love to try one out

[@paulclark5243]

Good job mate, next see if you can get your hands on the XH Outback

[@RossReviewsau]

id love to test an outback edition! so cool

[@jamesfrench7299]

They came with a limited slip differential and I read a review at the time lauding it's off road capabilities.

[@paulclark5243]

@@jamesfrench7299 yes mate, Hydratrak lsd diff, dual fuel tanks, 126liter, Hd raised suspension, firestone allterain tyres, Donaldson air cleaner, underbody bash plate and plenty of underbody mudflaps that protect underbody from rock damage, I have a hot chilli red auto and a white manual all 3 seaters.

[@paulclark5243]

@@jamesfrench7299 and of course the first Ford Australian smart bars fitted as standard

[@jamesfrench7299]

@@paulclark5243 The one I read about was either an XF our XG. They sent it over a sand dune and it tackled it well.

[@paulsz6194]

Great review Ross reviews, good to see something different. It’s amazing to think that Ford carried this Falcon Ute / panel van since 1979 with only cosmetic upgrades (namely the front end & interior) up until the mid 90’s. You would see these everywhere in suburban Sydney, as it was popular with the tradies ( Plumbers & Electrician preferred the Panel van) , not to mention the Police up until the early 1990’s when the Holden rodeo took over as the preferred choice for paddy wagons.

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks for watching! glad you enjoyed this! i really am interested in these older models! i hope to review some more soon

[@Chris_Sokol]

I’ve been looking at these on the market to possibly import one to the US. Will be a very unique ride over here!

[@RossReviewsau]

would be very cool to import to the US!

[@mackspowell2773]

Wish I was available for you to do a review on my ea s pac but unfortunately I’m in Canberra, if you ever come you have to come check it out

[@RossReviewsau]

I’m there mate! Would love to see it next time

[@rwd323]

The thing was 148kw in a ute was powerful in the mid 90s, when you think the Japanese offerings with there non turbo diesel were probably putting out 60 or 70kw!

[@RossReviewsau]

good point! haha its amazing how far we have come eh!

[@jamesfrench7299]

I love the Toyota Hilux fours.

[@michaelobrien6294]

I've got one, a fully optioned Longreach, got 180,000ks on it. You can buy it for $7000.00. Cheers

[@bennyh155]

That is one mint XG mate!

[@RossReviewsau]

SO GOOD EH

[@bennyh155]

@@RossReviewsau Get ya hands on EVL XR if you can mate!

[@mickdejager3910]

We had one of these with an ltd front end an bonnet haha, it was red, had a big block in it ran on injected Meth and ran 8:40's at motorplex haha

[@RossReviewsau]

HOLY HELL HAHA that sounds nuts

[@d.veloped9902]

7:50 I've just bought a red 1996 XH Outback edition. It's not exactly what I'd call "Mad Max" but it's a bloody great car. Reach out if you're keen to review!

[@RossReviewsau]

Ahh.. very keen man! Are you in Perth?

[@d.veloped9902]

@@RossReviewsau haha unfortunately in Melbourne mate. Borders will open in Jan!

[@driver3025]

Been looking forward to this one Rosso. Mine was a 5 speed.

[@RossReviewsau]

gotta love the 5 speed

[@lucasechenique39]

You know how much I would do to get a foxbody Mustang pickup here in the states?? That thing is amazing

[@RossReviewsau]

😅🇦🇺 would be epic

[@vtwindad1549]

Main difference was the XF had the crossflow 4.1 6 , carby motor that was rigged for EFI in the later years before going to this ohc 4litre fuel injection in the XG and XH

[@smithy2]

Man watching this XG makes me regret sending my XF ute off to the wrecker, and not just park it for a later project...

[@RossReviewsau]

i think many people will feel that way now :(

[@smithy2]

@@RossReviewsau sadly you just cant keep them all...

[@DoctorWEBB]

@@smithy2probably had a good reason to park it at the time? Both door handles broken perhaps? Rust? AU must of had forte good reasons to send it to be killed & gone for ever.

[@smithy2]

@@DoctorWEBB it got defected for an exhaust leak so i couldnt drive it for a bit, it wouldnt have passed inspection, then both doors had rusted hinges, engine was whipped, but handles were pretty new not damaged 😁👍🏼

[@DoctorWEBB]

@@smithy2 yeah genuine Longreach....across! to open the passenger or driver door. If one still functioning or window down 24/7 with a brick. If options A&B failed to suffice. 😆

[@DEVILTAZ35]

These used to be everywhere on the streets. Great to see one again :). Sadly the only Utes that will be built locally look to be Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered.

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s sad eh! The great Aussie Ute is dead 🇦🇺🥺 but let’s hope more people can keep there cara in this condition! Was an amazing example

[@GTSW1FT]

That could be good

[@dcaruana81]

My cousin has a mint ED XR6 wagon if you wanna review it. Southside of brisbane.

[@RossReviewsau]

Oh man would love that’! Next time I’m in Brisbane let’s do it!

[@dcaruana81]

@@RossReviewsau I've got an ED xr6 sedan that im rebuilding, might be done by then.

