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Identification Codes: VIN

VIN Locator 

GFD635896Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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.

GFD635897Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Item Description
1 WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier)
2 Restraint-type and GVWcode
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).

Restraint Type 

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint and GVW code.

Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type 

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

Engine Type 

The eighth VIN position identifies the engine type, displacement and number of cylinders.

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.

Assembly Plant 

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

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.

Mexico only

Sequential Vehicle Identifier first 12 production months Sequential Vehicle Identifier from 13 production month onwards Month of Manufacture
E00001 to E99999 S00001 to S99999 January, February, March
F00001 to F99999 J00001 to J99999 ApriL, May, June
G00001 to G99999 K00001 to K99999 July, August, September
H00001 to H99999 L00001 to L99999 October, November, December