Ford Falcon IV (XD/XE/XF) gallery (1979–1988)
The fourth-generation Ford Falcon (XD-XF) adopted European straight-edged styling and advanced inline-six engines (1979–1988).
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I (XK/XL/XM/XP)
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1960–1966
II (XR/XT/XW/XY)
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1966–1972
III (XA/XB/XC)
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1972–1979
IV (XD/XE/XF)
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1979–1988
V (EA/EB/ED/EF/EL)
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1988–1998
VI (AU/BA/BF)
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1998–2008
VII (FG/FG X)
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2008–2016
The fourth-generation Falcon range (XD, XE, XF series) abandoned 1970s curves in favor of crisp European square-edged design influenced by the Ford Granada Mk II. The chassis was lighter yet retained full-size family interior space. Configurations included sedan, wagon, and utility pickup models.
The 1982 XE series upgraded the rear suspension to a coil-sprung Watt's linkage system. Amid fuel economy pressures, Ford phased out the V8 engine, focusing on fuel-injected 4.1-liter inline-sixes with EEC-IV electronic engine controls. The XF series became the highest-selling Falcon series in Australia's automotive history.
