Vehicle Identification Number

IDENTIFICATION CODES
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a seventeen-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.
- 3FA - Ford, Mexico, passenger car

Restraint System:

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint system type code.
- F - Active safety belts - all positions, driver and front passenger air bags

Line, Series And Body Type:

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
- P11 - ZX2, two-door coupe
- P13 - SE, four-door

Engine Type:

The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders code.
- P - 2.0L, S.P.I., four-cylinder (four-door)

Check Digit:

The ninth VIN position is a government assigned, computer-generated check digit code (0-9).

Model Year:

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
- 3 - 2003

Assembly Plant:

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
- R - Hermosillo (Mexico)
- S - Pilot Plant, Allen Park, Michigan (USA)

Production Sequence Number:

The last six VIN positions are the production sequence number. This is also used as the serial and warranty number.
- Ford - Begins at 100001