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Old 16-01-2016, 03:38 AM   #1
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Lightbulb Xr6 ba or bf

Just a question.
I have a ford xr6 it was registered 2005. How would you know if its a bf or ba?
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Old 17-01-2016, 01:19 AM   #2
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Enter your VIN number in here
https://www.etis.ford.com/vehicleReg...D3AF.eccvas505

It should tell you
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Old 17-01-2016, 07:01 AM   #3
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I believe the BF commenced production in Oct/05. Check the build date on the VIN plate.
Other easy BF XR6 indicators are:
- different front bar
- different wheels
- different dash cluster
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Old 17-01-2016, 07:04 AM   #4
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Taillights as well if a sedan
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Old 17-01-2016, 07:28 PM   #5
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But is still doesn't make it an AU
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Is the front bumper frowning or smiling?
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ba xr front bar smiling


bf xr front bar frowning
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I like the BF just a little bit more
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