AU Ford Falcon - SPUD Project



12V Accessory Power Source (Cigarette Lighter) information on the 12V accessory plug (cigarette lighter socket). Applies to EA/EB/ED/EF/EL/AU/BA/BF Falcons and SX/SY Territory models Antilock Braking System (ABS) Antilock Braking System (ABS) information Air Conditioner Controls - Series 1 air Conditioner controls repair information (Series 1 only) Accessory plug Information on the Mobile Office pack accessory plug. Also relevant to the BA/BF/FG Falcons and SX/SY/SZ Territorys Alternator alternator information Body Control Module (BCM) Body Control Model (BCM) information Digital Clock Information on the basic clock available on all low models Brake Switch brake switch replacement Reading Vehicle Identification Plate (Build Plate) Codes - How to read Vehicle Identification Plate A.K.A. build plate codes Crankshaft Angle Sensor basic information on the Crankshaft Angle Sensor, or CAS. Cabin Fuse Panel in-depth information on the continuity and functionality of the interior cabin fuse box PCM Catch Codes Centre Console Buttons accessory buttons (e.g. TCS, ABS, ANT.) information and pinouts Manufacturer Specific Instructions - CodeEzy Keyfob cloning instructions using a CodeEzy branded universal keyfob (Smartlock only) Common Faults common faults Credits Credits DTCs DTC (A.K.A Diagnostic Trouble Codes), and other relevant ECU/PCM Information Door Lock Actuators repair and replacement information for the door lock actuators. Also relevant for BA/BF Falcons and SX/SY Territorys Interior Driver Buttons information on driver-side console buttons (Lock/Boot/Fuel) Engine Number engine number information and location Exterior Door Handles Information on the replacement of the exterior door handles. Also relevant to the BA/BF Falcons and SX/SY Territorys Factory Specifications Factory Specifications fuel filter replacement Fuel Injectors fuel injector diagnosis and replacement Fuel Pressure Regulator Fuel Pressure Regulator replacement steps. applicable to BA/BF/FG/FGX Falcons and SX/SY/SZ Territory models (I6 only) Fuses & Relays fuse information and minimum viable fuses, including diagrams and parts tables Headlight Switches headlight switch controls information and pinouts Head Unit Head Unit information Idle Speed Controller (ISC) Idle Speed Controller Information Ignition Coil Pack ignition coil pack information, including replacement and testing information Instrument Cluster instrument cluster information and special functions Interior Mirror information and removal and replacement information for the interior mirror. Also relevant to the BA/BF/FG Falcons and SX/SY/SZ Territorys Manufacturer Specific Instructions - KEYDIY keyfob cloning instructions using a KEYDIY branded keyfob and programmer Central Locking Keyfobs central locking and Central Locking keyfob information Component lifespans - Educated guess lifespans for common maintenance components. Likely partially useful for various models of vehicle Miscellaneous Notes - Uncategorized notes not requiring a dedicated page PCM PCM (ECU equivalent) location and general information PCV PCV information and replacement instructions Parts Sharing - (partial) list of shared parts from Ford Falcons XA/XB/XC/XD/XE/XF/XG/XH/EA/EB/EF/EL/AU/BA/BF/FG/FGX, and Ford Territory SX/SY/SZ Premium Audio System Premium Audio Information Rear Lights Connector tail light/rear light assembly plug information Relays - General Information types of relays (general information) Manufacturer Specific Instructions - Remocon Keyfob cloning instructions using a Remocon branded keyfob and programmer (Smartlock only) Roof Racks roof rack installation methods and information Seatbelts replacement and repair instructions for seatbelts and B-Pillar Seatbelt trims. Partially useful for the BA/BF Falcons and SX/SY Territory models Series Information Series specifics information Sparkplugs spark plugs information and replacement instructions Speakers Speaker installation and wiring information. Partially applies to BA-BF Falcons and SX-SY Territory models Speedometer Reading Calculator interactive calculator for changing of speedometer reading based on transmission driven gear, diff ratio, and wheel size. Changing Differential Ratios and Tyre Sizes calculations required for changing of speedometer reading based on transmission driven gear, diff ratio, and wheel size. Steering Wheel Controls steering wheel Cruise Control and Media Control assembly information, pinout, and 3D printable model Thermo Fan Thermo fan removal instructions Thermostat thermostat replacement instructions PCM Relearn PCM Relearn procedure Reading the Tickford Vehicle Engineering (TVE) Plates - How to read the Tickford Vehicle Engineering (TVE) Plates Trailer Auxiliary plug towbar trailer connector information, including instructions on how to wire a custom trailer plug (if required). Partially applicable to BA-BF Falcons and SX-SZ Territorys Tyre Size Calculator Generic Tyre Size Calculator Reading the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Plate how to read and decode the VIN number and engine number Ford Falcon AU VIN Decoder Ford Falcon AU Interactive VIN Decoder Verification Letters how to get an official Ford Verification Letter. Will work with other similar models Wheels & Tyres information on the tyre sizes and brake dust covers. also includes general information on calculating tyre size from a tyre size Sedan audio upgrade - 6x9” Speakers


