| Fordmods Technical Documents | |||||
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| Welcome to the Fordmods Technical Library. Here you will find a
large selection of technical documents, primarily based around the Ford Falcon. Fordmods was founded on technical
documents submitted by Xyphoid (Matti Jones) and in more recent times we have seen our own users submitting their
own documents, showing us how they've accomplished some fine Ford modifications - exactly what this site is all about.
Please Contact Us if you have a document you would like to submit. |
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| Car Audio - Tutorial - | |||||
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Amplifiers Explained | Viewed 16258 times | |||
| Part 3 of Pyroay's Car Audio Tutorials | Created by pyroay on 08 2005, rev.[2] 03 2013 | ||||
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Budget SQ & SPL Systems | Viewed 9635 times | |||
| Part 5 of Pyroay's Car Audio Tutorials | Created by pyroay on 08 2005, rev.[1.1] 04 2013 | ||||
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Speaker Placement | Viewed 16123 times | |||
| Part 2 of Pyroay's Car Audio Tutorials | Created by pyroay on 08 2005, rev.[1.0] 08 2005 | ||||
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Speaker Selection | Viewed 14224 times | |||
| Part 1 of Pyroay's Car Audio Tutorials | Created by pyroay on 05 2005, rev.[1.0] 08 2005 | ||||
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Subwoofers | Viewed 14213 times | |||
| Part 4 of Pyroay's Car Audio Tutorials | Created by pyroay on 08 2005, rev.[1.0] 08 2005 | ||||
| Falcon/Fairmont/Fairlane - All - | |||||
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ADR and State Modification Rules | Viewed 14477 times | |||
| Per state listing of resources for modification laws. | Created by Waggin on 27 2007, rev.[1.1] 09 2007 | ||||
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Engine Kill Switch | Viewed 16883 times | |||
| Adding an Engine Kill Switch to your Falcon | Created by EBGizmo on 26 2007, rev.[1.0] 30 2007 | ||||
| Falcon/Fairmont/Fairlane - AU - | |||||
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AU Smartsheild | Viewed 67466 times | |||
| Information on changing, upgrading and repairing Smartsheild | Created by Matti on 21 2004, rev.[3.0] 21 2004 | ||||
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AU Sound System Information | Viewed 30474 times | |||
| Sound System wiring information for AU Series 1 Falcons | Created by Brad on 15 2002, rev.[1.0] 06 2003 | ||||
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Instrument Cluster Upgrade | Viewed 38317 times | |||
| Upgrading the Instrument Clusters for AU Series 1 Falcons | Created by Matti on 17 2002, rev.[2.0] 19 2005 | ||||
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Instrument Diagnostics | Viewed 38213 times | |||
| Instructions on eanbling the Instrument Cluster diagnostic mode for AU Falcons | Created by AU2SR on 21 2004, rev.[3.2] 26 2004 | ||||
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Power Memory Seat Diagnostics | Viewed 16607 times | |||
| Information on Diagnosing Problems with the AU-BA Memory Seat and Pedal System | Created by Matti on 11 2004, rev.[3.0] 11 2004 | ||||
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Satalite Navigation Diagnostics | Viewed 13127 times | |||
| Information on Diagnostic modes, and hidden features for the Factory Sat Nav System | Created by Matti on 21 2004, rev.[3.0] 21 2004 | ||||
| Falcon/Fairmont/Fairlane - BA/BF - | |||||
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BA - Territory Quick Mods | Viewed 27426 times | |||
| Quick and Easy Modifications for your BA Falcon and Territory | Created by Matti on 16 2005, rev.[3.0] 01 2007 | ||||
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BA Analogue Clock | Viewed 25164 times | |||
| Information on how to add the BA Ghia Analogue clock to your BA Falcon | Created by Matti on 21 2004, rev.[3.0] 01 2007 | ||||
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BA Colour ICC Video Input | Viewed 57612 times | |||
