Here is my latest video in the Falcon history series - the FG. If you can please give the video a Thumbs Up 👍 and Subscribe as it really helps the channel. The next video will be FG-X. Thanks very much for watching. 👍

G'day Mark ....I LOVE my 2008 FG XR6...It's basically the poverty pack 4.0 Barra powered but with the ZF 6 speed ...doesn't have the phone connectivity module , has only single zone HVAC and the base ICC etc but the most comfortable seats ever .. It's the Lightning Strike silver with the less fussy grille that the FG 2 had . I live in Tasmania and one day I did a 400 km run to Hobart from where I live and reset the trip computer for fuel consumption ..Drove to the 110 kmh Midlands Highway speed limit , a little bit of city traffic and a section stuck in roadworks. I got home at 9 pm after a few hours and the average fuel consumption on 95 RON was exactly 8.0 L per 100 km...Bloody impressive for a big car ...She looks good , she goes good and so happy to have this 16 year old bird to go along with my equally loved and trusty AU. We did build some bloody good Aussie Ford cars..Thank you so much for your huge personal input into that. You are a legend ...

Interesting video again. Why didn't Ford promote the over-boost feature? To protect the V8's reputation?

Agree totally Mark. Getting Rid of the Futura, Fairmont, Fairmont Gia names . Was WRONG! Bad marketing. Thats why I'm glad I own a BF2 - Fairmont Ghia. As its the last model to bear the name 😁 An everyone Associates Fairmont with Luxuary an Fairmont Ghia as the TOP range in the Falcon range an again Luxury.

My mum has the 2.0 EcoBoost (ex Tassie Govt) and loves it. I wasn't expecting much when I first drove it, but jeez does it go! If you turn up the stereo to drown out the 4-banger sound, you'd be none the wiser. An added bonus is more agile and balanced handling due to the little alloy 4-pot up front, sitting way back in the engine bay. It reminded me quite a bit of the Starfire Commodore in that respect; my mate had one and although it was an absolute slug with a trimatic behind it, the handling was a lot of fun. Power isn't an issue with my mum's one. As journos pointed out at the time, performance was nearly imperceptible from the 4.0 six. Let's just say that traction issues aren't just limited to the 6s and 8s... Bonus fun fact: the 2.0 EcoBoost was a Mazda design (L-Engine) adopted by Ford worldwide. It's roots go back to the Mazda F engine from the 80s.

Thank you Mark. I learned more about these later falcons from you than anyone else. The inside scoops really help sift through the fluff out there. Great channel mate. Well done 👍

I have one of the XR6 version of this model. My one regret is I did not buy the XR8. So easy to drive. I can't bring myself to sell it. My first car was an XP two door sedan. Thank you for the series . I have really enjoyed it.

I have the FG 2009 5 speed and I havn't had any issues with the Trans. I think the bad rap for the 5 speed comes from the Boy Racer Brigade who give the car an absolute flogging and the 5 speed maybe isn't as hardy as the ZF in those conditions. The average Dad driver shouldn't have a problem with the 5 speed. Btw...the FG six responds well to an exhaust upgrade and retune to 98 Octane. You can take the standard 6 up to the 230kw to 240kw mark with added fuel economy if driven correctly. Enjoying the Video series. So glad the history of this classic Australian staple is being documented for posterity. Great effort.

I was getting worried that we were running out of models and the videos were going to stop soon… Glad to hear that you’re planning on doing Fairlanes, LTDs, Holdens etc Mark. Love the content mate, keep it up.

I've been looking forward to this video. I just bought an FG Falcon G6E with the Ecoboost as my first car during my move back to Australia. It only has 41k kms so hopefully will prove reliable. The engine size is a massive downgrade from the Chevrolet SS (VF Commodore SS-V) I'm selling in California but the turbo four feels sprightly enough while getting great fuel economy and retaining the classic Aussie large car space The Ecoboost is so hard to find and I swear it's one of Australian motoring's best kept secrets

I remember going to the new model training for the FG and the trainer having to argue the virtue of the 5 Speed auto after all the mechanics rubbished it from poor experiences with it in the Explorer and PJ Ranger. It was dropped in the Falcon ASAP. The FG XR6 turbo also had launch control, something nobody believes when I tell them. The FG was a great evolution of the Falcon however not long after launch we had the GFC and the writing was on the wall that it was going to be the last generation of the Falcon. Lack of advertising throughout the model was evidence that Ford was pivoting towards its upcoming Dual Cab T5 project.

