Vehicle Identification Number

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):

IDENTIFICATION CODES







The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a seventeen-digit alphanumeric code. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN is also found on the Vehicle Certification (VC) label.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI):

The first three Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) positions are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).
^ IZW - Auto Alliance International, Inc. (passenger car)

Restraint Type Code:

^ F - Active safety belts - all positions - driver and front passenger air bags
^ H - Active safety belts - all positions - driver and front passenger air bags and driver and front passenger side impact air bags

Line, Series And Body Type Code:

Positions five through seven indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
^ T60 - Cougar, three-door coupe, in-line four-cylinder engine
^ T61 - Cougar, three-door coupe, V-6 engine

Engine Code:

The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders code.
^ 3 - 2.0L, EFI (DOHC), in-line four cylinder
^ L - 2.5L, EFI (DOHC), V-6

Computer Generated Check Digit:

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

Model Year Code:

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
^ W-1998
^ X-1999
^ Y-2000
^ 1-2001
^ 2-2002

Assembly Plant Code:

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
^ 5-Auto Alliance International (AAI) - Flat Rock, Michigan

Production Sequence Number:

The last six VIN positions are the production sequence number. This number is also used as the vehicle serial and warranty number.