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  Ford Falcon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ford Australia needed a car that was larger than modified European Fords, such as the Zephyr, which although a volume seller was not considered suitable for the Australian market.
Ford Performance Vehicles (commonly abbreviated to FPV) is the official high-performance arm of Ford Australia, replacing Tickford in this role with the introduction of the BA Falcon platform in 2002.
The Ford Territory is a crossover SUV built by Ford Australia and based on the EA169 platform of the Falcon, released in April 2004.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ford_Falcon   (4964 words)

  
 Ford Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ford Australia is the Australian subsidiary of Ford Motor Company and was founded in Geelong, Victoria in 1926 as an outpost of Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited.
Ford Australia no longer has a medium sized model, having dropped the Mondeo in 2001, arguing that the segment of the market in which it competed was in decline in Australia; it is probably closer to the truth to argue that this segment is already satisfied by other manufacturers such as Toyota.
The Ford Discovery Centre, a museum of the history of the Ford Motor Company in Australia is located in Geelong.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ford_Australia   (362 words)

  
 Ford Australia - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Ford Australia is the Australian subsidiary of Ford Motor Company.
The Laser was produced in Ford's plant at Homebush in Sydney until 1995, when the plant closed, after which they were fully imported from Japan.
Ford Australia no longer has a medium sized model, having dropped the Mondeo in 2001, arguing that the segment of the market in which it competed was in decline in Australia.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Ford_Australia   (200 words)

  
 Ford Motor Company - Featured Story - Ford Australia Commemorates 80 Years on the Line
Ford Motor Company of Australia was incorporated on March 31, 1925, in Geelong, Victoria and almost immediately began assembling Model T cars in a temporary plant in Gheringhap Street, virtually opposite the site of the Ford Discovery Centre today.
One year later, Ford installed a massive stamping press that was capable of stamping the entire roof panel of a Ford V8 sedan in one piece -- and so was born the complete steel body as we know it today.
Ford was the first assembly plant in Australia to use robotics and today 123 robots (compared with 50 just five years ago) undertake work such as welding and painting.
media.ford.com /newsroom/feature_display.cfm?release=20344   (883 words)

  
 Ford LTD (Australia) LTD History
Ford's existence in Australia had been present since approximately 1918, with the famous Model-T. Some 40+ years later, an era began when Ford Australia released the XK Falcon in September 1960, based on the American Falcon in certain ways.
Ford's FE model LTD was the flagship of the Ford fleet between October 1984 and June 1988.
Ford had planned ahead on this, and (partly) due to this, the 4.1 6 had initial problems running on Super (Leaded Fuel), although Ford claimed that the engine could operate on either fuel.
ltd.4mg.com /history.htm   (1987 words)

  
 Greenhouse Challenge Plus - Company Profile - Ford
Ford Australia has produced Australia's first dedicated LPG vehicle, reducing global warming potential by up to 20 per cent per vehicle compared with petrol-powered vehicles.
Developed by Ford, the dedicated LPG system is available on six-cylinder Ford Falcon sedans and wagons with automatic transmissions, as well as the Ford Falcon utility.
Ford Australia delivered the first 20 LPG Ford Falcon taxis to Hong Kong in March 2000, a result of cooperation between Ford, Hong Kong car dealership Wallace Harper, the Australian Trade Commission and the Hong Kong Government.
www.greenhouse.gov.au /challenge/members/ford.html   (832 words)

  
 Ford Motor Company - Press Release - FORD AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCES MAJOR NEW PROJECTS
Ford Australia has announced a new strategic direction for the company, including significant investment in new projects and accompanying facilities, totalling more than AUD1.8 billion over the next decade.
Ford Australia has worked cooperatively with both the Federal Government and the Victorian State Government to ensure the successful outcome of these major investment opportunities.
Ford Australia will have lead design and engineering responsibility for a new vehicle architecture that is targeted to underpin a range of light commercial vehicles in more than 80 countries worldwide.
media.ford.com /newsroom/release_display.cfm?release=23353   (1407 words)

  
 Ford faces cutbacks to Falcon capacity | Business | The Australian
FORD Australia is on a collision course for cutbacks after a profit slump, a year of falling sales and little prospect of a rebound in demand.
Ford forecasts a 14 per cent share for the segment in 2007, with total demand steady at 965,000 vehicles.
Mr Gorman said Ford's problems in the US meant there was more pressure than ever on Ford Australia to perform and its 23 per cent slide in after-tax profits for 2005, to $148m, had been a "significant blow".
www.theaustralian.news.com.au /story/0,20867,20558568-643,00.html   (685 words)