Another great summary Mark, thanks.

Brilliant! Big thanks - cheers from Caloundra

Another amazing video. keep up the great work.

Mark, you do amazing work, I have enjoyed all the videos

Another great video Mark.

I do love my FG XR6 turbo, fantastic car I love to drive and always kept in the shed.

Thanks Mark great work.

Thank you again for an excellent insight into the inner workings of product planning that happens years before the general public get to see it. More please

I really like your work Mark. Can’t believe how valuable these cars are becoming!

Brilliant Mark, really enjoying the series

Great episode as always Mark👍. My brother has a silouette MK 2 FG XR6 Turbo LE with a bit of work done....great car👍👍

Hi Mark, love your countdown timer intro 😊

My brother had a brand new tray back in this model and the 5 speed auto trans was rubbish, he had 3 in it under warranty. He sold that later and purchased the last model XR6 tray back with the 6 speed ZF and never had a trans problem and still driving it today, with around 140000km on it.

luv.n the series 👌. I have a 2008 FG xr6 6 spd auto, bonnet bulge model, ... stock standard except for an after market trans cooler , been a great tow car when needed ... apart from a daily user for the last 8 yrs has done about 18 trips to Gin Gin for my house bus build from Brissie and back with respective loaded/ unloaded trailers & my 3.7 boat ....she's a great unit and hasn't let me down 💪

Well, I think LHD version of that gen Falcon could've been decent seller in some markets.

Great attention to detail Mark and your ‘insider’ comments add to it.

Thanks again Mark. Very informative. I must admit I began to lose interest in Ford in those later years and I really think that was due to the model name changing as you pointed out. I think people really like continuity, familiarity and recognition of models.

Very interesting

Driving my Nitro Blue FG F6 from Sydney to Melbourne after purchasing it from a dealer back in 2020, i was practically tapping the accelerator, overtaking a couple of Semi Trucks effortlessly. Love these cars. I also enjoy my BF Turbo as a daily. Can't get enough of them. Awesome content!!

Thanks Mark for all the information about Ford Falcon am thinking of purchasing a 2005 BA XR- 6 second hand from Warwick Qld

Great history on the FG Mark and I bought my July built 09 FG G6E in 2011 and still have it to this day and it currently has just over 98K on it.

Another terrific video Mark. Congratulations. Interestingly the egas in the early FGs up to 2010 carried over the 4 speed from the BF. Another interesting quirk is the XR6T came with a LSD but it wasn't available on the G6ET.

Thanks Mark for another excellent content! My favourite was G6E wish it was called Fairmont Ghia..

Loved the style of the FG. I still don't mind it today, although I adore the FGX, I can't wait to see your video on them! I can't say I've ever liked the teardrops (I guess you'd call them) under the headlights on the FPV, though, but depending on the colour, it is growing on me. I'm hoping I can find a manual XR6 in black when I buy a new daily driver, the Pajero is bankrupting me, being a 21 year old petrol 😂😅 Great video as always, Mark! Thank you, mate!

Another great video Mark , well done . I totally agree on the renaming of the models was just a bad move . For example some one asks you what sort of car is that , you say a G6 , they don’t know what the hell you’re talking about , keeping the old names keeps the models familiar. Big shame our government departments did not support our local car industry. And here we are today flooded with imports . Look forward to your next one Mark .

Another great Ford history video. This time it’s my model Falcon. I’ve got a 2012 G6 limited edition. I bought it when it was 18 months old as a second car. I had a 2005 Mercedes CL500 at the time and didn’t want to run the km up. In the end the CL went and I kept the G6. Great car. It’s extremely reliable. Never gives any issues. I have it serviced every 12 months by the book. I’ll keep this car until I or it dies.

Another very interesting insight, thanks Mark. I thought the dropping of "Typhoon", "Tornado" and the "Force" moniker were all mistakes at the time so it's interesting to see you thought so too. I never warmed to the FG much (apart, perhaps, from the G6ET) and I certainly didn't "get" the panda eyes but it's interesting to learn where they came from. It's a good legacy you've left on the industry in any case. :)

Love the Ford history content. I'm looking to buy a fg xr8 right now for a daily. Nitro blue is the best colour with dark argents. What a combo!

