Identification Codes: VIN
VIN Locator
The 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 VC label. If the VIN plate requires replacement, authorized dealers must contact their respective regional office.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier) |
| 2 | Restraint-type code |
| 3 | Vehicle line, series, body-type code |
| 4 | Engine-type code |
| 5 | Computer-generated check digit |
| 6 | Model year code |
| 7 | Assembly plant code |
| 8 | Production sequence number |
World Manufacturer Identifier
The first 3 VIN positions are the WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier).
- 1FA - Ford Motor Company, USA, passenger car
- WF0 - Ford Motor Company, Europe - RS only
Restraint Type
The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint type code.
- D - Active safety belts (all positions), driver and front passenger air bags, side impact air bags (1st and 2nd row) and driver knee air bag
Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type
Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
- P3E - 4-door sedan, S series
- P3F - 4-door sedan, SE series
- P3H - 4-door sedan, SEL series
- P3J - 4-door sedan, Titanium series
- P3K - 5-door hatchback, SE series
- P3L - 5-door hatchback, ST series
- P3M - 5-door hatchback, SEL series
- P3N - 5-door hatchback, Titanium series
- P3R - 5-door hatchback - BEV
- P3T - 5-door hatchback - RS
Engine Type
The eighth VIN position identifies the engine type, displacement and number of cylinders.
- 2 - 2.0L, in-line 4-cylinder, 16-valve
- 4 - 72 volt electric - BEV
- 9 - 2.0L, in-line 4-cylinder, GTDI (gasoline turbo-charged direct injection)
- E - 1.0L, in-line 4-cylinder, GTDI (gasoline turbo-charged direct injection)
- H - 2.3L, in-line 4-cylinder, GTDI (gasoline turbo-charged direct injection) - RS only
Check Digit
The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit.
- 0-9
Model Year
The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
- J - 2018
Assembly Plant
The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
- L - Michigan Assembly - Wayne, Michigan
- 4 - Saarlouis Assembly - Saarlouis, Germany - RS only
Production Sequence Number
The last 6 VIN positions are a numeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number. The serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission and frame.
- 200001 - 599999
- 000000 - 999999 - RS only