All ford australia falcon baseries xr sedan versions offered for the year 2003 with complete specs, performance and technical data in the catalogue of cars. Kit shown with optional lightened billet flywheel clutch alignment tool spigot bearing. No, the ford falcon bf xr6 turbo is not all wheel drive awd. The mercedesbenz automatic transmission is engineered to be sporty, smooth, and efficient. Only negative was that i wore out the diff bushes at around 80,000km which cost a grand. The standard transmission option was a fourspeed sportsshift auto, but it was the new sixspeed auto that was the talking point of the new car. Ford falcon remained numberone seller in australia until 1988, when holden returned to the fullsize australian sedan design.
These sophisticated german cars are definitely one of the nicest cars in which to travel with well decorated interiors, which let you sink into comfort on those long journeys. The old wives tale is true for a stanard car these t5s are alright, ill put it this way my car makes roughly 170kw at the fly stanard, and im only guessing but i reckon im makin about 320kw at he fly now, so the box really isnt to weak, even though ive blown mine i had given it a hard life for the last 12 months. There are just too many specialized tools and pieces of equipment youll need, and buying this expensive gear just to screw up your first three tries at fixing the thing just doesnt make too much sense. In 2002 with the launch of its xr6 turbo, ford australia showed the world how. The problem was that the barra project was already too far down the. Ford falcon au xr6 unloved the au falcon might have been, but the xr6 offers the best traits of this maligned breed, reports david morley. The sporty xr models have been a raging success for ford since they were first introduced with the eb falcon over a decade ago, but the surprise story in that success was the sixcylinder. The fg ford range use the tr6060 6 speed manual transmission fitted as standard, and also to the xr and fpv range. With that sort of output the xr6 had plenty of punch. If your transmission is stuck in limp mode, dont panic. The diffs themselves could also be a problem, particularly when cars were driven. The 2005 c320 is the only model year that has significant problems with the pin transmission electrical connector. The f6 is based on the modernclassic ford falcon xr6 turbo sports sedan. The only 1 problem i had with it was the left hand head light only high beam stopped working one day.
The w204 stopped production in 2014, which is a seven year run since 2007. Most transmission problems cant be fixed by the average doityourselfer. Does anyone know if a stock turbo has been dynod at the mocks. Ford falcon xr6 turbo manual cars for sale in australia. In the previous part of this series xr6 turbo guide part three we looked at the aftermarket powerup kits available to elevate the ford xr6 turbo to around 400kw. Ford falcon bf xr6 turbo technical specs, dimensions. Au iii xr6 5 speed, tickford 17s, premo brakes and premo sound. Ace clutches carry a large range of standard replacement and high performance clutches and. It was the second significantly reengineered iteration of the sixth generation of this australianmade model, and also included the ford fairmont bathe luxuryoriented version of the falcon. I had a 2003 ba auto turbo was the best car i had ever owned. Jun 09, 2012 hey guys, need help, i brought a ba xr6t from a mate for 5k dont worry i still have me commy, anyway i was driving it today and while overtaking a car on overtaking lane there was a big loud but very dull knockbang and 2 massive jolts wasnt giving it much, turbo didnt kick in so yeh, however seemed fine after this, then about 5 ks up the road while i slowed for a roundabout and took off. Dec 18, 2017 ford falcon ba xr6 t5 manual gearbox issues. For the very first time, i could feel this gearbox.
I want to buy a c230 mercedes benz car between 2003 and 2007 model, i need to know what the common problems with these car are. All major and minor service and repair instructions included. The falcon xr6 turbo is part of fords ba family of cars. Our goal is to give you a brief overview of the features of the w212 and including some common problems and weak spots that you may want to consider before buying this generation of e class. Discussion in the pub started by jas98, jun 9, 2012.
Mercedes transmission problems, limp mode, no shifting. Ba mkii xr6 turbo, 6sp manual vibe purple, premium sound, sports leather, ba xr8 wheels, koni adjustable suspension, nizpro vsprings. Early xr6 turbos came with fivespeed manual transmission or a. For the w210 e class, it is used in the 1997 2003 models. Problems with my new fgx xr6t general tech ford xr6. I feel the engine computer has cut the acceleration for some. We are the preeminent provider of new car prices, values, vehicle identification and pricing information in australia and the asia pacific region. Ford falcon ba xr6 t5 manual gearbox issues youtube. Im currently using penrite manual gear oil 75, which is specifically designed for the t5, with the additive already in it. How much horsepower does a 2005 ford falcon bf xr6 turbo have. For those who prefer a twopedal setup, there is a new version of the existing fourspeed adaptive automatic transmission. It remained the entrylevel mercedes model until 1997 when the a class was launched.
