Target Audience:
Restorers, mechanics, and owners of 1960-1966 Ford Falcons, particularly those focusing on the Hardtop Coupe variants, and all other body styles.
Value Proposition:
Offers definitive part identification and visual guidance essential for authentic restoration and accurate parts sourcing, leveraging original Ford illustrations.
Unique Selling Points:
Genuine Ford illustrations, exploded views, part numbers, comprehensive model coverage (XK-XP), and full searchability.
Comprehensive Coverage:
Covers all models of Ford Falcon from XK to XP generations, including various body styles and trim levels.
Specific Body Styles Covered:
Sedan, Deluxe Sedan, Station Wagon, Deluxe Station Wagon, Squire Station Wagon, Utility, Deluxe Utility, Sedan Delivery, Tudor Hardtop, Tudor Hardtop Futura, Fairmont, Fairmont Station Wagon.
Manual Type:
Parts Catalogue / Parts Book
Format:
Fully searchable PDF
File Quality:
High-quality digital reproduction of original Ford documentation, ensuring clarity of illustrations and text.
Engine And Components:
Engine, Cooling System, Fuel System, Exhaust System, Generator, Alternator, Starter Motor.
Drivetrain:
Transmission, Clutch, Drive Shaft, Differential (Diff).
Chassis And Suspension:
Wheels, Hubs, Brakes, Front Suspension, Suspension (general), Steering, Steering Wheel Column, Bumpers, Shock Absorbers.
Body And Interior:
Body Front, Body Parts Section, Soft Trim, Mouldings, Body Parts & Trim Illustrations, Heater, Accessories.
Electrical And Lighting:
Electrics, Lights, Wiring, Speedometer, Wipers.
Body Panel Details:
Comprehensive coverage of exterior body panels including fenders, doors, hoods, trunk lids, roof panels, and associated hardware and trim.
Interior Trim And Upholstery:
Parts for dashboard components, door cards, seats, headliners, carpets, and various interior trim pieces and mouldings.
Paint And Color Information:
Includes a section on Paint Colours, providing original Ford paint codes which are invaluable for restoration accuracy.
Accessories And Options:
Covers parts for factory-fitted accessories such as heaters, radios, and other dealer-installed options common in the period.
Identification And Lookup:
Vehicle Identification Plate Info, All ID Information including Body Type Codes, Index to Parts, searching by part number or description.
Restoration And Assembly:
Restoration information, exploded views showing how parts fit together, identification of compatible parts across models.
Parts Interchangeability:
Crucially identifies 'what fits what' across the XK, XL, XM, and XP generations, assisting in sourcing parts or understanding variations between models.
Detail Level:
High level of detail for parts identification, sourcing, and understanding assembly. Focuses on genuine Ford illustrations and part numbers.
Diagnostic Capability:
Provides part identification crucial for diagnosing and replacing faulty components. While not a diagnostic manual, it's indispensable for the 'what part do I need' aspect of troubleshooting.
Engine Options:
Primarily inline-six and V8 engines. Specific displacements and configurations varied across XK, XL, XM, and XP models. Common engines included 144 cu in (2.4 L) and 170 cu in (2.8 L) inline-six, and 200 cu in (3.3 L) inline-six, along with V8 options like the 260 cu in (4.3 L) and 289 cu in (4.7 L) Windsor V8 in later models.
Performance Variations:
Performance varied significantly based on engine option and model year. Early models focused on economy and utility, while later models, especially Futura and Fairmont, offered more performance-oriented V8s.
Fuel Delivery:
Typically carbureted. Common carburetors would include Ford's own Autolite units (e.g., 1-barrel or 2-barrel) depending on engine size and specification. The manual would list specific part numbers for fuel pumps, filters, and carburetor components.
Inline Six Variants:
Covers parts for 144 cu in (2.4L), 170 cu in (2.8L), and 200 cu in (3.3L) OHV inline-six engines.
V8 Variants:
Covers parts for V8 engines such as the 260 cu in (4.3L) and 289 cu in (4.7L) Windsor engines found in XL, XM, and XP models.
Transmission Options Standard:
Early models often featured a 3-speed manual transmission as standard. Later models might have offered this or an optional automatic.
Transmission Options Optional:
Optional transmissions often included Ford's 2-speed Ford-O-Matic or 3-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmissions, particularly on V8 models and higher trims.
Transmission Components:
The manual covers clutch components (friction plate, pressure plate, release bearing), transmission case, gears, shift mechanisms, and universal joints for drive shafts.
Wheelbase:
Wheelbase varied slightly across generations and body styles, but generally around 101.5 inches (approx. 2578 mm) for the early Falcon models.
Length Width Height:
Dimensions varied by body style (sedan, wagon, utility, hardtop) and generation. The manual would detail specific body panel part numbers corresponding to these dimensions.
Curb Weight:
Curb weight varied significantly by model, engine, and body style, typically ranging from approximately 2,500 lbs to 3,000 lbs (1134 kg to 1361 kg).
Safety Standards Era:
Safety standards of the 1960s were significantly different from modern standards. The manual would cover components related to braking systems and steering, which are primary safety systems of the era.
Active Safety Components:
Brake system components (drums, shoes, wheel cylinders, master cylinder, brake lines), steering linkage components (tie rods, idler arm, pitman arm), and shock absorbers.
Passive Safety Components:
Body structure components, door latches, seat mounting points (though seat belts were often optional or retrofitted during this period).
Typical Intervals:
The manual itself is a parts catalog, not a service manual, so it doesn't list service intervals directly. However, it provides part numbers for components requiring regular maintenance like filters (oil, fuel, air), spark plugs, and coolant, which would align with standard intervals of the era (e.g., oil changes every 3,000-5,000 miles).
Fluid Types And Capacities:
While not explicitly stating fluid specifications, the manual would list part numbers for oil filters, transmission fluid filters, and potentially coolant hoses and radiator caps, implying the need for appropriate engine oil, transmission fluid, and coolant.
Brake Fluid Type:
While the manual doesn't explicitly state fluid types, for this era, DOT 3 brake fluid would be the standard specification for the hydraulic brake systems.
Engine Oil Type:
The manual lists oil filters. For these engines, typically SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 conventional motor oil would be appropriate, depending on climate.
Common Wear Items:
Common wear items found in this era Falcon that this manual would cover parts for include brake components (drums, shoes), suspension bushes and ball joints, steering components, engine mounts, exhaust system parts, and body seals/mouldings.
Ford Australia Development:
The Ford Falcon was a significant model for Ford Australia, initially based on the American Falcon but quickly evolving with unique Australian engineering and styling to suit local conditions and preferences.
Australian Design Influence:
The Falcon was a key project in Ford Australia's move towards local design and development, with the XM and XP being significant steps in this direction, leading to future unique Australian models.
Xk Xl Xm Xp Progression:
The XK (1960-1962) was the first Falcon designed and built in Australia. It was followed by the updated XL (1962-1964), the stylish XM (1964-1965) with its European-influenced styling, and the popular XP (1965-1966), which was a significant sales success and considered a benchmark for Australian-made cars of its time.
Hardtop Introduction:
The Hardtop Coupe body style was introduced with the XM generation and continued with the XP, offering a sleeker, sportier alternative to the sedan models. This manual specifically highlights parts for these variants.
Manufacturing Location:
Ford Australia manufacturing plants (e.g., Broadmeadows, Victoria).