| How to add a VGA Input to the Ford BA / Territory Premium Sound System LCD Screen | Created by Matti on 21 2004, rev.[3.0] 01 2007 | ||||
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BA/BF Chrome Handles | Viewed 10644 times | |||
| Upgrading to chrome handles on BA/BF Falcon | Created by Nicko on 30 2006, rev.[1.0] 30 2006 | ||||
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BA/BF Premium ICC | Viewed 27343 times | |||
| Removal and install steps required in BA or BF vehicles fitted with the Premium ICC | Created by jlgw70 on 29 2008, rev.[1.0] 29 2008 | ||||
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BF Typhoon Airbox Install | Viewed 18241 times | |||
| Ford BA Vehicles – BF Typhoon / XR8 Airbox & 2nd Snorkel | Created by Nicko on 10 2006, rev.[1.0] 10 2006 | ||||
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Installing Floor Lamps in BA/BF | Viewed 20628 times | |||
| Fitting Floor Illumination To BA/BF Falcon and SX/SY Territory | Created by xpression on 01 2007, rev.[1.0] 01 2007 | ||||
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Quick BA/BF Falcon Mods | Viewed 29147 times | |||
| Quick and Easy mods you can do on your BA/BF Falcons | Created by Nicko on 10 2006, rev.[1.0] 10 2006 | ||||
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Swapping BA Instruments | Viewed 47577 times | |||
| Information on Swapping BA Falcon, Fairlane, LTD FPV and Territory Instrument Clusters | Created by Matti on 21 2004, rev.[3.0] 01 2007 | ||||
| Falcon/Fairmont/Fairlane - E-Series - | |||||
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4L SOHC Cam Set Up Guide | Viewed 14815 times | |||
| Jay's RPD Camshaft setup guide. | Created by justfordima on 10 2006, rev.[1.0] 10 2006 | ||||
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Adding Climate Control | Viewed 29746 times | |||
| Instructions on adding the climate control system to EA-ED-EF-EL model falcons | Created by Matti on 22 2002, rev.[3.0] 12 2005 | ||||
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Adding Ghia Door Lamps | Viewed 16170 times | |||
| Instructions on adding ghia style door lamps to your falcon | Created by Matti on 30 2002, rev.[2.0] 12 2005 | ||||
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Auto Window Winders | Viewed 20114 times | |||
| Adding Automatic window winders to wind power windows up on locking | Created by Matti on 26 2002, rev.[3.0] 12 2005 | ||||
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Brighter Brake Lights | Viewed 13383 times | |||
| Instructions on using Diodes to make your brake lamps Illuminate brighter during the daytime | Created by Matti on 17 2002, rev.[2.0] 12 2005 | ||||
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Changing cams on a Falcon 6 | Viewed 17156 times | |||
| Information on changing camshafts for Falcon sixes | Created by Waggin on 25 2005, rev.[1.0] 25 2005 | ||||
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Climate Control Diagnostics | Viewed 62876 times | |||
| Instructions on Testing and repairing the Climate Control Module on EA-ED-EF-EL-AU model Falcons | Created by Matti on 30 2002, rev.[3.1] 03 2005 | ||||
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Common Problems | Viewed 80135 times | |||
| Common Problems found on late model falcons | Created by Matti on 12 2002, rev.[2.0] 10 2005 | ||||
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Painting Plastics | Viewed 18419 times | |||
| An example of how to paint the door shrouds and window plastics on a Falcon | Created by Matti on 17 2002, rev.[3.0] 12 2005 | ||||
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Power Antenna Install | Viewed 31336 times | |||
| Power Antenna installation in E Series Falcons and XG/XH Utes | Created by snap0964 on 16 2006, rev.[1.0] 16 2006 | ||||
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Quick Modifiactions | Viewed 35800 times | |||
| Some quick and easy modifications to try on your falcon | Created by Matti on 12 2002, rev.[2.0] 12 2004 | ||||
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Replacing Roof Lining | Viewed 21728 times | |||
| Information on changing your roof lining for EA-EL Model Falcons | Created by twirqurky on 08 2005, rev.[1.0] 08 2005 | ||||
