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Car make Ford
Car model Taurus
Car year 2003
VIN number 1FAFP55U53A140273
Short VIN check to junk 1FAFP55U53A
Level of trim SES
Fabricated in UNITED STATES
Production sequence number 266734
Body SEDAN 4-DR
Type of engine 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission 4-Speed Automatic
Short shifter transmission 4A
Powertrain FWD
Fuel consumption-city 19 - 20 miles/gallon
Fuel consumption-highway 28 miles/gallon
Production Seq. Number 266734
Transmission-short 4A
Tank 18.00 gallon
Trim Level SES
Manufactured in UNITED STATES
Body Style SEDAN 4-DR
Engine Type 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission-long 4-Speed Automatic
Driveline FWD
Fuel Economy-city 19 - 20 miles/gallon
Fuel Economy-highway 28 miles/gallon