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Engine Code

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number - Engine Code

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

The 8th VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders code.

H - 4.6L, OHC, EFI, 8 cylinder
N - 4.0L, SOHC, EFI, 6 cylinder