Identification Codes: VIN

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VIN Locator

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The 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 VC label. If the VIN plate requires replacement, authorized dealers must contact their respective regional office.

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Item	Description
1	WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier)
2	Restraint-type and GVWcode
3	Vehicle line, series, body-type code
4	Engine-type code
5	Computer-generated check digit
6	Model year code
7	Assembly plant code
8	Production sequence number

World Manufacturer Identifier

The first 3 VIN positions are the WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier).

1FB - Ford Motor Company, USA, wagon
1FD - Ford Motor Company, USA, incomplete vehicle
1FM - Ford Motor Company, USA, MPV (multi-purpose vehicle)
1FT - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck (complete vehicle)

Restraint Type

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint and GVW code.

A - 9, 001-10, 000 lb GVW, active safety belts (all positions), driver and front passenger air bags - 1st, 2nd and 3rd row side inflatable restraints
B - 9, 001-10, 000 lb GVW, active safety belts (all positions), driver and front passenger air bags - 1st row side inflatable restraints
C - 8, 501-9, 000 lb GVW, active safety belts (all positions), driver air bag
D - 9, 001-10, 000 lb GVW, active safety belts (all positions) with driver side air bag
E - 10, 001-14, 000 lb GVW, active safety belts (all positions) with driver side air bag
K - 8, 501-9, 000 lb GVW, active safety belts (all positions), driver air bag - 1st row side inflatable restraints
L - 9, 001-10, 000 lb GVW, active safety belts (all positions), driver air bag - 1st row side inflatable restraints
M - 10, 001-14, 000 lb GVW, active safety belts (all positions), driver air bag - 1st row side inflatable restraints
N - 8, 501-9, 000 lb GVW, active safety belts (all positions) with driver and front passenger air bags
R - 10, 001-14, 000 lb GVW, active safety belts (all positions), driver and front passenger air bags - 1st row side inflatable restraints
S - 9, 001-10, 000 lb GVW, active safety belts (all positions) with driver and front passenger air bags
V - 10, 001-14, 000 lb GVW, active safety belts (all positions), driver and front passenger air bags - 1st, 2nd and 3rd row side inflatable restraints
W - 10, 001-14, 000 lb GVW, active safety belts (all positions) with driver and front passenger air bags
Y - 8, 501-9, 000 lb GVW, active safety belts (all positions), driver and front passenger air bags - 1st row side inflatable restraints
Z - 8, 501-9, 000 lb GVW, active safety belts (all positions), driver and front passenger air bag - 1st, 2nd and 3rd row side inflatable restraints

Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.

