Although SUVs are now ubiquitous on Australian roads, there was a time when the wagon was the first choice for Australian families. With the release of the XK Falcon in November 1960, Ford Australia introduced a wagon body style. The XK wagon was based on the American counterpart, but the Australian version featured a shorter rear body, to better suit Australian roads and conditions....
My last update on our BF MK2 Falcon Wagon, affectionately known as “Lister of Smeg”. was Oct 2023, with 383k on the odometer. Up until this time Lister had provided reliable and fuss free motoring. This all changed when the LPG converter failed, leaving me stranded after dropping my son off to school. Not knowing any better, the car was towed to Knox Ford,...
by Nick Gruzevskis · Published October 27, 2023 · Last modified September 15, 2024
Fitting aftermarket head units to most vehicles made from 2000 onwards can often be problematic due to manufacturers integrating audio and HVAC controls into the one assembly. Many of us choose the path of least resistance, with the primary means of connecting a smartphone is via Aux and a $15 FM transmitter purchased from K-Mart. I must admit the ICC unit (Ford speak for...
Editors Note: This is part three in a series by Nick Gruzevskis about living with a Ford BF MK2 Falcon Futura Wagon. Part 1 introduces the car and part 2 is a six month update. One of the things I’ve noticed about using an LPG equipped car as a daily driver, is how rare it is to see other LPG vehicles filling...
Note: This is part two in a series by Nick Gruzevskis about owning a Ford BF MK2 Falcon Futura Wagon. Part 1 is available here. What could go wrong owning a 16-year-old Australian designed and manufactured vehicle? It’s now been close to six months since we picked up our 2007 Octane Metallic Ford BF MK2 Futura Wagon, affectionately known as ‘Lister of Smeg’, because...
by Nick Gruzevskis · Published February 19, 2023 · Last modified September 20, 2024
I’ve lost count of how many marques I’ve owned, but I’ve never owned a Ford. My father did though, and it was the proud replacement for his 14-year-old Volkswagen 1600 Notchback, a rare car now, but also assembled in Australia. In 1985 my father purchased a brand new XF Fairmont from Cam Dawson Ford in Geelong. He optioned power steering, air conditioning and alloy...
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