Nov 28, 2016 common problems with the mercedes c class drive a mercedes c class and youll certainly get noticed. A hole as small as a pin can cause problems like this. Ford automatic transmission troubleshooter reference manual. Although most vehicle transmission noises relate to internal parts and cannot be seen, their behavior and sound frequency always deal with a moving part according to engine rpm or pressure. The f6 engine is based on xr6t motor, a turbocharged intercooled dohc 4.
The 2005 ford falcon bf xr6 turbo has 345 ps 340 bhp 254 kw horsepower. Redbooks used car price search lets you check the value of a new car before you buy or sell. My 2012 turbo ute was purchased new and by the time it had done 15000km it had the manual gearbox rebuilt because of slop and noise,1 diff replaced because. The ba series launched in 2002 with the turbo xr offering a fourspeed sequential shift auto or a fivespeed manual gearbox mated to its inline 4. Ive got a 2003 ba with 23,000km on the clock and its prefect. Some owners are reporting an overboost problem with the turbo engine, which feels like the engine is surging almost out of control. The same mercedes c class workshop manual used by mercedes official garages. A project car buyers guide for ford australias giantkilling falcon xr6 turbo. Xr6 turbo and fpv cars and parts for sale public group. Ba xr6 na convert to turbo questions the pub welcome to the australian ford. Are there any general manual shift problems with mb cclass.
Hi torque version with an additional clamp is rated to 430rwhp. With both transmissions the gearshift has been repositioned closer to the drivers left hand to improve on the aus long reach. I have a ford bf xr6 turbo that has a problem when boosting. Ba xr6 na convert to turbo questions australian ford forums. The acceleration stops and the engine rpm seams to flat line and the exhaust note sounds like bdrrrrrrrrrr. The engines varied in size, starting from a 1595cc to the amg 6208cc m156ke63 engine. I ran the castrol r in the 040 and not overly happy with it, just the colour it turned after 3000k, very dirty, yet the mobil stays clear. Other worn vehicle parts can mimic the noise or feel of faulty transmission parts, so it becomes important how to identify noises. After isolating the problem to a specific segment of the circuit, unhook the circuit at that point to confirm that the circuit stops running. Thats an awful lot of power for a street car but, in xr6t terms, its just the tip of the iceberg in this, the final part of this series, well look at extreme xr6 turbo engine builds, upgraded suspension and brakes.
Beyond that, you could have your turbo with either the fourspeed auto or fivespeed manual. But, like most brilliant achievements, the xr6t was the brainchild not of. This vehicle has a 4 door saloon body style with a front mounted engine that delivers power to the rear wheels. Boosted falcon view topic yeah, just another ba xr6 turbo. Ford falcon ba bf xr6 turbo clutch kit rated to 380rwhp in heavy duty form. Because of the large number of parts inside an automatic gearbox, some faults may be caused by more than one component. Manual sixcylinder ba variants continue to use the falcons triedandtested btr t5 fivespeed gearbox, while a new, imported tremec fivespeeder is fitted to the v8 models. The gearbox problems where quite severe the trans computer had gotten moisture in it at some stage and required a second hand unit, the workshop recoded a sh comp rather than buying new from mercedes. Dood i am so sorry for the problems youre having but dont give up on the car yet. May 07, 20 mercedes introduced the c class in 1993 as a direct replacement for the popular 190 range. The naturally aspirated engine was identical to the engine used on the xt and futura, and the fivespeed manual transmission came as standard. All new registrations go through a manual approval queue to keep spammers out.
The porsche 991 7speed manual transmission may come as standard, but there is nothing standard about it. Price shown is a price guide only based on information. This is checked twice each day so there will be a delay before your registration is activated. With a maximum top speed of mph kmh, a curb weight of lbs kgs, the falcon bf xr6 turbo has a turbocharged inline 6 cylinder engine, petrol motor, with the engine code barra 245t. When im accelerating hard and the turbo is boosting the engine seems to hit an early rev limiter at around 4000 to 5000 rpm. While the optional porsche doppelkupplung pdk transmission gets a lot of love from enthusiasts and the automotive press, the 7speed manual transmission is a revolutionary addition to a long history of exceptional standard transmissions. I am running it in my ba xr8, and doesnt use a drop. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. Txt only no calls wrecking wrecking only 2006 bf xr6 non turbo 6 speed manual.
