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[PJR]

I just acquired a DVD with the following information on our cars.
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TSBs (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:toggleType%28)</td></tr> <tr> <td>
</td> <td colspan="2">Field Service Actions (Recalls) (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:toggleType%28)</td></tr> <tr> <td>
</td> <td colspan="2">Workshop Manuals (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:toggleTypeAndNav%28)</td></tr> <tr> <td>
</td> <td colspan="2">And
(http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:toggleTypeAndNav%28)</td></tr> <tr> <td>
</td> <td colspan="2">Wiring Diagrams (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:toggleType%28)</td></tr> <tr> <td>
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(http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:toggleTypeAndNav%28)</td></tr> <tr> <td>
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(http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:toggleTypeAndNav%28)</td></tr></tbody></table>

If anybody needs this information for a repair job, etc. let me know.

[Rider90]

You might want to double-check those links :confused:

[torinodan]

burnable dvd? might try to talk you out of a copy......:D

[STLR FN]

...If anybody needs this information for a repair job, etc. let me know.
Ummmm I'll take a copy please.

[PJR]

You might want to double-check those links :confused:

They aren't links. I copy and pasted from the menu of the DVD.

[PJR]

Ummmm I'll take a copy please. I don't know if I have a program that will. In the meantime, I'm sure I can copy and send if anybody has an immediate need for specific information. If so, PM. (some of the files are Acrobat)

[PJR]

Found this information. I don't think anyone has posted this before?


The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a seventeen-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN number is also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label.



<table border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <th align="center" valign="bottom">Item </th> <th align="center" valign="bottom">Description </th></tr> <tr> <td align="center" valign="top">1 </td> <td align="left" valign="top">World manufacturer identifier (WMI) </td></tr> <tr> <td align="center" valign="top">2 </td> <td align="left" valign="top">Restraint type code </td></tr> <tr> <td align="center" valign="top">3 </td> <td align="left" valign="top">Vehicle line and series code </td></tr> <tr> <td align="center" valign="top">4 </td> <td align="left" valign="top">Engine code </td></tr> <tr> <td align="center" valign="top">5 </td> <td align="left" valign="top">VIN check digit </td></tr> <tr> <td align="center" valign="top">6 </td> <td align="left" valign="top">Model year code </td></tr> <tr> <td align="center" valign="top">7 </td> <td align="left" valign="top">Assembly plant code </td></tr> <tr> <td align="center" valign="top">8 </td> <td align="left" valign="top">Production sequence number </td></tr></tbody> </table>

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)

The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier (WMI) code.







2FA — Ford, Canada, passenger car
2ME — Mercury, Canada, passenger car
Restraint Type Code

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint system type code.



F — Active safety belts — all positions, driver and front passenger air bags
H — Active safety belts — all positions, driver and front passenger air bags and driver and front passenger side impact air bags
Vehicle Line and Series Code

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.



P70 — Crown Victoria (Long wheel base)
P71 — Crown Victoria (Base four-door)
P72 — Crown Victoria (Base four-door)
P73 — Crown Victoria (Base four-door)
P74 — Crown Victoria (LX four-door)
M74 — Grand Marquis (GS four-door)
M75 — Grand Marquis (LS four-door)
Engine Code

The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders code.



W — 4.6L EFI (SOHC), eight cylinder, gasoline
V — 4.6L EFI (DOHC), eight cylinder, gasoline
9 — 4.6L EFI, eight cylinder, natural gas vehicle (NGV)
Check Digit Code

The ninth VIN position is the check digit code (0-9).

Model Year Code

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.



3 — 2003
Assembly Plant Code

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.



X — St. Thomas, Talbotville, Ontario (Canada)
S — Pilot Plant, Allen Park, Michigan (USA)
Production Sequence Code

The last six VIN positions are the production sequence number. These six digits also are used as the vehicle serial and warranty number.



Ford — starts at 100000
Lincoln/Mercury — starts at 600000

[Mike Poore]

The links won't work for me either, is it possible to get copies made, or give an address where we can obtain them? :D

[RF Overlord]

Assembly Plant Code

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.



X — St. Thomas, Talbotville, Ontario (Canada)
S — Pilot Plant, Allen Park, Michigan (USA)
Anyone have an S in their VIN? Now THAT would be way cool!

