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1997 Ford Expedition VIN decoder

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

Every sample 1997 Ford Expedition VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier 1FM. The tenth character is V, the model-year code for 1997; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, L here. The factory records place assembly at Wayne, United States (USA). 3 engines are recorded for this model year, including 3.0L · 6-cyl · 140 hp · Gasoline, 4.6L · 8-cyl · 210 hp · Gasoline, and 5.4L · 8-cyl · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 1997 Ford Expedition VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

1997 Ford Expedition trims, engines and plants

5 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
XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)4-doorWayne, United States (USA)48
XLT4.6L · 8-cyl · 210 hp · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)4-doorWayne, United States (USA)27
XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]4-doorWayne, United States (USA)18
XLT4.6L · 8-cyl · 210 hp · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]4-doorWayne, United States (USA)6
XLT3.0L · 6-cyl · 140 hp · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)4-doorWayne, United States (USA)1

Sample 1997 Ford Expedition VINs

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VINSeries / TrimEngineBodyPlantAction
1FMFU18L0VLB83954XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L0VLB84473XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L0VLB94498XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L1VLB18532XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L1VLB22032XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L1VLB37968XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L1VLB81386XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L1VLC17268XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L2VLA74489XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L2VLB83549XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L3VLA65297XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L3VLB09024XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L3VLB28771XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L3VLB40256XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L3VLB49359XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L3VLB50379XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L3VLB51824XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L4VLA23317XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L4VLB22493XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L5VLA18370XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L5VLA72526XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L5VLB43319XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L5VLB73291XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L5VLC03051XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L6VLA06244XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L6VLA18085XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L6VLA38661XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L6VLB17330XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L6VLC02930XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L7VLB30099XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L7VLB62129XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L7VLB65693XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L7VLC02628XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L8VLB47722XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L8VLB73186XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L8VLC20085XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L8VLC35430XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L8VLC38554XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L9VLA90947XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L9VLB28595XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L9VLB43033XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L9VLB66747XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18L9VLC16613XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18LXVLA16601XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18LXVLA57553XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18LXVLA57858XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18LXVLB10543XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18LXVLB57328XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18LXVLB84528XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, United States (USA)
1FMFU18LXVLC21853XLT5.4L · 8-cyl · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Wayne, 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.

1FMFU18L0VL - XLT
Series
XLT
Trim
XLT
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
5.4
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Wayne
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
5407.731120
Displacement CI
330
Engine
5.4L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR
Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
Other Engine Info
EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection, Windsor Engine Plant
Plant Company Name
Michigan Truck
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
1FMFU18L1VL - XLT
Series
XLT
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
5.4
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Wayne
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
5407.731120
Displacement CI
330
Engine
5.4L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR
Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
Other Engine Info
EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection, Windsor Engine Plant
Plant Company Name
Michigan Truck
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
1FMFU18L2VL - XLT
Series
XLT
Trim
XLT
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
5.4
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Wayne
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
5407.731120
Displacement CI
330
Engine
5.4L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR
Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
Other Engine Info
EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection, Windsor Engine Plant
Plant Company Name
Michigan Truck
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
1FMFU18L3VL - XLT
Series
XLT
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
5.4
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Wayne
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
5407.731120
Displacement CI
330
Engine
5.4L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR
Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
Other Engine Info
EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection, Windsor Engine Plant
Plant Company Name
Michigan Truck
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
1FMFU18L4VL - XLT
Series
XLT
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
5.4
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Wayne
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
5407.731120
Displacement CI
330
Engine
5.4L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR
Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
Other Engine Info
EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection, Windsor Engine Plant
Plant Company Name
Michigan Truck
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
1FMFU18L5VL - XLT
Series
XLT
Trim
XLT
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
5.4
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Wayne
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
5407.731120
Displacement CI
330
Engine
5.4L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR
Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
Other Engine Info
EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection, Windsor Engine Plant
Plant Company Name
Michigan Truck
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
1FMFU18L6VL - XLT
Series
XLT
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
5.4
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Wayne
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
5407.731120
Displacement CI
330
Engine
5.4L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR
Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
Other Engine Info
EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection, Windsor Engine Plant
Plant Company Name
Michigan Truck
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
1FMFU18L7VL - XLT
Series
XLT
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
5.4
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Wayne
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
5407.731120
Displacement CI
330
Engine
5.4L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR
Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
Other Engine Info
EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection, Windsor Engine Plant
Plant Company Name
Michigan Truck
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
1FMFU18L8VL - XLT
Series
XLT
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
5.4
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Wayne
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
5407.731120
Displacement CI
330
Engine
5.4L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR
Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
Other Engine Info
EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection, Windsor Engine Plant
Plant Company Name
Michigan Truck
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
1FMFU18L9VL - XLT
Series
XLT
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
5.4
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Wayne
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
5407.731120
Displacement CI
330
Engine
5.4L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR
Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
Other Engine Info
EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection, Windsor Engine Plant
Plant Company Name
Michigan Truck
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
1FMFU18LXVL - XLT
Series
XLT
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine Cylinders
8
Displacement L
5.4
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Plant City
Wayne
Plant Country
United States (USA)
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Displacement CC
5407.731120
Displacement CI
330
Engine
5.4L V-Shaped
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
GVWR
Class 2F: 7,001 - 8,000 lb (3,175 - 3,629 kg)
Other Engine Info
EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection, Windsor Engine Plant
Plant Company Name
Michigan Truck
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

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