Every vehicle manufacturer is obliged to mark each vehicle with a unique VIN number.

The first concern for any buyer considering the purchase of a Ford Ranger is that the vehicle is what it is claimed to be. Most buyers are not mechanics and cannot identify potential problems and even though the vehicle may be covered by a warranty, there may be information that comes to light later that invalidates that warranty. A buyer wants to be as sure as possible that the Ford Ranger is sound and roadworthy and the vehicle description is honest and truthful in terms of origin. 121733 = Consecutive Unit Number - this car would be the 21,733rd Mustang off the line in model year 1982.When you are considering the purchase of a Ford Ranger, the price is not the only consideration.4 = Check digit (for Ford internal use).C = Air Bag(s) with Active Belts (Manual).1FA = Ford Motor Co., USA, Ford Passenger Car.Here is a breakdown of the VIN for a 1982 Golden Spirit #229. Production numbers started at 100,001 at the beginning of each model year.'M' - 5.0 liter 4V (5-speed manual - 210 hp) or CFI (automatic - 180 hp) V8 302 CIDĭigit 9 = Check Digit (for Ford internal use).'M' - 5.0 liter 4V (5-speed manual - 175 hp) or CFI (automatic - 165 hp) V8 302 CID.

(Note only codes for V8 engines are shown here even though Ford did put various other 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder engines in the Mustang, none are ever believed to have been used in Zimmer Golden Spirit)

'28' - 3-door Hatchback (L/GL/GLX/LX/GT Series).

'27' - 2-door Convertible (GLX/LX/GT Series).

'26' - 2-door Notchback (L/GL/GLX/LX Series).

1981-1988 Mustangs = 'B' - Active Belts (Manual).

all 1981-1988 Mustangs = '1FA' - FoMoCo, USA, Ford Passenger Car.Original data is derived from .Īll 1981-1988 Mustangs have a 17 digit VIN.ĭigits 1-3 = World Manufacturer Identifier This page is designed to give you information about your Golden Spirit by decoding the VIN number on your 1982-1988.

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