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Smartlock Bypass for E-Series | Viewed 29715 times | |||
| How to bypass Ford Smartlock for remote start modules | Created by EBGizmo on 27 2007, rev.[1.0] 27 2007 | ||||
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Speedo Calc | Viewed 47373 times | |||
| Information and a calculator for working out speedo gears, when changing diff ratios, and wheel size | Created by Matti on 17 2002, rev.[1.1] 13 2014 | ||||
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Thermo Fan Wiring | Viewed 39221 times | |||
| Thermo Fan wiring and Cross fitting information for EF-EL-AU-BA & Territory Models | Created by Matti on 19 2005, rev.[3.0] 19 2005 | ||||
| Falcon/Fairmont/Fairlane - EA-ED - | |||||
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AU 4L Engine Conversion | Viewed 30816 times | |||
| How to install an AU 4L Engine in your EA/EB/ED Falcon | Created by TROY. on 10 2007, rev.[1.0] 10 2007 | ||||
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Bendix ABS Diagnostics | Viewed 20904 times | |||
| Information on Diagnosing Problems with the Bendix ABS LC5 Pump Back System | Created by Matti on 11 2004, rev.[3.0] 11 2004 | ||||
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Changing Instrument Clusters | Viewed 29647 times | |||
| Information on Swapping EA to ED Falcon, Fairlane, LTD Instrument Clusters | Created by Matti on 30 2004, rev.[3.0] 17 2005 | ||||
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Clear Side Indicators | Viewed 11898 times | |||
| How to install clear side indicator repeaters in EA-ED falcon - THE RIGHT WAY! | Created by Chicken on 15 2006, rev.[1.0] 15 2006 | ||||
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EA-ED Shifter Handle Upgrade | Viewed 8936 times | |||
| Upgrading the EA-ED shifter handle to the EF/EL series type | Created by BuNtEr on 29 2008, rev.[1.0] 29 2008 | ||||
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EA-ED Thermo Fan Installation | Viewed 27515 times | |||
| Installing EF/EL thermo fans into the EA-ED model Falcons | Created by BuNtEr on 29 2008, rev.[1.0] 29 2008 | ||||
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EA-ED Trip Computer Install | Viewed 24543 times | |||
| How to install the Ford factory trip computer into a low series EA-ED Falcon | Created by Waggin on 20 2006, rev.[1.0] 20 2006 | ||||
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EEC-IV 4.0L Pinouts | Viewed 25270 times | |||
| Pinout Information for the EEC-IV Module for EB-ED 4.0L Falcons | Created by Matti on 21 2004, rev.[3.0] 21 2004 | ||||
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EEC-IV V8 Pinouts | Viewed 22585 times | |||
| Pinout Information for the EEC-IV Module for EB-ED V8 Falcons | Created by Matti on 21 2004, rev.[3.0] 21 2004 | ||||
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Factory Sound System Info | Viewed 19546 times | |||
| Information on the Factory sound system for EA/EB/ED Falcons, includes wiring information and speake | Created by Matti on 17 2002, rev.[3.1] 22 2004 | ||||
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XH Snorkel | Viewed 13412 times | |||
| Information on fitting a the XH snorkel to an EB/ED Falcon | Created by Matti on 14 2002, rev.[1.0] 12 2005 | ||||
| Falcon/Fairmont/Fairlane - EF/EL - | |||||
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ABS Diagnostics | Viewed 32125 times | |||
| Bosch ABS 2U - Diagnostic Codes for EF/EL Falcon Fairmont, XR, Fairlane and LTD Models | Created by Matti on 17 2002, rev.[3.0] 12 2004 | ||||
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Active Diagnostics - Airbags | Viewed 13139 times | |||
| An Active Diangositc Document that helps find problems with Airbag Systems | Created by Matti on 11 2004, rev.[3.0] 11 2004 | ||||
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Adding Corner Lamps | Viewed 16265 times | |||
| Instructions on adding the cornering lamps circuit and corner lamps to EF/EL Fairmonts | Created by Brad on 17 2002, rev.[3.0] 17 2004 | ||||
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Aftermarket Guages for E-Series | Viewed 10913 times | |||
