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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 12:52 PM
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How do I tell the difference between Base, and Custom models?
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 07:09 PM
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But really, I'm not sure. Are the grilles possibly different? Or a VIN decoder? My dash ('91) says XLT Lariat, do the trucks your looking for have that?
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 10:34 PM
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Let me rephrase, Is my 86' a Base Model or a Custom? My dash bezel is just BARE there is no Custom, XL, XLT, or XLT LARIAT anywhere.
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 11:25 PM
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According to Wikipedia there is no Custom trim:
For 1982–1986:
  • Base – basically the same as the Custom of the previous years.
  • XL – replaced the intermediate Ranger trim for 1982 as the Ranger name would be used for Ford's new compact truck.
  • XLS- a new trim level that featured a blacked-out grille, bumpers, headlight bezels, and windshield trim. It also featured a stripe graphics package and black and silver dash trim. Available exterior colors were red, silver, and black.
  • XLT Lariat- featured floor carpeting, color-keyed headliner, a standard chrome grille, and optional power windows/door locks.1984 saw the last year for woodgrain trim on the door panels as 1985–1986 models had a carpeted section applied to the door panels.In 1985 the tailgate trim was changed to a "flat" full width aluminum with a red "reflector" towards the bottom with chrome FORD letters.
  • Explorer – Could be had with any interior setup. The "Explorer" trim line received a higher geared rear end, an AM/FM radio, chrome bumpers, chrome fender well trim, and a chrome grill. The Explorer Line would later be dropped to introduce the Ford Explorer SUV in 1991.Explorer packages changed every year,and were only offered for a limited time each model year.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 12:18 AM
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Ah ok then I have just a regular Base model. Thanks, Ken1992
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