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Make Ford
Model Taurus
Year 2003
VIN 1FAFP55243A240136
Short VIN check to junk 1FAFP55243A
Trim Level SES
Manufactured in UNITED STATES
Production Seq. Number 169146
Body Style SEDAN 4-DR
Engine Type 3.0L V6 OHV 12V FFV
Transmission-long 4-Speed Automatic
Transmission-short 4A
Driveline FWD