What year was the last Ford Falcon made?
The final Ford Falcon was built in 2016, ending Ford Australia’s long-running Falcon lineage that began in 1960. The last car rolled off the Broadmeadows production line in October 2016, marking a historic close to a defining chapter in Australian automotive history.
End of production: a concise timeline
Below are the key milestones that define the Falcon’s final chapter in Australia.
- The Falcon’s Australian production ended in 2016, with the last car completed on 7 October 2016.
- The final generation was the FG X Series, introduced in 2015 as the last update before production ceased.
- The decision to end local Falcon production reflected Ford Australia’s broader shift away from domestic manufacturing and toward global supply chains.
These points illustrate the culmination of decades of local assembly and the broader industry shift away from manufacturing in Australia.
Context, impact, and what followed
The Falcon’s end came amid wider changes in the Australian automotive landscape, including ongoing declines in local vehicle production, competition from imported models, and strategic realignments within global automakers. The conclusion of Falcon production did not just retire a car nameplate; it signaled the end of an era in which Ford Australia produced locally significant family sedans and utilities for decades, transitioning to imports and overseas-built vehicles for the local market.
Summary
The last Ford Falcon was manufactured in 2016, with the final unit completed on 7 October 2016, closing a 1960–2016 era of local Falcon production in Australia.
When did Ford stop making the Ford Falcon?
1970
The final model year for the Falcon in North America was 1970.
Is Ford bringing back the Falcon?
The 2025 Ford Falcon is a modern reimagining of the classic nameplate, blending retro-inspired design with advanced technology and performance. While it retains the Falcon's heritage of affordability and practicality, this new iteration features sleek styling, a dynamic stance, and a driver-focused interior.
How much is the 2026 Ford Falcon?
The exact price for a 2026 Ford Falcon is not officially confirmed, but estimates suggest a starting price around $35,000 to $42,000, with fully-loaded models potentially reaching $55,000 or more. Prices will vary based on the specific trim level, engine, and options chosen, with estimates suggesting different price points for EcoBoost, V6, and top-tier variants.
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- Estimated starting price: Around $35,000$ 35 comma 000$35,000 to $42,000$ 42 comma 000$42,000
- Estimated mid-range price: Approximately $45,000$ 45 comma 000$45,000 for a V6 model
- Estimated top-tier price: Can go up to $55,000$ 55 comma 000$55,000 or more for a fully loaded model
What car replaced the Ford Falcon?
Under this plan, Falcon's indirect replacements are the fourth-generation Mondeo from Europe and the sixth-generation Mustang from North America, the latter to retain Ford's Australian V8 heritage.