Autos are generally a couple of kilowatts below the 140 mark and manual versions are a couple of kilowatts above. Then in 2009 i acquired an fg xr6 turbo 6spd auto magic. Oh yeah, you could have the xr6 turbo with either a fivespeed manual the t5z unit. For anyone still wanting to change gears themselves there was an optional six speed manual gearbox as well. My 2012 turbo ute was purchased new and by the time it had done 15000km it had the manual gearbox rebuilt because of slop and noise. Old old videos on my channel show snippets of my ute but nothing that goes over it in full. Mostly occurred at around 6575 mph european roads allow up to c. Diagnosing faults in automatic transmission how a car works. We looked at several w212 e class mercedesbenz cars with over 100k miles to see how these cars are holding up. There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time.
Im pretty sure any dextron iii auto fluid is ok for the bwtremec t5, with the friction modifier additive. A new hydraulic, selfadjusting clutch is mated to the manual transmissions, replacing the previous cableoperated system. Before buying an xr6, even more so an xr6t, check with other owners because they do have a few problems worth knowing about. Ford falcon xr6t v holden commodore ssv evo australia. The falcon xr6 turbo s sixspeed manual is set up with a shorter first gear ratio to improve standingstart acceleration, and both the turbo and. Common problems with the mercedes cclass breakerlink. Problems and faults with the w204 c class the w204 c class is an extremely common mercedes on uk roads at this current time. This not only reflects on ford australia and its ability to build a world class inline sixcylinder mill, but the fact that its turbocharged, and that the engine and gearbox and limited slip differential all work together in relative harmony is an altogether exciting experience. As for the ecu the auto requires a temperature feed from the auto gearbox which can not be has with a manual gearbox. Truedelta mercedesbenz cclass transmission problems. Problems with my new fgx xr6t sign in to follow this. Same gearbox as used in xr6t smaller bell housing as it uses a small clutchflywheel, and shorter 1st gear ratio.
The sporty xr models have been a raging success for ford since they were first introduced with the eb falcon over a decade ago, but the surprise story in that success was the sixcylinder xr6. Catch is, of course, that youll be buying a car that somebody else. The pdf for penrite manual gear oil 70 seems more specifically designed for the gearbox. The ford bf falcon was a fullsize vehicles which was made by the ford engine company in victoria, australian continent. Streetfighter products and upgrades to compliment fg xr6 turbo and fpv f6 models. Recalls the c320 was among the 4,300plus 2004 mercedesbenz c class vehicles recalled in 2003 for a burr on a metal component of the cars safety belt locking mechanism.
Diagnosing faults in automatic transmission automatic. The trans itself was internally damaged and needed a rebuild and it needed a reco tourque converterthe whirring noise. The automatic unit featured sequential sports shift, a first for the falcon. The most detailed, comprehensive stepbystep procedures, explanations, and pictorial diagrams from bumper to bumper you will ever see. The result is 270 kilowatts of inyourface power, and 533nm of v8 insulting torque. Jun 19, 2018 most transmission problems cant be fixed by the average doityourselfer. Jan 28, 2012 fg xr6turbo auto vs fg xr6turbo manual madrx2. How to fix shifting issues in a t5 manual transmission duration. This troubleshooting guide will help you narrow down the transmission problem and teach you how to perform some of the repairs. As for those who think the bas are crappfft jealousy is a curse. Power is produced by a double overhead camshaft, 4 litre turbocharged 6 cylinder motor, with 4 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 322 bhp 326 ps240 kw.
Mobil 1 comes in a few specs, and you can find 1030 in a 5 ltre pack. Fords hero car is back and its legacy of world class performance continues. It now features a tiptronicstyle manual shift function that has been dubbed sequential sports shift. The ford falcon ba is a fullsized car produced by ford australia from 2002 to 2005. Xr6 turbo and fpv cars and parts for sale has 9,757 members. Reported to dealer on last visit airbag recall who said nothing is wrong.
The falcon xr6 turbos sixspeed manual is set up with a shorter firstgear ratio to improve standingstart acceleration, and both the turbo and. Overview w212 eclass reliability, common problems mb medic. For anyone still wanting to change gears themselves there was an optional sixspeed manual gearbox as well. Instead of using fpvs f6 typhoon engine in the new xr6 turbo, ford took last years 245kw, 480nm 4. The first of its kind porsche 991 7speed manual transmission. I hope to do more content with a variety of my vehicles. If you have any problems with the registration process or your account. While the barra 240t shared may attributes with the naturally aspirated barra 240t engine on which it was based, key differences included a garrett gt3582r turbocharger which provided peak boost pressure of 6 psi 0. Ace clutches carry a large range of standard replacement and high performance clutches and flywheels for these applications. Sounds like its only happening when the turbo comes on boost and it starts sucking air alot harder than normal driving. This platform also formed the basis of the ford territory sport utility vehicle.