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Benji-Man

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FordEtis home page

That, helped me learn, I have an XLT w/ No Boundaries Package & HD towing. Seems weird that it calls out HD towing package with super engine cooling system. Showing 3.55 gears and less oil cooler. Nothing said for larger transmission cooler. Am I overlooking something.

1FMPU16L31LB73100
 
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The Pawnbroker

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Interesting stuff...

Benji-Man,

Very interesting. I "thought" I had the No Boundaries Pkg but the list doesn't say so specifically. I still think that's what I have. Instead, mine says "(-) Version Packages" at the location where your listing says "No Boundaries". Mine was built six months before yours. Otherwise, it looks like we have just about the exact same options.


Primary Features
Build Date:
**16.01.2001
Vehicle Line:
**C-MAX 2007-2010
Body Style:
**4 Door Wagon
Version:
**Ford Series
Engine:
**5.4L Modular SOHC V8
Transmission:
**E4OD(4R100)
Drive:
**LHD 4WD (FTD)
Emission:
**With 49 State Emission Requirements
Air Conditioning:
**HD Manual Air Conditioning
Paint:
**Oxford White

Minor Features
• *Medium Graphite Interior
• *119"/3023MM Wheelbase
• *XLT
• *(-) Version Packages
• *Michigan Plant Built
• *U.S. Sales
• *Less Special Equipment Package
• *With Convenience Group
• *Less Military Vehicles
• *Less Special Value Packages
• *With Exterior Appearance - Level 2
• *Less Memory Package
• *With On-Board Diagnostic System
• *Less Special Language Label
• *Owner Hand Book Pack
• *With Power Front Windows
• *With Fixed Rear Vent Quarter Window
• *With Privacy Glass
• *With Mini Overhead Console
• *With Full Floor Console
• *Adjustable Accl/Brake Foot Pedals
• *With Carpet Floor Covering
• *Sunvisor - Dual Drv Illuminated
• *Sunvisor - Dual-Pass Illuminated
• *Less Running Boards
• *With Painted Front Grille
• *With Integrated Roof Rack
• *With Accent Wheel Lip Moulding
• *With Step Bar
• *With Electrochromic R/View Mirror
• *With Driver Electric/Heated Mirror
• *With Pass Convex Elec/Heated Mirror
• *With Black Exterior Mirror
• *Less Signal Mirror System
• *With RH Manual Lumbar Support
• *Less Temp Control Driver Seat
• *Less Temp Control Passengers Seat
• *Sec Row 60/40 (3 P)-Easy Entry
• *With 3rd Row Bench Seat
• *With Driver 6 Way Pwr.Seat Adjuster
• *With Heavy Duty Trailer Towing
• *With Front Towing Hook
• *Less Engine Oil Cooler
• *With Door Entry Remote Control Unit
• *With Remote Keyless Entry
• *Power Tilt/Slide Sun Roof
• *Front Bumper Painted In Bodycolour
• *Rr Bumper-Step Platinum G GLS Ford
• *With Front Licence Plate Bracket
• *Less Side Air Bag - Drivers Side
• *Less Side Air Bag - Passenger Side
• *With Steel Spare Wheel
• *With Standard Rear Shock Absorbers
• *17" X 7.5 10 Spoke Aluminium Wheel
• *P265/70R 17 A/T OWL
• *With Conventional Spare Tyre
• *With Super Engine Cooling System
• *Less Immersion Heater
• *With Standard Suspension
• *3.55
• *Rear Axle Limited Slip Differential
• *With Skid Plates
• *For Unleaded Fuel
• *With Tilt Steering Wheel
• *With Speed Control
• *With MPH/KMH Speedometer
• *Less Message Centre
• *Less Reverse Proximity Sensor
• *Standard Duty Battery
• *Elect Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cass/Clk
• *With CD Player Autochanger
• *With NAAO Radio Frequency
• *Less Upgraded Sound System
• *Less Family Entertainment System
• *Less Daytime Running Lamps
• *With Front Fog Lamps
• *With Conventional Headlamp Control
• *Oxford White
• *Less B&A Control Codes Issue 030388
• *(+)"USA"
• *(-)"CDN"
• *(-)"RA"
• *(-)"GU"
• *(-)"BRN"
• *(-)"RU"
 

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currently an a member of the f150 forum. And now just picked up a 2000 expedition eddie bauer for my wife. oddly enough i cant find any door jamb sticker or any other type of sticker. Can someone help me decode my vin number..please....1FMPU18L8YLA49895 thank you very much for any help...
 

