Ford Falcon Parts & Accessories

Ford Falcon Parts & Accessories

The Ford Falcon ran from 1960 through 1970 as Ford's first compact car, and it spawned the original Mustang, Ranchero pickup, and Econoline van platforms along the way. Early Falcons used a unitized body with a six-cylinder base engine, but the later Sprint and high-performance variants offered small-block V8 power, four-speed transmissions, and handling packages that made them genuine performance cars. Restorers working on these cars face a growing challenge finding correct body and mechanical parts, since the Falcon shares fewer components with later Ford products than the Fairlane or Mustang. This collection gathers the parts that keep Falcons on the road and on the track.

Popular Upgrades

Popular Falcon upgrades include Weber two-barrel carburetors and Holley 4-barrel intakes for the 170 and 200 cubic-inch inline-sixes, along with Edelbrock Performer intakes and headers for 260 and 289 V8 swaps. Suspension improvements focus on front coil spring replacements, Gabriel or KYB shock absorbers, and front disc brake conversion kits from vendors like Classic Performance Products and Master Power Brakes that upgrade the factory drum setup. Doug Thorley and Hooker Competition headers are well-regarded options for the small-block V8 Falcon applications.

Performance and Handling

The Falcon used a unibody structure with an independent front suspension based on upper and lower control arms and coil springs, a design that accepts modern replacement bushings and improved geometry components without major fabrication. The rear suspension was a simple leaf-spring live axle setup, and performance-oriented owners often swap to a three-link or Watts-link configuration for track use. The Falcon's lighter curb weight compared to the full-size Ford makes it particularly responsive to front sway bar upgrades and adjustable shock absorbers for autocross applications.

What V8 engines fit in a Ford Falcon?

Ford offered the 260 and 289 cubic-inch small-block V8 in Falcons from 1963 onward, and the 302 Windsor is a direct bolt-in replacement that uses the same motor mounts and bellhousing pattern. The 351 Windsor can be fitted with appropriate motor mount adapters and minor firewall modification, and it is a popular upgrade for drivers who want more displacement without changing the car's original Ford character. Aftermarket engine swap kits are available that address the specific clearance challenges unique to the Falcon's more compact engine bay.

Is a front disc brake conversion available for the Falcon?

Yes, Classic Performance Products, Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation, and several Falcon-specific suppliers offer bolt-on front disc conversion kits that use factory spindle geometry. These kits typically include calipers, rotors, and the necessary master cylinder and proportioning valve hardware to complete the conversion without custom fabrication. Rear drum-to-disc conversions are also available for Falcons equipped with the 8-inch or 9-inch rear axle.

Why These Parts Fit Right

This collection organizes parts by Falcon year, body style, and engine size so you can identify the correct components across the compact first-gen body and the restyle used from 1964 onward. Fitment data distinguishes between inline-six and V8 applications and between early 1960 to 1963 and later 1964 to 1970 body families. Fast shipping keeps your Falcon project on schedule whether you are restoring a Sprint or building a sleeper.

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