2008 Ford Taurus X Service & Repair Manual Software
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Identification Codes
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) — Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a 17-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is
stamped on a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel top, upper left of the dash. The VIN is also
found on the vehicle certification (VC) label. If the VIN plate requires replacement, authorized dealers
must contact their respective regional office.
SECTION 100-01: Identification Codes 2008 Taurus/Taurus X/Sable Workshop Manual
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Procedure revision date: 05/07/2007
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World Manufacturer Identifier
The first 3 VIN positions are the world manufacturer code.
1FA — Ford Motor Company, USA, passenger car
1ME — Mercury, USA, passenger car
Restraint Type
Item Description
1 World manufacturer identifier (WMI)
2 Restraint-type code
3 Vehicle line, series, body type code
4 Engine type code
5 Computer-generated check digit
6 Model year code
7 Assembly plant code
8 Production sequence number
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The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint-type code.
H — Active safety belts — all positions, driver and front passenger air bags with driver and front
passenger side impact protection
Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type
Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
M40 — Mercury Sable, front wheel drive (FWD), Luxury
M41 — Mercury Sable, all wheel drive (AWD), Luxury
M42 — Mercury Sable, FWD, Premier
M43 — Mercury Sable, AWD, Premier
P24 — Ford Taurus, FWD, SEL
P25 — Ford Taurus, FWD, Limited
P27 — Ford Taurus, AWD, SEL
P28 — Ford Taurus, AWD, Limited
Engine Type
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The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
W — 3.5L, DOHC, 4 valve, V6
Check Digit
The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit.
Model Year
The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
8 — 2008
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Assembly Plant
The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
G — Chicago (Chicago, Illinois)
Production Sequence Number
The last 6 VIN positions are a numeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle
serial and warranty number. The serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission
and frame.
100001-599999 — Ford
600001-999999 — Mercury
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) — Ford Taurus X
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator
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The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a 17-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is
stamped on a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel top, upper left of the dash. The VIN is also
found on the vehicle certification (VC) label. If the VIN plate requires replacement, authorized dealers
must contact their respective regional office.
Item Description
1 World manufacturer identifier (WMI)
2 Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and restraint-type code
3 Vehicle line, series, body type code
4 Engine type code
5 Computer-generated check digit
6 Model year code
7 Assembly plant code
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World Manufacturer Identifier
The first 3 VIN positions are the world manufacturer code.
1FM — Ford Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose vehicle (MPV)
1FT — Ford Motor Company, USA, truck (completed vehicle)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Restraint Type
The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint-type code.
D — 5,001-6,000 pounds (GVWR) with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact
protection
Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type
8 Production sequence number
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Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
K00 — Ford Taurus X, delivery truck, front wheel drive (FWD)
K02 — Ford Taurus X, FWD, SEL
K03 — Ford Taurus X, FWD, Limited
K05 — Ford Taurus X, all wheel drive (AWD), SEL
K06 — Ford Taurus X, AWD, Limited
Engine Type
The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
W — 3.5L, DOHC, 4 valve, V6
Check Digit
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The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit.
Model Year
The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
8 — 2008
Assembly Plant
The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
G — Chicago (Chicago, Illinois)
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Production Sequence Number
The last 6 VIN positions are a numeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle
serial and warranty number. The serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission
and frame.
A00001-L99999 — Ford Motor Company — multi-purpose vehicle (MPV)
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label — Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator
The vehicle certification (VC) label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of
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