WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
The first 3 VIN
positions are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).