Body and Frame: Application and ID

IDENTIFICATION CODES
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a seventeen-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted on the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN number is also found on the Vehicle Certification (VC) label.

World Manufacturer Identifier:

Vehicle Identification Number
The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier.
^ 1FT - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed vehicle
^ 1FD - Ford Motor Company, USA, incomplete vehicle
^ 2FT - Ford Motor Company, Canada, truck, completed vehicle
^ 2FD - Ford Motor Company, Canada, incomplete vehicle
^ 3FE - Ford Motor Company, Mexico, incomplete vehicle
^ 3FT - Ford Motor Company, Mexico, truck, completed vehicle

Brake And Gross Vehicle Weight Code:

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and GVWR code (all vehicles use hydraulic brakes).
^ L - 5,450 pounds GVWR
^ 1 - 5,600 pounds GVWR
^ 2 - 6,000 pounds GVWR
^ F - 6,050 pounds GVWR
^ H - 6,250 pounds GVWR
^ J - 6,300 pounds GVWR
^ K - 6,500 pounds GVWR
^ 3 - 6,600 pounds GVWR
^ U - 6,750 pounds GVWR
^ 4 - 6,800 pounds GVWR
^ 5 - 6,950 pounds GVWR
^ 6 - 7,200 pounds GVWR
^ 7 - 7,500 pounds GVWR (camper package)
^ 8 - 7,650 pounds GVWR (natural gas vehicle only)
^ 9 - 7,700 pounds GVWR (camper package)

Line, Series And Body Type:

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
^ F07 - Regular Cab, 4x2, Flareside
^ X07 - SuperCab, 4x2, Flareside
^ F08 - Regular Cab, 4x4, Flareside
^ X08 - SuperCab, 4x4, Flareside
^ F17 - Regular Cab, 4x2, Styleside
^ X17 - Superb, 4x2, Styleside
^ F18 - Regular Cab, 4x4, Styleside
^ X18 - SuperCab, 4x4, Styleside
^ W17 - Crew Cab, 4x2, Styleside
^ W18 - Crew Cab, 4x4, Styleside

Engine Code:

The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
^ 2 - 4.2L, OHV, EFI, V6, Gas
^ W - 4.6L, SOHC, EFI, V8, Gas (Romeo Modular)
^ L - 5.4L, SOHC, EFI, V-8, Gas
^ M - 5.4L, SOHC, EFI, V-8, Natural Gas
^ Z - 5.4L, Bi-Fuel (Natural Gas/Propane)
^ 3 - 5.4L, SO HC, SFI, V8, Gas (Lightning)

Check Digit:

The ninth VIN position is a check digit.

Model Year:

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
^ Y - 2000

Assembly Plant Code:

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
^ L - Michigan Truck (Wayne, Michigan)
^ S - Allen Park (Allen Park, Michigan)
^ C - Ontario Truck (Oakville, Ontario)
^ F - Kentucky Truck (Jefferson County, Kentucky)
^ K - Kansas City (Claycomo, Missouri)
^ N - Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia)
^ M - Cuautitlan (Cuautitlan, Mexico)

Vehicle Serial Number:

The last six VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.