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Vehicle Identification Number

IDENTIFICATION CODES


Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Tag Locator:











The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a 17-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted on the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN is also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label.

Vehicle Identification Number


World Manufacturer Identifier:






The first 3 vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier.
- 1FD - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck (incomplete vehicle)
- 1FT - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck (completed vehicle)
- 5LT - Ford Motor Company (Lincoln), USA, truck (completed vehicle)


Brake 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. This code may also identify the vehicle safety restraint system.
- R - 6,001-7,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags - F-150
- P - 7,001-8,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags - F-150/Mark LT
- V - 8,001-8,500 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags - F-150


Line, Series And Body Type:






VIN positions 5 through 7 indicate the vehicle line, series and body type.
- F02 - F-150, rear wheel drive (RWD), regular cab, 6.5 ft. flareside
- F04 - F-150, four wheel drive (4WD), regular cab, 6.5 ft. flareside
- F12 - F-150, RWD, regular cab, 6.5 ft. or 8 ft. styleside
- F14 - F-150, 4WD, regular cab, 6.5 ft. or 8 ft. styleside
- W02 - F-150, RWD, Crew Cab, 6.5 ft. flareside
- W04 - F-150, 4WD, Crew Cab, 6.5 ft. flareside
- W12 - F-150, RWD, Crew Cab, 5.5 ft. or 6.5 ft. styleside
- W14 - F-150, 4WD, Crew Cab, 5.5 ft. or 6.5 ft. styleside
- W16 - Mark LT, RWD, Crew Cab, 5.5 ft. styleside
- W18 - Mark LT, 4WD, Crew Cab, 5.5 ft. styleside
- X02 - F-150, RWD, SuperCab, 6.5 ft. flareside
- X04 - F-150, 4WD, SuperCab, 6.5 ft. flareside
- X12 - F-150, RWD, SuperCab, 8 ft. styleside, 5.5 ft. styleside or 6.5 ft. styleside
- X14 - F-150, 4WD, SuperCab, 8 ft. styleside, 5.5 ft. styleside or 6.5 ft. styleside


Engine Type:






The eighth VIN position is the engine type (displacement and number of cylinders).
- 2 - 4.2L, OHV, V6, EFI - F-150
- 5 - 5.4L, 3-valve, SOHC, V8, EFI - F-150/Mark LT
- W - 4.6L, SOHC, V8, EFI - F-150
- V - 5.4L, 3-valve, SOHC, V8, EFI, Flex-fuel - F-150


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.
- 7 - 2007


Assembly Plant:






The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
- F - Dearborn - Dearborn, Michigan, USA - F-150/Mark LT
- K - Kansas City - Claycomo, Missouri, USA - F-150
- N - Norfolk - Norfolk, Virginia, USA - F-150


Build Sequence:






VIN positions 12 through 17 are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number. The serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission and frame.
- A00001-F99999 - F-150
- J00001-L99999 - Mark LT