| Information on fitting Aftermarket Guages to an E-Series Vehicles | Created by braidy on 29 2008, rev.[1.0] 29 2008 | ||||
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Airbag Diagnostics | Viewed 67556 times | |||
| Airbag (Supplementary Restraint System) Diagnostics | Created by Matti on 06 2002, rev.[1.1] 05 2005 | ||||
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Auto to Manual Pedal Box Mod | Viewed 14721 times | |||
| Converting your Auto pedal box to a Manual pedal box. | Created by snap0964 on 08 2007, rev.[1.1] 09 2007 | ||||
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Changing Instruments | Viewed 49958 times | |||
| Changing Instrument Clusters for EF/EL Falcons, includes wiring information | Created by Matti on 17 2002, rev.[3.0] 22 2004 | ||||
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Cruise Control | Viewed 38841 times | |||
| Adding and Testing Cruise Control on EF and EL Model falcons | Created by Matti on 18 2002, rev.[3.1] 25 2004 | ||||
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Custom Dials | Viewed 18487 times | |||
| data_mine shows us how to make our very own custom dial faces for EF/EL Falcons! | Created by data_mine on 08 2005, rev.[1.0] 11 2005 | ||||
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D Pillar Trim on EF/EL Wagon | Viewed 6751 times | |||
| How to re-fit D Pillar Trim on EF/EL Wagon | Created by shnoza on 10 2007, rev.[1.0] 10 2007 | ||||
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EEC V (EFI) Diagnostics | Viewed 54691 times | |||
| Information on Changing and Diagnosing the Ford EEC-V EFI Module for EF/EL Falcons | Created by Matti on 11 2004, rev.[3.0] 11 2004 | ||||
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EEC-V 4.0L Pinouts | Viewed 30243 times | |||
| Pinout Information for the EEC-V (60 Pin) Module for EL 4.0L Falcons | Created by Matti on 21 2004, rev.[3.0] 21 2004 | ||||
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EF and EL Body Kit Options | Viewed 31451 times | |||
| EF and EL Body Kit Options | Created by lukey on 08 2007, rev.[1.0] 08 2007 | ||||
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EF Specifications | Viewed 15672 times | |||
| Sales Information for the EF Model Falcons. (GLi, Futura, XR, Fairmont, and Fairmont Ghia) | Created by Matti on 08 2002, rev.[0.0] 18 2007 | ||||
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EF/EL Central Locking Replacemen | Viewed 13949 times | |||
| How to swap your OEM central locking system with a Jaycar system | Created by kday on 02 2006, rev.[1.0] 02 2006 | ||||
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EF/EL XR Front Conversion | Viewed 23688 times | |||
| How to Convert your EF / EL to a sexy new XR Frontend | Created by uglybob on 07 2005, rev.[2.0] 20 2006 | ||||
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EL Specifications | Viewed 14577 times | |||
| Sales Information for the EL Model Falcons. (GLi, Futura, XR, Fairmont, and Fairmont Ghia) | Created by Matti on 08 2002, rev.[0.0] 18 2007 | ||||
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High Series Cluster Conversion | Viewed 14669 times | |||
| Upgrading Falcon and Fairmont to Fairlane Cluster | Created by Vic on 19 2006, rev.[1.2] 19 2006 | ||||
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Illuminate Door Handles | Viewed 18243 times | |||
| This document describes how to make your door handles light up | Created by Nicko on 08 2005, rev.[1.0] 18 2005 | ||||
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Instrument Diagnostics | Viewed 33773 times | |||
| Instructions on enabling the Instrument Cluster diagnostic mode for EF/EL falcons | Created by Matti on 17 2002, rev.[3.0] 21 2004 | ||||
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Neon Blue Dash | Viewed 37596 times | |||
| Blue Dash Modification using coloured LEDs for EF / EL Falcons | Created by Matti on 17 2002, rev.[3.1] 08 2004 | ||||
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Pod Filter Installation | Viewed 16200 times | |||
| How to install a Pod Filter on your EF or EL. (Also applies to EB/ED V8) | Created by lukey on 10 2007, rev.[1.0] 10 2007 | ||||