Great episode 💯. I have an XR6 turbo it has 74k on it. And it’s grouse 😎. I’m spewing that I missed out on a GT E with the 5.0 supercharger. A few years back. Great Aussie cars

Still love my 2012 FG. Daily driver, runs like a watch.

Thanks for this Mark. Quiet franky these models have always been a "mystery" for me over here in NZ. You have now given me some insight as to the naming or should I say the "numbering" of this series and where each model falls in. I agree with you that the removal of names was a stupid idea as Ford has removed an important part of these cars heritage. I have been looking at buying a later type Falcon as a "keeper" that I could run every day. I had considered one of these but am now leaning towards a good lower km BF.

Another great video Also great to get some inside info But you never explained why you left

Excellent episode Mark. When I get 2 minutes to myself I will do some interesting fact about MK1 and 2. This is the era when Ford knew that the end was coming so Ford did a lot of parts raiding from US fords and euro fords.

Always loved that G6 G6E front grill design. Made me think of James Bond an his 1960's Aston Martin. Especially silver G6E's

Thaks Mark, my poor old fg2 has 330000km and only gets serviced once a year, ps i paid 4000 7000 6 years ago. Best aussie car ever

One model i have never owned but driven for work. Have always wanted one as i personally think they were a nice end to the legacy and the best Ford made. Don't remember you mentioning how they dropped the LWB range at this time aswell. Anyway looking forward to the LWB series as someone that owned a ZK and currently still have a BF Fairlane daily driver.

Good series. Maybe you could share in a video what some of those models that never happened may have looked like or show some sketches that would be awesome. Like tha superbird. Any of those 2 doors versions like the Landau would have been great brought back or GTHO verion before they closed

I miss the old advertisements you were slotting into some of your videos at the end Mark.

Gotan xr6 ecolpi love it! Best range managed 720km for the 78l fill 🎉😊 excellent content Mark thoroughly enjoy!

Just bought a 2010 Gold coloured 50th Anniversary FG XR6 as a daily. Absolutely love it, just makes me sad that as an owner of a XB Coupe, BA and a FG that Falcons are no longer made.

This was very interesting especially from someone "in the know"

I own one 2009 FG xr6 5 speed shes been good too me never let me down yet

Interesting mention is FG2 finally resolved alot of the prior FG1 lacklustre A/C performance issues, shifting away from the Denso system & going with the Air-International. Different compressor, etc as a result & weren't interchangeable with FG1

G’day Mark thanks again for another outstanding video and insight into the falcons history From 2004 to 2009 we bought the following cars new BA Xr6 sedan 5sp BA11 CR6 Ute 5sp BA11 XR8 Devil R 6sp Manual BF XR8 Magnet Ute ordered as a manual turned up as a Auto 😅 BF Cobra #261 I’ll get into that later FG XR8 Ute Manual with Luxury Pack “still have it” FG GT Auto #818 “still have it We also bought second hand during this period a BA GT manual and a BF Typhoon Auto shouln’t have sold it😢 I’m sorry to say that in the bunch the Cobra was the most disappointing a lot of this was due to dealer delivery but the stripes had to be redone due to being misaligned and there was damage to the drivers door window frame. This aside for me the gearing like in the Devil R was way to long and the thing was a slug down low compared to the less powerful BA GT with the 5 Speed. Ditto when we bought the FG Ute manual it killed the cobra to 100. I never understood why the turbos got shorter gearing in the 6Sp manuals BA11 through BF11. The seats were also to high in the cobra I just couldn’t get comfortable, on the plus the R Spec was brilliant and everywhere you drove it you’d get a wave or a thumbs up. Couldn’t agree more about stupid governments across the board spending our money on imported cars that I have driven and frankly don’t like. I can put my hand on my heart and state the I have never owned an imported car. Last year we managed to the a low Km SZ Territory Titanium Barra RWD and having driven many new cars in recent times I don’t understand how we lost our car industry to what I think are inferior products. Luckily I am well able to maintain our current fleet of 6 Aussie fords well into the future and have no intention of purchasing a new car again there’s nothing we like. Once again thanks for videos there’s a lot of effort on your part here, Cheers Blue

Thanks Mark. Great story again. Still love my 15 yo FG. Ford's marketing was abysmal.

