Vehicle Identification Codes

IDENTIFICATION CODES
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a seventeen-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 number is also found on the Vehicle Certification (VC) label.







Vehicle Identification Number
The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier.
^ 1FM - Ford Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose vehicle
^ 5LM - Lincoln, USA, multi-purpose vehicle







The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and GVW code (all vehicles use hydraulic brakes).
^ R - 6,001-7,000 pounds GVWR with second generation air bags
^ P - 7,001-8,000 pounds GVWR with second generation air bags







Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
^ U15 - Expedition, 4x2, XLT
^ U16 - Expedition, 4x4, XLT
^ U17 - Expedition, 4x2, Eddie Bauer
^ U18 - Expedition, 4x4, Eddie Bauer
^ U27 - Navigator, 4x2
^ U28 - Navigator, 4x4







The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
^ 6 - 4.6L, SOHC, EFI, V-8, gas, Windsor Modular
^ L - 5.4L, SOHC, EFI, 2V, V-8, gas
^ A - 5.4L, SOHC, EFI, 4V, V-8, gas
^ M - 5.4L, SOHC, 2V, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)







The ninth VIN position is a check digit.







The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
^ Y - 2000







The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
^ L - Michigan Truck (Wayne, Michigan)







The last six VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.
^ A00001-E99999 - Ford Division
^ J00001-L99999 - Lincoln Division