Just requested one yesterday for my XR6 Turbo after watching this video; this is the reply I got on 27th November 2023: " Please note that due to system upgrades Ford Motor Company is unable to provide verification letters until further notice"
@@theslowedreverbchannel9748 Wow it must a big upgrade seem as it's taken them 1 year so far. 20/01/24 I have just requested mine so we'll see what happens.
Especially if that department is in Melbourne which is currently in lockdown. :) Though to be fair to Ford, evidently the reports aren't a super secret thing - the "Old Vehicle Report" section is the first thing that comes up on Ford Australia web site's "Contact Us" page, where they encourage people to email them.
FYI: I've been able to confirm the "Total Build" number. "19198" is the total build number of BA MkII **XR** Sedans - so that's the total of all XR6, XR6T *AND* XR8 sedans built.
I got one of these years ago, signed in ink pen. It is now the first page in my cars 'bible' containing full registration, service history and receipts for every cent spent since new. I cross referenced the verification stats with the many Ford books I own, the numbers were accurate. Oo===oO
After watching this vid i sent for an email and i just got my letter today ....22/4/21... options list as follow - 1P premium breaks -20 police pack - 27 Alloy spare Wheel - 86 side air bags - 8p police wiring - 51 235/45 R17 sports .......dealer liverpool Nsw......vehicles with these options 75..........i live in victoria and have had the car for almost 10 years love you work mate keep it up
I just wanted to say to you Shaun, this is such an underrated channel. The amount of effort that you put in to making these videos entertaining, yet informative is incredible. How you are able to work a full-time job and do this on the side is amazing; I and everyone else here I'm sure can tell how hard you work bringing amazing content to the masses. I've been a subscriber for a while now and only recently bought my first car. It's nothing incredible, just a 2013 Ford Focus Sport but I sure do love it and as it is a Ford it has prompted me to watch your channel more and more. I wish every Australian originated car could be in your care as they'll all look immaculate. I'm only 17 years old but wish I could own an XR6 Turbo BA Falcon, however due to high powered vehicle laws for P plates in SA it's not going to happen anytime soon. I don't have any interest in hooning or doing anything illegal, it would just be great to have a piece of Ford Australia's history in the driveway. I am seriously considering becoming a Patreon member, but I don't know whether my parents would agree to that... I would love to meet you someday, as you seem like an incredibly genuine Aussie bloke and for some reason I get along better with adults than people my own age :P I love your videos and do hope that this becomes easier for you so you can do it for a very long time to come, all the best mate and take it easy.
That's awesome mate, thanks a lot for the comment and keep in touch. I have family in SA so if I'm ever down there I'll give you a yell. Put in a few years on your P's, work hard and I'm sure you'll be able to get your XR6T one day! 👍
On the leather seats, my blue Magnet model does have blue sticking on the seats, to match the colour of the Xr6 stitching on the seat, and colour of the car
I published a BA Brochure video recently which had a specifications section at the end - it explained the default seat colours and also what other options you could spec. They had limitations on what colour seats you could spec depending on what colour the car was, presumably to avoid horrible combinations like green seats in a red car.
Ford Australia are going to get a full inbox this week Going to get my 2007 BF MK2 Fairmont Ghia & 2007 BF MK2 XR8 checked out. 19196 XR6s? Dunno that sounds pretty optimistic to me. Maybe 19196 BA Mk2 sedans and the other 30k split between Ute and Wagon? A lot of utes getting around. Dunno.
This is a like a Heritage Certificate you can get for a British car. The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust hold old records. There is a cost and I think the money goes to the British Motor Museum.
Hi After watching this vid, I did just that and got the letter, toke about 6 weeks. Mine is a 08 bf gt manual, which according to the letter the car is a 1 off. Thanks for the info.
I wonder if this counts for both Australia and New Zealand? Ive got 2 Older Falcons that would like to find out now. a 93 Fairmont Sedan with the straight 6 4.0L With full Grey Leather Premium Tape System with the CD stacker option. Also a 92 Ford XR8 in Green with standard seats but Ive been told that the Engine had extras and a couple extras. Cant wait to find out how these turn out! As always mate love your videos. Always inciteful and enjoyable to watch. Compared to some of these other channels that are just going nuts with click bait car builds. Super annoying. 11/10
Hmmm, perhaps my Wired (copper) Territory TX is also unique? The colour choice shall make for a good start. Not many chose it. The SIDO number (pronounced 'sigh-doh' if I recall) was the order number and the key identification of the vehicle through production. If you had the right contact in Ford at the time, they could tell you which manufacturing station your car was at while it was being built!
