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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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Is there a number/letter in the VIN that will tell me if I have ABS installed on my truck? My insurance agent seems to think I don't, but the person I bought it from thought it did.
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 03:11 PM
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What's the year/make/model? Look for wires going to sensors at each wheel...

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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 09:36 AM
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Turn the key to on. If you have ABS, then a ABS light should light up on the dash as the computer checks the system.

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Turn the key to on. If you have ABS, then a ABS light should light up on the dash as the computer checks the system.
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Well, by golly it does do that. Now how am I going to prove it to the insurance company? I was told by the clerk there that the ABS is specified in the VIN lookup that they use. I've tried every lookup site on the Internet and get a "not specified" notation for several of the code units. But I appreciate your response. Still hoping for an available resource to actually show the options installed. No original sticker available for a 1997 truck, you know?
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You only have REAR ABS, not full 4 wheel ABS.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 08:14 AM
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Smile Rear only-Thank You Leader

Thank you for your response. I actually had this verified by the Ford mechanic when I had my truck serviced. You are 100% correct, and I appreciate it very much. Now I have to fax the repair order to my insurance company.

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