Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Fig 1: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Location

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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 VIN

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Fig 3: Identifying 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

Fig 4: Identifying 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

Fig 5: Identifying 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, rear wheel drive (RWD), single rear wheels
• F21 - F-250, Regular Cab, four wheel drive (4WD), single rear wheels
• F30 - F-350, Regular Cab, RWD, single rear wheels
• F31 - F-350, Regular Cab, 4WD, single rear wheels
• F32 - F-350, Regular Cab, RWD, dual rear wheels
• F33 - F-350, Regular Cab, 4WD, dual rear wheels
• F34 - F-350, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), RWD, single rear wheels
• F35 - F-350, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, single rear wheels
• F36 - F-350, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), RWD, dual rear wheels
• F37 - F-350, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels
• F46 - F-450, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), RWD, dual rear wheels
• F47 - F-450, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels
• F56 - F-550, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), RWD, dual rear wheels
• F57 - F-550, Regular Cab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels
• W20 - F-250, Crew Cab, RWD, single rear wheels
• W21 - F-250, Crew Cab, 4WD, single rear wheels
• W30 - F-350, Crew Cab, RWD, single rear wheels
• W31 - F-350, Crew Cab, 4WD, single rear wheels
• W32 - F-350, Crew Cab, RWD, dual rear wheels
• W33 - F-350, Crew Cab, 4WD, dual rear wheels
• W34 - F-350, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), RWD, single rear wheels
• W35 - F-350, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, single rear wheels
• W36 - F-350, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), RWD, dual rear wheels
• W37 - F-350, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels
• W46 - F-450, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), RWD, dual rear wheels
• W47 - F-450, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels
• W56 - F-550, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), RWD, dual rear wheels
• W57 - F-550, Crew Cab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels
• X20 - F-250, SuperCab, RWD, single rear wheels
• X21 - F-250, SuperCab, 4WD, single rear wheels
• X30 - F-350, SuperCab, RWD, single rear wheels
• X31 - F-350, SuperCab, 4WD, single rear wheels
• X32 - F-350, SuperCab, RWD, dual rear wheels
• X33 - F-350, SuperCab, 4WD, dual rear wheels
• X34 - F-350, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), RWD, single rear wheels
• X35 - F-350, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, single rear wheels
• X36 - F-350, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), RWD, dual rear wheels
• X37 - F-350, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels
• X46 - F-450, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), RWD, dual rear wheels
• X47 - F-450, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels
• X56 - F-550, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), RWD, dual rear wheels
• X57 - F-550, SuperCab (Chassis Cab), 4WD, dual rear wheels

Fig 6: Identifying 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
• L - 5.4L, Modular, SOHC, EFI, V8, gas (Mexico market)
• P - 6.0L, OHV, DI Turbo, V8, Diesel
• S - 6.8L, SOHC, EFI, V10, gas (Mexico market)
• Y - 6.8L, 3V, EFI, V10, gas

Fig 7: Identifying Check Digit Code

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

Fig 8: Identifying Model Year Code

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The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

• 7 - 2007

Fig 9: Identifying Assembly Plant Code

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The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

• E - Kentucky Truck (Jefferson County, Kentucky - USA)
• M - Cautitlan Assembly (Cautitlan, Mexico) - Mexico market

Fig 10: Identifying 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