Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) - Ford Freestyle

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator 

Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Location - Ford Freestyle

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The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a 17-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 is also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label.

Fig 2: Identifying Vehicle Certification (VC) Label

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World Manufacturer Identifier 

Fig 3: Identifying World Manufacturer Identifier Number

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The first 3 VIN positions are the world manufacturer code.

• 1FM - Ford Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose vehicle
• 1FT - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck (completed vehicle)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Restraint Type 

Fig 4: Identifying Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) & Restraint Type Number

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The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint-type code.

• D - 5,001-6,000 pounds (GVWR) with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact protection.
• Z - 5,001-6,000 pounds (GVWR) with driver and front passenger air bags

Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type 

Fig 5: Identifying Vehicle Line, Series & Body Type Number

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

• K00 - Ford Freestyle, delivery truck
• K01 - Ford Freestyle, FWD, SE
• K02 - Ford Freestyle, FWD, SEL
• K03 - Ford Freestyle, FWD, Limited
• K04 - Ford Freestyle, AWD, SE
• K05 - Ford Freestyle, AWD, SEL
• K06 - Ford Freestyle, AWD, Limited

Engine Type 

Fig 6: Identifying Engine Type Number

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

• 1 - 3.0 L, 4V, EFI, V6

Check Digit 

Fig 7: Identifying Check Digit Number

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

Model Year 

Fig 8: Identifying Model Year Number

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The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

• 6 - 2006

Assembly Plant 

Fig 9: Identifying Assembly Plant Number

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The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

• G - Chicago (Chicago, Illinois)

Production Sequence Number 

Fig 10: Identifying Production Sequence Number

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

• A00001-F99999 - Ford Motor Company - multi-purpose vehicle (MPV)