[@simcard027]

what a beautiful ute i reckon the xfs have the nicer steering wheel on them

[@RossReviewsau]

total credit to the owner! he really keeps this car kept so well!

[@bubbaC501]

I had one of these, same colour and all... god I miss it!! except mine had straight through side pipes, sounded like a big ol' wet fart!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 love that car!! but do have another one which is getting a built barra turbo 😅

[@RossReviewsau]

awesome to hear mate! gotta love a turbo barra

[@bubbaC501]

@@RossReviewsau Hell yeah!

[@gamingdefined5952]

Always great content

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks brotha :)

[@RetroTekGuyAU]

I've seen a few of the XH models slammed with Turbo Barra's dropped in them. 👌👌👌

[@RossReviewsau]

that would be very cool to see!

[@RetroTekGuyAU]

@@RossReviewsau It's just happy ass all day long. Not practical at all lol, Like that Ute you reviewed a little while ago, 1000+hp one I think it was.

[@sandybrisbane4167]

It came with a 5ltr mustang engine to as an option. Its entirely 1979 XD ute with 1987 front end

[@RossReviewsau]

V8 i want

[@brianandglendaharkin9457]

Sport exhaust would help and a KN 👍🏻

[@jordanscarreviews6164]

Hi Ross Reviews this is Jordan’s car reviews here. Great video mate and why haven’t you replied to my email yet. Can’t wait for the next video mate. From Jordan’s car reviews.

[@marcusjackson4063]

Probably busy mate. Don’t be so impatient/rude

[@jordanscarreviews6164]

@@marcusjackson4063 he probably is very busy and it was over 2 weeks ago now that I sent him that email and I have given him time + he wouldn’t ignore my email because he doesn’t want to reply, he’s just very busy that’s all.

[@xotic8617]

I have a XH 1997 Falcon 5spd manual 200k Which is the Ef/El Falcon variant in Mickey Mouse condition

[@RossReviewsau]

hold onto her mate! so rare to see now in good nik

[@guykershaw9342]

I have one, and love it 🙂

[@RossReviewsau]

Wicked utes

[@subaru721]

My uncle had one of those but not that S pack model and he drove it like a racing car driver

[@sandybrisbane4167]

The steering wheel is an EB ser 2 falcon

[@joshwaters1450]

Nice car, own a ed gli wagon factory bench seat column shift, very comfortable car

[@RossReviewsau]

Wicked! Man nice one

[@dcr1545]

Just great to c a great American in Australia. Tell more to move here. Back in the late 80's we would put the front and rear end of the XF on a XD and we called them the XD update. Looking back I laugh as the XD differently looks better but hey. Only let down for those car's was how easy they were to steal. I mean a simple nail file would do it.

[@RossReviewsau]

im canadian ;) but thanks mate.. glad your enjoying the channel

[@Jordan-ds4rr]

At about 3:00 when you said fav backroad, where is that??

[@RossReviewsau]

O’Brien road 👌

[@Jordan-ds4rr]

@@RossReviewsau Holy crap, ton of skid marks

[@bluexhxr6926]

This is what I have been waiting for can you do a xh

[@RossReviewsau]

they are hard to find mate but ill do my best :)

[@alexmartin9951]

Fuck yeah, my first car!!! Got it for $9k with 150,000km on the clock from Guildford Auto Auctions when I was 18 😂

[@rhyanoneill1932]

There was also a rare XR6 model of this ute!

[@RossReviewsau]

There was! I’d love to test one of them some day

[@MartinJones123]

This ute body style was used from the XF to the EL generations which was 14 years old by the end of EL production! Also, you should review a car called Nissan "The Ute"... It's pretty much a badge engineered Falcon and I'm not kidding on the name! BTW, it will be really hard to find since they never sold many!

[@RossReviewsau]

i would love to see one! yeh sounds very rare haha

[@jamesfrench7299]

I thought they were called the Nissan Matilda. I saw one when newly introduced at the motor show in Sydney and they hardly made an effort to disguise what it was. It even said Ford Motor Company of Australia on the compliance plate.

[@jamesgovett2501]

That body style was used from the late 70’s XD, XE, XF, XG, XH a very long production run

[@MartinJones123]

My bad... More than 14 years...

[@MartinJones123]

@@jamesfrench7299 No, according to Google... The car is literally called "The Ute" and I've seen one around my area but I'm not sure if it's still around!

[@phantompower6839]

Trades didn't drink coffee in the 90s, they drank beer!

