In our quest for alternative fuel vehicles, E85 is becoming popular in the US and around the world. E85 refers to a fuel blend containing 85 percent Ethanol and 15 percent gasoline and has been certified as an alternative fuel source by U.S department of energy. Ethanol is considered as a high octane, renewable source of energy and is generally made from corn in the U.S, though in countries such as Brazil it is made from sugar cane.
Vehicles that run on E85 are called as Flex Fuel Vehicles or FFVs.
How can you tell if you have a FFV or a E85 compatible vehicle?
If you have a vehicle whose model is listed below, check the 8th digit of the VIN Number. The FFVs have a special designation in the VIN number to make them easily identifiable.
Ford
8th Digit is a “V”:
Crown Victoria (2006+ 4.6L), Ford F-150 (2006+ 5.4L), Ford Ranger (1999, 2000 3.0L), Lincoln Town Car (2006, 2007 4.6L), Mercury Grand Marquis (2007+ 4.6L)
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