@@MotoringBoxTV LOL! I can now confirm I have a unicorn. Only one of its kind! Wired-with-fogs-cruise-third-row-&-curtain-airbags was the winning combination.
Hi Shaun, Thanks again for the information you have been providing not just "I", but the whole of the motoring guys and gals out there that have watched and learnt so much more about our own car so WE, can work on them ourselves and not get shoved by the "END" total on the invoice we get from a garage. I've always worked on my own cars and only some occasions (now that I'm a pensioner with back, neck, shoulders, legs, knees) that I've had to put into a m8 shed to do the hard work on my car. I'm still upright and kicking, both my car and bike get my love and hugs each time "I" work on them myself. Thanks again for the time and effort you've put into your channel to help "US" motoring guys and gals. Cheers, Teddy.
That's pretty sweet. Not something that would happen with modern cars. No options anymore just a couple trim levels and paint colours, but this is probably a just product of the loss of local manufacturing here, they're not going to ship over every possible combo from overseas.
Hey mate, great video once again. Have sent an email off to the folks at ford. How long does it usually take to hear back, cheers. Keep up the good work.
Single Item Dealer Order code is the initial order customer places and option boxes ticked list ✅ on this form ,, it is how the car is ordered (A menu if you like for Ford to build the vehicle) so it’s actually relevant 👌🍺
Have you checked out the vid that Ian (hubnut) did on an XR6T in NZ? My car fwiw 🤓 will be hassling Ford for the info on that one too like I did my F6. Great video as always 👍
@@MotoringBoxTV might be quite cool to delve into the relationship with New Zealand and the Falcon at some stage too as the only other major market for them and country where they were built, plenty of parts in Falcons are from here including the exhaust system on your turbo! Would happily collaborate with ya if you wanted to do that 👍
It does have slotted front rotors, but I'm not sure if it is the PBR upgrade. I'm pretty sure I've seen other verification letters that had the brake option listed under a different code. Mine has the steel spare too 😁
@@MotoringBoxTV There weren't a lot of extra options in the earlier B series, mainly: Leather seats Sports leather seats Premium sound + screen Sunroof Manual 6 spd (5 spd was standard at the time) PBR upgrade Matching spare Interior stitching (my BF MK2 XR8 was "Plexus Blue" stitching) Police Pack (secondary battery in boot, larger alternator & wiring loom to suit, "Sport Suspension", PBR upgrade and dash flashed for a digital speedo. Owned an '03 BA XT cop car from Landsborough that had these options) Tow Pack Roof Mounted entertainment system (+ headrest screens- both very rare)
@@alpharaptor7510 I rang them for mine about 3 months ago. Worthwhile though, just print it out and put it in with your service history paperwork. If you ever sell it you can advertise 1/3 i know what i have blah, blah, blah👍
@@alpharaptor7510 mine was back within 1 week, but I imagine it probably depends on how many they've got to process. If a few thousand of you all submit them today, it might create a bit of a backlog and you'll be waiting a bit longer.
Thanks for putting this video up mate. I've always wondered how many FG FPV F6's were made so am really looking forward to getting my letter from Ford 😀
I wonder the same. The build plate (sticker) is not very informative, as they ran different numbers for utes and sedans, and reset them with the mk2. Pretty sure mk1 sedans got over 1000, and mk2 sedans got up to the 800s. I have #730, built Feb 14 about 4 months before production end, ordered to spec with manual transmission and the factory brake upgrade. Can't be many like it given the cost of those bloody brakes, but worth every dollar.
Would be interesting to set up a Google spreadsheet that everyone can edit so they can add details off their own verification letter, so we can figure out all the available options, paints, trims, etc.
I was lucky enough to get one for my BAII XR8 Magnate Ute and where it is stated "Vehicle with options" mine is the only car and I am not sure what the option is. It could be the passenger air bag as this was an option, who knows.
Another way of getting the verification letter is to call 13 FORD (13 36 73) in business hours and go through the process that way. Takes around 10 minutes max
I would be curious to know how many of the final last model of the Falcon are left. I hardly ever see them on the roads and yet I see I lot more AU Falcons around and that's considering that there were the most hated model from the population. Even when driving to Ipswich on week ends I still see more Porsches then the last gen Falcons. Going by how little Last gen Falcons I se on the roads it just seem like that nobody really wanted them compared to the previous generations of the Falcon.
