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1997 Mercury Sable VIN decoder
Decode any 1997 Mercury Sable 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 Mercury Sable VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier 1ME. The tenth character is V, the model-year code for 1997; 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 · 200 hp · Gasoline, and 3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 1997 Mercury Sable VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.
1997 Mercury Sable trims, engines and plants
| Series / Trim | Engine | Body | Doors / seats | Plant | Sample VINs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS | 3.0L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · Gasoline | Sedan/Saloon | 4-door | Chicago, United States (USA) | 30 |
| GS | 3.0L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · Gasoline | Sedan/Saloon | 4-door | Atlanta, United States (USA) | 28 |
| GS | 3.0L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · Gasoline | Wagon | 4-door | Chicago, United States (USA) | 12 |
| GS | 3.0L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · Gasoline | Wagon | 4-door | Atlanta, United States (USA) | 10 |
| LS | 3.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · Gasoline | Sedan/Saloon | 4-door | Chicago, United States (USA) | 8 |
| LS | 3.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · Gasoline | Sedan/Saloon | 4-door | Atlanta, United States (USA) | 6 |
| LS | 3.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · Gasoline | Wagon | 4-door | Atlanta, United States (USA) | 4 |
| GS | 3.8L · 6-cyl · 145 hp · Gasoline | Sedan/Saloon | 4-door | Chicago, United States (USA) | 1 |
| LS | 3.0L · 6-cyl · 200 hp · Gasoline | Wagon | 4-door | Chicago, United States (USA) | 1 |
Sample 1997 Mercury Sable VINs
Factory specs by VIN prefix
1MELM5046VG - GS
- Series
- GS
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.8
- 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)
- Destination Market
- U.S.
- Displacement CC
- 3801.798848
- Displacement CI
- 232
- Engine
- 3.8L 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 Code: FA
- Other Engine Info
- EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1MELM50U0VA - GS
- Series
- GS
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.0
- Engine Hp
- 145
- 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)
- Destination Market
- U.S.
- Displacement CC
- 2982.445648
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3.0L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine KW
- 108.1265
- 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: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
- Plant State
- GEORGIA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1MELM50U0VG - GS
- Series
- GS
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.0
- 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)
- Destination Market
- U.S.
- Displacement CC
- 2982.445648
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3.0L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine KW
- 108.1265
- 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: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1MELM50U1VA - GS
- Series
- GS
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.0
- Engine Hp
- 145
- 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)
- Destination Market
- U.S.
- Displacement CC
- 2982.445648
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3.0L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine KW
- 108.1265
- 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: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
- Plant State
- GEORGIA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1MELM50U2VA - GS
- Series
- GS
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.0
- Engine Hp
- 145
- 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)
- Destination Market
- U.S.
- Displacement CC
- 2982.445648
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3.0L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine KW
- 108.1265
- 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: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
- Plant State
- GEORGIA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1MELM50U2VG - GS
- Series
- GS
- Trim
- GS
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.0
- 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)
- Destination Market
- U.S.
- Displacement CC
- 2982.445648
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3.0L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine KW
- 108.1265
- 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: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1MELM50U3VA - GS
- Series
- GS
- Trim
- GS
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.0
- Engine Hp
- 145
- 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)
- Destination Market
- U.S.
- Displacement CC
- 2982.445648
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3.0L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine KW
- 108.1265
- 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: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
- Plant State
- GEORGIA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1MELM50U3VG - GS
- Series
- GS
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.0
- 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)
- Destination Market
- U.S.
- Displacement CC
- 2982.445648
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3.0L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine KW
- 108.1265
- 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: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1MELM50U4VA - GS
- Series
- GS
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.0
- Engine Hp
- 145
- 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)
- Destination Market
- U.S.
- Displacement CC
- 2982.445648
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3.0L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine KW
- 108.1265
- 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: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
- Plant State
- GEORGIA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1MELM50U4VG - GS
- Series
- GS
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.0
- 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)
- Destination Market
- U.S.
- Displacement CC
- 2982.445648
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3.0L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine KW
- 108.1265
- 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: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1MELM50U5VA - GS
- Series
- GS
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.0
- Engine Hp
- 145
- 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)
- Destination Market
- U.S.
- Displacement CC
- 2982.445648
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3.0L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine KW
- 108.1265
- 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: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
- Plant State
- GEORGIA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1MELM50U5VG - GS
- Series
- GS
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.0
- 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)
- Destination Market
- U.S.
- Displacement CC
- 2982.445648
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3.0L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine KW
- 108.1265
- 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: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1MELM50U6VA - GS
- Series
- GS
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.0
- Engine Hp
- 145
- 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)
- Destination Market
- U.S.
- Displacement CC
- 2982.445648
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3.0L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine KW
- 108.1265
- 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: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
- Plant State
- GEORGIA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1MELM50U6VG - GS
- Series
- GS
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.0
- 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)
- Destination Market
- U.S.
- Displacement CC
- 2982.445648
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3.0L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine KW
- 108.1265
- 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: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1MELM50U7VA - GS
- Series
- GS
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.0
- Engine Hp
- 145
- 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)
- Destination Market
- U.S.
- Displacement CC
- 2982.445648
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3.0L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine KW
- 108.1265
- 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: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
- Plant State
- GEORGIA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1MELM50U8VA - GS
- Series
- GS
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.0
- Engine Hp
- 145
- 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)
- Destination Market
- U.S.
- Displacement CC
- 2982.445648
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3.0L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine KW
- 108.1265
- 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: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
- Plant State
- GEORGIA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1MELM50U8VG - GS
- Series
- GS
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.0
- 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)
- Destination Market
- U.S.
- Displacement CC
- 2982.445648
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3.0L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine KW
- 108.1265
- 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: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
- Plant State
- ILLINOIS
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
1MELM50U9VA - GS
- Series
- GS
- Body Class
- Sedan/Saloon
- Engine Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement L
- 3.0
- Engine Hp
- 145
- 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)
- Destination Market
- U.S.
- Displacement CC
- 2982.445648
- Displacement CI
- 182
- Engine
- 3.0L V-Shaped
- Engine Configuration
- V-Shaped
- Engine KW
- 108.1265
- 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: Electronic Fuel Injection
- Other Restraint System Info
- Seat Belts: 3-point belts in all outboard positions.
- Plant State
- GEORGIA
- Seat Belts All
- Manual
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR