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1996 Ford Taurus VIN decoder
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Every sample 1996 Ford Taurus VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier 1FA. The tenth character is T, the model-year code for 1996; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, and 2 of them appear here: A and G. The factory records place assembly at 2 plants, including Atlanta, United States (USA) and Chicago, United States (USA). 3 engines are recorded for this model year, including 3.0L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · Gasoline, 3.0L · 6-cyl · Gasoline, and 3.4L · 8-cyl · 235 hp · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 1996 Ford Taurus VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.
1996 Ford Taurus trims, engines and plants
| Series / Trim | Engine | Body | Doors / seats | Plant | Sample VINs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL | 3.0L · 6-cyl · Gasoline | Sedan/Saloon | 4-door | Chicago, United States (USA) | 31 |
| GL | 3.0L · 6-cyl · Gasoline | Sedan/Saloon | 4-door | Atlanta, United States (USA) | 30 |
| LX | 3.0L · 6-cyl · Gasoline | Sedan/Saloon | 4-door | Atlanta, United States (USA) | 12 |
| LX | 3.0L · 6-cyl · Gasoline | Sedan/Saloon | 4-door | Chicago, United States (USA) | 11 |
| GL | 3.0L · 6-cyl · Gasoline | Wagon | 4-door | Chicago, United States (USA) | 6 |
| SHO | 3.4L · 8-cyl · 235 hp · Gasoline | Sedan/Saloon | 4-door | Atlanta, United States (USA) | 5 |
| G | 3.0L · 6-cyl · Gasoline | Sedan/Saloon | 4-door | Atlanta, United States (USA) | 1 |
| G | 3.0L · 6-cyl · Gasoline | Sedan/Saloon | 4-door | Chicago, United States (USA) | 1 |
| GL | 3.0L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · Gasoline | Sedan/Saloon | 4-door | Chicago, United States (USA) | 1 |
| GL | 3.0L · 6-cyl · Gasoline | Wagon | 4-door | Atlanta, United States (USA) | 1 |
| LX | 3.0L · 6-cyl · Gasoline | Wagon | 4-door | Chicago, United States (USA) | 1 |
Sample 1996 Ford Taurus VINs
Factory specs by VIN prefix
1FALP51U5TA - G
- Trim
- G
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Plant City
- Atlanta
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 3000
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine Manufacturer
- Ford
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Other Engine Info
- Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
- Plant State
- GEORGIA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1FALP51UXTG - G
- Trim
- G
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Plant City
- Chicago
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 3000
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- 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)
- Other Engine Info
- Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1FALP5221TG - GL
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3
- Engine Hp
- 145
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Plant City
- Chicago
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 3000
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine KW
- 108.1265
- Engine Manufacturer
- Ford
- Fuel Type Secondary
- Ethanol (E85)
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Body Type: FC
- Other Engine Info
- Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1FALP52U0TA - GL
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Plant City
- Atlanta
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 3000
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- 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 Type: FC
- Other Engine Info
- Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
- Plant State
- GEORGIA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1FALP52U0TG - GL
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Plant City
- Chicago
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 3000
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine Manufacturer
- Ford
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Body Type: FC
- Other Engine Info
- Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1FALP52U1TA - GL
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Plant City
- Atlanta
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 3000
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine Manufacturer
- Ford
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Body Type: FC
- Other Engine Info
- Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
- Plant State
- GEORGIA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1FALP52U1TG - GL
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Plant City
- Chicago
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 3000
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine Manufacturer
- Ford
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Body Type: FC
- Other Engine Info
- Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1FALP52U2TA - GL
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Plant City
- Atlanta
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 3000
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- 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 Type: FC
- Other Engine Info
- Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
- Plant State
- GEORGIA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1FALP52U2TG - GL
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Plant City
- Chicago
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 3000
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine Manufacturer
- Ford
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Body Type: FC
- Other Engine Info
- Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1FALP52U3TA - GL
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Plant City
- Atlanta
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 3000
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine Manufacturer
- Ford
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Body Type: FC
- Other Engine Info
- Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
- Plant State
- GEORGIA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1FALP52U3TG - GL
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Plant City
- Chicago
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 3000
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- 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 Type: FC
- Other Engine Info
- Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1FALP52U4TA - GL
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Plant City
- Atlanta
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 3000
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- 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 Type: FC
- Other Engine Info
- Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
- Plant State
- GEORGIA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1FALP52U4TG - GL
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Plant City
- Chicago
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 3000
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine Manufacturer
- Ford
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Body Type: FC
- Other Engine Info
- Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1FALP52U5TA - GL
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Plant City
- Atlanta
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 3000
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine Manufacturer
- Ford
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Body Type: FC
- Other Engine Info
- Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
- Plant State
- GEORGIA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1FALP52U5TG - GL
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Plant City
- Chicago
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 3000
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine Manufacturer
- Ford
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Body Type: FC
- Other Engine Info
- Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1FALP52U6TA - GL
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Plant City
- Atlanta
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 3000
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine Manufacturer
- Ford
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Body Type: FC
- Other Engine Info
- Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
- Plant State
- GEORGIA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1FALP52U6TG - GL
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Plant City
- Chicago
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 3000
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine Manufacturer
- Ford
- GVWR To
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
- Note
- Body Type: FC
- Other Engine Info
- Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1FALP52U7TA - GL
- Trim
- GL
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3
- Fuel Type Primary
- Gasoline
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer Name
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Plant City
- Atlanta
- Plant Country
- United States (USA)
- Air Bag Loc Front
- 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
- Displacement CC
- 3000
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- 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 Type: FC
- Other Engine Info
- Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: Active Belts( all designated positions with 3-point belts in all outboard positions)
- Plant State
- GEORGIA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR