Identification Codes: Overview Ford Taurus IV facelift

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The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a seventeen-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped to a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel top, upper left of the dash. The VIN number is also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label.

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The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer code.

1. 1FA - Ford Motor Company, USA, passenger car
2. 1ME - Mercury, USA, passenger car

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The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint type code.

1. F - Active safety belts - all positions, driver and front passenger air bags
2. H - Active safety belts - all positions, driver and front passenger air bags with driver and front passenger side impact air bags

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Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.

1. M50 - Sable GS, four-door
2. M53 - Sable LS, four-door
3. M55 - Sable LS-Premium, four-door
4. M58 - Sable GS, station wagon
5. M59 - Sable LS-Premium, station wagon
6. P52 - Taurus LX, four-door
7. P53 - Taurus SE, four-door
8. P55 - Taurus Special Value Group, four-door
9. P56 - Taurus SE-Comfort Group, four-door
10. P58 - Taurus SE, station wagon
11. P59 - Taurus SE-Comfort, station wagon

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The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.

1. 2 - 3.0L Vulcan, OHV, EFI, six-cylinder, flex fuel
2. S - 3.0L, DOHC, EFI, six-cylinder
3. U - 3.0L Vulcan, OHV, EFI, six-cylinder

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The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit.

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The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

1. 4 - 2004

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The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

1. A - Atlanta (Hapeville, Georgia)
2. G - Chicago (Chicago, Illinois)

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The last six VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.

1. 100001-599999 - Taurus
2. 600001-999999 - Sable

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The vehicle certification (VC) label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement, and the VIN. It also includes gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR).

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The first set of paint code numbers/letters listed, indicate the vehicle primary body color. The second set of numbers/letters listed (if applicable) indicate a two-tone or accent body color. All colors are base coat/clear coat.

1. AQ - Arizona Beige
2. C2 - Gold Ash Metallic
3. CX - Dark Shadow Gray
4. FS - Spruce Green
5. FX - Merlot
6. RJ - Medium True Blue
7. TS - Silver Frost
8. UA - Ebony
9. WT - Performance White

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1. 2 - Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
2. 3 - Traction Control
3. 5 - Anti-lock brake system (ABS) and Traction Control

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The interior trim codes are listed below. The first digit listed indicates the seat and fabric style. The second digit listed indicates the interior trim color.