I have a bf gas falcon ute which has been a great vehicle. I was told the green gas motor and the turbo 6 had beefed up valve gear over the petrol variant but I cant confirm this?
I sent an email 2 weeks ago. Got a response from Ford on Sunday morning? Said it will take 6-8 weeks...WTF lol Can't complain, Holden don't even do this!
@@MotoringBoxTV Yes... I was surprised when I finally received the letter and even more surprised that my Landau is the only one of its kind!!! Thanks again for your help you made it easy and keep up the good work.
That’s actually really good to find out - nothing is better than knowing the history of your car and knowing you drive something exclusive. Definitely a keeper even more to know it’s so rare. Please do the other cars! Lol
Hey mate I have a rare Xt3v8 ba series 1 if you would like to do a review. Live in south east. Let me know. But has been modified with ongoing rust. Lol.
Good to see you can get this information today! I don't know how you can create such a professional quality looking video like this one as you do. Your Holden Calais video was so powerful in emotion to create tears. We need some Holden stuff back though one day (Ex VT Calais owner with VF Calais now) to give some spiritual balance to your channel. 😉
Nice! The BA-BF range is my favourite modern Falcon shape, especially the bonnet buldge on the BOSS V8s - that along with the BOSS decals was like Ford finally bringing back the coolness that the likes of the XY GT shaker had or the XB bonnet vents etc.. I remember the first time I saw a BA XR8 with GT stripes in 2003, my reaction was 🤤🤤🤤 and a few years later I bought my own... now 17.5 years later and I am still obsessed with this model. I can't wait to get a verification letter for my 2008 BFII XR8 in silhouette - I'm in love with this car and I've owned BA XR8, BF XR6 Turbo and FG XR8 in the past. It's probably the only model I have never gotten bored of, hence I just bought another low km one as per my profile pic.. 🤤😍🤤😍 I also love the limited edition body kit with the grey inserts that came in 2008 XRs- it looks awesome with the black car... I plan to keep this one forever
Update 3 2010 FG XR50 Turbo 1 of 80 Total 763 XR50 Turbo's built. Have an unknown option: 2U - Not Listed Maybe the tech pack (iPod integration) Or piano black ICC and carbon fibre trim pieces.
This is your best video ever mate! so informative, great presentation.. Yep im emailing them now! I have a Ba Xr6 ute and a BF Non Turb sedan in bionic. Looking forward to this. Made my day!
Another great video Sean. I bet every man and his dog who owns a Ford will do this. Holden have a similar service but they don't go into detail on how many were made with options bought at that period. Hopefully you'll do your other Fords. Owners tend to forget that carmakers such as Ford & Holden mass produce cars. They are not bespoke built like Rolls-Royce or Aston-Martin. So Sean even though yours is one of one, it's the options available at that time that were chosen to have made it one of one.
See if you can find a working VIN decoder, Ford's ETIS used to let you check your VIN which is how I confirmed my G6ET did not have the LSD option fitted when I was looking at buying it. I remember the amount of info it had was way more than I expected.
Awesome Video keep up the good work SEAN youve Definitely got me HOOKED on your CHANNEL GOOD VLOGS = HAPPY VIEWER & SUBSCRIBER... GO THE MIGHTY FORDS... MY THEORY IS IF IT AIN'T A FORD IT AIN'T A CAR... FORDS WERE ARE AND STILL WILL CONTINUE TO BE THE BEST SO F@#K THE REST... I'M GOING TO WRITE IN TO FORD FOR MY VERIFICATION LETTER FOR MY 1997 EL FUTURA OPT'20' AND SEE WHAT RESULTS I GET. CHEERS ONCE AGAIN SEAN...
Have just sent off the email. Got a bf xr6t in bionic with blue stitch sports leather seats, luxury pack and premium sound. Keen to find out the rarity of it. Another great video as per usual mate. Cheers!
I got my letter a couple of years back for my XB Hardtop. It is also a 1 of 1, but it may be simply because the option list was pretty repulsive and most had better taste... brown was really popular in the 70s...
Ford don't issue these verification letters any more! I requested mine last week but they claim it's not available UFN due to a system upgrade!!!
yeah same here, there server is still doing "upgrades"
@@Cameronjtr same here too. Saying they are still doing system upgrades.
