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 code.
^ 1FD - Ford Motor Company, USA, incomplete vehicle
^ 1FM - Ford Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose vehicle
^ 1FT - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed vehicle
^ 2FM - Ford Motor Company, Canada, multi-purpose vehicle
^ 3FD - Ford Motor Company, Mexico, incomplete vehicle

Brake Type And Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and GVWR code (all vehicles use hydraulic brakes).
^ 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
^ A - 16,001-19,500 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
^ H - 8,501-9,000 pounds GVWR, without air bags (Mexico)
^ J - 9,000-10,000 pounds GVWR, without air bags (Mexico)
^ K - 10,001-14,000 pounds GVWR, without air bags (Mexico)
^ L - 14,001-16,000 pounds GVWR, without air bags (Mexico)
^ M - 16,001-19,500 pounds GVWR, without air bags (Mexico)

Vehicle Line, Series, Body Type:

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
^ F20 - F-250, Regular Cab, 4x2, single rear wheels
^ X20 - F-250, SuperCab, 4x2, single rear wheels
^ W20 - F-250, Crew Cab, 4x2, single rear wheels
^ F21 - F-250, Regular Cab, 4x4, single rear wheels
^ X21 - F-250, SuperCab, 4x4, single rear wheels
^ W21 - F-250, Crew Cab, 4x4, single rear wheels
^ F30 - F-350, Regular Cab, 4x2, single rear wheels
^ X30 - F-350, SuperCab, 4x2, single rear wheels
^ W30 - F-350, Crew Cab, 4x2, single rear wheels
^ F31 - F-350, Regular Cab, 4x4, single rear wheels
^ X31 - F-350, SuperCab, 4x4, single rear wheels
^ W31 - F-350, Crew Cab, 4x4, single rear wheels
^ F32 - F-350, Regular Cab, 4x2, dual rear wheels
^ X32 - F-350, SuperCab, 4x2, dual rear wheels
^ W32 - F-350, Crew Cab, 4x2, dual rear wheels
^ F33 - F-350, Regular Cab, 4x4, dual rear wheels
^ X33 - F-350, SuperCab, 4x4, dual rear wheels
^ W33 - F-350, Crew Cab, 4x4, dual rear wheels
^ F34 - F-350, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x2, single rear wheels
^ X34 - F-350, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4x2, single rear wheels
^ W34 - F-350, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x2, single rear wheels
^ F35 - F-350, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x4, single rear wheels
^ X35 - F-350, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4x4, single rear wheels
^ W35 - F-350, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x4, single rear wheels
^ F36 - F-350, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x2, dual rear wheels
^ X36 - F-350, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4x2, dual rear wheels
^ W36 - F-350, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x2, dual rear wheels
^ F37 - F-350, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x4, dual rear wheels
^ X37 - F-350, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4x4, dual rear wheels
^ W37 - F-350, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x4, dual rear wheels
^ F46 - F-450, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x2
^ W46 - F-450, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x2
^ W42 - F-450, Crew Cab (with box), 4x2, dual rear wheels
^ W43 - F-450, Crew Cab (with box), 4x4, dual rear wheels
^ F47 - F-450, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x4
^ W47 - F-450, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x4
^ F56 - F-550, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x2
^ W56 - F-550, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x2
^ F57 - F-550, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x4
^ X46 - F-450, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4x2
^ X47 - F-450, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4x4
^ X56 - F-550, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4x2
^ X57 - F-550, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4x4
^ W57 - F-550, Crew Cab, (Chassis Cab), 4x4
^ U40 - Excursion, 4x2, XLT
^ U41 - Excursion, four-door, 4x4, XLT
^ U42 - Excursion, four-door, 4x2, Limited
^ U43 - Excursion, four-door, 4x4, Limited

Engine Code:

The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
^ L - 5.4L, Modular, SOHC, EFI, V8, Gas
^ S - 6.8L, SOHC, EFI, V10, Gas
^ F - 7.3L, OHV, DI Turbo, V8, Diesel
^ Z - 6.8L, gaseous fuel prep (F-Series)
^ D - 6.8L, propane only (F-Series)
^ B - 5.4L, propane only (F-Series)

Check Digit Code:

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

Model Year Code:

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

Assembly Plant Code:

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
^ S - Allen Park (Allen Park, Michigan)
^ E - Kentucky Truck (Jefferson County, Kentucky)
^ M - Cuautitlan (Cuautitlan, Mexico)

Sequential Build Code:

The last six VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.
^ A0000-E99999 - Ford Division