Vehicle Identification Number

IDENTIFICATION CODES

Vehicle Identification Number

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Tag Locator:

Vehicle Identification Number:

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.

World Manufacturer Identifier:

The first 3 vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier.
- 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, 4x2, regular cab, 6.5 ft. flareside
- F04 - F-150, 4x4, regular cab, 6.5 ft. flareside
- F12 - F-150, 4x2, regular cab, 6.5 ft. or 8 ft. styleside
- F14 - F-150, 4x4, regular cab, 6.5 ft. or 8 ft. styleside
- W12 - F-150, 4x2, Crew Cab, 5.5 ft. or 6.5 ft. styleside
- W16 - Mark LT, 4x2, Crew Cab, 5.5 ft. styleside
- W18 - Mark LT, 4x4, Crew Cab, 5.5 ft. styleside
- W14 - F-150, 4x4, Crew Cab, 5.5 ft. or 6.5 ft. styleside
- X02 - F-150, 4x2, SuperCab, 6.5 ft. flareside
- X04 - F-150, 4x4, SuperCab, 6.5 ft. flareside
- X12 - F-150, 4x2, SuperCab, 8 ft. styleside, 5.5 ft. styleside or 6.5 ft. styleside
- X14 - F-150, 4x4, 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

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.
- 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.
- A00001-F99999 - F-150
- J00001-L99999 - Mark LT