Great work as usual Mark ! I wish the FG C-pillar and rear door styling had come with BA/BF. The FG just looked SO good - much like the EF/EL styling. It's interesting how suddenly the right "Look" just appears for a OEM - or did they hold back the gold till near model runout ? 👍

I bought my 2013 Emperor red Ex cop XR6T Sedan in 2014. Done 150xxx now and still runs good. Only issues were turbo manifold gasket leak 4 years ago, two broken drivers inner door handles, clearcoat failing on bonnet and roof, rust in bottom of boot and roof lining failing. Apart from that, it still runs like a champ and i will probably give it a birthday to sort some of these not sorted issues.. not bad for 9 pretty brisk/abusive years of ownership.

I agree with you in regards to the weird names Mark. Every man and his dog knew that the next step up the ladder from the Falcon was the Fairmont, then the Ghia. G6 sounds like something that you would call a vacuum cleaner. I loved the twin grille though.

absolutely loved your latest video mark.very insightful and informative.in my humble opinion i would have to say that the fg ford falcon will be the ford motor company of australia lasting legacy.by the way would i be correct in saying that the ecoboost motor won world engine of the year.i look forward to the next instalment.

Miss my BF turbo ute-always interesting to hear your opinion on Aussie fords-what a shame the state governments stopped using them in their fleet,I can remember Bob Hawke and many others arriving to work in LTD’s,statesman’s etc

I bought a FG mk2 xr6t luxury pack new in 2013, still have it today. Only 70k on the clock, I have been living overseas for the past 6 years and the car is in storage. Probably one of the few left with zero modifications and never been tuned. I love it, it’s a keeper for me.

Just happened to pull the G6ET out of storage and take it for a run earlier this afternoon. It was retired long ago from being the daily drive and is now driven maybe once every 4 to 6 weeks. Have owned it since new (6/2008 build) and after nearly sixteen years, it’s still a great motor car to drive. It’s done 296,000k’s but the suspension was rebushed a couple of years ago, along with new shocks and springs (no rattles or clunks, nice and tight). The interior is unmarked and in great condition as is the exterior. I agree with your thoughts on the Fairmont/Ghia issue. I owned a BF2 Fairmont Ghia and was disappointed at the time at the rebranding that Ford did. I never quite worked out what the G6E and G6E Turbo actually meant or stood for. Having said that, after driving it earlier today you wouldn’t think it’s 16 year old motor car. Still feels planted on the road at speed through the wiggly bits and is still very, very quick when you stick the boot into it. I’d say the G6E Turbo is perhaps one of the best things Ford Australia ever did. Glad I kept it!

Fantastic car best Falcon I ever owned, only thing that broke was the inside drivers door handle 50 buck repair. Sold it at 75,000klm and the buyer sold it recently with 175,000klm on it. Moved onto Mustang since and Ranger

Hi Mark, hope your well, It's a shame that the Fairmont name was dropped and the 5 door estate car. very sleek looking and beefy at the same time, I do like the look of the GT-F and the GS. This car could have been Jaguar V8 powered as Jaguar were part of the Ford group at the time, but settled with a Miami Ford V8 Which I think is the best option for the car being a Ford, I do like the Jaguar 4.2 and 5.0 V8 engine they do motor well I have driven a Jaguar XF 4.2 V8 Estate and it is a great car. Now this FG Falcon is now fitted with a Eco boost 2.0 four cylinder a lot of big cars are fitted with a Turbo four cylinder, the Mustang 2.3 turbo four, Chevrolet Camero turbo four and Jaguar XJ , XF and F-type 2.0 turbo four. As the same as UK and European Fords at the time got that Aston Martin styled lower front grill just like the Fiesta , Focus, Mondeo and the Transit. As always a great video, Take care

Hi Mark, another great video thank you. Was wondering if you had any knowledge on why the front brake calipers where at the front of the front discs for the fpv ba-bf models then changed back to the back of the front discs with the fg model? Same with the calipers moved on the rear discs, Holden also did this with vy models. Was the thinking they stopped better up front? Maybe keep the pads warmer?

