Ford Fairlane / Ford LTD / Lincoln Town Car Appreciation Page

19/06/2024

This popped up on marketplace just now and I couldn't resist stealing the photo...

86 XF Falcon Wagon Hearse with DL LTD front clip..

19/06/2024

Codey's 1996 DFII LTD

18/06/2024

I've been away for a while.....

Show me your rides!!!!

07/06/2020

Looking for a few Admins to start getting this page up to speed....

To start, can peeps please post pics of your Daily?

29/08/2017

The facelifted ZC Fairlane series, which was introduced in July 1969, featured vertically stacked rather than horizontal headlights, harking back to the look of the 1966–67 US Fairlane models. Tail-lights were similar to those on the ZB, but with wrap-around styling.

The ZC was available in Fairlane Custom and Fairlane 500 models. A 221 cu in (3.6L) V6 engine was standard on the Custom, a 302 cu in (5.0L) V8 was standard on the Fairlane 500 and optional on the Custom and a 351 cu in (5.7L) V8 was optional on both models. Air conditioning was offered as an option for the first time.

12,513 ZC series Fairlanes were produced.

01/06/2017

A model change to the ZB series in March 1968 saw the 200 grow to 221-cubic-inch (3.62 L) and the 289 grow to 302-cubic-inch (4.95 L), the top model remaining the Fairlane 500 with the larger engine.

The Fairlane name badge on the rear guards was now in script rather than capitals as it had been on the ZA. The only notable external change was the tail-light design, again following the general look of the Falcon (in this case the XT). The base model was now known as Fairlane Custom.

01/06/2017

ZA (1967–1968)

The ZA Fairlane series, introduced in March 1967, was designed and built in Australia although its front end styling resembled the American Ford Falcon sedan of that year (except for the quad headlights). The body shape was similar to the 1966–67 US Fairlane sedan, however. Offered as the Fairlane and the Fairlane 500, it was based on the Australian XR Falcon. The 2819 mm wheelbase of the Falcon was stretched to 2946 mm, the front and centre body sections were retained and a new twin headlight grille was added. The rear quarter panels and boot from the US Fairlane were used and square taillights replaced the round units used on the Falcon.

The Fairlane was equipped with a 200-cubic-inch (3.3 L) six-cylinder engine as standard with a 289-cubic-inch (4.74 L) V8 as an option. The Fairlane 500 featured the 289-cubic-inch (4.74 L) V8 as standard equipment. The six-cylinder engine was available with manual or automatic transmission and the V8 only with an automatic. Production of the ZA Fairlane totalled 8,814 vehicles.

24/10/2014

24/10/2014

Ford introduced its "New Edge" look to the AU series Fairlane in February 1999, and the AU LTD was released two months later in May.

The AU Fairlane and LTD models were the first long-wheelbase sedans to share a model code with the Falcon. They had Lincoln Town Car styling cues, especially around the C-pillar. The range was pared back to just two models, the Fairlane Ghia and the LTD, although a limited-edition Fairlane Millennium Ghia was also offered in January 2000. The flagship LTD model was exported to Fiji and to its traditional export market, New Zealand. A small number of LTDs were exported to the United Kingdom, where they were converted into hearses and limousines.

A high-performance variant of the AU Fairlane was released in 1999 as the FTE TL50.

The 2001 model year AU II models featured some improvements, and another limited edition was offered: the 75th Anniversary Ghia in October, with the same engine choices as before. The Sportsman Ghia was revived in March 2001 and lasted for more than one model year this time, remaining in the range to the end of 2002.

On Sale:
AU Fairlane: March 1999 - July 2000
AU LTD: June 1999 - July 2000
AUII Fairlane & LTD: July 2000 - November 2002

Prices at introduction:
Fairlane Ghia - $50990
LTD - $64820

Performance (V8 Auto):
1st: 84km/h (52mph)
2nd: 138km/h (85mph)
3rd: 180km/h (112mph)(limited)
4th: 180km/h (112mph)(limited)
0-100km/h (0-62mph): 8.1 seconds
Standing 400m (1/4mi): 16.2 seconds

Suspension - Front & Rear:
Fully independent double wishbone (IRS Rear)
Brakes - Front & Rear:
Power assisted ventilated and solid discs (ABS)
Steering:
Power assisted rack and pinion
Wheels:
16 x 6.5 inch alloy wheels

Dimensions:
Length: 5140mm (202in)
Width: 1872mm (73in)
Height: 1448mm (57in)
Wheelbase: 2919mm (114in)
Front track: 1566mm (61in)
Rear track: 1547mm (60in)
Kerb weight: 1676kg (3695lb)
Turning circle: 11.3m (37ft)
Fuel tank: 68l (18gal)
Boot space: 550l (145gal)

24/10/2014