Founded in 2002, FPV (Ford Performance Vehicles) is Ford's Melbourne-based official performance tuning division of Ford Australia.
FPV roots go back as far as 1991 when Tickford joined forces with Ford Australia. The partnership between Ford Australia and Tickford saw the original Ford Falcon XR6 and XR8 models produced.
It was in 2000 that FTE (Ford-Tickford Experience) was initiated in an attempt to encroach on HSV (Holden Special Vehicle) sales. It was at this time that FTE released their T-Series.
Although FTE was quite well received, the impact that was FTE had anticipated never happened. As a consequence, the FTE name was replaced with "FPV" - Ford Performance Vehicles. This launch was lead by the new Falcon-based FPV GT. All Tickford branding then ceased.
Although FPV hasn't quite rivalled HSV, there have been periods when FPV sedans have outsold HSV sedans. And the motoring press have written plenty of favourable reports on FPV's offerings. The FPV F6 Typhoon won 2006 Motor Magazine's Australian Performance Car Of The Year in 2006.






