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Old Jan 7, 2025 | 05:45 PM
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Can anyone help me to find informations about a VIN Number
WF0EXXGBBEEE87262



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Old Jan 9, 2025 | 08:04 PM
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Sure, here decoded:

* = Constant asterisk
WF0 = Word Manufacturer Indicator (European vehicles)
E = Model Variant, seems like this is not from the Sierra
XX = Constant X
G = Product Source Company, Ford of Germany
B = Assembly Plant, Genk or Halewood
B = Model Range, B stands for Sierra or Mondeo, but digits 5, 11 and 12 doesn`t match with this, assuming that the VIN is from the Sierra, so I would like to say that the VIN is not from the Sierra
E = Model variant, seems like this is not from Sierra
E = Date of Manufacture - Year, seems like this is not from Sierra
E = Date of Manufacture - Month, depends what year car is manufactured
87262 = Vehicle Sequnce Number
* = Constant asterisk

digit 5,
B 3 door hatch back saloon, L for a Cabriolet, V for a van, A for a 5 door hatch back, C for a 2 door coupe, D for a 2 door estate, N for a 5 door estate and T for a 2 door saloon.
digit 10,
A is Escort, B is for Sierra and Mondeo, G for a Granada, E for a Capri and F for a Fiesta.
digit 11,
is just repitition from digit 5 of the what model of car it is

For the Sierra digits 5 & 11 shall be 5,B 11,B Saloon 3 door or 5,B 11,F Sierra 4 door saloon

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Old Jan 9, 2025 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Zigu
Sure, here decoded:

* = Constant asterisk
WF0 = Word Manufacturer Indicator (European vehicles)
E = Model Variant, seems like this is not from the Sierra
XX = Constant X
G = Product Source Company, Ford of Germany
B = Assembly Plant, Genk or Halewood
B = Model Range, B stands for Sierra or Mondeo, but digits 5, 11 and 12 doesn`t match with this, assuming that the VIN is from the Sierra, so I would like to say that the VIN is not from the Sierra
E = Model variant, seems like this is not from Sierra
E = Date of Manufacture - Year, seems like this is not from Sierra
E = Date of Manufacture - Month, depends what year car is manufactured
87262 = Vehicle Sequnce Number
* = Constant asterisk

digit 5,
B 3 door hatch back saloon, L for a Cabriolet, V for a van, A for a 5 door hatch back, C for a 2 door coupe, D for a 2 door estate, N for a 5 door estate and T for a 2 door saloon.
digit 10,
A is Escort, B is for Sierra and Mondeo, G for a Granada, E for a Capri and F for a Fiesta.
digit 11,
is just repitition from digit 5 of the what model of car it is

For the Sierra digits 5 & 11 shall be 5,B 11,B Saloon 3 door or 5,B 11,F Sierra 4 door saloon

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Old Jan 9, 2025 | 08:35 PM
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Quick update found one 3 door, with digit 5 and 11 E




Can someone tell what this means?
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Old Jan 9, 2025 | 08:46 PM
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The most Important thing would be, which engine the car has, because the Design is completely XR4i, but the car has 2.0 Pinto EFi also in the Papers but the owner is telling 100%, the car had 2.8 V6 and its an original XR4i.. ..
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Old Jan 9, 2025 | 08:49 PM
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Also in your picture Engine code is NE. Sierra Cosworth shall have N5.

Found this from the internet for NE:

N stands for 2 ltr

E stands for High Compression+increased performance.

Not sure what kind of engine it`s.

Drive cond box you have A, which means that car is LEFT-hand drive.

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Old Jan 9, 2025 | 08:56 PM
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Alright, Many Thanks! 🙏👋✌️
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Originally Posted by Bela
The most Important thing would be, which engine the car has, because the Design is completely XR4i, but the car has 2.0 Pinto EFi also in the Papers but the owner is telling 100%, the car had 2.8 V6 and its an original XR4i.. ..
Found one XR4 from the internet with next VIN:

1984 Ford Sierra XR4I

VIN: WF0BXXGBBBDP(hide last digits)

It has digits 5 and 11 B. But as posted earlier found also 3 door Sierra with digit 5 and 11 E. I hope someone answer what E stands in the digits 5 and 11.
I hope also that someone in here, who has real XR4, can check presented VIN and the engine code.
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Old Jan 9, 2025 | 09:44 PM
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Found next SOURCE, might help you.


Found also engine code NESOURCE

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Old Jan 10, 2025 | 05:42 AM
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I found this (NE) in the list also before, but Thanks! Really appreciate! ✌️
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Old Jan 10, 2025 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Bela
I found this (NE) in the list also before, but Thanks! Really appreciate! ✌️
I'm not sure can you use that code straight, as Cosworth engine type is YB, but in the plate it's named N5.
So NE In the plate, could mean different engine type.
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This VIN can only provide basic information, and this requires access to the database, as the VIN itself is useless without decoding.
You can use the window sticker privacy feature at https://carfast.express/en/window_sticker to find out what options were originally installed and ensure everything matches the documentation.
This will save you time and eliminate the need to call the dealership or search for paper documents. It will also eliminate confusion with replacing parts and allow you to inspect the car before buying or selling.

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I see this original post is from a while ago.

The break down of this chassis plate WF0EXXGBBEEE87262
* = Constant asterisk

WF0 = Word Manufacturer Origin - WFO - Cologne Germany
E = Body Type - E - 3 Door Hatchback
XX = Constant X
G = Product Source - G - Cologne Germany
B = Assembly Plant, Genk or Halewood
B = Model - B- Taunus/Cortina/Sierra/Mondeo
E = Body Type - E - 3 Door Hatchback
E = Date of Manufacture - Year - E - 1984
E = Date of Manufacture - Month - I don't have this information prior to 1985
87262 = Vehicle Serial Number
* = Constant asterisk

Drive - A - LHD
Engine - NE - 2.0 HC (engine block code NET)
Trans - D - Auto (Type C3)
Axle - V - 3.38
Trim Garn - QK - Q steel Grey - K unknown (by me)
Type BED-20-4 - BED - 3 door hatchback (3 pillar) presumably 20-4 - 2.0 litre 4 cylinder (but I don't have that information)
Colour B 3 - B - Diamond White - 3 - 83 paint model year

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