Model Overview

Detail	Specification
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company of Australia
Assembly	Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia
Production years	1979-1988 (sedan/wagon); 1979-1999 (ute/van)
Models	XD (1979-82), XE (1982-84), XF (1984-88/99)
Body styles	Sedan (4-door), wagon (4-door), ute (2-door), panel van (2-door)
Platform	Ford Australia XD platform, unibody
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive

Engine Specifications

200ci (3.3L) Crossflow Inline Six (XD only)

Detail	Specification
Type	Inline 6-cylinder, OHV, 12-valve, crossflow head
Displacement	200ci (3,277 cc)
Bore x stroke	3.68 in x 3.13 in (93.5 mm x 79.5 mm)
Compression ratio	8.6:1
Power	90 hp (67 kW) @ 4,000 rpm
Torque	155 lb-ft (210 Nm) @ 2,000 rpm
Fuel system	Single-barrel carburettor
Ignition	Points and condenser (early), electronic (late)

250ci (4.1L) Crossflow Inline Six, Carburetted (XD, early XE)

Detail	Specification
Type	Inline 6-cylinder, OHV, 12-valve, crossflow head
Displacement	250ci (4,089 cc)
Bore x stroke	3.68 in x 3.91 in (93.5 mm x 99.3 mm)
Compression ratio	8.1:1
Power	122 hp (91 kW) @ 3,800 rpm
Torque	213 lb-ft (289 Nm) @ 2,000 rpm
Fuel system	2-barrel carburettor (Carter/Motorcraft)
Ignition	Electronic (Duraspark)
Oil capacity	4.7 L (with filter)

4.1L EFI Inline Six (XE, XF)

Detail	Specification
Type	Inline 6-cylinder, OHV, 12-valve, crossflow-derived head
Displacement	4,089 cc (250ci)
Bore x stroke	93.5 mm x 99.3 mm
Compression ratio	8.8:1
Power	114 kW (153 hp) @ 4,000 rpm, XE
Power	114 kW (153 hp) @ 4,000 rpm, XF
Torque	302 Nm (223 lb-ft) @ 2,000 rpm
Fuel system	Multi-point electronic fuel injection (EEC-IV management)
Ignition	Electronic distributorless (coil pack), late XF
Ignition	Electronic distributor, XE, early XF
Oil capacity	4.7 L (with filter)
Redline	5,500 rpm

302ci (4.9L) Windsor V8 (XD only)

Detail	Specification
Type	V8, OHV, 16-valve
Displacement	302ci (4,942 cc)
Bore x stroke	4.00 in x 3.00 in (101.6 mm x 76.2 mm)
Compression ratio	8.4:1 (emission specification)
Power	162 hp (121 kW) @ 3,800 rpm
Torque	276 lb-ft (374 Nm) @ 2,200 rpm
Fuel system	2-barrel carburettor (Motorcraft 2150)
Ignition	Electronic (Duraspark)
Oil capacity	4.7 L (with filter)

Transmission Specifications

3-Speed Automatic (Borg-Warner)

Detail	Specification
Type	3-speed automatic (hydraulic torque converter)
Ratios	1st: 2.46, 2nd: 1.46, 3rd: 1.00
Application	Base six-cylinder models (all series)
Fluid capacity	8.5 L (dry fill)

4-Speed Manual

Detail	Specification
Type	4-speed synchromesh manual
Ratios	1st: 3.29, 2nd: 1.84, 3rd: 1.00, 4th: 0.72 (overdrive)
Shift	Floor-mounted
Application	Six-cylinder models (XD)

5-Speed Manual (Borg-Warner T5)

Detail	Specification
Type	5-speed synchromesh manual
Ratios	1st: 3.97, 2nd: 2.34, 3rd: 1.46, 4th: 1.00, 5th: 0.73
Shift	Floor-mounted
Application	XE and XF (optional)
Fluid capacity	1.2 L (ATF Dexron)

C6 Automatic (V8 models, XD)

