Ford letter decoding a 1985 Bronco VIN with original build specs…

Ford Customer Service Division Ford Motor Company November 18, 2005 Mr. John Barbis 108 Dawn Drive Centereach, NY 11720 Dear Mr. Barbis, 16800 Executive Plaza Drive P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, Michigan 48126 Thank you for your recent contact with the Customer Relationship Center. You asked the CRC to provide you with the original specications and optional equipment for your vehicle at the time of manufacture. Your vehicle identication number (VIN) 1FMDU15H4FL- decodes as follows: lFM Ford UlS.A., Multi-Purpose Vehicle D Hydraulic Brake GVWR Class D (5,001 7 6,000 Pounds) U15 . Bronco (4x4) 5.8L 4V 351 CID V8 Gasoline Engine Check Digit 1985 Model Year Michigan Truck Assembly Plant Consecutive Unit Number leave: This vehicle was produced on 09/28/1984 with the following options: 105 " Wheelbase Tachometer 5,950 lbs A GVWR Automatic Locking Hubs Skid Plates Automatic Transmission - 3.50:1 NonLocking Rear Axle Ratio - P235/75R x 15XL RWL All Terrain Steel Belted Tires - Swing Away Spare Tire Carrier - Speed Control 0 Air Condition - AM/FM MPX Stereo Cassette I hope this information proves helpful. Sincerely, Kent Ma Research Unit Representative Customer Relationship Center Visibility Group Console 71 Amp Battery Style Steel Wheels White w/Black Hub Cover Less Trim Ring Midnight Blue Metallic Exterior Paint Blue Fiberglass Roof B/Cloth Captain s Chairs Blue 7 Interior Trim Power Convenience Group Rear Window Defroster One- Way Glass Protection Group