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.







Vehicle Identification Number
The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier.
^ 1LN - Lincoln, USA, passenger car
^ 1LJ - Lincoln, USA, incomplete vehicle
^ 1L1 - Lincoln, USA, Limousine








The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint system type code.
^ L - Active safety belts - all positions, driver and front passenger air bags
^ F - Active safety belts - all positions, driver and front passenger second generation air bags
^ H - Active safety belts - all positions, driver and front passenger air bags with driver and front passenger side air bags







Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
^ M81 - Executive Series
^ M82 - Signature Series
^ M83 - Cartier Series







The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders code.
^ W - 4.6L EFI (SOHC), EFI, eight cylinder







The ninth VIN position is the check digit code (0-9).







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







The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
^ S - Pilot Plant, Allen Park, Michigan (USA)
^ Y - Wixom, Michigan (USA)







The last six VIN positions are the production sequence number. These numbers determine the vehicle build order and provide warranty information.