Detail	Specification
Type	3-speed heavy-duty automatic
Ratios	1st: 2.46, 2nd: 1.46, 3rd: 1.00
Application	302 V8 models (XD)
Fluid capacity	11.4 L (dry fill)

Differential

Detail	Specification
Type, Sedan	Live axle, semi-floating, coil spring located
Type, Ute/Wagon	Live axle, semi-floating, leaf spring (ute) / coil spring (wagon, XE/XF)
Housing	9-inch Ford (V8 and ESP), 8-inch (standard six-cylinder)
Ratios available	2.77, 3.00, 3.23, 3.45
Standard ratio (six auto)	3.00:1
Standard ratio (six manual)	3.23:1
ESP ratio	3.23:1
V8 ratio	3.00:1 (auto), 3.23:1 (manual)
Limited slip	Optional (standard on ESP and V8 S Pack)

Suspension

Front

Detail	Specification
Type	MacPherson strut with lower control arm
Springs	Coil springs (integral with strut)
Dampers	Telescopic (strut-integrated)
Anti-roll bar	Standard on most models

Rear, Sedan and Wagon

Detail	Specification
Type	Live axle, 4-link location (upper and lower trailing arms, Panhard rod)
Springs	Coil springs
Dampers	Telescopic shock absorbers
Anti-roll bar	Standard on ESP, optional on others

Rear, Ute

Detail	Specification
Type	Live axle
Springs	Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Dampers	Telescopic shock absorbers

Steering

Detail	Specification
Type	Rack and pinion, power-assisted (standard on most models)
Turns lock-to-lock	3.5
Turning circle	11.6 m (kerb to kerb)

Brakes

Detail	Specification
Front	Ventilated disc brakes (267 mm / 10.5 in)
Rear	Drum brakes (254 mm / 10 in x 45 mm / 1.75 in)
Booster	Vacuum-assisted
Handbrake	Cable-operated rear drums
ESP/V8	Larger front discs (287 mm), rear discs (some models)

Dimensions, Sedan

Detail	XD/XE/XF Sedan
Wheelbase	2,770 mm (109.1 in)
Overall length	4,828 mm (190.1 in), XD; 4,841 mm (190.6 in), XE; 4,858 mm (191.3 in), XF
Overall width	1,862 mm (73.3 in)
Overall height	1,397 mm (55.0 in)
Track, front	1,507 mm (59.3 in)
Track, rear	1,524 mm (60.0 in)
Ground clearance	165 mm (6.5 in)
Kerb weight (6-cyl auto)	1,310 kg
Kerb weight (6-cyl manual)	1,280 kg
Kerb weight (V8, XD)	1,410 kg
Fuel tank capacity	68 L
Boot capacity	540 L

Dimensions, Ute

Detail	XD/XE/XF Ute
Wheelbase	2,770 mm (109.1 in)
Overall length	4,990 mm (196.5 in)
Overall width	1,862 mm (73.3 in)
Tray length	2,070 mm (81.5 in), internal
Tray width	1,530 mm (60.2 in), internal
Kerb weight	1,250 kg
Payload	640 kg (rated)
Fuel tank capacity	68 L

Wheels and Tyres

Detail	Specification
Standard wheels	14 x 5.5 in pressed steel
ESP wheels	14 x 6 in alloy (specific ESP design)
Fairmont Ghia wheels	14 x 5.5 in alloy
V8 wheels (XD)	14 x 6 in alloy or pressed steel
Standard tyres	185/75R14 (XD), 195/70R14 (XE/XF)
ESP tyres	205/65R14

Performance

4.1L EFI Six (5-speed manual)

Detail	Specification
0-60 mph	10.2 seconds (period test)
0-100 km/h	~10.8 seconds
Standing quarter mile	17.5 seconds @ 80 mph
Top speed	185 km/h (115 mph)
Fuel consumption (combined)	12.0 L/100km (period test)

4.1L EFI Six (3-speed auto)

Detail	Specification
0-60 mph	11.5 seconds (period test)
0-100 km/h	~12.2 seconds
Standing quarter mile	18.2 seconds @ 77 mph
Top speed	175 km/h (109 mph)
Fuel consumption (combined)	13.5 L/100km (period test)

