Vehicle Identification Number

IDENTIFICATION CODES

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Tag 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.

Vehicle Identification Number

World Manufacturer Identifier:

The first 3 vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier.
- 1FM - Ford Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose vehicle (MPV)
- 4M2 - Ford Motor Company (Mercury), USA, MPV

Brake Type And Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) code, all vehicles use hydraulic brakes. This code may also identify the vehicle safety restraint system.
- E - 6,001-7,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact air canopy
- R - 6,001-7,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags

Line, Series And Body Type:

VIN positions 5 through 7 indicate the vehicle line, series and body type.
- U31 - Explorer Sport Trac, rear wheel drive (RWD), XLT U33 - Explorer Sport Trac, RWD, Limited
- U51 - Explorer Sport Trac, four wheel drive (4WD), XLT
- U53 - Explorer Sport Trac, 4WD, Limited
- U63 - Explorer, RWD, XLT
- U64 - Explorer, RWD, Eddie Bauer
- U65 - Explorer, RWD, Limited
- U73 - Explorer, 4WD, XLT
- U74 - Explorer, 4WD, Eddie Bauer
- U75 - Explorer, 4WD, Limited
- U37 - Mountaineer, RWD, Luxury
- U38 - Mountaineer, RWD, Premier
- U47 - Mountaineer, all wheel drive (AWD), Luxury
- U48 - Mountaineer, AWD, Premier

Engine Type:

The eighth VIN position is the engine type (displacement and number of cylinders).
- E - 4.0L, SOHC, V6, EFI (Cologne)
- 8 - 4.6L, 3-valve, V8, EFI
- K - 4.0L, SOHC, V6, EFI

Check Digit:

The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit.

Model Year:

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
- 7 - 2007

Assembly Plant:

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
- U - Louisville, Kentucky

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. This serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission and frame.
- A00001-E99999 - Ford
- J00001-L99999 - Mercury