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Make Ford
Model Taurus
Year 2002
VIN 1FAFP55S42A271563
Short VIN check to junk 1FAFP55S42A
Trim Level SES Duratec
Manufactured in UNITED STATES
Production Seq. Number 176255
Body Style SEDAN 4-DR
Engine Type 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission-long 4-Speed Automatic
Transmission-short 4A
Driveline FWD
Fuel Economy-city 20 miles/gallon
Fuel Economy-highway 27 miles/gallon
Tank 18.00 gallon