Have you been able to obtain the verification letter since then?
Just requested one yesterday for my XR6 Turbo after watching this video; this is the reply I got on 27th November 2023:
" Please note that due to system upgrades Ford Motor Company is unable to provide verification letters until further notice"
@@theslowedreverbchannel9748 Wow it must a big upgrade seem as it's taken them 1 year so far.
20/01/24 I have just requested mine so we'll see what happens.
Poor Ford customer service this week. They're gonna be hammered with verification letter requests. I'll give it a few weeks myself.
Especially if that department is in Melbourne which is currently in lockdown. :) Though to be fair to Ford, evidently the reports aren't a super secret thing - the "Old Vehicle Report" section is the first thing that comes up on Ford Australia web site's "Contact Us" page, where they encourage people to email them.
ford have customer service? Mind blown
@@PlasticAssasin8 Ford seem to be way better at looking after customers with 20 or 30 year old cars than they are with brand new ones. Go figure.
@@PlasticAssasin8 9o
I bought a BA2 XR6T brand new in late 04. Black with cloth interior and red stitching, premium sound and the sports steering wheel..
Thanks for sharing this I own a BF Mark 2 XR8 ute.
Thanks for the info going to check how many fgx xr8 are in my combo aero blue
FYI: I've been able to confirm the "Total Build" number. "19198" is the total build number of BA MkII **XR** Sedans - so that's the total of all XR6, XR6T *AND* XR8 sedans built.
Nope, my 2004 Ford BA MKII Falcon XR8 Sedan shows Total Build '41194'
@@flyinghippo588 something wacky going on there. No way 80% of the BA MkII's were XR8's
@@MotoringBoxTV That's what Ford sent me 4 months ago.
Excellent Sean. I didn't have my 2000 AU XR8 ute when you put this video out. Email sent to Ford, and now... I wait... 😁⏳
Love the vid. Wish there was one a FG
I got one of these years ago, signed in ink pen. It is now the first page in my cars 'bible' containing full registration, service history and receipts for every cent spent since new. I cross referenced the verification stats with the many Ford books I own, the numbers were accurate. Oo===oO
goes to sell falcon
"1 of 1 XR6 Turbo. EXTREMELY RARE, always garaged never thrashed well taken care of... 80k ono, I know what I have no low balls"
I see those ads everyday & I piss myself laughing. Then they change them 2 weeks later.
Definitely never been tuned by Redcliffe dyno.
@@MotoringBoxTV shhhh 🤫
Will you swap for a g6e ..🤣🤣
I got this done for my Capri live the video mate
Im a UK owner of a 2005 FPV Typhoon F6. Im emailing them immediately.
Thanks for this exvellent info......
The 1T could be the speed limiter and is why all of the cars have the same thing.
1T was towpack dealer fitted
Iv got the exact same car but with a sunroof
After watching this vid i sent for an email and i just got my letter today ....22/4/21... options list as follow - 1P premium breaks -20 police pack - 27 Alloy spare Wheel - 86 side air bags - 8p police wiring - 51 235/45 R17 sports .......dealer liverpool Nsw......vehicles with these options 75..........i live in victoria and have had the car for almost 10 years love you work mate keep it up
would love to know what is in the police pack and what add ons the police wiring included
I just wanted to say to you Shaun, this is such an underrated channel. The amount of effort that you put in to making these videos entertaining, yet informative is incredible. How you are able to work a full-time job and do this on the side is amazing; I and everyone else here I'm sure can tell how hard you work bringing amazing content to the masses. I've been a subscriber for a while now and only recently bought my first car. It's nothing incredible, just a 2013 Ford Focus Sport but I sure do love it and as it is a Ford it has prompted me to watch your channel more and more. I wish every Australian originated car could be in your care as they'll all look immaculate. I'm only 17 years old but wish I could own an XR6 Turbo BA Falcon, however due to high powered vehicle laws for P plates in SA it's not going to happen anytime soon. I don't have any interest in hooning or doing anything illegal, it would just be great to have a piece of Ford Australia's history in the driveway. I am seriously considering becoming a Patreon member, but I don't know whether my parents would agree to that... I would love to meet you someday, as you seem like an incredibly genuine Aussie bloke and for some reason I get along better with adults than people my own age :P I love your videos and do hope that this becomes easier for you so you can do it for a very long time to come, all the best mate and take it easy.