  
 Ford Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
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Ford Ponders Future Of Australias Falcon Detroit Australias new BA Falcon is but a few months old, but alreadyFord Motor Co.s brain trust is working overtime preparing for the nextgeneration of the uniquely Australian sedan, due around 2007, a few years afterthe current BAs been facelifted.
A Brief History Of The Ford Falcon's 40 Years&Nbsp; 28/6/00 The initial decision to launch an Australian-built Ford was made in 1955, when it was decided that Ford Australia would build the Zephyr locally from the ground up, rather than simply assemble kits that arrived by ship from Dagenham in the United Kingdom.
www.travel-findz.com /directory/australia/ford-australia.html   (488 words)

  
 Ford | Leftlane News - Car News For Enthusiasts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Ford also announced it will reveal a new Lincoln rear-wheel-drive sedan concept at the Detroit auto show in January called "The Interceptor." It is "based on the Mustang's rear-wheel-drive architecture but it is not a Mustang," Ford said.
The reports also said Ford Australia was developing a new rear-wheel-drive platform for a variety of future Fords — a rumor that was shot down by spokesman Sinead McAlary.
Ford insists the decision has nothing to do with recent litigation alleging vehicle occupants were killed or injured during rollovers due to insufficient roof structures.
www.leftlanenews.com /category/ford   (2438 words)

  
 Ford Australia rules out local job cuts. 24/01/2006. ABC News Online
Ford Australia has moved to reassure workers following a decision in the US to slash up to 30,000 jobs.
Ford Australia says it is "business as usual" locally despite large-scale job cuts planned for its US parent company.
Ford Australia says it is an extensive plan but is centred exclusively on the North American business.
www.abc.net.au /news/newsitems/200601/s1553910.htm   (196 words)

  
 Ford Fiesta Zetec | Roadtests | The Australian
Ford's TV advertising makes a virtue of necessity by emphasising the Fiesta's German heritage while having a poke at Teutonic thoroughness.
The steering wheel, gear lever and radio controls are noticeably closer together than in other cars and the stereo itself is a model of user friendliness – the remote volume controls on a steering-column stalk are superfluous.
The 1.6-litre Duratec engine is the largest available in the Fiesta range in its native Europe, and Ford Australia wisely didn't bother with any of the smaller ones.
www.theaustralian.news.com.au /story/0,20867,9207774-13232,00.html   (1011 words)

  
 Ford Models
The Ford Bronco II was a compact sport utility vehicle that was sold between the years of 1984 and 1990 and served as a smaller option...
The Ford Festiva is a subcompact car that was sold in the United States, Asia, and Australia by the Ford Motor Company from 1988 until...
The Ford Probe was a sporty car that was produced and sold by the Ford Motor company from 1989 until 1997 with a makeover in 1993.
www.fordforum.com /models   (805 words)

  
 The Ford Entries
For the Ford enthusiasts, the 1968 London-Sydney Marathon provided great interest, and for the Ford Company it was a real test-bed for their products.
Ford Australia, through managing director Bill Bourke - a renowned revhead - and sales and marketing director Keith Horner were keen to participate.
Ford had won Bathurst in 1967 with the XR Falcon GT, a memorable first time out victory for Harry Firth and Fred Gibson.
marathon68.homestead.com /ford.html   (685 words)

  
 Ford Racing: Team Ford Racing News
We’ve run in ideal conditions in Australia, and we’ve run in just about the worst you’ll ever encounter, like last year when the race had to be shortened because of all the rain.
“Australia is certainly on my list of top racing venues, both for racing facilities and the enthusiasm of the fans.
“Australia is probably one of the greatest events of the season.
www.fordracing.com /news?article=23543   (2318 words)

  
 Workers speak out against sackings at Ford Australia : Melbourne Indymedia
Ford Australia announced plans in early November to axe 640 permanent jobs at its Broadmeadows and Geelong plants in Victoria before the end of the year.
One worker who has been at Ford for 18 years said: “They say the redundancies are voluntary but they are offering packages to the men on light duties because of injury.
The jobs losses at Ford are a sharp warning that a new round of job destruction is underway.
melbourne.indymedia.org /news/2006/11/131929_comment.php   (2450 words)

  
 Assistance to Ford Australia - 05 May 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
This will not only serve to position Ford Australia for the global market, but will significantly strengthen Australia as Ford’s major design and engineering centre within the region.
The Australian Government’s assistance is conditional on Ford undertaking to provide the Australian automotive component sector with every fair and reasonable opportunity to supply the necessary components for these projects.
Ford’s decision to undertake these new projects in Australia is indicative of the company’s confidence in the local automotive industry as well as the Australian Government’s industry, economic and workplace relations policies.
www.pm.gov.au /news/media%5Freleases/media_Release1916.html   (303 words)

