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:

    Removal and Installation
    Block Heater - 2.0L GTDI Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section. NOTICE: To install, route the block heate ...

    General Procedures
    Audio Control Module (ACM) Self-Diagnostic Mode NOTE: If the ACM is completely inoperative (does not power up), the part number decal on the ACM chassis can be used to attain the ACM part number. Turn the ACM on. Operate the audio system in radio tu ...

    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. ...