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, to upper left of the dash. The VIN number is also found on the Vehicle Certification (VC) label.

Vehicle Identification Number

World Manufacturer Identifier:

The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier.
^ 2FM - Ford Motor Company, Canada, multi-purpose vehicle
^ 2FT - Ford Motor Company, Canada, truck, completed vehicle

Brake Type And GVWR Code:

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and GVWR code (all vehicles use hydraulic brakes).
^ Z - 5,001-6,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
^ D - 5,001-6,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags and driver and front passenger side impact air bags

Vehicle Line, Series And Body Type Code:

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
^ A50 - Windstar, Base, Wagon
^ A51 - Windstar, LX, Wagon
^ A52 - Windstar, SE, Wagon
^ A53 - Windstar, SEL, Wagon
^ A57 - Windstar, SE, Sport Wagon
^ A58 - Windstar, SEL, Limited Wagon
^ A55 - Windstar, LX, Wagon (Canada)
^ A56 - Windstar, SEL, Wagon (Canada)
^ A54 - Windstar, Van

Engine Code:

The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
^ 4 - 3.8L, OHV, EFI, V6 Gas

Check Digit:

The ninth VIN position is 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)
^ B - Oakville (Oakville, Ontario)

Vehicle Build Sequence:

The last six VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This number is also used as the vehicle serial and warranty number.
^ A00001-E99999 - Ford Division