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digging up a mighty old thread here mate!

Head to Ford ETIS and create an account and you can look up any VIN you want! You'll get all the information like:

Primary Features

Build Date:
30.01.2008
Vehicle Line: Expedition (2003-)
Body Style: Extended Wagon
Version: Cargo 1519 Series
Engine: 5.4L 3V V8
Transmission: 6 Speed Auto Trans (6R75)
Drive: LHD RWD
Axle Ratio: 3.73
Emission: With 49 State/Non Green State Req
Air Conditioning: HD ATC Air Conditioning
Territory: (+)"USA"
Paint: Ebony (Solid C/C)

Minor Features
  • Charcoal Black Interior
  • Verona
  • Front Suspension Skid Plate Only
  • With Power Liftgate
  • With Under Floor Stowage
  • 131"/3327.4MM Wheelbase
  • Limited
  • (-) Version Packages
  • Less Special Purpose Vehicle
  • Michigan Plant Built
  • With Convenience Group
  • Less Military Vehicles
  • Less Special Value Packages
  • Less Functional Upgrade Pack
  • Less Sales Feature - Level 1
  • With Memory Pack
  • Feature Content Group 1
  • With Roll Stability Control
  • With English Language Label
  • Owner Hand Book Pack
  • With Electric Rear Quarter Window
  • With Privacy Glass
  • Standard Ovrhed Console & With Rail
  • Console-Floor-Full W/Chrome
  • Less Rear Floor Console
  • Memory Adjustable Foot Pedals
  • Interior Trim Accent Pack A
  • With Carpet Floor Covering Level 1
  • Front Carpet/Rubber Floor Mats
  • Rear Carpet/Rubber Floor Mats
  • S/V-DU Drivers Illum/Garage Dr Open
  • Pass Sunvisor-Dual/Lt/Illum/Mirror
  • Less Stowage Bins
  • With Cargo Area Mgmt System Level 1
  • With Power Deployable Running Board
  • With Body Coloured Front Grille
  • Less Grille Moulding
  • With Chrome Roof Rack W/Cross Bars
  • With Colour Keyed Wheel Lip M'lding
  • Lower Painted Cladding
  • Less Side Auxiliary Step
  • With Electrochromic R/View Mirror
  • Driver Pwr Fold/Pwr Adjust Mirror
  • Pass Power Fold/Power Adjust Mirror
  • With Body Coloured Exterior Mirror
  • With Signal Mirror System
  • With Drivers Heated And Cooled Seat
  • With Pass Heated And Cooled Seat
  • With Leather 2nd Row Seat Material
  • Second Row 40-20-40 Seats
  • With Third Row Power Folding Seat
  • With Driver 10 Way Pwr Seat Adjust
  • With Pass 10 Way Power Seat Adjust
  • With Programmable Driver Seat
  • With 3rd Row Vinyl Seat Material
  • Trailer Tow Prep Pack
  • Less Front Towing Hook
  • With Chrome Exterior Door Handle
  • Extended Wagon
  • Door Entry Remote Control-5 Button
  • Keyless Entry - Illuminated Key Pad
  • Less Sun Roof
  • Less Tu-Tone Accent Colour
  • Front Bumper Painted In Bodycolour
  • Rear Bumper Body Coloured Painted
  • Less Front License Plate Bracket
  • Air Curtain Restraint LH
  • Air Curtain Restraint RH
  • With Driver Air Bag
  • With Passenger Air Bag
  • With Steel Spare Wheel
  • With 4 Wheel Tyre Pressure Sensors
  • Less Front Shock Absorbers
  • Less Rear Shock Absorbers
  • 20X8.5 Alum Chrm Clad Whl-Exp Lugs
  • P275/55R20" BSW A/S
  • With Standard Engine Cooling System
  • Less Immersion Heater
  • With 49 State/Non Green State Req
  • With Standard Suspension
  • 3.73
  • Less Rear Axle Limited Slip Diff
  • 5.4L 3V V8
  • With Chrome Exhaust Pipe Extension
  • With 4 Wheel Disc-Brake
  • Normal Fuel Fill
  • Less Remote Starter - FIA
  • Less PCM Bracket/Shield
  • Less Transmission Oil Cooler
  • Less Transfer Case
  • Non Locking Fuel Cap With BP Label
  • For Unleaded Fuel
  • With Man Rake/Floor Shift Strg Col
  • With Wood Steering Wheel
  • Redundant Controls - Steering Wheel
  • With MPH/KMH Speedometer
  • With Message Centre
  • With Reverse Proximity Sensor
  • Standard Duty Battery
  • Heavy Duty Alternator
  • Prem AM/FM Stro/CD Changer/Clock
  • With Satellite Radio Reception
  • With NAAO Radio Frequency
  • With Wireless Headphones
  • With Audiophile Sound System
  • With Monitor/VCP Package
  • With Universal Garage Door Opener
  • Less Camera
  • Less Style Pack
  • Less 4X4 Version Pack
  • With Complex Reflect B/Out Headlamp
  • Less Daytime Running Lamps
  • Headlamps - Wiper Activated
  • With Front Fog Lamps
  • With Interior Courtesy Lamp
  • With Automatic Headlamp On/Off
  • Ebony (Solid C/C)
  • Generic Country Group 1
  • Vermont Vehicle Reg Code Label
  • Cargo 1519 Series
  • Less B&A Control Codes Issue 030388
  • 6 Speed Auto Trans (6R75)
  • Expedition (2003-)
  • (-)"N"
  • (-) GVMT Service Administration
  • (-)"CDN"
  • (-)"RA"
  • (-)"GU"
  • (-)"BRN"
  • (-)"CHN"
  • (-)"AW"
  • Less Fleet
 