[BillyGman]

I just acquired a DVD with the following information on our cars.
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TSBs (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:toggleType%28)

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</TD><TD colSpan=2>Field Service Actions (Recalls) (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:toggleType%28)</TD></TR><TR><TD>




</TD><TD colSpan=2>Workshop Manuals (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:toggleTypeAndNav%28)</TD></TR><TR><TD>




</TD><TD colSpan=2>And


(http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:toggleTypeAndNav%28)

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</TD><TD colSpan=2>Wiring Diagrams (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:toggleType%28)</TD></TR><TR><TD>




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If anybody needs this information for a repair job, etc. let me know.Sounds like this info is kinda generic, no? Since when was there any recalls done on Marauders? Did I miss something?

[PJR]

It's pretty comprehensive. I got it on e-bay, I don't know if he has more. The link describes what's on it. Up until 2002 these were cd format. For 2003 Ford switched to dvd. I have cd's for other older models, F150, Taurus. They have come in handy numerous times.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7984272665

[BillyGman]

So according to your first post, you're claiming that there's been a recall on Marauders, uh? That's funny, because I thought that I'd be notified in the mail of a recall IF that was the case. I know there was atleast one TSB, for the axles, but I've never heard of a recall.

[PJR]

The dvd covers all Mercury and some Ford models. The headings are generic, they apply to all the models. There is not a recall for MM.

[BillyGman]

The dvd covers all Mercury and some Ford models. The headings are generic, they apply to all the models. There is not a recall for MM.Okay PJR. That's what I thought, but I wasn't positive. Thanks for your reply, and for this info. ;)

[Shaft333]

This is one of many times I've read about this. I have not seen it at all.
I've seen 9 others. Not one on the axles.



So according to your first post, you're claiming that there's been a recall on Marauders, uh? That's funny, because I thought that I'd be notified in the mail of a recall IF that was the case. I know there was atleast one TSB, for the axles, but I've never heard of a recall.

[RF Overlord]

Not one on the axles.Axle TSB is #03-5-5. Applies to cars made before 1/1/2003 only...

[PJR]

This is what the disk shows for TSB's. You have to check Grand Marquis, there is no seperate listing for Marauder. (Dont click the links, they wont work)






2003 GRAND MARQUIS - TSBs found: 14

<table width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top">03-05-05 (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:doNavigate%28)</td> <td valign="top">



AXLE - REAR AXLE SHAFT AND/OR AXLE BEARING PREMATURE WEAR - VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 1/1/2003 ONLY

</td></tr> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top">02-23-07 (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:doNavigate%28)</td> <td valign="top">



COOLING SYSTEM - MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT - SERVICE TIPS

</td></tr> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top">02-23-03 (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:doNavigate%28)</td> <td valign="top">



DRIVEABILITY - FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE (SCHRADER VALVE) DISCONTINUED
ENGINE - 3.0L/3.8L/4.6L - FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE (SCHRADER VALVE) DISCONTINUED

</td></tr> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top">02-21-16 (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:doNavigate%28)</td> <td valign="top">



SUSPENSION - HARSH RIDE - SUSPENSION SITS LOW IN FRONT

</td></tr> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top">02-21-13 (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:doNavigate%28)</td> <td valign="top">



ENGINE - STRAIGHTEDGE PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING CYLINDER HEAD AND BLOCK FLATNESS

</td></tr> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top">02-21-07 (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:doNavigate%28)</td> <td valign="top">



ELECTRICAL - AIRBAG DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) B2290 AND/OR B2295 - DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS

</td></tr> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top">02-20-08 (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:doNavigate%28)</td> <td valign="top">



CLIMATE CONTROL - A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS

</td></tr> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top">02-17-11 (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:doNavigate%28)</td> <td valign="top">



BODY - COLLISION REPAIR UPDATES

</td></tr> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top">02-17-06 (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:doNavigate%28)</td> <td valign="top">



LAMP - BRAKE - INADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK

</td></tr> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top">02-16-07 (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:doNavigate%28)</td> <td valign="top">



BODY - PAINT - APPROVED PAINT MATERIALS FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS

</td></tr> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top">02-16-03 (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:doNavigate%28)</td> <td valign="top">



PAINT - NEW POLISHING PRODUCTS - SERVICE PROCEDURES

</td></tr> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top">02-15-04 (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:doNavigate%28)</td> <td valign="top">



TRIM - INTERIOR DOOR PANEL CARPET INSERTS PEELING OFF OR LOOSE - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 6/10/2002

</td></tr> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top">02-11-04 (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:doNavigate%28)</td> <td valign="top">



ENGINE - NEW GASKET REMOVER/CLEANER AND SERVICE TIPS FOR ALUMINUM HEADS AND BLOCKS

</td></tr> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top">02-11-02 (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:doNavigate%28)</td> <td valign="top">



BRAKES - EXCESSIVE BRAKE DUST - INFORMATION AND CLEANING TIPS

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