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 on the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN number is also found on the Vehicle Certification (VC) label.







Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
^ M86 - Lincoln LS (six cylinder)
^ M87 - Lincoln LS (eight cylinder)







The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders code.
^ A - 3.9L, eight cylinder, DOHC, EFI
^ S - 3.0L, six cylinder, DOHC, EFI







The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
^ Y- 2000