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

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI):

The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier (WMI).
- 1FT - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed vehicle

Brake, Restraint 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).
- Y - 4,001 - 5,000 pounds GVWR, active safety belts (all positions) with driver and front passenger air bags
- Z - 5,001 - 6,000 pounds GVWR, active safety belts (all positions) with driver and front passenger air bags

Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type:

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
- R10 - 4x2, Regular cab
- R11 - 4x4, Regular cab
- R14 - 4x2, SuperCab (two-door)
- R15 - 4x4, SuperCab (two-door)
- R44 - 4x2, SuperCab (four-door)
- R45 - 4x4, SuperCab (four-door)

Engine Code:

The eighth VIN position identifies the engine type, displacement and number of cylinders.
- D - 2.3L, EFI, four cylinder, gas
- E - 4.0L, EFI, SOHC, V6, gas
- U - 3.0L, EFI, OHV, V6, gas

Check Digit:

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

Model Year:

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
- 5 - 2005

Assembly Plant:

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
- P - Twin Cities (St. Paul, Minnesota)

Production Sequence Number:

The last six VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.
- Ford Motor Company - A00001-F99999