Enter the 17-character VIN of your Ford Orion to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.
Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.
Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.
See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.
A VIN of the model Ford Orion is 17 characters long, and the free decoder translates it into manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture. Our records for the model Ford Orion run over 1983 - 1993 and include 3 versions in total. They come as Sedan, with power listed as 131 hp. The VIN reveals the manufacturer, the model year and the country where the car was built. If the maker codes it, the 11th character also points to the assembly plant.
Keep in mind that a decoded VIN says nothing about a vehicle's past: no accidents, no mileage, no theft flags and no owner list are stored in it. Check the 10th character of the VIN on the car Ford Orion against the model year stated in the papers or the advert. If the two disagree, ask the seller to explain.
1983 - 1993
Production years
54 - 131 hp
Power
1
Body styles
3
Versions
Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.
| Version | Years | Body | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Orion I (AFD) | 1983 - 1986 | Sedan | 54 - 105 hp |
| Ford Orion II (AFF) | 1985 - 1990 | Sedan | 54 - 105 hp |
| Ford Orion III (GAL) | 1990 - 1993 | Sedan | 60 - 131 hp |
The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Ford Orion, with model years 1983 - 1993 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.
On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.
On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.
Printed in the vehicle registration or title.
Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.
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.
Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.
Our data lists model years 1983 - 1993 across 3 versions of the Ford Orion. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.
It is the 10th character. For the Ford Orion the characters to expect are D (1983), E (1984), F (1985), G (1986), H (1987), J (1988), K (1989), L (1990), M (1991), N (1992), P (1993).
3 versions, in 1 body style, with power up to 131 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.
Stand outside the car and look through the windshield at the lower corner on the driver's side. You can also open the driver's door and check the frame, or read it from the registration document.
No. Accident history is not part of the VIN. The decoder returns manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture, while damage records come from a paid vehicle history report.
Yes. Decoding is free and you do not need to register. Enter the 17 characters and the result appears right away.