Sunday, October 20, 2013
How to Search for Historic Parts by VIN Through Ford
If you need to replace an older historic part on a Ford Motor Company vehicle, you may have trouble finding it at an auto supply store near you. One option is to search directly at Ford, using a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Automobile manufacturers have been using VINs since 1954 to describe and identify their vehicles, using numbers of varying lengths. In 1981, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began requiring that all road vehicles sold in the U.S. must have a 17-character VIN. Locate the VIN on your Ford vehicle, which is usually located on the drivers side of the dashboard near the window. You can also find it printed in the vehicles title and insurance paperwork.
Instructions
- 1
Access the Ford Parts website.
2Type the VIN into the "Shop By VIN" box.
3Click on "Search Catalog."
4Click on the category of the part you need, such as "Body," "Brake," "Engine" or "Transmission," and click on a sub-category, if applicable. A list of parts available for your vehicle will appear, along with prices and an option to search for a dealer by zip code or city and state.
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