1997 Ford Taurus LX VIN & Certification Label - GVWR, GAWR, Build Codes

This document is a scan of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards certification label (data/spec plate) from a Ford passenger vehicle manufactured by Ford Motor Co. in the U.S.A. with a build date of 09/96. The label lists the vehicle's weight ratings: GVWR of 4687 lb (2125 kg), front GAWR of 2647 lb (1200 kg), and rear GAWR of 2065 lb (936 kg). It carries the standard statement that the vehicle conforms to all applicable federal motor vehicle safety, bumper, and theft prevention standards in effect on the manufacture date. The VIN shown is 1FALP52U1VG123509, and the vehicle type is listed as PASSENGER. Additional codes F0154 and R0048 appear beside the barcode area. The lower portion of the label contains the option/build code grid with headings for exterior paint, trim scheme, radio code (RC 47), DSO, body, brake, molding, interior trim, transmission, tires/springs, rear axle, and transfer/spring codes; visible values include LX (body), CC, J2, H, R, X, and LJJZ. A reader can learn the vehicle's build date, weight capacities, VIN, and factory build codes from this label.