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How do I tell if my car
is a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)?
Flex Fuel vehicles (FFV) have the
same basic parts as your everyday, combution engine with a few
exceptions. The differences (undestandably so) are in the fuel
system itself. Ethanol is highly corrosive and, non-FFV's contain
hardware components that are susceptible to being damaged from
ethanol. FFV's are designed to run on regular unleaded gasoline
and/or an alcohol blended fuel (either ethanol or methanol) in
any combination. For example, an FFV can run on 100% gasoline,
E10, E15, E85 (85% ethanol, 15% gasoline), or M85 (85%
methanol, 15% gasoline) or any combination of these fuels.
There must also be a special sensor in the fuel line to analyze
the fuel mixture and control the fuel injection and timing to
adjust for different fuel combinations. The flex-fuel vehicle
offers its owner an environmentally beneficial option wherever
the alternative fuel is available.Flexible
fueled vehicles (also called variable fuel vehicles) include
the Ford Ranger, Crown Victoria and Taurus. GM vehicles include
Chevy S-10 and GMC Sonoma; Daimler-Chrysler includes the Plymouth
Voyager and Dodge Caravan. Some
Alternative Fuel Cars that were purchased, or put into service
in 2006 qualify for a Tax Credit.
Ford FFV - Identification
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Taurus FFV |
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Crown Victoria FFV |
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Grand Marquis FFV |
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Town Car FFV
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F-Series under 8,500 GVW
Can I use Ethanol in my Ford?
Not sure if your vehicle can run on E85?
The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) reveals if your vehicle is E85-capable.
To decode your VIN, visit the following websites:
www.customersaskford.com (type in "VIN decode")
You can also look for an E85 label inside your fuel door.
More Information
For more information on ethanol vehicles, check out the following
Ford Motor Company sites.
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Ford
Motor Company North America Fleet (U.S.)
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Ford Motor Company North American Fleet (Canada)
Chevrolet FFV - Identification
For Information on General
Motors Flex Fuel Vehicles, including Chevrolet Cars and Trucks.
Consult your local dealer before putting any alternative
fuel in your vehicle.
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