Hi I am Tcfootball

[Tcfootball]

Here is my obligatory first post. Purchased a 99 X XLT last week. My first 4x4 so please be kind to me for my lack of knowledge. I live in Beatrice, Nebraska and would like to find some local off roaders.

Thanks,
Mike

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum!

 

[Dopler174]

Welcome To Explorer Forum!

 

[Tcfootball]

Thanks for the warm welcomes. I have a question to add since Im new to this forums search feature. Where can I find a good resource for decoding my vin?
Here is mine minus the last few numbers. I would like to figure out my trim options and paint code. Thanks all for any help.
1fmzu34e0xzbXXXXX

 

[BrooklynBay]

I have a few links for this in # 13 in my list of useful threads: Dead Link Removed

 

[Tcfootball]

I have a few links for this in # 13 in my list of useful threads: Dead Link Removed

There is lots of cool info there! I really like the vehicle repair data. That site rocks! So I am assuming after searching my vin, I will need to locate the trim and paint codes somewhere else on the vehicle? Thanks again!

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

welcome mike

 

[XLT]

Well the paint code is located on the driver door or the driver side door well. The info is on a sticker along with a bunch of other info like gear ratios, tire size, ect. O yeah, Welcome as well.

 

[Tcfootball]

Thanks again, I will have this figured out in no time!
Now heres another question. I searched for recalls and came up with five of em. Can I get that stuff fixed being the third or fourth owner? (for free of course)

 

[BrooklynBay]

Yes. A recall is free from Ford.

 

[Tcfootball]

Rock on thanks for the info!

 

[Tcfootball]

I was able to find my color code and decipher it. It is LL which is called Wedgewood Blue Metallic. I think its a pretty good looking truck. Ive got a bit of rust to repair on the pass quarter panel.

 

[Tcfootball]

Crappy pic I know but here she is!

 

[rookieshooter]

Sexy, a couple of hot babes standing next to it is all that's missing.

Welcome.

 

[Tcfootball]

Very true, but I think my wife would get a bit pissed about that!

Some better pics.

Some cancer that needs to be taken care of ASAP