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Power Window Conversion | Viewed 21738 times | |||
| How to convert your manual windows to powered units | Created by Matti on 04 2002, rev.[3.1] 26 2005 | ||||
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Premium Sound | Viewed 27496 times | |||
| Information on fitting the EF/EL Premium Sound System | Created by Matti on 30 2002, rev.[3.0] 13 2004 | ||||
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Premium Sound - Adding Aux Input | Viewed 20491 times | |||
| How to add an auxilliary input to your premium sound system | Created by Moph on 26 2006, rev.[1.1] 03 2006 | ||||
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RED LCD Panels | Viewed 17527 times | |||
| How to change the LCD Panel Illumination colour found on EF/EL model Falcons | Created by Matti on 12 2002, rev.[3.0] 15 2005 | ||||
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Reverse Sensor Installation | Viewed 12087 times | |||
| How to install Venom reverse sensors in EF/EL Falcon | Created by Brax on 10 2007, rev.[1.0] 10 2007 | ||||
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Smartlock | Viewed 50377 times | |||
| Smartlock Information and Specifications, as well as Modification info | Created by Matti on 07 2002, rev.[3.0] 13 2004 | ||||
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Smartlock Information | Viewed 75023 times | |||
| Information on Upgrading the Body Electronics Module / Smartlock for EL Falcons | Created by Matti on 11 2004, rev.[3.0] 11 2004 | ||||
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Sound System Info | Viewed 39936 times | |||
| Information on changing the sound system on EF/EL Falcons | Created by Matti on 26 2002, rev.[3.0] 13 2004 | ||||
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Steering Wheel Removal | Viewed 22233 times | |||
| How to change the steering wheel on an EF/EL Falcon | Created by uglybob on 19 2006, rev.[1.0] 19 2006 | ||||
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Tickford LPG | Viewed 34405 times | |||
| Information on the Tickford Factory LPG system on EF/EL Falcons | Created by Matti on 12 2002, rev.[3.0] 11 2004 | ||||
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Tickford Snorkel | Viewed 16757 times | |||
| Information on fitting the Tickford snorkel to EF/EL Falcons | Created by Matti on 17 2002, rev.[3.1] 25 2004 | ||||
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Trip Computer | Viewed 46589 times | |||
| Information on fitting a trip computer to the EF/EL model falcon | Created by Matti on 14 2002, rev.[3.2] 19 2005 | ||||
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Upgrading Smartlock | Viewed 17077 times | |||
| Information on Upgrading the Body Electronics Module / Smartlock for EF Falcons | Created by Matti on 11 2004, rev.[3.0] 11 2004 | ||||
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Yellow Headlight Repair | Viewed 22114 times | |||
| How to repair yellow headlights, caused by the formation of dirt film on the cover of the lens. | Created by Ugly Igley on 16 2005, rev.[1.0] 15 2005 | ||||
| Falcon/Fairmont/Fairlane - X-Series - | |||||
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EEC-IV 4.1L Pinouts | Viewed 14255 times | |||
| Pinout Information for the EEC-IV Module for XF 4.1L Falcons | Created by Matti on 21 2004, rev.[3.0] 15 2005 | ||||
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Power Window Install | Viewed 13575 times | |||
| Fitting Power Windows onto an XH/XG series Longreach Falcon Ute | Created by snap0964 on 17 2006, rev.[1.0] 17 2006 | ||||
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XH BEM Information | Viewed 13094 times | |||
| XH BEM Information | Created by snap0964 on 26 2007, rev.[1.0] 26 2007 | ||||
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XH Cupholders | Viewed 9602 times | |||
| Installing an EF/EL Cup Holders into XH Longreach | Created by snap0964 on 19 2006, rev.[1.0] 19 2006 | ||||
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XH Falcon Trip Computer | Viewed 11196 times | |||
| Installing an EF/EL Trip Computer into XH Longreach | Created by snap0964 on 19 2006, rev.[1.0] 19 2006 | ||||