  
 Ford Australia Announces New General Marketing Manager   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
AUSTRALIA: Ford Australia today appointed Mr Graeme Woodlands to the position of General Marketing Manager, effective immediately.
Graeme joined Ford in 1989 as a Graduate Trainee in the Marketing and Sales department and has held numerous positions throughout the company since that time.
Most recently Graeme returned to Ford Australia's Marketing and Sales department in the role of SUV and Commercial Vehicle Marketing Manager.
media.ford.com /print_doc.cfm?article_id=16069   (239 words)

  
 Ford Australia to Cut Workforce 10%
Ford Motor Co. of Australia Ltd. announces plans to cut 640 jobs, about 10% of its workforce, citing reduced market demand.
The move follows a recent visit to Australia by Ford Motor Co. Chairman Bill Ford, who insisted there was no chance the cash-strapped parent company would sell its Australian subsidiary.
A Ford Australia spokeswoman tells the media the auto maker remains committed to its Australian operations.
wardsauto.com /ar/ford_australia_cut   (395 words)

  
 Ford Australia president announces retirement  19/3/99
David Morgan, 60, was appointed president of Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited in November 1995, and was elected President of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries in May 1996.
Mr Morgan has also taken a pro-active role for the City of Geelong, Ford Australia’s manufacturing base, serving as Ambassador to the Greater City of Geelong, chairman of the Boulevard Project Community Committee and member of both the University of Deakin Council and the Geelong Development Board.
He returned to Ford Australia in September 1987 as General Parts and Service Manager and was appointed Vice President Sales and Marketing in 1991.
www.fastlane.com.au /News_Ford/Ford_Morgan_retires.htm   (754 words)

  
 Ford Owners Car Club of South Australia Incorporated   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Ford Owners Car Club of South Australia Incorporated was established 36 years ago to cater for the needs of all Ford enthusiasts.To join the Club, you must own a Ford produced or affiliated company vehicle.
Our Members are of all ages, single and families with Fords of all shapes and sizes from around the world.
We are a friendly group with a wealth of accumulated knowledge on most models so, if you need help with restoration or mechanical problems, or just someone to chat with, there is always plenty of friendly advice available.
www.fordownerscarclub.com.au   (343 words)

  
 why wont ford australia bring the F 150 over here? - Ford Australia Forums.com
Ford have just recently added two new variants to the F-Series line up so the F150 may be a possibility in a few years.
Up until recently Ford New Zealand were converting F150's for their market.
Ford OZ wont import the F150 as it is not factory made in right hand drive, as stated earlier the F250 and F350 we get are made in Brazil, but they don't make F150s at that plant.
fordaustraliaforums.com /forum/showthread.php?t=4066&...+lightning   (1085 words)

  
 Lifestyles: Motoring: Ford Australia Announces Major Investments
Ford Australia president Tom Gorman says his company has been in the automotive forefront for more than 80 years.
Ford cars have been sold in Australia since 1904 and the gowing demand for Ford vehicles led to the establishment of the Ford Motor Company of Australia on March 31, 1925.
Ford began production of the Falcon in 1960 - a vehicle that now holds the mantle of Australia's longest running nameplate.
www.xtramsn.co.nz /lifestyles/0,,12622-5746626,00.html   (484 words)

  
 Jalopnik: Ford Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Word is the car will be a retro-styled model, possibly along the lines of the Ford 427 concept of 2003 (pictured).
Australia being a land where rear-drive never fell entirely out of style, its local Big Two divisions are natural global development centers for such cars, a role GM's Holden division is playing in working up the next Camaro, GTO and Impala for GM.
Ford RWD sedan could be ready in 2008 [Left Lane News]
www.jalopnik.com /cars/ford-australia/index.xml   (130 words)

  
 Ford Australia Forum.com - Message Board - ezboard.com
Ford Australia Forum.com - Message Board - ezboard.com
Press releases and news reports regarding Ford globally and at home.
General Discussion involving Fords in Australia and over-seas.
pub126.ezboard.com /bfordsperformancefalconsforum   (128 words)

  
 Ford hands out inaugural Supplier Excellence awards  10/2/00   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Ford Australia announced the winners of its inaugural Supplier Excellence Awards at a gala dinner in Melbourne tonight.
"Ford is constantly aiming to improve quality and performance with the goal of exceeding our customer’s needs and expectations.
A cross-functional team from within Ford Australia developed the judging criteria for the awards, which were open to all suppliers of goods and services to Ford Australia.
www.fastlane.com.au /News_Ford/Ford_suppliers_awarded.htm   (181 words)

  
 Ford Australia Forums.com - Powered by vBulletin
General discussion relating to the Ford Fiesta, KA and Festiva
Discussion relating to the Ford F-Series, Ranger, Courier and Transit.
All views expressed are of that individual and not the management team.
www.fordaustraliaforums.com   (291 words)

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