Ford Falcon (XW)

The XW Falcon was released in June 1969 replacing the XT Falcon. The XW was an extensive facelift of the XT, featuring a new grille and tail lights. Almost all exterior panels were new and the interior was extensively redesigned. == Model range ==

The XW Falcon range featured eight passenger vehicles and three commercial models. File:1970 Ford Falcon Sedan (XW) (36910341581).jpg|Ford XW Falcon 500 sedan File:Ford Falcon (37183032470).jpg|Ford XW Falcon 500 sedan File:1970 Ford Falcon XW Futura Sedan.jpg|Ford XW Futura sedan File:1969 Ford XW Falcon Futura sedan (23542659810).jpg|Ford XW Falcon Futura sedan File:1969-70 XW Fairmont ==.JPG|Ford XW Fairmont sedan (with non-standard driving lights) File:1969-70 XW Fairmont GS Silver Fox==.JPG|Ford XW Fairmont sedan (with Grand Sport rally option package) File:1970 Ford XW Fairmont GS sedan (23614202724).jpg|Ford XW Fairmont sedan (with Grand Sport rally option package) File:1969 Ford Fairmont (XW) station wagon (20483297915).jpg|Ford XW Fairmont wagon (with non-standard driving lights) File:1970 Ford XW Falcon GT sedan (24242405655).jpg|Ford XW Falcon GT sedan File:1970 Ford XW GT sedan (36539882131).jpg|Ford XW Falcon GT sedan File:1969 Ford XW Falcon GT HO Sedan (24398453120).jpg|Ford XW Falcon GT-HO sedan File:1970 Ford XW Falcon GT-HO sedan (23615534833).jpg|Ford XW Falcon GT-HO sedan File:Ford Falcon XW Panel Van.jpg|Ford XW Falcon van File:1970 Ford XW Falcon panel van (24216203036).jpg|Ford XW Falcon panel van (GT tribute) File:Ford Falcon XW Utility 1969-70 (Australia) (16776916802).jpg|Ford XW Falcon 500 utility File:1970 Ford XW Falcon 500 utility - Wandin Valley Pump Company (5125824984).jpg|Ford XW Falcon 500 utility ==GT-HO==

The limited production, high performance Falcon GT-HO was released two months after the mainstream models. A further development, the GT-HO Phase II was released on 24 August 1970. ==Engines==

3.1 litre & 3.6 litre in-line six cylinder engines carried over from the XT Falcon as did the 4.9 litre V8. A 5.8 litre V8 (the 351 Windsor) was introduced initially with the XW, as was later the 351 Cleveland in the Phase 1.5 and 2 model. ==Production==

Production of the XW Falcon range totalled 105,785 vehicles. ==Replacement==

The XW Falcon was replaced by the XY Falcon in October 1970. ==References==