Another I have is Feels Good. That was my experience hiring a silver XR6 with the five speed. Pity the French made American based transmission is apparently issue prone as it was a major leap from the four speed with its ratios and it was good to drive a Falcon that didn't drink like a sailor. I'm fearful of the milkshake, especially with the ZF offering. Your thumbnail pic really sells the XR front clip.

Been counters ruin every good thing You really did some good stuff mark and ford and us were the real loosers with you and the other guys getting the chop

I have a mk2 xr6t with lux pack. Sounds like it has a combination of tech pack too, it doesn’t have dual climate control but has rear camera and Bluetooth.

Another great review, thanks Mark. My father has a G6E T which he bought in 2009 (pre Euro-4). I wasn't aware how much more power the overboost provided, but it evidently makes sense now. The performance figures really stepped up the game, which I think made the FG turbo range a very desirable car back then. Back when working at Bosch, we were part of the Ford Silver program, and the brand new price for staff for a G6E T was around the 37k mark. Well worth it. Bit of a shame that they missed out on: - Factory Sunroof - LSD in the G6E T - Chunky steering wheel options like their predecessor - V8 (apart from the XR8) - Barra 230 5.4 would've been nice (although I'm aware of the timing chain issues). Of course the Miami engine would've been even better. Also a real shame (due to demand) that the Fairlanes and LTDs were dropped; I think with the FG styling, a LWB platform would have presented as a very classy vehicle.

Nice work again, Mark. What a legend! It's a real shame Ford didn't develop a "sportswagon" on this model to rival the Commodore. I think they really missed the boat on that - imagine an xr or g6 wagon, how good that would've been. Do you have any insider scoop on whether that was even considered in the planning stages? Cheers

I fully agree with you on the chop changing of things and didn’t get the removal of the ghia Fairmont we’re did G6 come from 😄 anyway I’ve owned two FG falcons they good but didn’t like the dash or the Commodore like rear, end, suspension and tail shaft so to me there basically just parts cars for older model falcons like the engine and k frame assembly for the e series falcon or more manly xh xr6 Ute

I’ve had my FG XR-6 since new, a late 2009 model and we have a few cars also from Toyota and BMW but my Falcon has only travelled 120,00 klm’s in the last nearly 15 years and half the reason for that is apart from being a great highway car and I’ve always run it on 98 from day one, the engine has plenty of power but I have always refused to get rid of it as the damn thing has really been shithouse on its reliability / durability and after spending a lot of money in its purchase price I have spent a bloody lot of money rebuilding a lot of its premature failures, mind you I look after my cars and wrap the things in cotton wool Falcon included, it’s never towed, never thrashed, always garaged but I have to say that the damn thing should have been got rid of way back when I could have recouped some dollars as the absolute crap, I’m being polite, French Borg Warner 5 speed 5R-55 automatic transmission that was standard is a total piece of detritus, no wonder Ford dropped the thing in only a few years before making the ZF standard on the series 2 which was an option on the series one that I wished I had of ordered, as my 5 speed was always a harsh thudding poxy changing trans until it dropped its guts at only 90,000 KLM’s, Do not buy a 5 speed auto series one! Absolute rubbish! I also to this day wonder what the F… Ford Australia was thinking offering 3 yes three automatic transmissions in the first FG Falcons, the LP gas versions had the carry over 4 speed, the standard auto was the short lived garbage 5R-55 BW with the ZF being the option and standard inthe turbo models, also all my diff bushes needed replacing at less than 100,00 KLM’s and centre bearing and carrier with engine pulleys, water pump and alternator etc etc the list goes on, I had the auto rebuilt by a specialist and had modification improvements and this is how it should have left the factory and at quite expense mind you, I really can’t see too many early FG’s being around in the future ( apart from mine) as future classics as no one ( apart from me) would waste their $$ on the things!

owned a 2008 G6E Turbo, between 2014 to 2020, thought it was comparable to the VE Commodore, but you missed the adjustable pedal box on the G6E Turbo, which mine had, was it standard or an option? Traded it in on a 2017 Calais V LS3, it was like going from a 20th century car into a 21st century car, except for the outdated Mylink.

