New feature Falcons should have

[aussieak]

+100 on auto windows. Had them on the focus was the best on hot summers days. Op[en all windows as I approached the car and u could sit in it.

Heated and cooled seats for the leather option. I dont think cloth seats need it.
Reverse camera as standard on cars with spoilers.
reversing sensers as standard
+1 on biger fuel tank. (option maybe)

[BULFALC]

For base model falcons a wider rim/tyre setup as i think the current ones are too narrow given the size, weight & power of the car now.i dont know about anyone else but my ba is a real handfull in the wet(yes i have got rid of the orig dunlops but it still seems the same)

[388cube_edxr8]

How about 4 LEDs arranged in a diamond pattern on the keyfob, used to point in the direction of the car. This would be useful in carparks and the like.

[barra265t]

Auto retracting door mirrors. Especially when you park on a narrow street and ur mirror gets knocked off by some idiot driver.

[XR Martin]

Originally Posted by barra265t

Auto retracting door mirrors. Especially when you park on a narrow street and ur mirror gets knocked off by some idiot driver.

Not much point on FGs, because the mirrors barely fold anyway.

[Luke Plaizier]

What the heck is the 'Real' XR look?


Lukeyson

[ST]

Originally Posted by Luke Plaizier

What the heck is the 'Real' XR look?


Lukeyson

The quadlights.

[AC/DC]

How about a 24 000 BTU Daikin Air Conditioner mounted on the back shelf ?

[CANFRY]

all falcon's should have a limo diff
specially the xr6's

[Keepleft]

* Warning triangle
* First Aid Kit
* Safety Vest
** Optional fire extinguisher to remain under 'accessory'. list
* Rear fog lamp - esp new 'automatic' brightness level adjustment LED compliance version.
* DAB+ sound system with USB/AUX et al.
* Vaporiser - to extinguish lead traffic within 100m!

[Jastel]

From a taxi point of view I want NONE of the extra electronics, just more crap to break - some mechanical improvements are needed

A diff bush/rear suspension setup that will last at least as long as the gearbox

Some proper supportive seats that dont sag, crack, break etc
Heating cooling not needed, a/c or heater does that

A working handbrake that doesn't require weekly adjustment to keep the fun police happy

Proper factory dual fuel SVI LPG option

[chevypower]

Originally Posted by Lu.14.nd

all falcon's should have a limo diff
specially the xr6's

What about limos?

[doddso99]

My dads BMW has the little button on the steering wheel that voice controls everything. Sat nav, Radio, lights. I don't know if the new Fords have it. But it is the most nifty thing.

[csv8]

How about full instrumentation ? as per the 90's Falcons ????

[mik]

i had a drive of my brothers 97 soarer last week, hmmm fell in love with a heated seats with full seat electrics on these cold winter mornings.

[Rodp]

Originally Posted by mik

i had a drive of my brothers 97 soarer last week, hmmm fell in love with a heated seats with full seat electrics on these cold winter mornings.

Been told repeatedly that we don't need them in Australia because it's warm enough here.

My last car had heated leather seats, it's only just the start of winter and I already miss them.. :(

[mik]

Originally Posted by Rodp

Been told repeatedly that we don't need them in Australia because it's warm enough here.

My last car had heated leather seats, it's only just the start of winter and I already miss them.. :(

yep , they are nice indeed, even if it could be on the option list would be nice.

[XR6_661]

After driving my missus' micra around...

Auto window down/up feature. Such a simple little thing...But so damn good!

One feature I love on my BA, is that after the car is switched off, key out, you can still use your electric windows for a brief period of time...

I always get caught out in dads Mitsu Challenger and missus' micra, I turn the car off, then have to flick the key back on to put the windows up. So damn annoying.

[almostsane]

1. Ford SYNC
2. Customizable LCD cluster (colours, what to display...custom gauge design etc)
3. mirror dip on reverse
4. hot bikini babe as standard

[JimNiki]

Just got a quote back from FORD to supply the next model will all the above features.
This also includes a fully skinnable LCD dash.
That'll be $23,598,342.45 but cheaper if bought in fleet lots.
(plus extra for full size spare of course).

Seriously, I just want one thing and I ain't gonna get it.
I just want push rods back.

[MexicanBatman]

My 1991 soarer has most of this ****

Tv nav proper sound system folding mirrors hot seats auto up down windows double door hinges electric automatic steering column projector lamps and stacks more all still works and it came out back in 1991


And also factory reverse camera touch screen LCD auto lights turning lights 3 sun visors ride height adjustable auto leveling air suspension that's road speed sensitive ( that's the cheap model, the good one had active suspension)

Drivers seat way more comfortable than the g6e

Only thing it hasn't got is Bluetooth but then again phones didn't even SMS back them and everyone still loved cassette tapes

[mik]

Originally Posted by andrewg6e

My 1991 soarer has most of this ****

Tv nav proper sound system folding mirrors hot seats auto up down windows double door hinges electric automatic steering column projector lamps and stacks more all still works and it came out back in 1991


And also factory reverse camera touch screen LCD auto lights turning lights 3 sun visors ride height adjustable auto leveling air suspension that's road speed sensitive ( that's the cheap model, the good one had active suspension)

Drivers seat way more comfortable than the g6e

Only thing it hasn't got is Bluetooth but then again phones didn't even SMS back them and everyone still loved cassette tapes

i don`t think you can compare a soarer to falcon, the soarer was a much more expensive car, but i have to admit the 97 model i drove had the best seat without any doubt of any car i have ever driven in my 30+ years of driving.

