Identification Codes: Notes
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 is also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label.
The first 3 vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer code.
- 1FA - Ford Motor Company, USA, passenger car
The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint type code.
- F - Active safety belts - all positions, driver and front passenger air bags
- H - Active safety belts - all positions, driver and front passenger air bags with driver and front passenger side impact air bags
Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
- P31 - 3-door sedan - ZX3
- P34 - 4-door sedan - SE
- P36 - 4-door station wagon - SE or ZXW
- P37 - 5-door sedan - ZX5
- P38 - 4-door sedan - ZTS
The eighth VIN position identifies the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
- N - Duratec - 2.0L, DOHC, 4-cylinder
- Z - 2.3L (4V), DOHC, EFI, 4-cylinder
The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit.
The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
- 6 - 2006
The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
- W - Wayne - Wayne, Michigan
The last 6 VIN positions are a numeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.
- 100001-599999 - Ford Motor Company vehicle