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

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI):

The first 3 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 (2-door)
- R15 - 4x4, SuperCab (2-door)
- R44 - 4x2, SuperCab (4-door)
- R45 - 4x4, SuperCab (4-door)

Engine Code:

The eighth VIN position identifies the engine type, displacement and number of cylinders.
- D - 2.3L, EFI, 4-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.
- 6 - 2006

Assembly Plant:

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

Production Sequence Number:

The last 6 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