That's awesome mate, thanks a lot for the comment and keep in touch. I have family in SA so if I'm ever down there I'll give you a yell. Put in a few years on your P's, work hard and I'm sure you'll be able to get your XR6T one day! 👍
Ok wow, that was very quick. I didn't write it to get attention I just love watching your channel. Thank you for the heart!
@@MotoringBoxTV That sounds awesome mate thank you so much, and will do!
53-pep pack could be the amp in the boot and subwoofer
I am guessing so yep.
Option 1T could be the suspension code. Xr6 came with sports suspension and a 1T ( 1 tonne suspension
On a ute I'm sure, but on a sedan...?
On the leather seats, my blue Magnet model does have blue sticking on the seats, to match the colour of the Xr6 stitching on the seat, and colour of the car
I published a BA Brochure video recently which had a specifications section at the end - it explained the default seat colours and also what other options you could spec. They had limitations on what colour seats you could spec depending on what colour the car was, presumably to avoid horrible combinations like green seats in a red car.
according to Ford my 2001 XR6 is a one of a kind also 👀
Great vid👍. LOL I'm bout to check out my tickford au
Have fun!
Great video ...
Going to email Ford for my verification letter ...🤙🏽
You know it's serious when the folding chair comes out
it would be interesting to do your NC Fairlane & AU Fairmont
I want this to happen!
He needs to do it
Opened up gumtree instantly 5 or 6 grey xr6t manual on the first page lol
Most of them will be different in spec if the numbers are to be believed. Different seats, non-premium sound, Mk1 vs Mk2, etc etc
Mine is 2005 Ford BA MKII XR Sedan Retail Dealer 3999 - Ford Special Vehicles Ferntree Gully VIC They built only 2
I have a Ford AU Fairmont Ghia V8 that only 3 the same were made back in 1998
Ford Australia are going to get a full inbox this week
Going to get my 2007 BF MK2 Fairmont Ghia & 2007 BF MK2 XR8 checked out.
19196 XR6s? Dunno that sounds pretty optimistic to me. Maybe 19196 BA Mk2 sedans and the other 30k split between Ute and Wagon? A lot of utes getting around. Dunno.
This is a like a Heritage Certificate you can get for a British car. The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust hold old records. There is a cost and I think the money goes to the British Motor Museum.
Seen a few different letters and have found that the numbers are based on the build year. So 04 will have different build numbers to 05.
nice
Hi After watching this vid, I did just that and got the letter, toke about 6 weeks. Mine is a 08 bf gt manual, which according to the letter the car is a 1 off. Thanks for the info.
Nice work!
Sent mine off today, 2010 fg gt 5.4l build no# 895 can't to wait see my girls birth certificate.
Good luck mate!
The 1T might be the wheels it was sold with
You never know, I thought they were standard though.
I wonder if this counts for both Australia and New Zealand? Ive got 2 Older Falcons that would like to find out now. a 93 Fairmont Sedan with the straight 6 4.0L With full Grey Leather Premium Tape System with the CD stacker option. Also a 92 Ford XR8 in Green with standard seats but Ive been told that the Engine had extras and a couple extras. Cant wait to find out how these turn out!
As always mate love your videos. Always inciteful and enjoyable to watch. Compared to some of these other channels that are just going nuts with click bait car builds. Super annoying.
11/10
Yes, if it was made in Australia they'll have the details. Thanks for watching and glad you're enjoying the channel! 👍
I have a 1/1 ex police ba 😊
Noice!
Hmmm, perhaps my Wired (copper) Territory TX is also unique? The colour choice shall make for a good start. Not many chose it.
The SIDO number (pronounced 'sigh-doh' if I recall) was the order number and the key identification of the vehicle through production. If you had the right contact in Ford at the time, they could tell you which manufacturing station your car was at while it was being built!
I always thought it was pronounced that way, but the last thing I wanted was a 1000 people in the comments correcting me hahaha
@@MotoringBoxTV LOL!
I can now confirm I have a unicorn. Only one of its kind! Wired-with-fogs-cruise-third-row-&-curtain-airbags was the winning combination.