Roof Racks

Roof Racks

Roof racks for the AU Falcon is a topic that is limited due to the lack of options available. Any information found however has been added here:

Sedans

The sedan models of AU Falcon do not have any mounting points for roof racks, and as a result the only options are door mounted clip style mounts. Thankfully these roof racks are readily available, and even better, the roof racks for BA/BF Falcon Sedans also fits the AU Falcon, extending the search further.

Prorack AU Falcon Package

Product image of a package product from Prorack which contains a S16B roof bar and K164 fitting kit

Rhino Rack AU Falcon package

Product image of a package product from Rhino Racks with the product code of JA1852, which contains a DK056 fitting kit, a RLKVA leg set, and a VA118B roof bar

Station Wagons (Without factory rails)

Station wagons not fitted with OEM rails are limited to a similar range of clip-on style roof racks. These roof racks are also compatible with BA-BFIII station wagons due to the identical outer body shape, similar to the Sedans. Depending on the specific manufacturer of the roof rack, the mounting kit may even be the exact same as their Sedan variant

Rhino Rack AU Falcon package

Product image of a package product from Rhino Racks with the product code of JA1852, which contains a DK056 fitting kit, a RLKVA leg set, and a VA118B roof bar

Station Wagons (With factory rails)

Certain models of AU Falcon Wagon were fitted with the same roof rails as their later BA-BFIII counterparts, and similarly to these later models use a gutter mount system. While these rails are relatively rare on the AU Falcons, they are confirmed on at least 1 AUIII and one AUI vehicle to date.

Due to the fact that these variants can use standard gutter mount roof racks, you can fit any adjustable length racks. Popular vehicle models where cheap roof racks are available at the time of writing include:

Failing this, or if a model-specific option is preferred, Rhino Racks appears to be the only roof rack manufacturer specifically selling Ford Falcon Station Wagon roof racks, however even this is hidden as being compatible with BA-BFIII Falcons and does not specify AU Falcon compatibility, confusing matters.

Rhino Rack BA-BFIII Factory Rail Racks

Product image of a package product from Rhino Racks with the product code of JA2111, which contains a VA-FK1 fitting kit, a RL110BA leg set, and a VA126B roof bar

Utes

Much like the Sedans and most standard Station Wagons within the AU Falcon model, the Ute body style also does not come with standard roof rack mounting points. In addition to this, you can generally only install one roof rack due to the short depth of the roof itself, meaning that a better option would be to use something similar to Sports Bars inside the original tub, or a custom roof rack solution on a canopy. Similar to the other variants, any roof racks found are compatible with BA-BFII vehicles

Prorack AU Falcon Single Roof Rack

Product image of a package product from Prorack which contains a S16Half roof bar and K156 fitting kit

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