Vehicle Identification Number

IDENTIFICATION CODES
The vehicle identification number (VIN) for registration purposes is stamped onto the body on the right-hand side floor panel.

The vehicle identification number is also located on the vehicle certification label. The vehicle certification label is positioned on the left-hand B-pillar above the latch.

The visible VIN (label) is fastened to the instrument panel. It is positioned close to the windshield glass on the left-hand side of the vehicle and is visible from the outside.

World Manufacturer Identifier, Part 1:

World Manufacturer Identifier, Part 2:

VIN Position 1, 2, and 3

Restraint System Type:

VIN Position 4

Manufacturer Specification:

VIN Position 5

Line, Series And Body Type:

VIN Position 6 and 7

Engine Type:

VIN Position 8


VIN Position 9
VIN position 9 is a check digit

Year of Manufacture:

VIN Position 10

Assembly Plant, Part 1:

Assembly Plant, Part 2:

VIN Position 11

VIN Position 12 through 17

Production Sequence Number
Sequence Number
^ 100,001 through 599,999 - Ford Division Vehicles
^ 600,001 through 999,999 - Lincoln and Mercury Division vehicles