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jt - 19 Nov 2004 11:47 GMT

I am starting to shop for a used Focus, probably 2003/2004. Is there a
way to tell by VIN no or somethings else which engine a car has? I
know some are the lower HP but lower emisions

thanks
jt

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berkshire bill - 19 Nov 2004 12:26 GMT

>I am starting to shop for a used Focus, probably 2003/2004. Is there a
> way to tell by VIN no or somethings else which engine a car has? I
> know some are the lower HP but lower emisions
>
> thanks
> jt

You didn't say what marketplace you were interested in, but

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Ford_VIN_codes#Engine_codes_for_passenger_cars

might help in your search.

Happy modeming,
Bill

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Dave Gower - 19 Nov 2004 16:42 GMT

>I am starting to shop for a used Focus, probably 2003/2004. Is there a
> way to tell by VIN no or somethings else which engine a car has? I
> know some are the lower HP but lower emisions

If you are talking about North America, both the SPI and Zetec engines meet
all emission specs. The difference is modest differences in power and fuel
consumption. Open the hood, the engine cover will say very plainly what
engine it has.

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jt - 20 Nov 2004 18:11 GMT

> If you are talking about North America, both the SPI and Zetec engines meet
> all emission specs. The difference is modest differences in power and fuel
> consumption. Open the hood, the engine cover will say very plainly what
> engine it has.

I'm in New York so Calaifornia emisions and loss of 6 HP. I'd rather
buy a used cacr in Conneecticut anyway as less mad New York city Urban
driving

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