Restraints and Safety Systems: Application and ID

IDENTIFICATION CODES

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a seventeen-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 number is also found on the Vehicle Certification (VC) label.

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI):

Vehicle Identification Number
The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier (WMI).
^ 1LN - Lincoln, USA, passenger car
^ 1LJ - Lincoln, USA, incomplete vehicle
^ 1L1 - Lincoln, USA, Limousine

Restraint Code:

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint system type code.
^ L - Active safety belts - all positions, driver and front passenger air bags
^ F - Active safety belts - all positions, driver and front passenger second generation air bags
^ H - Active safety belts - all positions, driver and front passenger air bags with driver and front passenger side impact air bags

Vehicle Line And Series Code:

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line and series code.
^ M81 - Executive Series
^ M82 - Signature Series
^ M83 - Cartier Series
^ M84 - Executive (LWB)
^ M85 - Cartier (LWB)