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Vehicle Identification Number






IDENTIFICATION CODES

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for registration purposes is stamped onto the body on the right-hand side floor panel.

The vehicle identification number is also located on the vehicle certification label. The vehicle certification label is positioned on the left-hand B-pillar above the latch.







The visible VIN (label) is fastened to the instrument panel. It is positioned close to the windshield glass on the left-hand side of the vehicle and is visible from the outside.


Vin Position 1, 2 And 3, Part 1:






Vin Position 1, 2 And 3, Part 2:






World Manufacturer Identifier


VIN Position 4:






Restraint System Type


VIN Position 5:






Manufacturer Specification


VIN Position 6 And 7:






Line, Series and Body Type


VIN Position 8:






Engine Type

VIN Position 9
VIN position 9 is a check digit


VIN Position 10:






Year of Manufacture


VIN Position 11:






Assembly Plant


Production Sequence Number

VIN Position 12 through 17
Sequence Number
^ 100,001 through 599,999 Ford Division Vehicles
^ 600,001 through 999,999 - Lincoln and Mercury Division vehicles