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:

    Heated windows and mirrors (if equipped)
    Heated Rear Window Note: The ignition must be switched on to use this feature. Press the button to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. Press the button again within 10 minutes to switch it off. It switches off automatically after 10 minutes, or when you switch the ignition off. Do no ...

    Engine Ignition - 3.7L Ti-VCT
    SPECIFICATIONS Material General Specifications Torque Specifications DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Engine Ignition Component Location 3.7L Ti-VCT System Operation REFER to the PC/ED manual section 1 Description and Operation. Component Description REFER to the PC/ED manua ...

    In-Vehicle Repair
    Intake Manifold Removal With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02. Loosen the 4 retainers and remove the underbody shield. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01. ...