MODEL COVERAGE & IDENTIFICATION
| MODEL | ENGINE | ENGINE ID | FUEL SYSTEM | IGNITION SYSTEM |
|---|
| Continental | 3.8L | 4 | PFI | TFI-IV/CBD |
| Cougar | 3.8L SC | R (1) | MA PFI | DIS |
| Cougar | 3.8L | 4 | PFI | TFI-IV/CBD |
| Country Squire | 5.0L | F | PFI (2) | TFI-IV |
| Crown Victoria | 5.0L | F | PFI (2) | TFI-IV |
| Crown VictoriaPolice Models | 5.8L | G | Carb. VV | MCU |
| Escort | 1.9L | 9 | TBI (3) | TFI-IV |
| Escort | 1.9L HO | J | MA PFI | TFI-IV |
| Grand Marquis | 5.0L | F | PFI (2) | TFI-IV |
| Grand Marquis Police Models | 5.8L | G | Carb. VV | MCU |
| Mark VII | 5.0L HO | E | PFI | TFI-IV |
| Mustang | 2.3L OHC | A | PFI (2) | TFI-IV |
| Mustang | 5.0L HO | E | MA PFI | TFI-IV |
| Probe | 2.2L | C | PFI | TI5 |
| Probe | 2.2L Turbo | L | PFI | DMIVA |
| Probe | 3.0L | U | PFI | (4) TFI-IV |
| Sable | 3.0L SHO | Y | MA PFI | DIS |
| Sable | 3.8L | 4 | PFI | TFI-IV/CBD |
| Taurus | 2.5L HSC | D | TBI (3) | TFI-IV |
| Taurus | 3.0L | U | PFI | (4) TFI-IV |
| Taurus | 3.0L SHO | Y | MA PFI | DIS |
| Taurus | 3.8L | 4 | PFI | TFI-IV/CBD |
| Tempo | 2.3L HSC | X | PFI | TFI-IV |
| Tempo | 2.3L HSO | S | PFI | TFI-IV |
| Thunderbird | 3.8L SC | R (1) | MA PFI | DIS |
| Thunderbird | 3.8L | 4 | PFI | TFI-IV/CBD |
| Topaz | 2.3L HSC | X | PFI | TFI-IV |
| Topaz | 2.3L HSO | S | PFI | TFI-IV |
| Town Car | 5.0L | F | PFI (2) | TFI-IV |
| (1) Early vehicles may be "C". (2) Fuel system is MA PFI in California. (3) TBI (Throttle Body Injection) may also be referred to as CFI (Central Fuel Injection). (4) Ignition system is TFI-IV/CCD in California. |
| (1) | Early vehicles may be "C". |
| (2) | Fuel system is MA PFI in California. |
| (3) | TBI (Throttle Body Injection) may also be referred to as CFI (Central Fuel Injection). |
| (4) | Ignition system is TFI-IV/CCD in California. |
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
| Position | Indicates |
|---|
| 1 | Nation of Origin |
| 2 | Manufacturer |
| 3 | Vehicle Division |
| 4 | Restraint System |
| 5 | Constant "P" |
| 6-7 | Line, Series Type |
| 8 | Engine Code |
| 9 | Check Digit |
| 10 | Model Year |
| 11 | Assembly Plant |
| 12-17 | Plant Sequential Number |
MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
MODEL YEAR IDENTIFICATION
| VIN Code | Model Year |
|---|
| J | 1988 |
| K | 1989 |
| L | 1990 |
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)-3.
Scheme 1
Scheme 1: ENGINE CODE LOCATION
Scheme 2
Scheme 3
