Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

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Fig 1: World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)

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The first 3 VIN positions are the world manufacturer identifier (WMI).

1FB - Ford Motor Company, USA, bus
1FC - Ford Motor Company, USA, basic (stripped) chassis
1FD - Ford Motor Company, USA, incomplete vehicle
1FM - Ford Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose passenger vehicle
1FT - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed vehicle

Fig 2: Brake Type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

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The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) code. All vehicles use hydraulic brakes.

N - 8,501-9,000 lb GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
S - 9,001-10,000 lb GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
W - 10,001-14,000 lb GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
X - 14,001-16,000 lb GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
A - 16,001-19,500 lb GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
H - 8,501-9,000 lb GVWR with active safety belts (all positions)
J - 9,001-10,000 lb GVWR with active safety belts (all positions)
K - 10,001-14,000 lb GVWR with active safety belts (all positions)
L - 14,001-16,000 lb GVWR with active safety belts (all positions)

Fig 3: Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type

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

E11 - E-150 wagon
E14 - E-150 van
E24 - E-250 van
E25 - E-250 cutaway
E31 - E-350 wagon
E34 - E-350 van
E35 - E-350 cutaway
E37 - E-350 cutaway
E39 - E-350 stripped chassis
E45 - E-450 cutaway
E49 - E-450 stripped chassis
S24 - E-250 van (extended body)
S31 - E-350 wagon (extended body)
S34 - E-350 van (extended body)

Fig 4: Engine Code

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The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.

L - 5.4L, SOHC, EFI, V8, Gas
P - 6.0L, OHV, V8, Diesel
S - 6.8L, SOHC, EFI, V10, Gas
W - 4.6L, SOHC, EFI, V8, Gas

Fig 5: Check Digit

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The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit.

Fig 6: Vehicle Model Year

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The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

8 - 2008

Fig 7: Assembly Plant

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The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

D - Ohio Assembly

Fig 8: Vehicle Build Sequence

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The last 6 VIN positions are an alphanumeric 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.

A00001-F99999 - Ford Division