Original build sheet
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Click email us, scroll down and click contact Ford at the bottom of the window.
They used to have a form to fill out for the build sheet specifically, but now you have to write to them and ask for it.
They used to have a form to fill out for the build sheet specifically, but now you have to write to them and ask for it.
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I can't get past the window where you put in your VIN#. It keeps telling me the number is wrong but when I did one to track open recalls it went thru. I did see where they went thru what the VIN positions were the 9th on theirs was a letter where mine is a number.
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If you have a pre-81 vehicle, then you can't use an automated VIN entry program. Otherwise, I guarantee your VIN has a letter there- Since 1981, all vehicles have had the vin number in the same standardized format. If you are going off the title or registration, it may be entered wrong. Check on the dash tag, door tag, or warranty plate depending on your vehicle.
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I just clicked "Email Us" then "Contact Ford", where it gave you the option of why you were contacting them I put "Other" then tried to be as cordial as I could with my request and gave them my VIN number and basic vehicle details.
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Originally Posted by Ford_Six
If you have a pre-81 vehicle, then you can't use an automated VIN entry program. Otherwise, I guarantee your VIN has a letter there- Since 1981, all vehicles have had the vin number in the same standardized format. If you are going off the title or registration, it may be entered wrong. Check on the dash tag, door tag, or warranty plate depending on your vehicle.
I just went out and checked the vin tag on dash and it says the same thing...
1FMEU15N9KLB49170.
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That's a valid VIN.
Your VIN number: 1FMEU15N9KLB49170
World Manufacturer Identifier - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Positions:
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company, USA
Make: Ford
Vehicle Type: MPV
Brake Type and GVWR Class - 4th Position:
Brake System: • Hydraulic brake system, Class E, GVWR 6,001-7,000 pounds, None
Line Series, Chassis Type, Body Type - 5th, 6th, 7th Positions:
Line Series: Bronco XLT
Chassis Type: 4x4
Body Type: 2-Door
Engine Type - 8th Position:
Engine: 5.0(302cid)
Cylinders: V-8
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Horse Power: 185
Model Year - 10th Position:
Model Year: 1989
Assembly Plant - 11th Position:
Assembly Plant: Michigan Truck: Wayne, Michigan
Production Sequence Number - 12th - 17th:
Sequence Number: B49170
Your VIN number: 1FMEU15N9KLB49170
World Manufacturer Identifier - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Positions:
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company, USA
Make: Ford
Vehicle Type: MPV
Brake Type and GVWR Class - 4th Position:
Brake System: • Hydraulic brake system, Class E, GVWR 6,001-7,000 pounds, None
Line Series, Chassis Type, Body Type - 5th, 6th, 7th Positions:
Line Series: Bronco XLT
Chassis Type: 4x4
Body Type: 2-Door
Engine Type - 8th Position:
Engine: 5.0(302cid)
Cylinders: V-8
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Horse Power: 185
Model Year - 10th Position:
Model Year: 1989
Assembly Plant - 11th Position:
Assembly Plant: Michigan Truck: Wayne, Michigan
Production Sequence Number - 12th - 17th:
Sequence Number: B49170
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Scroll to the top of the page, under the FTE banner, mouseover Articles/Specs, click VIN Decoder.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/vin-decoder/index.php
https://www.ford-trucks.com/vin-decoder/index.php
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I got it today guys.
Dear Mr. Smith:
Thank you for your recent contact with the Customer Relationship Center.
You asked the CRC to rpovide you with the original specifications and optional equipment for your vehicle at the time of manufacture. Your vehicle indentification number, 1FMZU32E8WZB54722 decodes as follows:
1FM Ford Multi Purpose Vehicle Manufactured By Ford USA
Z Air Brake GVWR Class 8
U32 Explorer XL (4x2) 4-Door MPV
E 4.0L EFI SOHC 241 CID V-6 Engine
8 Check Digit
W 1998 Model Year
Z Manufactured at our St. Louis Assembly Plant
B54722 Consecutive Unit Number
This vehicle was prodced on 05/05/1998 with the following options:
- 112" Wheelbase
- Front License Plate Bracket
- Floor Mats
- Rear Windsheild Wiper/Washer/Defroster
- 5-Speed Automatic Transmission
- 3.55 Non-Limited Slip Rear Axle Ratio
- P235/75R15SL S/BLT OWL All Terrain Tires
- Speed Control
- Tilt Steering Wheel
- Luxury Group
- Manual Air Conditioner
- Single CD Radio
- Fog Lamps
- Luggage Rack
- Luxury Aluminum Wheels
- Medium Wedgewood Clearcoat Exterior Paint Color
- Medium Prairie Tan Interior Trim Color
- Power Driver Seat
- Power Equipment Group
- One Way Side Glass my note: what is this?
- Bodyside Molding
I hope this information helps you.
Sincerely,
Crystal *****
Research Unit Representative
North American Customer Relationship Center
Thank you for your recent contact with the Customer Relationship Center.
You asked the CRC to rpovide you with the original specifications and optional equipment for your vehicle at the time of manufacture. Your vehicle indentification number, 1FMZU32E8WZB54722 decodes as follows:
1FM Ford Multi Purpose Vehicle Manufactured By Ford USA
Z Air Brake GVWR Class 8
U32 Explorer XL (4x2) 4-Door MPV
E 4.0L EFI SOHC 241 CID V-6 Engine
8 Check Digit
W 1998 Model Year
Z Manufactured at our St. Louis Assembly Plant
B54722 Consecutive Unit Number
This vehicle was prodced on 05/05/1998 with the following options:
- 112" Wheelbase
- Front License Plate Bracket
- Floor Mats
- Rear Windsheild Wiper/Washer/Defroster
- 5-Speed Automatic Transmission
- 3.55 Non-Limited Slip Rear Axle Ratio
- P235/75R15SL S/BLT OWL All Terrain Tires
- Speed Control
- Tilt Steering Wheel
- Luxury Group
- Manual Air Conditioner
- Single CD Radio
- Fog Lamps
- Luggage Rack
- Luxury Aluminum Wheels
- Medium Wedgewood Clearcoat Exterior Paint Color
- Medium Prairie Tan Interior Trim Color
- Power Driver Seat
- Power Equipment Group
- One Way Side Glass my note: what is this?
- Bodyside Molding
I hope this information helps you.
Sincerely,
Crystal *****
Research Unit Representative
North American Customer Relationship Center
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