Obtaining build details using VIN

[Paul22]

Many moons ago I remember seeing on this forum a link which enabled you see the build details of a Ford vehicle.
The link used a VIN to show details of the vehicle as it left the plant.
Can anyone recall that link?
I'd be most obliged if you could post it again for me
Thanks

[lincolnland]

foacust1@ford.com

Email the above with your vin. Your full name address and contact number. They will email you back in about a week with a full build spec

[FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0]

I think you may be referring to Ford ETIS

https://www.etis.ford.com/

You can get basic information without having an account, but to get detailed information, you need to register and create an account.

I'm not registered, but I know there are members on here who are, so if the registration process is not easy, there may be some on here who may help you out.

[Paul22]

Thanks guys for that info.


Unfortunately I couldn't retrieve the info I wanted.

[FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0]

Originally Posted by Paul22

Thanks guys for that info.


Unfortunately I couldn't retrieve the info I wanted.

What info are you after? There's people on here who may be able to get the info you want (not me BTW).

[Paul22]

I remember this from a few years ago now - on this forum - that you access the vehicle build details including options fitted. It also showed the engine type, transmission, upholstery type and colour, in short, a complete picture of your vehicle.

[Fed]

Microcat gives out some basic stuff.
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...light=microcat

Here's what it spat out for me.

Primary Features
Build Date: 01.06.2005
Vehicle Line: Falcon
Body Style: 4 Door Saloon
Version: Fairmont
Engine: 4.0L DOHC VCT EFI
Transmission: 4 Speed Auto - Floor (M95LE)
Drive: RHD RWD
Emission: Australian Design Requirements
Air Conditioning: Automatic Air Conditioning
Territory: (+)"AUS"
Paint: Mercury Silver
Interior Colour: Warm Charcoal Interior
Interior Fabric: Warm Charcoal Cloth
Click to collapse

Minor Features
Broad Meadows (Australia)
With Driver Air Bag
With Passenger Air Bag
7 X 16" Alloy Wheels
P215/60 R16 BSW Tyres
Goodyear Tyres
Rear Axle Less Limited Slip Diff
4 Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System
For Unleaded Fuel
With Speed Control

[Paul22]

Thanks for that guys. I’ll give that a crack. The list is what I remember seeing.
Cheers

[asimplelife]

Originally Posted by Fed

Microcat gives out some basic stuff.
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...light=microcat

Here's what it spat out for me.

Primary Features
Build Date: 01.06.2005
Vehicle Line: Falcon
Body Style: 4 Door Saloon
Version: Fairmont
Engine: 4.0L DOHC VCT EFI
Transmission: 4 Speed Auto - Floor (M95LE)
Drive: RHD RWD
Emission: Australian Design Requirements
Air Conditioning: Automatic Air Conditioning
Territory: (+)"AUS"
Paint: Mercury Silver
Interior Colour: Warm Charcoal Interior
Interior Fabric: Warm Charcoal Cloth
Click to collapse

Minor Features
Broad Meadows (Australia)
With Driver Air Bag
With Passenger Air Bag
7 X 16" Alloy Wheels
P215/60 R16 BSW Tyres
Goodyear Tyres
Rear Axle Less Limited Slip Diff
4 Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System
For Unleaded Fuel
With Speed Control

Not having ETIS available any more still makes me very sad :(
I've got the Ford letter for my latest AU3 Futura wagon, but it only provides the Major Features, and not the Minor Features.
It has a REX entertainment system installed and their is some dispute over whether this would have been factory or dealer installed.
I was hoping it might be listed in the Minor Features to clear that up?

If anyone who still does have access to the above and would provide it for this VIN, it would be much appreciated - 6FPAAAJGWA2L29611

[ozsledge]

I'm trying to do the same for my XH S ute. I"m sure it came with Factory Dual Fuel, Aircon, Tbar auto, Factory Cruse, LSD etc etc but research via google says it no Xh came out With those. It has Giah badges but I don't know if it came from factory with those or it was added by a dealer.

[gassa]

Originally Posted by ozsledge

I'm trying to do the same for my XH S ute. I"m sure it came with Factory Dual Fuel, Aircon, Tbar auto, Factory Cruse, LSD etc etc but research via google says it no Xh came out With those. It has Giah badges but I don't know if it came from factory with those or it was added by a dealer.

6 cyl lsd were only fitted to 1 tonne with lsd , xr6 & xr8 auto xr6 & xr8 manual trans,

Gassa

[MREDGLI94]

Originally Posted by ozsledge

I'm trying to do the same for my XH S ute. I"m sure it came with Factory Dual Fuel, Aircon, Tbar auto, Factory Cruse, LSD etc etc but research via google says it no Xh came out With those. It has Giah badges but I don't know if it came from factory with those or it was added by a dealer.

If you can give me your vin I can take a look for you.

[asimplelife]

Unfortunate;y I have made no progress in this area as yet.

[MREDGLI94]

Originally Posted by asimplelife

Unfortunate;y I have made no progress in this area as yet.

Here you go mate.Screenshot 2024-11-03 202643.png

[asimplelife]

Originally Posted by MREDGLI94

Here you go mate.Attachment 107596

Thankyou very much for taking the time to do that. It's appreciated.

That seems to settle the argument about the WEX entertainment system. They must have been a dealer fitted option.

However now I need to work out what "with towing prep - ROW" means
None of my other 6 AU's had that one.
Although they all have tow bars.
Maybe it means the other 6 are all after market?
And this car is the only factory towbar (it is only the basic towbar setup).
Searching the internet I could only find one other similar reference...for a 2014 Mondeo.

[MREDGLI94]

Originally Posted by asimplelife

Thankyou very much for taking the time to do that. It's appreciated.That seems to settle the argument about the WEX entertainment system. They must have been a dealer fitted option.However now I need to work out what "with towing prep - ROW" means None of my other 6 AU's had that one.Although they all have tow bars.Maybe it means the other 6 are all after market?And this car is the only factory towbar (it is only the basic towbar setup).Searching the internet I could only find one other similar reference...for a 2014 Mondeo.

No worries at all mate I believe "with towing prep - ROW" must mean the dealership fitted a towbar, trailer plug wiring and maybe heavier duty rear springs. Ill see if I can find any info in Microcat and let you know.

[asimplelife]

Originally Posted by MREDGLI94

No worries at all mate I believe "with towing prep - ROW" must mean the dealership fitted a towbar, trailer plug wiring and maybe heavier duty rear springs. Ill see if I can find any info in Microcat and let you know.

Going back through the paperwork that came with the wagon I see now the previous owner must have requested a Ford Australia letter. It also mentions nothing about the REX entertainment system that I am now assuming was dealer fitted. But about towing it says the following;

"Options: 81 - Tow Pack 1600KG"

I assume by the different labels for the tow pack that Ford Australia are accessing different records to the Etis database.

[XR Martin]

Tow pack came with a HD trans cooler too.

[asimplelife]

Originally Posted by XR Martin

Tow pack came with a HD trans cooler too.

Would that only be the heavy duty tow pack? The 2300kg one?
Because this wagon with the 1600kg tow pack doesn't have one now.
It would be located in front of the air conditioner condensor?
Nor does there seem to be mention of it in the Ford Australia letter.

I separately have an auto AU3 sedan Option 20 (police pack) and that did come with a trans cooler.
There is no mention about this in the Etis for that vehicle.
But the Ford Australia letter for that sedan under Options mentions;
"42 - High Capacity Cooling System"

I'm beginning to feel that perhaps the Ford Australia letters are a more reliable database than Etis?
Which is no help as it seems they have now stopped providing them :(