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Apr 6, 2015 | 04:16 PM

silverbullet6oh

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VIN issues

So I just bought my truck, it's a 2006 f-250, Lariat, 4dr, long bed, fx4. But when I did the truck decode on this forum, the decoder stated that its a XL, short bed. The seats say Lariat, I have the wood grain through out the dash and doors, it has power seats, heated seats, leather seats, every option except no AUX switches, no sun roof, and no rear power sliding back window.
Anyone know why this would happen?

Apr 6, 2015 | 04:29 PM

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You can look up your original window sticker using your VIN on this website -> Ken Wilson Ford Serving Asheville & Waynesville, NC, New, Used Cars - Window Sticker Lookup Tool

Does that shed any light on the issue or create more confusion?

Apr 6, 2015 | 04:30 PM

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Should also mention that if you contact Ford customer service they will send you a letter with more info about your vehicle too.

Apr 6, 2015 | 04:36 PM

silverbullet6oh

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That site didn't show anything, just an error reading when I entered the VIN.
Thanks though

Apr 6, 2015 | 04:39 PM

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Those may not have been included in your option package.

Apr 6, 2015 | 04:42 PM

Piolet

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That site didn't show anything, just an error reading when I entered the VIN.
Thanks though

Hmmm? It worked correctly on all my Fords. A call to Ford may be next.

Apr 6, 2015 | 04:49 PM

silverbullet6oh

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Called the Ford Customer Care line, helpful and quick. Told me that It is in fact a Lariat package, Long bed. I wonder why the decoder on this Forum would state other wise?
Thanks for your quick responses.

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Apr 6, 2015 | 05:29 PM

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Perhaps the origional link expired!!!

Apr 6, 2015 | 05:30 PM

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Just remember to delete the text in the box. "Enter VIN here"

Apr 6, 2015 | 05:50 PM

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Just remember to delete the text in the box. "Enter VIN here"

It pulled up page cannot be displayed on my 06' but pulled up the wife's 2011 Taurus, there is a note on the page that says it may not work on vehicles older than 2009.