2004 Ford Taurus Service & Repair Manual Software

Identification Codes Printable View (411 KB) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator 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. SECTION 100-01: Identification Codes 2004 Taurus/Sable Workshop Manual DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Procedure revision date: 07/02/2003 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 27.12.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_1544\S4H~us~en~file=S4H01001.htm~g...

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) World Manufacturer Identifier The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer code. 1FA — Ford Motor Company, USA, passenger car 1ME — Mercury, USA, passenger car Restraint Type The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint type code. F — Active safety belts — all positions, driver and front passenger air bags H — Active safety belts — all positions, driver and front passenger air bags with driver and front passenger side impact air bags Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type 6 Model year code 7 Assembly plant code 8 Production sequence number 27.12.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_1544\S4H~us~en~file=S4H01001.htm~g...

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type. M50 — Sable GS, four-door M53 — Sable LS, four-door M55 — Sable LS-Premium, four-door M58 — Sable GS, station wagon M59 — Sable LS-Premium, station wagon P52 — Taurus LX, four-door P53 — Taurus SE, four-door P55 — Taurus Special Value Group, four-door P56 — Taurus SE-Comfort Group, four-door P58 — Taurus SE, station wagon P59 — Taurus SE-Comfort, station wagon Engine Type The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders. 2 — 3.0L Vulcan, OHV, EFI, six-cylinder, flex fuel S — 3.0L, DOHC, EFI, six-cylinder U — 3.0L Vulcan, OHV, EFI, six-cylinder Check Digit 27.12.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_1544\S4H~us~en~file=S4H01001.htm~g...

The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit. Model Year The tenth VIN position is the model year code. 4 — 2004 Assembly Plant The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code. A — Atlanta (Hapeville, Georgia) G — Chicago (Chicago, Illinois) Production Sequence Number 27.12.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_1544\S4H~us~en~file=S4H01001.htm~g...

The last six VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number. 100001-599999 — Taurus 600001-999999 — Sable Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator 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). 27.12.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_1544\S4H~us~en~file=S4H01001.htm~g...

Paint Codes Item Description 1 Exterior paint code 2 Region code 3 Domestic special order code 4 Brake code 5 Interior trim code 6 Tape/paint pinstripe code 7 Radio code 8 Axle code 9 Transmission code 10 Spring code 11 Calibration numbering 27.12.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_1544\S4H~us~en~file=S4H01001.htm~g...

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. AQ — Arizona Beige C2 — Gold Ash Metallic CX — Dark Shadow Gray FS — Spruce Green FX — Merlot RJ — Medium True Blue TS — Silver Frost UA — Ebony WT — Performance White Brake Codes 27.12.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_1544\S4H~us~en~file=S4H01001.htm~g...

2 — Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 3 — Traction Control 5 — Anti-lock brake system (ABS) and Traction Control Interior Trim Codes 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. Trim Codes 27.12.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_1544\S4H~us~en~file=S4H01001.htm~g...

7 — Prescott cloth/leather G — Courtland/Kent cloth H — Prescott/Kent cloth K — Fairfax/Kent cloth L — Imola leather M — Imola leather N — Split hide leather S — Kent/Prescott cloth Interior Trim Color Code 2 — Medium Graphite H — Medium Parchment W — Midnight Black Tape/Paint Pinstripe Codes Tape and paint pinstripe codes do not apply. Radio Codes 27.12.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_1544\S4H~us~en~file=S4H01001.htm~g...

5 — Electronic premium AM/FM stereo with compact disc (CD) player F — Electronic AM/FM stereo H — Electronic AM/FM stereo with cassette Axle Codes The following lists the axle ratios. 3R — 3.77 27.12.2002 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\SUPER10-45B629E_1544\S4H~us~en~file=S4H01001.htm~g...

2004 Ford Taurus Service & Repair Manual Software

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