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Car make Ford
Car model Taurus
Car year 2002
VIN number 1FAFP552X2G226916
Short VIN check to junk 1FAFP552X2G
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
Transmission-short 4A
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
Driveline FWD