help decode unknown escort vin number

[Escort_RPDriver]

didn't know where to post this.
any one have any idea on how to decode a vin number on a mk 2 escort because mine is meant to be a Ghia but the codes don't match what I've been told it's meant to end with 39 i can post it if some one wants or if some one can direct me in the right direction.

[hankscorpio]

Escort Ghia codes were the following:

11638 - 1975-6/77
11739 - 6/77-12/78
11939 - 12/78-

Hope that helps - what's the number you've got?

Cheers,
Paul

[Escort_RPDriver]

thanks

CK6PW YZ8991 R P

then what the hell dose this mean with mine

[hankscorpio]

the numbers I listed are the Australian model numbers which are different to the cars VIN number. I think the model number should be on the ID plate if it's still on the car.

For the VIN number you've listed so far I've found that:

CK means the following:
platform origin (C = britain)
production location (K = Sydney)

6P = Escort 4-Door Ghia Sedan 2000cc (CK build)

So yes, it's a Ghia
I'll see if I can work out what the rest is

[hankscorpio]

Originally Posted by hankscorpio

the numbers I listed are the Australian model numbers which are different to the cars VIN number. I think the model number should be on the ID plate if it's still on the car.

For the VIN number you've listed so far I've found that:

CK means the following:
platform origin (C = britain)
production location (K = Sydney)

6P = Escort 4-Door Ghia Sedan 2000cc (CK build)

So yes, it's a Ghia
I'll see if I can work out what the rest is

I'm fairly sure the 'W' means 1979 was the year of production and the 'Y' means June was the month.

The 'R' would probably be engine code - 2.0 Litre 4 Cyl 2V Low Compression

The 8991 is probably the production serial number.

Not sure about the other letters though.

[Escort_RPDriver]

thanks

[Escort_RPDriver]

Originally Posted by hankscorpio

Escort Ghia codes were the following:

11638 - 1975-6/77
11739 - 6/77-12/78
11939 - 12/78-

Hope that helps - what's the number you've got?

Cheers,
Paul

11939 is the number on the tag

i just wish i new what the P at the end of the vin no ment

[R0BD0G]

Originally Posted by hankscorpio

the numbers I listed are the Australian model numbers which are different to the cars VIN number. I think the model number should be on the ID plate if it's still on the car.

For the VIN number you've listed so far I've found that:

CK means the following:
platform origin (C = britain)
production location (K = Sydney)

6P = Escort 4-Door Ghia Sedan 2000cc (CK build)

So yes, it's a Ghia
I'll see if I can work out what the rest is

can you help me out aswell plz. CK5PNG? 54289 Mk1 4 door

[Paull]

It's all here fella's.
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=86374

Not sure about the P though.

[Escort_RPDriver]

Originally Posted by Paull

It's all here fella's.
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=86374

Not sure about the P though.

yeah don't ex plane the the R aether but i now know that the colour is nutmeg with a cream biege

[groulder]

all fords of that era have a vin that ends with a letter. the letters are:
r = 4 cyl
c = 6 cyl
k = v8

[R0BD0G]

mine dont. lol