Vehicle Identification Number

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 (VIN)

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI):

The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).
^ 1FD - Ford Motor Company, USA, incomplete vehicle
^ 1FT - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed vehicle
^ 1FM - Ford Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose vehicle
^ 1FB - Ford Motor Company, USA, bus
^ 1FC - Ford Motor Company, USA, basic (stripped) chassis

Brake 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.
^ R - 6,001-7,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
^ P - 7,001-8,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
^ V - 8,001-8,500 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
^ N - 8,501-9,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
^ S - 9,001-10,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
^ W - 10,001-14,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
^ X - 14,001-16,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
^ M - 16,001-19,500 pounds GVWR
^ A - 16,001-19,500 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags

Vehicle Line, Series And Body Type:

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
^ E11 - E-150 Club Wagon
^ E14 - E-150 cargo van
^ E24 - E-250 cargo van
^ S24 - E-250 Extended cargo van
^ E31 - E-350 Super Duty Club Wagon
^ S31 - E-350 Extended Super Duty Club Wagon
^ E34 - E-350 Super Duty cargo van
^ S34 - E-350 Extended Super Duty cargo van
^ E29 - E-250 stripped chassis
^ E35 - E-350 base cutaway
^ E39 - E-350 commercial stripped chassis
^ E45 - E-450 Super Duty base cutaway
^ E49 - E-450 Super Duty stripped chassis
^ E55 - E-550 cutaway

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)
^ L - 5.4L, SOHC, EFI, V8, Gas
^ S - 6.8L, SOHC, EFI, V10, Gas
^ F - 7.3L, Turbo Diesel, V8
^ M - 5.4L, SOHC, V8, Natural Gas

Check Digit:

The ninth VIN position is a government assigned, computer-generated check digit.

Vehicle Model Year:

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
^ 2 - 2002

Assembly Plant:

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
^ H - Lorain (Lorain, Ohio)

Vehicle Build Sequence:

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 - Ford Division