Vehicle Identification Number

IDENTIFICATION CODES

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator:

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.

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI):

The first 3 vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier (WMI).
- 1FB - Ford Motor Company, USA, bus
- 1FC - Ford Motor Company, USA, basic (stripped) chassis
- 1FD - Ford Motor Company, USA, incomplete vehicle
- 1FM - Ford Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose passenger vehicle
- 1FT - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed vehicle

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
- A - 16,001-19,500 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
- H - 8,501-9,000 pounds GVWR with active safety belts (all positions)
- J - 9,001-10,000 pounds GVWR with active safety belts (all positions)
- K - 10,001-14,000 pounds GVWR with active safety belts (all positions)
- L - 14,001-16,000 pounds GVWR with active safety belts (all positions)

Vehicle Line, Series And Body Type:

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
- E11 - E-150 wagon
- E14 - E-150 van
- E24 - E-250 van
- E31 - E-350 wagon
- E34 - E-350 van
- E35 - E-350 base cutaway
- E39 - E-350 stripped chassis
- E45 - E-450 Super Duty cutaway
- E49 - E-450 Super Duty stripped chassis
- S24 - E-250 van (extended body)
- S31 - E-350 wagon (extended body)
- S34 - E-350 van (extended body)

Engine Code:

The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
- L - 5.4L, SOHC, EFI, V8, Gas
- P - 6.0L, OHV, V8, Diesel
- S - 6.8L, SOHC, EFI, V10, Gas
- W - 4.6L, SOHC, EFI, V8, 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.
- 6 - 2006

Assembly Plant:

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

Vehicle Build Sequence:

The last 6 VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.
- A00001-F99999 - Ford Division