Hi Shaun, Thanks again for the information you have been providing not just "I", but the whole of the motoring guys and gals out there that have watched and learnt so much more about our own car so WE, can work on them ourselves and not get shoved by the "END" total on the invoice we get from a garage. I've always worked on my own cars and only some occasions (now that I'm a pensioner with back, neck, shoulders, legs, knees) that I've had to put into a m8 shed to do the hard work on my car. I'm still upright and kicking, both my car and bike get my love and hugs each time "I" work on them myself. Thanks again for the time and effort you've put into your channel to help "US" motoring guys and gals. Cheers, Teddy.
Thanks so much for the comment mate!
1 codes are window tint
That's pretty sweet. Not something that would happen with modern cars. No options anymore just a couple trim levels and paint colours, but this is probably a just product of the loss of local manufacturing here, they're not going to ship over every possible combo from overseas.
I had to contact them for my radio code. Quick and very polite service.
Hey mate, great video once again. Have sent an email off to the folks at ford. How long does it usually take to hear back, cheers.
Keep up the good work.
I'm not sure if they still do them, or at least they have a backlog of them to get through.
Single Item Dealer Order code is the initial order customer places and option boxes ticked list ✅ on this form ,, it is how the car is ordered (A menu if you like for Ford to build the vehicle) so it’s actually relevant 👌🍺
I guess it doesn't really mean anything to anyone though?
@@MotoringBoxTV If you had build sheet from dealer maybe to some
Have you checked out the vid that Ian (hubnut) did on an XR6T in NZ? My car fwiw 🤓 will be hassling Ford for the info on that one too like I did my F6. Great video as always 👍
I think I saw that one!
@@MotoringBoxTV might be quite cool to delve into the relationship with New Zealand and the Falcon at some stage too as the only other major market for them and country where they were built, plenty of parts in Falcons are from here including the exhaust system on your turbo! Would happily collaborate with ya if you wanted to do that 👍
1T could stand for:
PBR sports brake upgrade
Matching spare
It does have slotted front rotors, but I'm not sure if it is the PBR upgrade. I'm pretty sure I've seen other verification letters that had the brake option listed under a different code. Mine has the steel spare too 😁
@@MotoringBoxTV
There weren't a lot of extra options in the earlier B series, mainly:
Leather seats
Sports leather seats Premium sound + screen
Sunroof
Manual 6 spd (5 spd was standard at the time)
PBR upgrade
Matching spare
Interior stitching (my BF MK2 XR8 was "Plexus Blue" stitching)
Police Pack (secondary battery in boot, larger alternator & wiring loom to suit, "Sport Suspension", PBR upgrade and dash flashed for a digital speedo. Owned an '03 BA XT cop car from Landsborough that had these options)
Tow Pack
Roof Mounted entertainment system (+ headrest screens- both very rare)
Despite building my FG, Ford Australia wrote back saying they won’t provide the service to Falcons sold in New Zealand.
Could the 1t possibly factory tint?
My BA ll xr6 ute has black leather trim
, no cloth insert at all on the seats or on the door trims.
Maybe I'll make the request for my AU2 XR6 VCT cop car - Ex Gold Coast Traffic
What cool things did you find on your verification letter?
How long will the letter take to get to your house
Mine was sent by e-mail, took 4 weeks.
@@xr88yu wow that’s long
@@alpharaptor7510 I rang them for mine about 3 months ago. Worthwhile though, just print it out and put it in with your service history paperwork. If you ever sell it you can advertise 1/3 i know what i have blah, blah, blah👍
@@alpharaptor7510 mine was back within 1 week, but I imagine it probably depends on how many they've got to process. If a few thousand of you all submit them today, it might create a bit of a backlog and you'll be waiting a bit longer.
Can we see the verification letter on the AU fairmont ghia
Looking at Redbook the T1 option is probably the Tow Pack class 1 option. Maybe the original owner asked for it not to be put on the car?
Hmmm I don't know, the rear suspension seems normal to me. No tow bar either.
Thanks for putting this video up mate. I've always wondered how many FG FPV F6's were made so am really looking forward to getting my letter from Ford 😀
I wonder the same. The build plate (sticker) is not very informative, as they ran different numbers for utes and sedans, and reset them with the mk2. Pretty sure mk1 sedans got over 1000, and mk2 sedans got up to the 800s. I have #730, built Feb 14 about 4 months before production end, ordered to spec with manual transmission and the factory brake upgrade. Can't be many like it given the cost of those bloody brakes, but worth every dollar.
Would be interesting to set up a Google spreadsheet that everyone can edit so they can add details off their own verification letter, so we can figure out all the available options, paints, trims, etc.
