Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | World manufacturer identifier (WMI) |
| 2 | Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) |
| 3 | Vehicle line and series |
| 4 | Engine type |
| 5 | Computer-generated check digit |
| 6 | Model year |
| 7 | Assembly plant |
| 8 | Production sequence number |
The first 3 vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier.
- 1FM - Ford Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose vehicle
- 5LM - Lincoln, USA, multi-purpose vehicle
- 5L1 - Lincoln, USA, multi-purpose vehicle (limousine)
The fourth VIN position is the vehicles brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) code. All vehicles 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
Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line and series.
- K15 - Expedition EL, rear wheel drive (RWD), XLT
- K16 - Expedition EL, four wheel drive (4WD), XLT
- K17 - Expedition EL, RWD, Eddie Bauer
- K18 - Expedition EL, 4WD, Eddie Bauer
- K19 - Expedition EL, RWD, Limited
- K20 - Expedition EL, 4WD, Limited
- L27 - Navigator L, RWD
- L28 - Navigator L, 4WD
- U15 - Expedition, RWD, XLT
- U16 - Expedition, 4WD, XLT
- U17 - Expedition, RWD, Eddie Bauer
- U18 - Expedition, 4WD, Eddie Bauer
- U19 - Expedition, RWD, Limited
- U20 - Expedition, 4WD, Limited
- U27 - Navigator, RWD
- U28 - Navigator, 4WD
The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
- 5 - 5.4L, SOHC, EFI, 3V, V-8, gas
The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit.
The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
- 7 - 2007
The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
* L - Michigan Truck (Wayne, Michigan)
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