Vehicle Identification Number

IDENTIFICATION CODES

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a 17-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN number is also found on the Vehicle Certification (VC) label.

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI):

Vehicle Identification Number
The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer code.
^ IFD - Ford Motor Company, USA, incomplete vehicle
^ IFM - Ford Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose vehicle
^ IFT - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed vehicle
^ IFF - Ford Motor Company, USA, motor vehicle equipment without engine/powertrain (Glider)
^ 2FM - Ford Motor Company, Canada, multi-purpose vehicle
^ 3FE - Ford Motor Company, Mexico, incomplete vehicle

Brake Type And Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and GVWR code (all vehicles use hydraulic brakes).
^ N-8,501-9,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
^ S-9,001-10,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
^ W-10,001-14,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
^ X-14,001-16,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
^ A-16,001-19,500 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
^ 11-8,501-9,000 pounds GVWR, without air bags (Mexico)
^ J-9,000-10,000 pounds GVWR, without air bags (Mexico)
^ K-10,001-14,000 pounds GVWR, without air bags (Mexico)
^ L-14,001-16,000 pounds GVWR, without air bags (Mexico)
^ M-16,001-19,500 pounds GVWR, without air bags (Mexico)

Vehicle Line, Series, Body Type:

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
^ F20 - F-250, Regular Cab, 4x2, single rear wheels
^ X20 - F-250, SuperCab, 4x2, single rear wheels
^ W20 - F-250, Crew Cab, 4x2, single rear wheels
^ F21 - F-250, Regular Cab, 4x4, single rear wheels
^ X21 - F-250, SuperCab, 4x4, single rear wheels
^ W21 - F-250, Crew Cab, 4x4, single rear wheels
^ F30 - F-350, Regular Cab, 4x2, single rear wheels
^ X30 - F-350, SuperCab, 4x2, single rear wheels
^ W30 - F-350, Crew Cab, 4x2, single rear wheels
^ F31 - F-350, Regular Cab, 4x4, single rear wheels
^ X31 - F-350, SuperCab, 4x4, single rear wheels
^ W31 - F-350, Crew Cab, 4x4, single rear wheels
^ F32 - F-350, Regular Cab, 4x2, dual rear wheels
^ X32 - F-350, SuperCab, 4x2, dual rear wheels
^ W32 - F-350, Crew Cab, 4x2, dual rear wheels
^ F33 - F-350, Regular Cab, 4x4, dual rear wheels
^ X33 - F-350, SuperCab, 4x4, dual rear wheels
^ W33 - F-350, Crew Cab, 4x4, dual rear wheels
^ F34 - F-350, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x2, single rear wheels
^ X34 - F-350, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4x2, single rear wheels
^ W34 - F-350, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x2, single rear wheels
^ F35 - F-350, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x4, single rear wheels
^ X35 - F-350, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4x4, single rear wheels
^ W35 - F-350, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x4, single rear wheels
^ F36 - F-350, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x2, dual rear wheels
^ X36 - F-350, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4x2, dual rear wheels
^ W36 - F-350, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x2, dual rear wheels
^ F37 - F-350, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x4, dual rear wheels
^ X37 - F-350, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4x4, dual rear wheels
^ W37 - F-350, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x4, dual rear wheels
^ F46 - F-450, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x2
^ W46 - F-450, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x2
^ F47 - F-450, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x4
^ W47 - F-450, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x4
^ F56 - F-550, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x2
^ W56 - F-550, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x2
^ F57 - F-550, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x4
^ W57 - F-550, Crew Cab, (Chassis Cab), 4x4
^ F53 - Recreational Stripped Chassis (Motorhome)
^ U40 - Excursion, 4x2, XLT
^ U41 - Excursion, four-door, 4x4, XLT
^ U42 - Excursion, four-door, 4x2, Limited
^ U43 - Excursion, four-door, 4x4, Limited

Engine Code:

The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
^ L-5.4L, Modular, SOHC, EFI, V8, Gas
^ S-6.8L SOHC, EFI, VIO, Gas
^ F 7.3L, OHV, DI Turbo, V8, Diesel
^ Z-6.8L, gaseous fuel prep

Check Digit Code:

The ninth VIN position is a government assigned, computer-generated check digit.

Model Year Code:

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
^ 1-2001

Assembly Plant Code:

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
^ S - Allen Park (Allen Park, Michigan)
^ E - Kentucky Truck (Jefferson County, Kentucky)
^ M - Cuautitlan (Cuautitlan, Mexico)

Sequential Build Code:

The last six VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.
^ A0000-E99999 - Ford Division