Vehicle Identification Codes

IDENTIFICATION CODES

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.

Vehicle Identification Number

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI):

The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).
^ 1FT - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed vehicle
^ 1FD - Ford Motor Company, USA, incomplete vehicle

Brake, Restraint Type And Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) code (all vehicles use hydraulic brakes).
^ Z - 5,001 - 6,000 pounds GVWR with second generation air bags
^ Y - 4,001 - 5,000 pounds GVWR with second generation air bags

Vehicle Line, Series And Body Type:

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
^ R08 - 4x2, Regular cab (electric)
^ R10 - 4x2, Regular cab
^ R11 - 4x4, Regular cab
^ R14 - 4x2, SuperCab
^ R15 - 4x4, SuperCab

Engine Code:

The eighth VIN position identifies the engine type, displacement and number of cylinders.
^ C - 2.5L, SOHC, four cylinder, gas
^ D - 2.3L, EFI, four cylinder, gas
^ U - 3.0L, V6, gas
^ E - 4.0L, SOHC, V6, gas
^ 1 - 336V-75 HP electric (nickel metal hydride)
^ 7 - 336V-75 HP electric (lead acid)

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.
^ 1 - 2001

Assembly Plant:

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
^ P - Twin Cities (St. Paul, Minnesota)
^ T - Edison (Edison, New Jersey)

Production Sequence Number:

The last six VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.
^ A00001 - E99999