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Car make Ford
Car model Taurus
Car year 2003
VIN number 1FAFP55U73A271012
Short VIN check to junk 1FAFP55U73A
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
Anti-lock braking 4-Wheel ABS
Fuel consumption-city 19 - 20 miles/gallon
Fuel consumption-highway 28 miles/gallon
Anti-Brake System 4-Wheel ABS
Fuel Economy-city 19 - 20 miles/gallon
Driveline FWD
Manufactured in UNITED STATES
Engine Type 3.0L V6 OHV 12V
Transmission-long 4-Speed Automatic
Transmission-short 4A
Tank 18.00 gallon
Fuel Economy-highway 28 miles/gallon
Production Seq. Number 266734
Body Style SEDAN 4-DR
Trim Level SES