[@RossReviewsau]

BLOODY OATH!🇦🇺🍺

[@DoctorWEBB]

Yeah long neck Beers go along with helping stretch for that Longreach across... to open the opposite door because the handles broken. 🤣 The radios were also smart. Codes stopped crooks from playing cassettes & changing your presets. Key looked like a weird flat blade it was so advanced. Dip sticks couldn't start the falcon & Dick Johnson was the turtle inside your hard Shell. You always had Dick on your mind , shirt & hat. Old wrinkled dick #18 Shell your soul. To get yourself a Brock Falcon. Hey should review one of those magical crystal polarised rare birds. Anyone seen one lately?? I remember seeing adverts for sale in 2000ish $1500 to $3000. Top dollar for low k examples. Crazy mixed up 05 collector car. Lada on things got more loco 4 mr brock man

[@DEVILTAZ35]

While on the job too ;)

[@DoctorWEBB]

@@DEVILTAZ35 Man's not a Camel. Pretty certain theirs a few chapters possibly an entire hard cover/ beer coaster- book series & safe work 101 movie video series...from the 70's with the gore n blood that's hilariously entertaining to watch & learn how shit goes wrong & the blood gets knee deep in seconds. Especially involving fork lift equipment. ...That keeping hydrated while strenuously working = a very smart responsible employee that's working safe. More drunks survive car accidents than sober stackers. Been drunk is More effective than seat belts & airbags combined according to sweedish crash test dummy's that like to party. The Bonus trivia questions under the cap help you get smarter while you stay hydrated an less bear Grills inclined. He dehydrates & gets crazy with salty lemonade. Triva keeps the mind Sharp as a BA BF door top corner when it slam stabs your unaware of danger ahoy slow sluggish door bumper body...Falcon Hell ! nowonder all the Ford plants worldwide were built to hold 27 feet of snow on the roof. Like the cup holder's in BA up the door tops are sharp like the devils pitch fork has made its mark on you. The Evil is the smartlock waving like hello you're 👋 souls mine! summon the ford service centre...doing unreal deals this month👹 finance sure we take female souls too 🤣

[@Jo_Wardy]

I'm more into the XH Panelvans and VP And VR Holden coupe utility vehicle. these old 90s Cars are so good from 1992 and up A dream car for this channel would be to see an American Chevy El Camino or Ford Ranchero coupe utility

[@RossReviewsau]

would love to show them off one day... lets hope we can :)

[@Jo_Wardy]

@@RossReviewsau would love to see Chevy El Camino SS or a Ranchero with a Cleveland 351

[@sandygarage3802]

Love the Ute❤👍it's been awhile since I've seen an XG that nice. I like most Aussie Ute's, I wish they were still being made. I saw a video awhile ago of Brumby Ute racing a Ducati, I think the Brumby was a 10sec ute........very quick.

[@RossReviewsau]

You gotta love an Aussie Ute eh! Just great stuff 🇦🇺👌 this xg was so well kept

[@Andyc351]

No falcon had cup holders untill the EF in 1994.

[@RossReviewsau]

🤣🤣🤣 how crazy eh

[@whatsgoodie5586]

No more au G. 🤙 Te50 next ay churr 🤙

[@RossReviewsau]

the dream my brotha

[@bobajob1601]

These came out as a NISSAN as well🤣🤣 That’s how well they sold!

[@RossReviewsau]

Really!!???

[@runslaTe]

I had a blue XF fairmont back in the day ..much better than the EA I replaced it with

[@RossReviewsau]

wicked! id love to try a XF one day!

[@jamesfrench7299]

Not surprised. The last of that body were well built and the first e series were terribly built.

[@DoctorWEBB]

@@RossReviewsau Not much difference XF XG XH TO FG-X really?? Ohhh ..the door handles did improve.

[@lewiskomazec4418]

Nice vid can you review a ba or bf station wagon

[@RossReviewsau]

I’ll keep my eyes peeled

[@hdtgroupa3283]

Make sure you keep a spare door handle in the glovebox!

[@RossReviewsau]

Haha damn straight

[@mvnorsel6354]

Lucky you sat in the ' front seat '. Lol

[@GTSW1FT]

Now I want one

[@RossReviewsau]

Me too 😂

[@94toxic94]

Could we please get a review on a series 2 vf ssv? Cheers

[@RossReviewsau]

ill do my best mate :) i have done a ute SSV before but wasn't stock

[@jsaplays33]

My granddad used to have a XG ute when i was a kid

[@RossReviewsau]

so cool :)

[@jsaplays33]

@@RossReviewsau its a sham3 he wore it out and the engine finially cact it

[@TOGAAviation30]

Hey ross my dad currently owns a 2016 xr8 sprint number 652 out of 750 and he wants to sell it for 120 thousand dollars do you think he should?

[@RossReviewsau]

id keep it!

[@TOGAAviation30]

@@RossReviewsau ill tell him

[@julianalderson3938]

Tickfird was there bit more horses?

[@RossReviewsau]

Yeh couple more pony’s on the Xr6 model

[@deanwharepapa8561]

Awesome cool work hack

[@RossReviewsau]

i would love one of these eh.. total work horse n loves the kms

[@ethanburgess8355]

I've got an Ed and ef sedan both turbo sohc, sound sick but not quite as good as the barra

[@kevinsummersford4112]

They are a nice ute but yes a bargain turbo be nice or a supercharger 😁

[@RossReviewsau]

Strap on to this old XG😉

[@kevinsummersford4112]

@@RossReviewsau sorry spell check I meant the barra turbo lol

[@Low760]

Xr6s all the way through were different seats, same HP with the ba on, heck, they only had manual rear windows on ba-f xr6s too. And different suspension tune of course. And given the xg dates back to the xd falcon of 1978, it's not that uncommon.