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March 3rd 2005
Ford - 2005 Melbourne International Motor Show

2005 Melbourne International Motor Show - Ford Reinvigorates Prestige Motoring

Prestige motoring aficionados can inspect the new levels of comfort, luxury and refinement evident in the revitalised Ford Fairlane and LTD range now on display at the Melbourne International Motor Show.
 

The Fairlane MkII will follow in the tyre tracks of the successful Falcon MkII launch and continue to build on the impressive heritage of Ford's iconic long wheelbase. The new BA Fairlane MkII and LTD MkII deliver true sports luxury vehicles, the award-winning Control Blade Independent Rear Suspension across the range further demonstrates Ford's prowess in delivering superb driving dynamics of the long wheelbase models without sacrificing comfort. The longer wheelbase gives even more stability, while the silica compound tyres continue to provide the plush ride characteristics for which the Fairlane and LTD models are renowned.

The new interior surrounds the occupants with rouched leather seats available in a range of colours , suede-look finishes and a luxurious wood grain and leather steering wheel in the Fairlane Ghia and LTD. The innovative instrument panel constantly relays vital information to the driver via the large LCD colour screen. Rear seat passengers in the LTD MkII will enjoy not only the extra legroom, but also the DVD Rear Entertainment System which is now standard. A refined exterior design highlights the classic sculptured lines of the long wheelbase range with chrome body side protection mouldings, high chrome exterior mirror scalps, two-tone exterior paint on Fairlane Ghia and LTD, revised alloy wheel designs and new badging. More exterior colour choices are available with the addition of Icon – a chromatic mid-blue. On Fairlane Ghia MkII and LTD MkII, Winter White, Luscious, Silhouette, Lightning Strike, Zest and Blue Pearl will be matched with Prysm rockers and lower valences. Icon, Vibe and Mercury Silver Fairlane Ghias and LTDs come complete with Pewter rockers and lower valences.

Fairlane MkII is a truly exhilarating drive with the Sports Control Blade IRS, a choice of two high tech overhead camshaft engines – the Barra 182 or Barra 220 V8 – and featuring adaptive shift on its automatic transmission. It also comes complete with the Intelligent Safety System that won the coveted Gold award at the Society of Australia Engineers Excellence Awards in 2003. Employing a number of sensors, the system monitors information such as driver seating positioning and crash severity. In the event of an accident this information is fed to the Advanced Restraints Module (ARM), which instantly decides how best to deploy modern safety technologies such as dual stage inflation driver and front passenger airbags, front side airbags, front seat pyrotechnic seat belt pretensioners and energy seat belt retractors. Other safety features include an anti-intrusion (collapsible) brake pedal, front and rear impact management body structure, and ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution for improved stopping performance and steering control.

MODEL BY MODEL UPGRADES

BA Fairlane Ghia MkII: BA Fairlane G220 MkII: BA LTD MkII:
  • Chrome body side protection mouldings
  • Two-tone exterior paint on rockers and lower valances
  • High chrome exterior mirror scalps
  • New rear chrome appliqué (deck lid and tail lamp)
  • Sports Control Blade IRS
  • Alloy wheel centre cap with Ghia badge
  • Revised Fairlane Ghia badging
  • New paint colour – Icon
  • Soft feel rouched leather seats
  • New interior leather trim – China Beige
  • Eight-way power driver's seat with memory function
  • Instrument cluster with high chrome finish
  • High chrome interior door handle
  • High chrome driver's door lock button
  • Suede-look front door bin mouldings
  • Suede-look driver and front passenger seat backs and map pockets
  • Analogue clock face
  • Fairlane scuff plate insert
  • Rhui Maple woodgrain and leather steering wheel
  • Chrome accents on air-conditioning vents
  • Black onyx ICC fascia, console, cupholder, door and rear vent surround
  • Silver finish controls for heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and LED screen
  • Chrome body side protection mouldings
  • New rear chrome appliqué (deck lid and tail lamp)
  • New 17-inch alloy wheel
  • Revised Fairlane G220 badges
  • New paint colour – Icon
  • G220 scuff plate insert
  • Leather-wrapped sports steering wheel
  • Eight-way power driver's seat with memory function

 
  • Chrome body side protection mouldings
  • Two-tone exterior paint on rockers and lower valances
  • High chrome exterior mirror scalps
  • New rear chrome appliqué (deck lid and tail lamp)
  • Stone Maple woodgrain and leather steering wheel
  • Sports Control Blade IRS
  • Alloy wheel centre cap with 'LTD' badge
  • New paint colour – Icon
  • DVD Rear Entertainment System

 

 A comprehensive range of genuine Ford accessories will be available to allow Fairlane MkII and LTD MkII customers the opportunity to personalise their vehicle. The range includes car fridges, bonnet and headlamp protectors, bike holders and roof luggage boxes.