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 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 first three Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) positions are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) code.
^ 2FA - Ford, Canada, passenger car
^ 2ME - Mercury, Canada, passenger car

Restraint Type Code:

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

Vehicle Line And Series Code:

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
^ P70 - Crown Victoria (long wheelbase)
^ P71 - Crown Victoria (Base four-door)
^ P72 - Crown Victoria (Base four-door)
^ P73 - Crown Victoria (Base four-door)
^ P74 - Crown Victoria (LX four-door)
^ M74 - Grand Marquis (GS four-door)
^ M75 - Grand Marquis (LS four-door)

Engine Code:

The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders code.
^ W - 4.6L EFI (SOHC), eight cylinder (Romeo), gasoline
^ 9 - 4.6L EFI, eight cylinder, Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV)

Check Digit Code:

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

Model Year Code:

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
^ 2 - 2002

Assembly Plant Code:

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
^ X - St. Thomas, Talbotville, Ontario (Canada)
^ S - Pilot Plant, Allen Park, Michigan (USA)

Production Sequence Code:

The last six VIN positions are the production sequence number. These six digits also are used as the vehicle serial and warranty number.
^ Ford - starts at 100000
^ Lincoln/Mercury - starts at 600000