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Car make Ford
Car model Taurus
Car year 2000
VIN number 1FAFP5523YA233041
Short VIN check to junk 1FAFP5523YA
Level of trim SES
Fabricated in UNITED STATES
Production sequence number 169146
Body SEDAN 4-DR
Type of engine 3.0L V6 OHV 12V FFV
Transmission 4-Speed Automatic
Short shifter transmission 4A
Powertrain FWD
Anti-lock braking 4-Wheel ABS
Fuel consumption-city 20 miles/gallon
Fuel consumption-highway 27 miles/gallon
Steering mechanism R&P
Manufactured in UNITED STATES
Body Style SEDAN 4-DR
Transmission-short 4A
Driveline FWD
Fuel Economy-city 20 miles/gallon
Anti-Brake System 4-Wheel ABS
Trim Level SES
Production Seq. Number 169146
Engine Type 3.0L V6 OHV 12V FFV
Transmission-long 4-Speed Automatic
Tank 18.00 gallon
Fuel Economy-highway 27 miles/gallon
Steering Type R&P