Vehicle Identification Number
IDENTIFICATION CODESVehicle Identification Number
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 on the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN is also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label.
World Manufacturer Identifier:
Vehicle identification number (VIN) positions 1 through 3 indicate the world manufacturer identifier (WMI).
- 2FM - Ford Motor Company - Canada, multi-purpose vehicle
- 2FT - Ford Motor Company - Canada, truck (completed vehicle)
- 2MR - Ford Motor Company (Mercury) - Canada, multi-purpose vehicle
Brake Type:
The fourth VIN position identifies the brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
- D - Hydraulic brakes - 5,001-6,000 pounds (GVWR) - driver and front passenger air bags - driver and front passenger side impact air bags and canopies
- Z - Hydraulic brakes - 5,001-6,000 pounds (GVWR) - driver and front passenger air bags
Line And Series:
VIN positions 5 through 7 indicate the vehicle line and series.
- A50 - Base - Freestar
- A51 - SE - Freestar
- A52 - SEL - Freestar
- A54 - Van - Freestar
- A55 - SE (Canada) - Freestar
- A56 - SEL (Canada) - Freestar
- A57 - SES - Freestar
- A57 - Sport (Canada) - Freestar
- A58 - Limited - Freestar
- A21 - Convenience - Monterey
- A23 - Premier - Monterey
Engine Code:
The eighth VIN position is the engine type (displacement and number of cylinders).
- 2 - 4.2L, OHV, EFI, 6 cylinder
- 6 - 3.9L, OHV, EFI, 6 cylinder
Check Digit:
The ninth VIN position is a computer-generated check digit.
Model Year:
The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
- 6 - 2006
Assembly Plant:
The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
- B - Oakville - Oakville, Ontario (Canada)
Build Sequence:
VIN positions 12 through 17 are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.
- Ford - A00001-F99999
- Mercury - J00001-L99999