How to figure out where your T-bird or Cougar came from September 23, 2010, 04:41:43 PM This is just a fyi for people who are interested in the history of their cars. To find out the area where your T-bird/Cougar was originally delivered/sold you need to find the DSO (domestic special order) code. It is on the indentification plate on the driver's side door jamb.Here's a list of the codes: District Code in which the vehicle was delivered (USA) 11 - Boston13 - New York15 - Newark16 - Philadelphia17 - Washington, DC21 - Atlanta22 - Charlotte24 - Jacksonville25 - Richmond27 - Cincinnati28 - Louisville32 - Cleveland33 - Detroit34 - Indianapolis35 - Lansing37 - Buffalo38 - Pittsburg41 - Chicago42 - Fargo43 - Milwaukee44 - Twin Cities45 - Davenport51 - Denver52 - Des Moines53 - Kansas City54 - Omaha55 - St Louis61 - Dallas62 - Houston63 - Memphis64 - New Orleans65 - Oklahoma City71 - Los Angeles72 - San Jose73 - Salt Lake City74 - Seattle75 - Phoenix81 - Ford of Canada83 - U.S. Government84 - Home Office ReserveFord of Canada District CodesMercury RegionsA1 - CentralA2 - EasternA3 - AtlanticA4 - MidwesternA6 - WesternA7 - PacificH3 - GovernmentI1 thru I7 - ExportFord RegionsB1 - CentralB2 - EasternB3 - AtlanticB4 - MidwesternB6 - WesternB7 - PacificH3 - GovernmentI1 thru I7 - ExportMy 88 T-bird has a DSO code of 71 for Los Angeles, which makes sense as the car was originally sold in Santa Monica. It's a long way from home now;) Quote Selected
How to figure out where your T-bird or Cougar came from Reply #1 – September 23, 2010, 05:13:02 PM Thanks for posting this Jacksonville on my car, which is understandable as the original owner lived in FLA with the car till 2007. Quote Selected
How to figure out where your T-bird or Cougar came from Reply #2 – September 23, 2010, 05:16:12 PM Mine was originally sold in Trona, Ca. at Van Dyck Ford-Isuzu (now defunct) so I'm sure I have a 71 code. I'll try and remember to check. I literally bought it from a little old lady that bought it new.FYI, Trona is where the Trona Pinnicles are. The site of some filming of Star Trek 5 and the new Planet of the Apes and a new TV show that I can't remember what it is among others. Quote Selected
How to figure out where your T-bird or Cougar came from Reply #3 – September 23, 2010, 07:42:07 PM The 'underbird was sent to the Memphis DSO. Makes sense considering it was originally sold at Jenkins & Wynn in Clarksville, TN. Quote Selected
How to figure out where your T-bird or Cougar came from Reply #4 – September 23, 2010, 10:21:05 PM WOW code 15 on the cougar! Its a looooong way from home. That really surprising considering its rust-free.The 96 just says RC 47 though?This is really cool. Thanks for that list. I have always wondered where my car was originally from. ...Now if I could just figured out how many people have owned it.... Quote Selected
How to figure out where your T-bird or Cougar came from Reply #5 – September 24, 2010, 12:00:34 AM Thanks a lot.I'll check that out after I finish my cs tomorrow. Quote Selected
How to figure out where your T-bird or Cougar came from Reply #6 – September 24, 2010, 12:49:28 AM Seeing how my car still has the original owners protecto plate in the owners manual, I've always known where it came from. Quote Selected
How to figure out where your T-bird or Cougar came from Reply #7 – September 24, 2010, 01:51:35 AM Mine was new in Louisville. Quote Selected
How to figure out where your T-bird or Cougar came from Reply #8 – September 24, 2010, 10:11:45 AM Neat! I will check when I get home. My aunt lives in Louisiana and bought my car new but it seems I remember her telling me they had to find the car a couple of states away.EDIT: My DSO is 26. I scanned several times but don't see 26 on that list. What's the deal? Quote Selected
How to figure out where your T-bird or Cougar came from Reply #9 – September 24, 2010, 06:30:37 PM 84 Shop Manual DSO's: Quote Selected
How to figure out where your T-bird or Cougar came from Reply #10 – September 25, 2010, 08:18:31 AM Quote from: softtouch;33655984 Shop Manual DSO's:OK well I guess that makes sense...26 is New Orleans (assuming 84 and 88 DSO's are the same). My aunt who was the orig owner lives in Baton Rouge, LA. However, I am certain she told me that she had to go to Mississippi or somewhere to find the car because she wanted grey but not with w red interior.Its kinda neat my car came from the big easy.:D Quote Selected
How to figure out where your T-bird or Cougar came from Reply #11 – September 26, 2010, 11:47:02 AM oddly enough mine came from jacksonville fl. but i was told it came fron nc. Quote Selected
How to figure out where your T-bird or Cougar came from Reply #12 – September 26, 2010, 01:01:43 PM Mine is 71 :D it´s a really really long way for now. I checked and its 5700 miles with aircraft. Quote Selected
How to figure out where your T-bird or Cougar came from Reply #13 – September 27, 2010, 11:23:20 AM Im pretty interested to check mine. I bought it from a guy in the military who bought it in puppiesan, and shipped it back with him. Quote Selected
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