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Ford Falcon

Old
model
Ford Falcon

Build Dates

Jul 2008 - 2011

On Sale Dates

Jul 2008 - 2011

Applies To

All variants

Vehicle Type

Large Car

Engine/Fuel Type

Petrol / diesel vehicles

Price Bracket

Under $35,000

Rating Year/Datestamp

2008

ANCAP Safety Rating

Rating Expires

N/A

ANCAP Safety
Tested
2008

The tested model of Ford Falcon was introduced in Australia during 2008. From January 2008 ANCAP has required Electronic Stability Control (ESC) for a 5 star occupant protection rating. This 5-star rating applies to all petrol variants, including V8s from July 2008 and to LPG-fuelled variants from 1 May 2009, when ESC became available. It includes EcoLPi variants.

Dual front airbags, antilock brakes (ABS) and electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) are standard across the range. All sedans also have head protecting side airbags as standard equipment. Vehicles have either head/thorax side airbags or thorax side bags plus inflatable side curtains. ANCAP tested a vehicle with head/thorax side airbags. Emergency Brake Assist and ESC are now standard (ESC became available for LPG variants in May 2009). Intelligent seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats. Power adjustable pedals and a reversing camera are available. Several other safety features are incorporated in the Intelligent Safety System. Pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.

A full list of safety features and technologies can be viewed within the Technical Report (see download link).

Assessment Scores

Frontal Offset
14.61
out of 16
Side Impact
16.00
out of 16
Pole
2
out of 2
Seat Belt Reminders
2.0
out of 3
Whiplash Protection
Not Assessed
Pedestrian Protection
Marginal
ESC
Standard
Overall Score
34.61
out of 37

Safety Assist Technologies

AEB - City
Not available on any variant
AEB - Interurban
Not available on any variant
AEB - VRU
Not available on any variant
AEB - Junction
Not available on any variant
AEB - Backover
Not available on any variant
LSS
Not available on any variant
Ford Falcon FG sedan (July 2008-2011) frontal offset test at 64km/h
Ford Falcon FG sedan (July 2008-2011) pole test at 29km/h