E1C - Transit, medium roof line, RH side sliding load door, cargo van 129 in wheelbase), 390M series
E1D - Transit, medium roof line, dual side sliding load doors, cargo van (129 in wheelbase), 309M series
E1Y - Transit, medium-low roof line, RH side sliding load door, cargo van (129 in wheelbase), 390M series
E1Z - Transit, medium-low roof line, RH side swinging load doors, cargo van (129 in wheelbase), 390M series
E2C - Transit, medium roof line, RH side sliding load door, cargo van (148 in wheelbase), 390L series
E2D - Transit, medium roof line, dual sliding load doors, cargo van (148 in wheelbase), 390L series
E2Y - Transit, medium-low roof line, RH side sliding load door, cargo van (148 in wheelbase), 390L series
E9Z - Transit, medium-low roof line, RH side swinging load door, cargo van (148 in wheelbase), 390L series
F4U - Transit, high roof line, dual sliding side load doors, cargo van (148 in wheelbase), dual rear wheels, 450E series
F4X - Transit, high roof line, RH side sliding load door, cargo van (148 in wheelbase), dual rear wheels, 450E series
F6P - Transit, cutaway (138 in wheelbase), dual rear wheels, 450M series
F6Z - Transit, regular cab (138 in wheelbase), dual rear wheels, 450M series
F8P - Transit, cutaway (156 in wheelbase), dual rear wheels, 450L series
F8Z - Transit, regular cab (156 in wheelbase), dual rear wheels, 450L series
F9P - Transit, cutaway (178 in wheel base), dual rear wheels, 450EL series
F9Z - Transit, regular cab (178 in wheelbase), dual rear wheels, 450EL series
K1C - Transit, medium-low roof line, RH side sliding load door, wagon (129 in wheelbase), 390M series
K1Y - Transit, medium-low roof line, RH side sliding load door, wagon (129 in wheelbase), 390M series
K1Z - Transit, medium-low roof line, RH side swinging load door, wagon (129 in wheelbase), 390M series
R1C - Transit, medium roof line, RH side sliding load door, cargo van (129 in wheelbase), 410M series
R1D - Transit, medium roof line, dual sliding load doors, cargo van (129 in wheelbase), 410M series
R1Y - Transit, medium-low roof line, RH side sliding load door, cargo van (129 in wheelbase), 410M series
R1Z - Transit, medium-low roof line, RH side swinging load doors, cargo van (129 in wheelbase), 410M series
R2C - Transit, medium roof line, RH side sliding load door, cargo van (148 in wheelbase), 410L series
R2D - Transit, medium roof line, dual sliding load doors, cargo van (148 in wheelbase), 410L series
R2U - Transit, high roof line, dual sliding load doors, cargo van (148 in wheelbase), 410L series
R2X - Transit, high roof line, RH side sliding load door, cargo van (148 in wheelbase), 410L series
R2Y - Transit, medium-low roof line, RH side sliding load door, cargo van (148 in wheelbase), 410L series
R2Z - Transit, medium-low roof line, RH side swinging load doors, cargo van (148 in wheelbase), 410L series
R3U - Transit, high roof line, dual sliding load doors, cargo van (148 in wheelbase), 410E series
R3X - Transit, high roof line, RH side sliding load door, cargo van (148 in wheelbase), 410E series
R5P - Transit, cutaway (138 in wheelbase), single rear wheels, 410M series
R5Z - Transit, regular cab (138 in wheelbase), 410M series
R7P - Transit, cutaway (156 in wheelbase), 410L series
R7Z - Transit, regular cab (156 in wheelbase), 410L series
S4U - Transit, high roof line, RH side sliding load door, cargo van (148 in wheelbase), dual rear wheels, 470E series
S4X - Transit, high roof line, RH side sliding load door, cargo van (148 in wheelbase), dual rear wheels, 470E series
S6P - Transit, cutaway (138 in wheelbase), dual rear wheels, 470M series
S6Z - Transit, regular cab (138 in wheelbase), dual rear wheels, 470M series
S8P - Transit, cutaway (156 in wheelbase), dual rear wheels, 470L series
S8Z - Transit, regular cab (156 in wheelbase), dual rear wheels, 470L series
S9P - Transit, cutaway (178 in wheelbase), dual rear wheels, 470EL series
S9Z - Transit, regular cab (178 in wheelbase), dual rear wheels, 470EL series
U4X - Transit, wagon (148 in wheelbase), dual rear wheels
W2C - Transit, medium roof line, RH side sliding load door, cargo van (148 in wheelbase), 430L series
W2D - Transit, medium roof line, dual sliding load doors, cargo van (148 in wheelbase), 430L series
W2U - Transit, high roof line, dual sliding load doors, cargo van (148 in wheelbase), 430L series
W2X - Transit, high roof line, RH side sliding load door, cargo van (148 in wheelbase), 430L series
W2Y - Transit, medium-low roof line, RH side sliding load door, cargo van (148 in wheelbase), 430L series
W2Z - Transit, medium-low roof line, RH side swinging load doors, cargo van (148 in wheelbase), 430L series
W3U - Transit, high roof line, dual sliding load doors, cargo van (148 in wheelbase), 430E series
W3X - Transit, high roof line, RH side sliding load door, cargo van (148 in wheelbase) 430E series
W7P - Transit, cutaway (156 in wheelbase), 430L series
W7Z - Transit, regular cab (156 in wheelbase), 430L series
X2C - Transit, medium roof line, RH side sliding load door, wagon (148 in wheelbase), 410L series
X2X - Transit, medium-low roof line, RH side swinging load doors, wagon (148 in wheelbase), 410L series
X2Y - Transit, medium-low roof line, RH side sliding load door, wagon (148 in wheelbase), 410L series
X2Z - Transit, medium-low roof line, RH side swinging load doors, wagon (148 in wheelbase), 410L series

Engine Type

The eighth VIN position identifies the engine type, displacement and number of cylinders.

G - 3.5L, gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI), V6, gasoline
M - 3.7L, 4-valve, DAMB (direct acting mechanical buckets), V6, gasoline
V - 3.2L, DOHC, EFI (electronic fuel injection) in-line 5-cylinder diesel
P - 2.2L, in-line 4-cylinder, diesel, 125 H.P. - Mexico only
V - 2.2L, in-line 4-cylinder, diesel - Mexico only

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.

G - 2016

Assembly Plant

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

K - Kansas City Assembly (Claycomo, Missouri)
T - Kocaeli Assembly (Kocaeli, Turkey) - Mexico only

Production Sequence Number

The last 6 VIN positions are a numeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number. The serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission and frame.

A00001-F99999