Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Fig 1: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Location

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The vehicle identification number (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 number is also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label. If the VIN plate requires replacement, authorized dealers must contact their respective regional office.

Fig 2: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number

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Item	Description
1	World manufacturer identifier (WMI)
2	Restraint type code
3	Vehicle line and series code
4	Engine code
5	VIN check digit
6	Model year code
7	Assembly plant code
8	Production sequence number

Fig 3: World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)

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The first 3 vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier (WMI) code.

2FA - Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd., passenger car
2FD - Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd., passenger car (incomplete vehicle)
2ME - Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd., Mercury, passenger car
2MH - Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd., Mercury, passenger car (incomplete vehicle)

Fig 4: Restraint Type Code

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The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint system type code.

F - Active safety belts - all positions, driver and front passenger air bags
H - Active safety belts - all positions, driver and front passenger air bags and driver and front passenger side impact air bags

Fig 5: Vehicle Line And Series Code

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

P70 - Crown Victoria (Long wheelbase)
P71 - Crown Victoria (Police Interceptor)
P72 - Crown Victoria (Base fleet vehicle)
P73 - Crown Victoria (Base 4-door)
P74 - Crown Victoria (LX 4-door)
M70 - Grand Marquis (Long wheelbase)
M74 - Grand Marquis (GS 4-door)
M75 - Grand Marquis (LS 4-door)

Fig 6: Engine Code

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

W - 4.6L EFI (SOHC), 8-cylinder, gasoline
V - 4.6L EFI (SOHC), 8-cylinder, flex fuel

Fig 7: Check Digit Code

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The ninth VIN position is the check digit code (0-9).

Fig 8: Model Year Code

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The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

8 - 2008

Fig 9: Assembly Plant Code

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The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

X - St. Thomas, Talbotville, Ontario (Canada)

Fig 10: Production Sequence Code

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The last 6 VIN positions are the production sequence number. These 6 digits also are used as the vehicle serial and warranty number. The serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission and frame.

Ford - 100001-599999
Mercury - 600001-999999