Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

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World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)

Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number - World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)

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The first 3 vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer code.

1FD - Ford Motor Company, USA, incomplete vehicle
1FT - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed vehicle

Brake Type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

Fig 2: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number - Brake Type And Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

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The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and GVWR code (all vehicles use hydraulic brakes).

N - 8,501-9,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
S - 9,001-10,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
W - 10,001-14,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
X - 14,001-16,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
A - 16,001-19,500 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags

Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type

Fig 3: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number - Vehicle Line, Series And Body Type

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Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.

F20 - F-250, Regular Cab, 4x2, single rear wheels
F21 - F-250, Regular Cab, 4x4, single rear wheels
F30 - F-350, Regular Cab, 4x2, single rear wheels
F31 - F-350, Regular Cab, 4x4, single rear wheels
F32 - F-350, Regular Cab, 4x2, dual rear wheels
F33 - F-350, Regular Cab, 4x4, dual rear wheels
F34 - F-350, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x2, single rear wheels
F35 - F-350, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x4, single rear wheels
F36 - F-350, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x2, dual rear wheels
F37 - F-350, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x4, dual rear wheels
F46 - F-450, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x2, dual rear wheels
F47 - F-450, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x4, dual rear wheels
F56 - F-550, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x2, dual rear wheels
F57 - F-550, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x4, dual rear wheels
W20 - F-250, Crew Cab, 4x2, single rear wheels
W21 - F-250, Crew Cab, 4x4, single rear wheels
W30 - F-350, Crew Cab, 4x2, single rear wheels
W31 - F-350, Crew Cab, 4x4, single rear wheels
W32 - F-350, Crew Cab, 4x2, dual rear wheels
W33 - F-350, Crew Cab, 4x4, dual rear wheels
W34 - F-350, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x2, single rear wheels
W35 - F-350, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x4, single rear wheels
W36 - F-350, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x2, dual rear wheels
W37 - F-350, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x4, dual rear wheels
W46 - F-450, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x2, dual rear wheels
W47 - F-450, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x4, dual rear wheels
W56 - F-550, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4x2, dual rear wheels
W57 - F-550, Crew Cab, (Chassis Cab), 4x4, dual rear wheels
X20 - F-250, SuperCab, 4x2, single rear wheels
X21 - F-250, SuperCab, 4x4, single rear wheels
X30 - F-350, SuperCab, 4x2, single rear wheels
X31 - F-350, SuperCab, 4x4, single rear wheels
X32 - F-350, SuperCab, 4x2, dual rear wheels
X33 - F-350, SuperCab, 4x4, dual rear wheels
X34 - F-350, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4x2, single rear wheels
X35 - F-350, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4x4, single rear wheels
X36 - F-350, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4x2, dual rear wheels
X37 - F-350, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4x4, dual rear wheels
X46 - F-450, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4x2, dual rear wheels
X47 - F-450, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4x4, dual rear wheels
X56 - F-550, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4x2, dual rear wheels
X57 - F-550, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4x4, dual rear wheels

Engine Code

Fig 4: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number - Engine Code

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The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.

5 - 5.4L, Modular, 3V, SOHC, EFI, V8, gas
P - 6.0L, OHV, DI Turbo, V8, Diesel
Y - 6.8L, 3V, EFI, V10, gas

Check Digit Code

Fig 5: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number - Check Digit Code

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

Model Year Code

Fig 6: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number - Model Year Code

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The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

6 - 2006

Assembly Plant Code

Fig 7: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number - Assembly Plant Code

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The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

E - Kentucky Truck (Jefferson County, Kentucky)

Sequential Build Code

Fig 8: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number - Sequential Build Code

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The last 6 VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.

A00001-F99999 - Ford Division