Ford Granada VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Ford Granada to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

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Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Ford Granada

Manufacturer, model year, country: enter the VIN of the model Ford Granada and the free decoder reads all three from the 17 characters. The car Ford Granada is listed for 1972 - 1985. Our data shows the body styles Sedan, Coupe, Wagon, a power value of 160 hp and 5 versions in total. A VIN tells you the maker, the model year and the country of manufacture. Where the plant is coded in the 11th character, that can be read as well.

The code only describes how the car was built. Whether it was in a crash, was reported stolen, how far it has driven or how many owners it had is shown in a paid vehicle history report. When viewing a model Ford Granada, copy the VIN from the vehicle yourself instead of trusting the number in the listing, then compare it character by character with the documents.

Ford Granada versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Ford Granada (GGTL,GGFL)1972 - 1977Sedan69 - 137 hp
Ford Granada Coupe (GGCL)1972 - 1976Coupe107 - 135 hp
Ford Granada Turnier (GGNL)1972 - 1977Wagon69 - 137 hp
Ford Granada (GU)1977 - 1985Sedan63 - 160 hp
Ford Granada Turnier (GNU)1977 - 1985Wagon69 - 160 hp

What the VIN reveals about a Ford Granada

  • The manufacturer and brand (Ford)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Ford Granada

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Ford Granada VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Ford Granada built?

Our data lists model years 1972 - 1985 across 5 versions of the Ford Granada. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

How many versions of the Ford Granada are in your data?

5 versions, in 3 body styles, with power up to 160 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where do I find the VIN on the model Ford Granada?

Look at the base of the windshield on the driver's side, where the VIN is visible from outside the car. It is also printed on the door frame of the driver's door and in the registration document.

Is the free decoder enough to judge a used car Ford Granada?

It confirms the basic identity of the car, such as maker, model year and country. It says nothing about damage, mileage, theft or owners, so for those you would need a paid vehicle history report.

What does it cost to decode the VIN of a car Ford Granada?

Nothing. Decoding is free and there is no sign-up. You pay only if you decide to order a vehicle history report.