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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 11:05 PM
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Vin Decode Error

I am going to look at a truck tomorrow and wanted to run a carfax tonight. But the site says the vin is invalid as do the recommended vin decoder sites.
I'm hoping you guys can spot the error in case I can't get a hold of the guy before I leave in the morning.
vin 2FTJW36G4PCA20118
1993 f-350 crewcab single rear wheel 4x4
460 auto

So what I got was
2FT Ford Truck manufactured in canada
J 9,000 lbs grvw
w36 F-350 crewcab 4x4
g 460???
4 checksum
P model year 1993
C assembled Oakville Ontario
A20118 Order produced

Am I missing something???
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 06:32 AM
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From Ford Fleet VIN Decoder site:

<table border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="0" width="480"><tbody><tr><td class="pageTitle">VIN Results</td> <td align="right">
</td> </tr></tbody></table>VIN: 2FTJW36G4PCA20118
A valid 17 character VIN should be entered.

Even Ford does not recognize the VIN. It may be an innocent mistake on the sellers part, but then again...be aware.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 02:11 PM
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Since they couldn't even get the '1' as the first digit correct, I'd suspect the other characters as well.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by jumbofordman
Since they couldn't even get the '1' as the first digit correct, I'd suspect the other characters as well.
Actually the "2" designates the vehicle as Canadian built.....

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech...VIN_Codes.html
 
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