Vehicle Identification Number

IDENTIFICATION CODES

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator:

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.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI):

The first 3 vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier (WMI).
- 1FB - Ford Motor Company, USA, bus
- 1FC - Ford Motor Company, USA, basic (stripped) chassis
- 1FD - Ford Motor Company, USA, incomplete vehicle
- 1FM - Ford Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose passenger vehicle
- 1FT - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed vehicle

Brake Type And Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) code. All vehicles use hydraulic brakes.
- R - 6,001-7,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
- P - 7,001-8,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
- V - 8,001-8,500 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
- 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
- H - 8,501-9,000 pounds GVWR with active safety belts (all positions)
- J - 9,001-10,000 pounds GVWR with active safety belts (all positions)
- K - 10,001-14,000 pounds GVWR with active safety belts (all positions)
- L - 14,001-16,000 pounds GVWR with active safety belts (all positions)

Vehicle Line, Series And Body Type:

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
- E11 - E-150 wagon
- E14 - E-150 van
- E24 - E-250 van
- E25 - E-250 cutaway
- E31 - E-350 wagon
- E34 - E-350 van
- E35 - E-350 cutaway
- E39 - E-350 stripped chassis
- E45 - E-450 cutaway
- E49 - E-450 stripped chassis
- S24 - E-250 van (extended body)
- S31 - E-350 wagon (extended body)
- S34 - E-350 van (extended body)

Engine Code:

The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
- L - 5.4L, SOHC, EFI, V8, Gas
- P - 6.0L, OHV, V8, Diesel
- S - 6.8L, SOHC, EFI, V10, Gas
- W - 4.6L, SOHC, EFI, V8, Gas

Check Digit:

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

Vehicle Model Year:

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
- 7 - 2007

Assembly Plant:

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
- D - Ohio Assembly

Vehicle Build Sequence:

The last 6 VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number. The serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission and frame.
- A00001-F99999 - Ford Division