Vehicle Identification Number

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator:

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:

The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier.
- 1FT - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed vehicle
- 2FT - Ford Motor Company, Canada, truck, completed 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).
- Z - 5,001-6,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
- 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

Line, Series And Body Type:

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
- F07 - Regular Cab, 4x2, Flareside
- F08 - Regular Cab, 4x4, Flareside
- F17 - Regular Cab, 4x2, Styleside
- F18 - Regular Cab, 4x4, Styleside
- W07 - Crew Cab, 4x2, Flareside
- W08 - Crew Cab, 4x4, Flareside
- X07 - SuperCab, 4x2, Flareside
- X08 - SuperCab, 4x4, Flareside
- X17 - SuperCab, 4x2, Styleside
- X18 - SuperCab, 4x4, Styleside

Engine Code:

The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
- 2 - 4.2L, OHV, EFI, V6, Gas
- 3 - 5.4L, SOHC, SFI, V8, Gas
- 6 - 4.6L, SOHC, EFI, V8, Gas
- L - 5.4L, SOHC, EFI, V8, Gas
- M - 5.4L, SOHC, EFI, V8, Compressed Natural Gas
- W - 4.6L, SOHC, EFI, V8, Gas
- Z - 5.4L, Bi-Fuel, V8, Compressed Natural Gas/Propane

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.
- 3 - 2003

Assembly Plant Code:

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
- C - Ontario Truck (Oakville, Ontario)
- K - Kansas City (Claycomo, Missouri)
- M - Cuautitlan (Cuautitlan, Mexico)
- N - Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia)

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.