Do you drive a Flex Fuel Vehicle? How can you tell?

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)

8th Digit is a “K”:
Ford Explorer (2003-2005 4.0L), Ford Explorer Sport Trac (2004,2005 4.0L), Mercury Mountaineer (2002-2005 4.0L)

8th Digit is a “2″:
Ford Taurus Sedan/Wagon (2002-2004, 2006 3.0L), Ford Taurus LX< SE, SES (1999-2001 3.0L), Mercury Sable (2002-2004 3.0L)

General Motors:
8th Digit is a “W”:
Buick Terraza (2007 3.9L), Chevrolet Uplander (2007+ 3.9L), Pontiac Montana (2007+ 3.9L), Saturn Relay (2007 3.9L)

8th Digit is a “Z” Prior to 2007) or a “3″ or “0″ (2007):
Chevrolet Avalance (2005+ 5.3L), Chevrolet Express (2007+ 5.3L), Chevrolet Silverado (2003+ 5.3L), GMC Yukon (2001+ 5.3L), Yukon XL (2002+ 5.3L), GMC Sierra (2002+ 5.3L)

8th Digit is a “K”:
Chevrolet Impala (2006+ 3.5L) (2008 3.9L), Chevrolet Monte Carlo (2006/2007 3.5L)

8th Digit is a “5″:
Chevrolet S-10 Pickup (2001, 2002 2.2L), GMC Sonoma (2001, 2002 2.2L)

Chrysler:
8th Digit is a “P”:
Chrysler Aspen (2007+ 4.7L), Dodge Dakota (2003/2007+ 4.7L, Dodge Durango (2007+ 4.7L), Dodge Ram (2004+ 4.7L), Jeep Grand Cherokee (2007+ 4.7L), Jeep Commander (2007+ 4.7L)

8th Digit is a “R”:
Chrysler Sebring Sedan (2003+, 2.7L)

8th Digit is a “E”, “G” or “3″:
Chrysler Town and Country (1999-2003, 2008 3.3L), Dodge Caravan (1999-2003, 2007 3.3L), Dodge Cargo Minivan (2007 3.3L), Plymouth Voyager (1999-2003 3.3L):

Mazda:
8th Digit is a “V”:
B3000 Pickup: (2001-2003 3.0L)

Nissan:
8th Digit is a “B”:
Nissan Armada (2007+ 5.6L), Nissan Titan (2005+ 5.6L)

Mercedes:
No special identification in VIN. Refer to model below.
Mercedes C230 Sedan (2007 2.5L)
Mercedes C240 Luxury Sedan/Wagon (2005 2.6L)
Mercedes C300 Luxury/Sport (2008 3.0L)
Mercedes C320 Sedan/Sport/Wagon (2003-2005 3.2L)