Where was the Ford Falcon built?
The Ford Falcon was built in two distinct markets with separate production histories: the United States and Australia. In North America, Falcons were assembled in U.S. plants from 1960 into the late 1960s and into 1970. In Australia, the Falcon was manufactured by Ford Australia at Broadmeadows (Melbourne) and Geelong (Victoria) from 1960 until production ended in 2016. The two lines share a name but were developed for different regions and purposes.
United States: The North American Falcon
Here are the primary production sites and era for the U.S. Falcon.
Primary U.S. production sites
- Introduced in 1960 as Ford's compact model to compete in the domestic market.
- Major assembly occurred at Ford facilities in Dearborn, Michigan.
- Production spanned the 1960s and into the early 1970s, culminating as Ford shifted to newer compact lines such as the Maverick.
These points summarize the footprint and timeline of the North American Falcon.
Australia: Ford Falcon's Long Run
In Australia, Falcons were built for local and, at times, export markets by Ford Australia, spanning several generations.
Key Australian production sites
- Manufactured at Ford Australia's Broadmeadows plant in Melbourne and at Geelong in Victoria.
- The Falcon model line ran in Australia from 1960 through 2016 across multiple generations.
- The final Falcon rolled off the Broadmeadows line in October 2016, marking the end of local Falcon production.
These points reflect the long-running Australian production and its eventual conclusion in 2016.
Summary
In brief, the Ford Falcon was built in two separate contexts: in the United States (primarily Dearborn, Michigan) from 1960 into the late 1960s/early 1970s, and in Australia (Broadmeadows and Geelong, Victoria) from 1960 until the last example in 2016. The name remained common to both markets, but the vehicles were developed and produced to suit different regional needs.
What is a 1965 Ford Falcon worth today?
Typically, you can expect to pay around $11,050 for a 1965 Ford Falcon in good condition with average spec. What is the highest selling price of a 1965 Ford Falcon? The highest selling price of a 1965 Ford Falcon at auction over the last three years was $24,200.
Where were Ford Falcons made?
Variations of the Ford Falcon were manufactured in Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile and Mexico. Early Mexican built versions of the Ford Maverick used the Falcon Maverick name. From 1961 to 1967, passenger versions of the Ford Econoline and Ford Club Wagon were marketed under the Ford Falcon name.
How many miles per gallon did a 1961 Ford Falcon get?
33mpg in 1961 During the 1961 Mobilgas Economy 1,000 mile Run, a Ford Falcon averaged 32.6mpg, winning the event. The engine was the 144ci straight 6cyl mated to a manual transmission.
What is the rarest Ford Falcon?
The 6- door 1970 Falcon is a one-off vehicle manufactured in 1970 it is the only 6 door XY Falcon ever created. The vehicle is even rarer than one of 3 surviving Ford GTHO phase IVs.
