Ford Taurus Owners Manual: Vehicle identification number

The vehicle identification number


The vehicle identification number is located on the driver’s side instrument panel.

Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number.

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information:

A. World manufacturer identifier


A. World manufacturer identifier

B. Brake system / Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint Devices and their location

C. Make, vehicle line, series, body type

D. Engine type

E. Check digit

F. Model year

G. Assembly plant

H. Production sequence number.

    Part numbers
    1 Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs. Note: Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specification ...

    Vehicle certification label
    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certificati ...

    Other materials:

    Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Systems
    DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION All Wheel Drive (AWD) Systems The AWD system consists of the following: PTU Rear driveshaft AWD relay module Rear axle with ATC solenoid Torque from the engine is transferred through the transmission to the PTU. This torque is transferre ...

    Specifications, Description and Operation
    SPECIFICATIONS Material Torque Specifications a Refer to the procedure for the specification. General Specifications Solenoid Operation Chart a Turns on above 8 km/h (5 mph). b Turns off above 8 km/h (5 mph). CB = Clutch brake NC = Normally closed NH = Normally high ...

    Center console
    Stow items in the cupholder carefully as items may become loose during hard braking, acceleration or collisions, including hot drinks which may spill. Note: The appearance and features of the center console may be different than shown based on your vehicle’s option level. Available consol ...