You could get them in auto too,not just manual
Awesome video I’m going to do this for my Ute
Have fun!
I was lucky enough to get one for my BAII XR8 Magnate Ute and where it is stated "Vehicle with options" mine is the only car and I am not sure what the option is. It could be the passenger air bag as this was an option, who knows.
Another way of getting the verification letter is to call 13 FORD (13 36 73) in business hours and go through the process that way. Takes around 10 minutes max
My 02 ghia got coulor icc and sub
👍
@@MotoringBoxTV yeah its good love how screen goes black with ligths on
It will give them something to do
We might even be able to get a few more people employed 👍
Exactly
I wonder if this would work for my XW GT Phase 2... I mean I know it works for my Mk2 BF GT-P but I wonder what info my older GT would show?!
I would be curious to know how many of the final last model of the Falcon are left. I hardly ever see them on the roads and yet I see I lot more AU Falcons around and that's considering that there were the most hated model from the population. Even when driving to Ipswich on week ends I still see more Porsches then the last gen Falcons. Going by how little Last gen Falcons I se on the roads it just seem like that nobody really wanted them compared to the previous generations of the Falcon.
Thank you mate. Premium sound should have an amp also. Mine does. Check behind boot carpet, passengers side behind fuel neck.
I have a bf gas falcon ute which has been a great vehicle. I was told the green gas motor and the turbo 6 had beefed up valve gear over the petrol variant but I cant confirm this?
Kicking myself even more that I sold my XR6 Turbo!
Sometimes the memories are better than the reality 😃
@@MotoringBoxTV too true. :-)
The “Total Build” number corresponds to the total amount of BA Mk2 XRs of any type - XR6, XR6T and XR8.
Ah I didn't even think of XR8 - that solves it!
The song starting at 7:10, is that a Moog song? I’ve always wondered what it is. Cheers.
open.spotify.com/playlist/7706JcJujXHmnTDLGNEWld?si=6BqtCfIJS-OIf_C_5JbJ5w 👍
@@MotoringBoxTV thanks for the reply, appreciate you taking the time!
Could 1T have something to do with the diff? I have an XR8 and it has 1V - nott listed...
I sent an email 2 weeks ago.
Got a response from Ford on Sunday morning?
Said it will take 6-8 weeks...WTF lol
Can't complain, Holden don't even do this!
I think they got hit pretty hard...
Finally got mine back but took nearly 4 months... must be due to covid
I think they've had a high workload ever since more people found out about it.
@@MotoringBoxTV Yes... I was surprised when I finally received the letter and even more surprised that my Landau is the only one of its kind!!! Thanks again for your help you made it easy and keep up the good work.
That’s actually really good to find out - nothing is better than knowing the history of your car and knowing you drive something exclusive. Definitely a keeper even more to know it’s so rare. Please do the other cars! Lol
Does your shirt say Scooby-Doo in the thumbnail?
FPV BF Mk 11 GT Sedan
Total: 1368
Eng: 1368
Trans: 601
Paint: 20
Options: 2
The interesting thing i found is only 601 people wanted to change gears by themselves in their brand new high performance car. 😂
@@xr88yu What options does it have and what colour?
@@rwd323
Z, 5.4 liter V8
M, 6 speed - manual
O9, lighting strike (silver)
B3, Leather - warm charcoal
4L, body stripes & Hood decals - Black
6A, Floor mats
69, 245/35R19
@@rwd323 I think what makes it 1 of 2 is the colour combination. Most lighting strike silver GT's had orange stripes.
@@xr88yu yeah you’re probably right, have you seen FPV bible on Facebook?
I’d love to see some POV drives of your cars like on Tedward’s channel, great video as always!
Sounds fun. I haven't seen his channel but I know what you mean - I have thought about it, you just have to get the camera angle right.
Love his channel, especially m3 snow videos!
All hands on deck at the ford aus administration!
I apologised already... hope they don't get hit too hard.
Excellent content again mate. Love it!
Also do this for your NC and AU
I might do. I'll give it a few weeks to lessen the load on Ford Aus.
@@MotoringBoxTV ok
Hey mate I have a rare Xt3v8 ba series 1 if you would like to do a review. Live in south east. Let me know. But has been modified with ongoing rust. Lol.
