I'm looking to buy a '99 Lightning and found one, but want to make sure it is real before I drive 300 miles to look at it. The VIN is 2FTZF0733XCA70729. Is it possible to tell if it is a "real" Lightning from the VIN? Also, is there anything that I should look for when looking at Lightnings?

Thanks,
Goose

 

call svt and give them the vin...they will be able to tell.

Or call an insurance company...they always seem to be able to figure it out!

 

www.carfax.com verifies that VIN as a real Lightning. Looks like only one owner as well (2 hits on it, usually means initial release and first title).

Daniel

 

Acording to the VIN its a 99 Lightning

 

It looks authentic but to be sure,call 1-800-FORD-SVT to confirn VIN#(1-800-367-3788)

 

It's Real!

OASIS RESULT:
2FTZF0733XCA70729
.
04/02/2002
20:12:17
VEHICLE INFORMATION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
1999 F-SERIES LD BODY STYLE
REG CAB FLARESDE 4X2 ENGINE
5.4L SOHC EFI S/C ENGINE CALIBRATION
9VZAAKBA
TRANSMISSION
4R100 HD 4-SP O/D AXLE CODE
H9
GENERAL WARRANTY INFORMATION
WARRANTY START DATE
06/19/1999 BUILD DATE
04/22/1999 START ODOM

WARNING MESSAGES
LESS THAN TWO DEALER APPROVED AWA REPAIR VISITS PAID TO DATE

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VERIFY STATE REGISTRATION, VIN MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WTY

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*THIS VEHICLE HAD A CUDL\MORS CONTACT CLOSED WITHIN THE PAST 180 DAYS
FIELD SERVICE ACTIONS

EXTENDED COVERAGES
0759 - USA 1999 NEW 72/60,000 PREMIUMCARE
STANDARD DEDUCTIBLE: 50 USD
OWNER NAME: ELMER HAYNES
OPTIONS:
EXPIRATION DATE: 06/19/2005
DISTANCE: 60,000
RENTAL: 28 UP TO 5 DAYS
TOWING: 50 USD
CONTRACT SOLD BY: USA 06700
REPAIR HISTORY

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02/07/2002 DEALER: Freedom Ford Linc-Merc, Inc.
WARRANTY CLAIM NUMBER: 074587 ODOMETER: 012402M
PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
LABOR OP
CONDITION CODE
CONDITION DESC
XL3Z 9424AB INTAKE MANIFOLD 001 01B81B
VC 4A MOTORCRAFT BATTERY 004

PERFORMED OWNERS NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 01B81 REPLACED INNER COOLER

END OF OASIS REPORT FOR 2FTZF0733XCA70729





seems like a cranky owner, its had a MORS contact, lol.

 

Thats not in eugene, oregon is it? If it is please e-mail me at harveyfloyd@attbi.com

 

all lightning engines have the F07 in the VIN...i read that somewhere.

 

Wow! You guys never cease to amaze me. You can learn anything on this site. I'm no mechanic but with everyones help I've done all my own mods. Amazing!

 

On all Fmco vehicles the 5th ,6th ,7th character in the vin denotes model.i.e. a w07 is a supercrew 2wd,an r10 is a ranger reg cab 2wd,a p74 is a cr. vic,p40 is a Mustang.and yes an F07 is a real Lightning.The 10th digit denotes the year.I only know all this 'cuz i'm a finance guru for a Ford Dlr.Hope it helps.

 

Well, actually 'F07' means F150 Flareside 4X2.
There are many non-lightning trucks with that in their VIN.

What I'd like to know is if the eighth position = "3" on all lightnings. That would be the easy way to tell as that is what denotes engine.

My non-Lightning 5.4L has an eighth position = "L"

 

Raoul,

I just saw Panic Room the other night...and now ur name is freAkIng me out!

 

I thought it was the "Z" that was unique to Lightnings.

 

95 Saleen S351,
I haven't seen it but, if someone made a movie about me there will be trouble because I haven't signed a release.

jaymz,
me too but, v8goose says he has a "3" which I hadn't heard of.

Can some lightning owners confirm a 3 or Z, in the 8th position?

Steve has a VIN decoder on the homepage and it recognizes "Z", I don't think he's set up to handle a "3" in the eighth and if it is legit he should know about it.

Thanks.

 

Nevermind, I called Ford SVT.
The eighth position for a Lightning is a '3', so that's all you have to know to determine the truck's validity.

(the 'Z' is a 5.4L bi-fuel motor)

Now I can bug Steve, (I love this part)