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Hey guys, I just ran my 97 Expy VIN though the ETIS site and this is what came up:


Primary Features

Build Date:

13.11.1996

Vehicle Line:

C-MAX 2007-2010

Body Style:

Regular Cargo Van (??)

Version:

Ford Series

Engine:

Romeo V8 4.6 SOHC EFI

Transmission:

4R70W (AODE) 4-Speed Auto Trans

Drive:

LHD 4WD (PTD)

Axle Ratio:

3.55

Emission:

With Altitude Requirements

Air Conditioning:

HD Manual Air Conditioning

Paint:

Silver Frost

Minor Features

  • Willow Green 87 (??)
  • Manitou (??)
  • XLT
  • Michigan Plant Built
  • 7000 LB. GVW
  • With Drivers Power Mirror
  • With Passenger Power Convex Mirror
  • Regular Cargo Van
  • With Front Licence Plate Bracket
  • 7.5 X 17" Sport Aluminium Wheel
  • P265/70R 17 A/T OWL
  • 3.55
  • Less Rear Axle Limited Slip Diff
  • Romeo V8 4.6 SOHC EFI
  • With Speed Control
  • Elect Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cass/Clk
  • With NAAO Radio Frequency
  • Silver Frost
  • Ford Series
  • 4R70W (AODE) 4-Speed Auto Trans
  • C-MAX 2007-2010
Can someone explain to me why it shows Regular Cargo Van instead of extended wagon or SUV or whatever? and what's the reference to Willow Green 87 and Manitou? Are those project names? The color is correct, the engine is correct, the transmission is correct. But, Regular Cargo Van?
 

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Regular Cargo Van is weird. Usually I see "4 Door Wagon" for Regular or "Extended Wagon" for EL/Max models.

Not sure why but some of this seems to be coming up as a 2007-2010 C-MAX.
 

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I was able to determine that the Willow Green 87 was in reference to the interior color. To me, the color looks more blue than green but that's just me. The whole Regular Cargo Van thing is throwing me. I've seen some 1st gen Expeditions shown as wagons, extended wagons, or MPV that to me might mean Multi-Purpose Vehicle. The addition of C-MAX 2007-2010 is weird as that appears to point towards a Ford Focus type of vehicle, a vehicle that could fit in the back of an Expedition or mounted to be used as a spare tire, lol. There is also a mention of Manitou, from what I found, and this is probably not correct, it might be what Ford was calling the transmission pump. Don't think that's the case, but that was the only reference that kind of, sort of fit. Thinking about contacting Ford and asking why some of the 1st gen are labelled as they are.
 

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Outstanding! I've been looking for this info!

Believe it or not, it was easier to find this info for my 1967 Mercury Cougar than for my 2014 Expedition! ;)
 
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