G'day Mark, Absolutely awesome learned alot & some respect for the Ford product. If money wasn't a option which car would you put in your garage from the FG range ? Cheers Louis Kats 👍

Hopefully this wasn't already discussed (I'm coming back to an older video with a thought) and while I know you were at FPV rather than Ford but I'm curious to know if you had heard why there was never a G8E? I understand that Holden's V8s sold well until the end of the VF so I'm surprised Ford didn't bolster their premium models and surely it wouldn't have been difficult to put the XR8 running gear under a G6E?

Hi Mark, there sure was a lot going on with the FG model, what a large variety. The 5 speed auto you mentioned I haven't heard of before was this available in NZ?. I have only seen the 4 speed and the zf 6 speed. Another great instalment. Cheers from NZ, Phil.

Got one offered to me at an employee discount XR6 for 24k drive away FG series 2, didn't want to make a manual LPG so I turned it down got an Octavia Wagon 6MT.

FG seating definitely felt cheaper and less supportive, but other elements of the interior were improved. The electronic issues seemed to be more prevalent in FGs compared to the B series as well, but I quite liked this 'Orion' project overall. It's a shame it was the last generation!

Rear tail lights for me hit the right spot ( FG ) 🎯 there were no better last iteration falcon tail and front lights were sour

G'day guys. I'm seeing some FG Falcon XR6s (non -turbo) going for around $12k-15k here in Perth, and I'm tempted to get one as a second car, just considering they won't be around for ever. Should I or shouldn't I ? Most have around 160-190k KMs. What could go wrong ?

And to add in general , its a massive shame & sad time that Holden & Ford local have closed down .... in my years behind the wheel I've owned various Australian LC, LJ, HK, HT, HG, HQ, LH's... VF, VG, VH, CH, VJ, CM ... XA, EA, EF, EL, & the FG .. Ohh and a sprinkle on top a Leyland 262 Marina 🤣🤣🤣

Had a 2010 fg xr6 NA 6 spd. She was pretty quick for what it was. Swapped it for my ba xr8. Still think the fg would smoke my xr8

One thing I always loved about the FG was the body design. Overall the car looked very similar to BA, but the body seemed to be more modern ‘bloated’ than BA. Similar to the VT in comparison to the VS. always thought it was a better looking car than the VE.

Mark when they started using the lpi motor did it get put in fg mk1 in 2011?

a few things: Yes the i6 Barra when using 95 or 98 RON has a different fuel map based on knock sensor, so if the driver kept on using 95 or 98 the engine continued to use the different fuel map, that said torque was the same output but over a more flat torque curve hence the more top end power, from memory when using 98 RON on a consistent basis top end engine power was something like 212kW, of course this was carried over to Mk2 and then FG X since engine wise they are pretty much the same engines. The E:gas was indeed dropped due to being only Euro 3 also Ford were running out of the BTR (technically by then ION) 4-speed auto and Borg Warner provided 3.27:1 differential, when the EcoLPI was released in the Mk2 it got the 6-speed ZF and the tall diff ratio (which I think was 2.72:1) which is why the fuel economy dropped by 25%, also Ford upped the cylinder tank size from 85L in BF (max 80% capacity) to 95L (again max 80% capacity) which increased range, shame that LPG tech is basically dead these days as the EcoLpi engine was ready for Euro 5/6 emissions with a simple tune change in the engine map. Also someone at Ford figured out that LPG was 108RON (ok they knew but you get my point) and as such when they went back to standard pistons and conrods they also upped the compression ratio to take advantage of the higher octane rating, downside of that though was the "turbo" after market did not like that hence why the "E:Gas Barra BA to FG MkI" engines are so sought after as they are an easy way to make cheap turbo boost power, anyway by doing that the EcoLpi engines are more reliable but not as durable as the E:Gas engines also the Liquid phase injection system is harder to work on vs the simple converter / single point venturi vapour set up. Such a shame that LPG technology is at a dead end, GMH were doing great things with there vapour injection (HASV made it work well) and Ford with liquid phase injection and from what I know direct LPG injection was right the corner and would of easily met euro 6 emissions and also brough forward massive gains in mid range and top end power while also being more economical (well for LPG standards), but its dead and service stations are rapidly removing LPG pumps which is making harder and harder to hold on the E:Gas Falcon / Commodore LPG and even the Aurion LPG cars on the road. I easily get 500km range from the AU Futura E:Gas from 70L which only cost me $70 .... grrrrrrrrr frustrating that LPG never took off.

