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.
- 1FM - Ford Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose vehicle
- 1F1 - Ford Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose vehicle (limousine)
- 5LM - Lincoln, USA, multi-purpose vehicle
- 5L1 - Lincoln, USA, multi-purpose vehicle (limousine)

Brake Type And Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):

The fourth VIN position is the vehicles brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) code. All vehicle use hydraulic brakes.
- F - 7,001-8,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags and driver and front passenger side impact air curtains
- P - 7,001-8,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags

Vehicle Line And Series:

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line and series.
- U13 - Expedition, 4x2, XLS
- U14 - Expedition, 4x4, XLS
- U15 - Expedition, 4x2, XLT
- U16 - Expedition, 4x4, XLT
- U17 - Expedition, 4x2, Eddie Bauer
- U18 - Expedition, 4x4, Eddie Bauer
- U19 - Expedition, 4x2, Limited
- U20 - Expedition, 4x4, Limited
- U27 - Navigator, 4x2
- U28 - Navigator, 4x4

Engine Type:

The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
- 5 - 5.4L, SOHC, EFI, 3V, V-8, gas

Computer-Generated 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.
- L - Michigan Truck (Wayne, Michigan)

Vehicle Build Sequence:

The last 6 VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.
- A00001-F99999 - Ford Division
- J00001-L99999 - Lincoln Division