XE ESP (4.1L EFI, 5-speed manual)

Detail	Specification
0-60 mph	9.8 seconds (period test)
0-100 km/h	~10.4 seconds
Standing quarter mile	17.2 seconds @ 82 mph
Top speed	190 km/h (118 mph)
Fuel consumption (combined)	11.5 L/100km (period test)

XD 302 V8 (C6 automatic)

Detail	Specification
0-60 mph	10.0 seconds (period test)
0-100 km/h	~10.6 seconds
Standing quarter mile	17.4 seconds @ 81 mph
Top speed	185 km/h (115 mph)
Fuel consumption (combined)	15.5 L/100km (period test)

250ci Crossflow Six (3-speed auto, XD)

Detail	Specification
0-60 mph	13.0 seconds (period test)
0-100 km/h	~13.8 seconds
Standing quarter mile	19.0 seconds @ 73 mph
Top speed	165 km/h (103 mph)
Fuel consumption (combined)	14.5 L/100km (period test)

Electrical

Detail	Specification
System voltage	12V negative earth
Battery	12V 55Ah (standard), 70Ah (V8 and high-spec models)
Alternator	Bosch or Motorcraft, 65A (standard), 80A (high-spec)
Ignition, XD	Electronic distributor (Duraspark)
Ignition, XE	Electronic distributor (EEC-IV managed)
Ignition, XF	Electronic distributor (early), coil pack distributorless (late)
Engine management, XE/XF	Ford EEC-IV electronic control unit

Capacities and Service Data

Detail	Specification
Engine oil (4.1L six)	4.7 L (with filter)
Engine oil (302 V8)	4.7 L (with filter)
Coolant capacity (six)	9.5 L
Coolant capacity (V8)	13.0 L
Fuel tank	68 L
Gearbox oil (T5 5-speed)	1.2 L (ATF Dexron)
Gearbox oil (4-speed manual)	1.2 L (SAE 80W-90)
Differential oil (9-inch)	1.7 L (SAE 90)
Differential oil (8-inch)	1.2 L (SAE 90)
Auto transmission fluid (3-speed)	8.5 L (dry fill)
Auto transmission fluid (C6)	11.4 L (dry fill)
Power steering fluid	1.0 L (ATF Dexron)

Service Intervals

Service	Interval
Engine oil and filter	5,000 km or 6 months
Spark plugs	20,000 km
Air filter	20,000 km
Fuel filter	40,000 km
Coolant flush	40,000 km or 2 years
Transmission fluid (auto)	40,000 km
Gearbox oil (manual)	60,000 km
Differential oil	60,000 km
Brake fluid	2 years
Timing chain (EFI)	Inspect at 150,000 km, replace as needed

XE ESP Specification

Detail	Specification
Engine	4.1L EFI inline six (114 kW)
Transmission	5-speed manual (standard), 3-speed auto (optional)
Suspension	Sports-tuned springs and dampers, thicker anti-roll bars (front and rear)
Steering	Revised power steering calibration (quicker ratio)
Brakes	Standard XE specification (ventilated front disc, rear drum)
Wheels	14 x 6 in alloy (specific ESP design)
Tyres	205/65R14
Seats	Sports bucket seats with improved lateral support
Exterior	Specific ESP badging, lower body striping, colour-coded bumpers
Colours	Limited colour palette (typically Gunmetal Grey, Monza Red, Alpine White)
Differential	9-inch, 3.23:1, limited slip
Production	Estimated 6,500-7,500 units

XD S Pack Specification

Detail	Specification
Engine	302ci Windsor V8 (121 kW) or 4.1L Crossflow six
Transmission	4-speed manual or C6 auto (V8), 4-speed manual or 3-speed auto (six)
Suspension	Heavy-duty springs and dampers
Steering	Power-assisted rack and pinion
Wheels	14 x 6 in pressed steel or optional alloy
Exterior	S Pack striping and badging, blackout grille treatment
Interior	Sports steering wheel, sports instrumentation