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1997 Ford Contour VIN decoder

Decode any 1997 Ford Contour VIN here - free, no sign-up - then see every build configuration the catalog holds for this model year and 100 real sample VINs.

The sample 1997 Ford Contour VINs in this catalog start with 2 world manufacturer identifiers: 1FA and 3FA. The tenth character is V, the model-year code for 1997; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, and 2 of them appear here: K and M. The factory records place assembly at 2 plants, including Cuautitlan, Mexico and Kansas City, United States (USA). 2 engines are recorded for this model year, including 2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · Gasoline and 2.5L · 6-cyl · 170 hp · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 1997 Ford Contour VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

1997 Ford Contour trims, engines and plants

9 build configurations across 100 sample VINs, decoded from the 11-character VIN prefix. A blank cell means the factory record carries no value.

Series / TrimEngineBodyDoors / seatsPlantSample VINs
GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorKansas City, United States (USA)58
GL2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorKansas City, United States (USA)16
GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorCuautitlan, Mexico12
LX · Sport2.5L · 6-cyl · 170 hp · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorKansas City, United States (USA)5
GL2.5L · 6-cyl · 170 hp · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorKansas City, United States (USA)3
GL2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorCuautitlan, Mexico2
SE2.5L · 6-cyl · 170 hp · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorKansas City, United States (USA)2
GL · Sport2.5L · 6-cyl · 170 hp · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorKansas City, United States (USA)1
LX2.5L · 6-cyl · 170 hp · GasolineSedan/Saloon4-doorKansas City, United States (USA)1

Sample 1997 Ford Contour VINs

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VINSeries / TrimEngineBodyPlantAction
1FALP6530VK117691GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6530VK121367GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6530VK128612GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6530VK132465GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6530VK135947GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6530VK141957GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6530VK142719GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6530VK150576GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6530VK157057GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6530VK166843GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6530VK166941GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6530VK172190GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6531VK142793GL2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6531VK151039GL2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6532VK121435GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6532VK121502GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6532VK169792GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6533VK101338GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6533VK118768GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6533VK119273GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6533VK120178GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6533VK124960GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6533VK126241GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6533VK156310GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6533VK164696GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6534VK106483GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6534VK109318GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6534VK120237GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6534VK128290GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6534VK134798GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6534VK137779GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6534VK140469GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6534VK157210GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6534VK157370GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6535VK109084GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6535VK114981GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6535VK128458GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6535VK135359GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6535VK137371GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6535VK148046GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6535VK158785GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6535VK170368GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6536VK126816GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6536VK135743GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6536VK137900GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6536VK142658GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6536VK150369GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6537VK114318GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6537VK132379GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)
1FALP6537VK150316GL · Sport2.0L · 4-cyl · 125 hp · GasolineSedan/SaloonKansas City, United States (USA)

Factory specs by VIN prefix

Specs are decoded from manufacturer build data for the 11-character VIN prefix and are shown in English.

1FALP6530VK - GL · Sport
Series
GL
Trim
Sport
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.0
Engine Hp
125
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Kansas City
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
1982.834744
Displacement CI
121
Engine
2.0L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
93.2125
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: FA
Other Engine Info
EFI
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
Plant State
MISSOURI
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP6531VK - GL
Series
GL
Trim
GL
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.0
Engine Hp
125
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Kansas City
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
1982.834744
Displacement CI
121
Engine
2.0L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
93.2125
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: FA
Other Engine Info
EFI
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
Plant State
MISSOURI
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP6532VK - GL · Sport
Series
GL
Trim
Sport
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.0
Engine Hp
125
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Kansas City
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
1982.834744
Displacement CI
121
Engine
2.0L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
93.2125
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: FA
Other Engine Info
EFI
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
Plant State
MISSOURI
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP6533VK - GL · Sport
Series
GL
Trim
Sport
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.0
Engine Hp
125
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Kansas City
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
1982.834744
Displacement CI
121
Engine
2.0L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
93.2125
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: FA
Other Engine Info
EFI
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
Plant State
MISSOURI
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP6534VK - GL · Sport
Series
GL
Trim
Sport
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.0
Engine Hp
125
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Kansas City
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
1982.834744
Displacement CI
121
Engine
2.0L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
93.2125
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: FA
Other Engine Info
EFI
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
Plant State
MISSOURI
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP6535VK - GL · Sport
Series
GL
Trim
Sport
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.0
Engine Hp
125
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Kansas City
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
1982.834744
Displacement CI
121
Engine
2.0L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
93.2125
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: FA
Other Engine Info
EFI
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
Plant State
MISSOURI
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP6536VK - GL · Sport
Series
GL
Trim
Sport
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.0
Engine Hp
125
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Kansas City
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
1982.834744
Displacement CI
121
Engine
2.0L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
93.2125
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: FA
Other Engine Info
EFI
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
Plant State
MISSOURI
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
1FALP6537VK - GL · Sport
Series
GL
Trim
Sport
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.0
Engine Hp
125
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Kansas City
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Displacement CC
1982.834744
Displacement CI
121
Engine
2.0L In-Line
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
93.2125
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Body Code: FA
Other Engine Info
EFI
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
Plant State
MISSOURI
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR

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