Vehicle Identification Number

IDENTIFICATION CODES

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

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 is also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label.

World Manufacturer Identifier:

The first 3 VIN positions are the world manufacturer code.
- 1FM - Ford Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose vehicle
- 1FT - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck (completed vehicle)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) And Restraint Type:

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint-type code.
- D - 5,001-6,000 pounds (GVWR) with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact protection.
- Z - 5,001-6,000 pounds (GVWR) with driver and front passenger air bags

Vehicle Line, Series And Body Type:

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
- K00 - Ford Freestyle, delivery truck
- K01 - Ford Freestyle, FWD, SE
- K02 - Ford Freestyle, FWD, SEL
- K03 - Ford Freestyle, FWD, Limited
- K04 - Ford Freestyle, AWD, SE
- K05 - Ford Freestyle, AWD, SEL
- K06 - Ford Freestyle, AWD, Limited

Engine Type:

The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
- 1 - 3.0L, 4V, EFI, V6

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.
- 6 - 2006

Assembly Plant:

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
- G - Chicago (Chicago, Illinois)

Production Sequence Number:

The last 6 VIN positions are a numeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.
- A00001-F99999 - Ford Motor Company - multi-purpose vehicle (MPV)