Vehicle Identification Number

IDENTIFICATION CODES

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Location:

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 (VIN)

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI):

The 3 three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier (WMI).
- 1LN - Lincoln, USA, passenger car
- 1LJ - Lincoln, USA, incomplete vehicle, Hearse
- 1L1 - Lincoln, USA, Limousine

Restraint Code:

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint system type code.
- F - Active safety belts - all positions, driver and front passenger air bags (limousine/hearse)
- H - Active safety belts - all positions, driver and front passenger air bags with driver and front passenger side impact air bags

Vehicle Line and Series Code:

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line and series code.
- M81 - Signature Series
- M82 - Signature Limited Series
- M83 - Signature Designer Series
- M84 - Executive Series (long wheelbase)
- M85 - Signature Series (long wheelbase)
- M88 - Executive Series (fleet)
- M89 - Ballistic Protection Series

Engine Code:

The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders code.
- W - 4.6L EFI (SOHC), EFI, 8-cylinder
- V - 4.6L EFI (SOHC), EFI, 8-cylinder (flex-fuel)

Check Digit Code:

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

Model Year Code:

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
- 6 - 2006

Assembly Plant Code:

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
- Y - Wixom, Michigan (USA)

Production Sequence Number:

The last 6 VIN positions are the production sequence number. These numbers determine the vehicle build order and provide warranty information.
- 600001-999999