[MexicanBatman]

No not really, the soarer only a few inches shorter than my g6e has zero boot and rear passenger room, but I miss the seat, I'm forever adjusting the fg's and just can't get it right.... On the other hand you can't give a soarer away these days LOL..

All I'd like on my falcon is projector low beams auto up windows and heated seats.

People were missing the point with heated seats

Those like me who have had them before can tell you that they are very much missed..

With heated seats you don't need to drive around with the heater on as much, or you can have it at a lower setting ( reducing driver fatigue ) they keep your core warm, great when your a bit stiff in the back, crank them up and its almost like having a spa...

I used ton have mine set on high and in winter drive around with no heater on and just fresh air mode and it was great, it's a feature I'd use far more than cooled seats which would be suited to a convertible better than a tin top with good window tint and a/c..


Add to much more cream to the falcon and your going to have to start paying big $$$

[Rastas]

Heated seats, hmmm maybe for a few days of the year, id prefere to see an option like a sunroof wich incorperates solar panels to run an interior cooling system while the vehical is parked out in the hot sun ! I believe the prius has something similer .

[Rodp]

Originally Posted by Rastas

Heated seats, hmmm maybe for a few days of the year

I used to use mine 6 months out of the year.

[Danny]

Yeah, I def reckon that they need the auto down and up feature incl. the key fob window control. (The Renault and our X5 has it on ALL windows), also the auto down mirror on reverse, X5 has that and its SO helpful (spesh with the 20's), and would be a welcome addition for the 19's on the FPV and the XR.

I think the Electrochromatic mirror would be a fantastic one to put as a standard feature across the board, and same with auto wipers. The Renault and the Bimmer has this and today driving home from work in the XR in Melbournes here it is - now it isn't - now its bucketing down rain, I Fooked around with the wipers for the whole drive (on/off, changing intermittant speed), which was a little annoying, where the Clio and X5 would just one flick and Bobs yer Auntie. Xenons on high speccers (As it's frustrating that our near 60K FPV has 30K XT headlights in it), as well as some LED Taillights. Not fazed about the LED fronts, I'd rather wait till a new shape where the designers at FOA can intergrate them properly unlike our Friends at HSV.

My mode of thinking has for a long time been with these falcons that If a Hyundai or a Kia ships standard with features that a Falcon doesn't (like the wipers and auto down windows and electro mirrors etc), then GOD almighty Ford you'd better get your act together!!

[vztrt]

I was reading in the FG manual that auto mirror down is a feature, so I assumed higher end models would have it.

[Road_Warrior]

If they don't put auto up/down windows in the update then someone at PD needs to be shot. Christ the povvo pack fleet Corollas at work have this.

Infiltration of some of the US and Euro tech currently available in Fords over there would be good too. Perhaps a bit more visual muscle for the XR6 Turbo.

[quirdan]

The stuff I would like to see can be implemented in software mainly.

Auto Up/Down for all windows and switches.
Global open/close.
Disable muting of audio when in reverse. I can customise the ICC behaviour such that I can disable something so insignificant as the little walking animation the A/C man does, but I can't elect to not have my audio muted when I shift to reverse.
Otherwise, pause iPod/CD when in reverse.
Dark mode - all interior lighting and displays off except for vehicle speed, either digital or dial (and of course warning/alarms should any arise).
Audio notification when DSC corrects your wrong-doings. Currently it's just a little light flickering on the dash.
Headlights remain on after vehicle lock by option. Currently the follow-home lighting switches off when you lock the car. I would like to lock my car for security purposes, but still use its light to get indoors. Maybe push lock again to switch off.

Features require hardware:

Bluetooth audio (as seen in Ford Sync).
Deadlocking - as seen in the Focus.
Cabin motion sensing alarm - I currently have the alarm and it doesn't seem to servce much purpose.
Smart key (RFID) - keep key in pocket when driving. Open doors without unlocking, etc.
Digital radio.

[vztrt]

Originally Posted by quirdan

The stuff I would like to see can be implemented in software mainly.

Auto Up/Down for all windows and switches.
Global open/close.
Disable muting of audio when in reverse. I can customise the ICC behaviour such that I can disable something so insignificant as the little walking animation the A/C man does, but I can't elect to not have my audio muted when I shift to reverse.
Otherwise, pause iPod/CD when in reverse.
Dark mode - all interior lighting and displays off except for vehicle speed, either digital or dial (and of course warning/alarms should any arise).
Audio notification when DSC corrects your wrong-doings. Currently it's just a little light flickering on the dash.
Headlights remain on after vehicle lock by option. Currently the follow-home lighting switches off when you lock the car. I would like to lock my car for security purposes, but still use its light to get indoors. Maybe push lock again to switch off.

Global open/closing?? Falcons have been doing this for a long time.