Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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. If the VIN plate requires replacement, authorized dealers must contact their respective regional office.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) |
| 2 | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and restraint-type code |
| 3 | Vehicle line and series |
| 4 | Engine type code |
| 5 | Computer-generated check digit |
| 6 | Model year code |
| 7 | Assembly plant code |
| 8 | Production sequence number |
World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
The first 3 VIN positions are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).
- 2L1 - Lincoln, Canada, incomplete vehicle - limousine
- 2LJ - Lincoln, Canada, incomplete vehicle - hearse
- 2LM - Lincoln, Canada, Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Restraint Type
The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint-type code.
- G - 5, 001-6, 000 lb Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), active safety belts (all positions), driver and front passenger air bags, side inflatable system (all rows)
- H - 6, 001-7, 000 lb Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), active safety belts (all positions), driver and front passenger air bags, side inflatable system (all rows)
- M - 6, 001-7, 000 lb Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), active safety belts (all positions), driver and front passenger air bags, side inflatable system (1st row only)
Vehicle Line and Series
Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line and series.
- J5A - Lincoln MKT, All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
- J5F - Lincoln MKT, Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
- J5L - Lincoln MKT, AWD, limousine
- J5M - Lincoln MKT, FWD, livery
- J5N - Lincoln MKT, AWD, livery
Engine Type
The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
- 9 - 2.0L, Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI), 4 cylinder
- K - 3.7L, Dual Overhead Camshaft (DOHC), 4 valve, V6
- T - 3.5L, GTDI, V6
Additional engine information can be obtained from the engine tag. Refer to Engine - 3-7L Ti-VCT , Engine - 3-5L GTDI or Engine - 2-0L GTDI .
Check Digit
The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit.
Model Year
The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
- F - 2015
Assembly Plant
The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
- B - Oakville (Oakville Ontario, Canada)
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.
- J00001-L99999 - Lincoln - MPV