MODEL COVERAGE & IDENTIFICATION
| Model | Engine | Engine ID | Fuel System | Ignition System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental | 3.8L | 4 | SPFI-MA | TFI-IV/CCD | |
| Cougar | 3.8L | 4 | SPFI-MA | TFI-IV/CCD | |
| Cougar | 5.0L HO | T | SPFI-MA | TFI-IV/CCD | |
| Crown Victoria | |||||
| Except Police Models | 5.0L | F | SPFI (1) | TFI-IV | |
| Police Models | 5.8L | G | Carb. VV | MCU (DS-II) | |
| Escort | 1.8L DOHC | 8 | PFI | Optical | |
| Escort | 1.9L | J | SPFI-MA | EDIS | |
| Grand Marquis | 5.0L | F | SPFI (1) | TFI-IV | |
| Mark VII | 5.0L HO | E | SPFI-MA | TFI-IV | |
| Mustang | 2.3L OHC | M | PFI-MA | DIS | |
| Mustang | 5.0L HO | E | SPFI-MA | TFI-IV | |
| Probe | 2.2L | C | PFI | Magnetic | |
| Probe | 2.2L Turbo | L | PFI | Magnetic | |
| Probe | 3.0L | U | PFI | TFI-IV/CCD | |
| Sable | 3.0L | U | SPFI-MA | TFI-IV/CCD | |
| Sable | 3.8L | 4 | SPFI-MA | TFI-IV/CCD | |
| Taurus | 2.5L | D | SPFI-MA | TFI-IV/CCD | |
| Taurus | 3.0L | U | SPFI-MA | TFI-IV/CCD | |
| Taurus | 3.0L SHO | Y | SPFI-MA | DIS | |
| Taurus | 3.8L | 4 | SPFI-MA | TFI-IV/CCD | |
| Tempo | 2.3L HSC | X | PFI | TFI-IV | |
| Tempo | 2.3L HSO | S | PFI | TFI-IV | |
| Thunderbird | 3.8L SC | R (2) | SPFI-MA | DIS | |
| Thunderbird | 3.8L | 4 | SPFI-MA | TFI-IV/CCD | |
| Topaz | 2.3L HSC | X | PFI | TFI-IV | |
| Topaz | 2.3L HSO | S | PFI | TFI-IV | |
| Town Car | 4.6L | W | SPFI-MA | EDIS | |
| Tracer | 1.8L DOHC | 8 | PFI | Optical | |
| Tracer | 1.9L | J | SPFI-MA | EDIS | |
| (1) SPFI-MA in California. (2) Early vehicles may be "C". | |||||
| (1) | SPFI-MA in California. |
| (2) | Early vehicles may be "C". |
ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM & IGNITION SYSTEM APPLICATIONS
VIN DEFINITION
There are 17 characters in the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The following is a breakdown of the VIN by sequential number as per its position
- 1 - Indicates Nation of Origin.
- 2 - Indicates Manufacturer.
- 3 - Indicates Vehicle Division.
- 4 - Indicates Restraint System.
- 5 - Constant "P".
- 6-7 - Indicate Line, Series Type.
- 8 - Indicates Engine Code.
- 9 - Indicates Check Digit.
- 10 - Indicates Model Year.
- 11 - Indicates Assembly Plant.
- 12-17 - Indicate Plant Sequential Number.
MODEL YEAR IDENTIFICATION
| VIN Code | Model Year |
|---|---|
| J | 1988 |
| K | 1989 |
| L | 1990 |
| M | 1991 |
MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
ENGINE CODE LOCATION
The locations of the engine code identification decal for each particular engine are shown below. (Scheme 1)- (Scheme 4).