Good to see you can get this information today! I don't know how you can create such a professional quality looking video like this one as you do. Your Holden Calais video was so powerful in emotion to create tears. We need some Holden stuff back though one day (Ex VT Calais owner with VF Calais now) to give some spiritual balance to your channel. 😉
I can't get one for my falcon here in NZ tried both NZ Ford and Australia Ford
My father has an immaculate BA I XR8 sedan in blueprint blue, ex highway patrol interceptor. gorgeous cars!
Nice! The BA-BF range is my favourite modern Falcon shape, especially the bonnet buldge on the BOSS V8s - that along with the BOSS decals was like Ford finally bringing back the coolness that the likes of the XY GT shaker had or the XB bonnet vents etc.. I remember the first time I saw a BA XR8 with GT stripes in 2003, my reaction was 🤤🤤🤤 and a few years later I bought my own... now 17.5 years later and I am still obsessed with this model. I can't wait to get a verification letter for my 2008 BFII XR8 in silhouette - I'm in love with this car and I've owned BA XR8, BF XR6 Turbo and FG XR8 in the past. It's probably the only model I have never gotten bored of, hence I just bought another low km one as per my profile pic.. 🤤😍🤤😍 I also love the limited edition body kit with the grey inserts that came in 2008 XRs- it looks awesome with the black car... I plan to keep this one forever
Just received the report back for my 2005 SY Territory Ghia it is 1/6 with its options!
Still waiting for 2 more reports........
Update 2 2003 BA Falcon XLS ute 1/1
Update 3 2010 FG XR50 Turbo 1 of 80
Total 763 XR50 Turbo's built.
Have an unknown option: 2U - Not Listed
Maybe the tech pack (iPod integration)
Or piano black ICC and carbon fibre trim pieces.
Would this work for me living in New Zealand
pretty sure 1t is the tissue box holder
This is your best video ever mate! so informative, great presentation.. Yep im emailing them now! I have a Ba Xr6 ute and a BF Non Turb sedan in bionic. Looking forward to this. Made my day!
Interesting and informative !! Good work mate. I'm on the waiting list ahahah
Is 1t leather shifter??
Or factory turbo gauge above icc
Another great video Sean. I bet every man and his dog who owns a Ford will do this. Holden have a similar service but they don't go into detail on how many were made with options bought at that period. Hopefully you'll do your other Fords.
Owners tend to forget that carmakers such as Ford & Holden mass produce cars. They are not bespoke built like Rolls-Royce or Aston-Martin. So Sean even though yours is one of one, it's the options available at that time that were chosen to have made it one of one.
I wonder if the 1T is to do with your metal pedals? Mine are just black plastic
My XR8 has metal pedals...no 1T but I have a 1V not listed
1T..... window tint level 1? Dunno.
i can imagine the customer service inbox filling rapidly now
I hope they enjoy making them!
ANOTHER UPLOAD!! YEAHH BOIII LOVE THE CHANNEL MATE
👍👍👍
See if you can find a working VIN decoder, Ford's ETIS used to let you check your VIN which is how I confirmed my G6ET did not have the LSD option fitted when I was looking at buying it. I remember the amount of info it had was way more than I expected.
Awesome Video keep up the good work SEAN youve Definitely got me HOOKED on your CHANNEL GOOD VLOGS = HAPPY VIEWER & SUBSCRIBER... GO THE MIGHTY FORDS... MY THEORY IS IF IT AIN'T A FORD IT AIN'T A CAR... FORDS WERE ARE AND STILL WILL CONTINUE TO BE THE BEST SO F@#K THE REST... I'M GOING TO WRITE IN TO FORD FOR MY VERIFICATION LETTER FOR MY 1997 EL FUTURA OPT'20' AND SEE WHAT RESULTS I GET. CHEERS ONCE AGAIN SEAN...
Thanks so much!
Have just sent off the email.
Got a bf xr6t in bionic with blue stitch sports leather seats, luxury pack and premium sound. Keen to find out the rarity of it.
Another great video as per usual mate. Cheers!
I got my letter a couple of years back for my XB Hardtop. It is also a 1 of 1, but it may be simply because the option list was pretty repulsive and most had better taste... brown was really popular in the 70s...
Hahaha, not wrong.
Would they do 1 for my old '82 XD wagon with 3.3 and Ice Blue paint ? I miss that wagon.
Great info Sean, did not know this was available
A must to do
Thanks for that ill be emailing them tonight. I have almost the same options as you in a magnet ute. I'll keep you posted