Engine Code

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Marauder, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, and 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Code

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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

9 - 4.6L EFI (SOHC), eight cylinder, natural gas vehicle (NGV)
V - 4.6L EFI (DOHC), eight cylinder, gasoline, Mercury Marauder
W - 4.6L EFI (SOHC), eight cylinder, gasoline