FG turbo was the best work car to drive... brembos, handbrake, low end torque and a slick gearbox. All you'd need when hunting those unruly drivers.

Thank you Mark. This car could have been sold in the United States to compete against the Dodge Charger. That is a missed opportunity. That naming or branding was off. When you kept saying G6, I was thinking about Pontiac G6. It seems all automakers got out of control with the alphanumeric names globally. Most were bad and did not resonate with buyers. I did not care for them on Pontiacs and Cadillacs. Cadillac still has few. There used to be an art in naming cars. It seem to have been lost globally. GTE was a American telephone company. When you shared GTE I said oh no...I recall some car company having a GTE other than Ford. You made some interesting points about the things that disappointed you. Too many missteps. This was a good video, but sad too. What was with the getting rid of Fairmont and Fairmont Ghia? The G Series? That could be any car brand in the world. It seems Ford was slipping by this point it seems. It just did not resonate or have the excitement of the earlier Falcon. I smiled when you told them your car looks like a Camry. The thing is too many people want to be Camry or Honda Accord. I think the segment was changing during thus era. What was sad was what the Australian government did. It happened to Holden too. I just felt the government there stopped caring about the industry. There is no more industry and everyone imports there. What was the deal with those option packages and features. That seemed out of sync. Thank you again.

That GS model does appear to be a bit of a happy accident from a crew that had started throwing everything they knew to work out the window, sticking GT badges on something that you're gonna just think is a Fairmont and then look away. You made me realise FPV peaked visually at BF, that's your work, hey? Good watch as usual, man.

I thought the intent on the FG doors looks good. But I agree with you changing the names of Typhon and Hurricane for G6E and F6 was stupid. Changing names of Fairmont and Ghia to G6 and G6E just confused the customers!!!🙄🙄

I am guessing when he was listing the extra packs for the xr6/xr6 turbo he was referring to the mk2 fg. I have a series 1 turbo and it seems to be a mix of upgrades to what is stated here. i have everything listed for the g6e apart for the memory mirrors, dual zone climate, mirror indicators and the carbon look dash inserts or do I have a unicorn?

The Hodge podge of different, similar sounding names confused, and meant nothing to me. One Falcon GT would have been suffice. Bringing in more with added digits takes away it's exclusivity. I must admit, I've never memorised the names of each FG model. They just don't stick like 'Fairmont' or 'GT' does.

Have you got a FPV in your collection given your involvement in the range? Great looking cars.

Hi mark is it my impression that ford us didn’t help ford Australia hence why that to source the zf? The falcon, maybe the territory would have been a great seller in the us?

Wasnt there a concept of a grill were the bottom foglights were. I saw it on a black edition concept and it made the car look more aggresive, its a shame as it wouldve riviled the aggresiveness of the HSV e series.

My last falcon was a 2010 fg Ute I think it was 2010 anyway the only thing wrong with it was the 5 speed auto Why they build a gearbox with no dip stick I don’t know Mechanics are sometimes not that good with guessing how much oil it needs And this gearbox was very quantity critical so sometimes after being serviced it had to go back for a top up But other than ha that it took everything I threw at it And I loved the climate control on a base model They were a very good car

Not only did states like QLD replace locally made fleets with imports, car-hire and taxi companies also. Some police forces kept buying Falcons but nowhere near as many as Commodores.

I thought that the 'overboost' was only on the FGX models (ie Sprint)

I never really warmed to the FG that much as it just seemed to derivative of BA and it certainly didn't hide its carry over mechanicals very well, but the headlights in the series 2 FG deserve a special mention. They were the ugliest headlights on any Falcon since its inception in Australia. Every time I see them on an FG I pause and stare at them and try to understand who at Ford was thinking that was a good idea. The overboost feature of the XR6T was interesting to learn about. I had no idea they could deliver that. I guess that was kept quiet so the media didn't make another supercar scare again. The FG had potential, but in the end it just seemed to be a car that was developed more by a budget and less by what the market wanted or ultimately expected. By the time Holden had launched VF, that was very apparent in any comparison. Falcon was looking tired. Hands down the FPV and G6 ranges are the cars that have dated the best from the FG generation.

Mark we have all heard the rumours but was the GTHO name plate ever considered to be resurrected?