What should i do with my ford ed falcon? (australian)?
hey everyone, i have a 1993 ford ed falcon sedan, it is a ex-military car that was bought at a auction. My dad has had it ever since, it has been treated well, it hasn’t had a great amount of services and i have been the one to change the oil and filters for a year now, i grew up with the car as it has the same age as me, i am currently on my learners and will soon get my p’s. i have spent a lot of money on this car, for paint, door, rear spoiler, gas struts, seat covers ect. and a thing that keeps bugging me is if i should keep it, or get something else? it is a very smooth car to drive and has good power, but it is the engine that keeps eating at me, i keep thinking about the condition of it and wonder if i do something sudden it will destroy the engine. i dont know the condition of the pistons and am constantly worried.. any advice will be greatly appreciated!
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pat j
07 Feb 2010
Smiley
07 Feb 2010
I did not even know they were still making a Ford Falcon. They stop making those for the US Market back in late 1960′s. My mother had one of those. I checked out your car, along with the newer ones and can’t help to wonder why they don’t still sell here in the US. It’s not a bad looking car. The newer sedans look really sharp.
I would look at the mileage, if there are a lot miles you might have it assessed by a mechanic to see if there are any issues. For most cars made in the 90′s are better can be put on a computer, and then assessed in way that a good mechanic can tell you if the motor is on its last days, or if what you are experiencing is something small. Sometimes as a little as a vacuum hose or dirty MAF can make the performance go down.
My family has a few Ford Focus’ running around, and they have an issue where vacuum line runs right though the bottom of the engine that is a rubber hose. Rocks and debris can strike it, and when it breaks a leak, the car will stop running well.
I find that most Ford engines are pretty long runners, but the interior can issues. I have 99 Superduty that I have all kinds of little issues with interior door parts including the door locks that do not work good. The reflectors just inside the door all fell off over the years.
I would keep it if I was you. Sounds like it’s good all round car. Don’t worry about the engine. If it’s still got power,doesn’t use any oil or water then there’s nothing to worry about. Do a compression test and if all the cylinders come within 10lbs of each other then it’s fine. If it was in the military then chances are it was well serviced.