trying to decode my VIN Number

9296GTs · 12-07-2006

well i was on mustangtuner.com today looking at the VIN decoder they have on there. They had 2 different numbers for engine code. well neither one of those numbers are in my VIN.
Can anyone tell me about my VIN.
Here it is:

1FAKP42T3SF157003

The engine codes that thet have on the site are:

4 3.8L EFI V-6 145hp
E 5.0L EFI V-8 215hp
0 5.0L EFI V-8 240hp
C 5.8L EFI V-8 300hp

Can anyone shed some light?

FoxChassis · 12-07-2006

It's simple, the engine codes they used were taken from a source that was wrong. I have one of those sources: Mustang Red Book, by Peter C. Sessler.

The VIN you provided is wrong. You mistyped the restraint code (fourth position). It should be an "L" not a "K". Also, of the four engine code you typed above, one is wrong. The "0" should be a "D".

https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenan...ls/default.asp

VIN Results

VIN: 1FAKP42T3SF157003

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VIN Results

VIN: 1FALP42T3SF157003

World Manufacturer Identifier - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Positions
VIN Code: 1FA
Assembly Country: USA
Make: Ford
Body Style: Coupe

Restraint System Type (Passenger Cars) or Brake Type and GVWR Class (Trucks and Vans) - 4th Position
VIN Code: L
Restraint: BELT, ACTIVE, AIRBAG

Line,Series Body Type - 5th, 6th, 7th Positions
VIN Code: P42
Vehicle Line: Mustang
Series: GT
Vehicle Type: Car/Minivan

Engine Type - 8th Position
VIN Code: T
Engine: 5 L
Cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Horsepower: 215 HORSEPOWER

Model Year - 10th Position
VIN Code: S
Model Year: 1995

Assembly Plant - 11th Position
VIN Code: F
Assembly Plant: DEARBORN: DEARBORN, MI

Production Sequence Number - 12th - 17th
VIN Code: 157003
Prod Sequence Number 157003

9296GTs · 12-07-2006

1FALP42T3SF157003

Yes it was a miss type. ok were there actually 2 different 5.0 motors built for these cars as indicated by the Mustang Tuning web site?

Thanks for your reply.

FoxChassis · 12-07-2006

Yes, two different 5.0L engines, one for the GT and one for the cobra.

4 = [base]
T = GT
D = Cobra
C = Cobra "R"