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Ford Motor Company uses the following VIN formats and codes.
American Ford[edit | edit source]
American VIN format[edit | edit source]
Ford does not directly encode the platform name in the VIN, although much other information is included there. Instead, the company uses a series number to identify a vehicle type. Ford's VIN format is as follows:
| Position | Sample | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | World Manufacturer identifier |
| 2 | F | |
| 3 | M | |
| 4 | P | Gross vehicle weight rating code |
| 5 | K | Vehicle line, series and body code |
| 6 | 4 | |
| 7 | J | |
| 8 | 9 | Engine code |
| 9 | 9 | Check digit |
| 10 | 2 | Model Year |
| 11 | U | Assembly plant |
| 12 | C | Sequential number |
| 13 | 2 | |
| 14 | 9 | |
| 15 | 6 | |
| 16 | 5 | |
| 17 | 5 |
American restraint types[edit | edit source]
The restraint type is specified as character four of the American Ford VIN for passenger cars.
| VIN code. G | Description |
|---|---|
| P | Passive belts (Manual) |
| B | Active belts |
| C | Driver Airbag and Active Belts |
| L | Driver and Passenger (First Generation) Airbags and Active Belts |
| F | Driver and Passenger (Second Generation) Airbags and Active Belts |
| K | |
| H | Driver and Passenger Front and Side Airbags and Active Belts |
| D | Driver and Passenger Front and Side Airbags and Active Belts All positions |
American GVWR codes[edit | edit source]
| Value | Mass in pounds |
|---|---|
| A | up to 3,000 |
| B | 3,001 – 4,000 |
| C | 4,001 – 5,000 |
| D | 5,001 – 6,000 |
| E | 6,001 – 7,000 |
| F | 7,001 – 8,000 |
| G | 8,001 – 8,500 |
| H | 8,501 – 9,000 |
| J | 9,001 – 10,000 |
| K | 10,001 – 14,000 |
| L | 14,001 – 16,000 |
| M | 16,001 – 19,500 |
| N | 8,501 – 9,000 |
| P | 7,001 – 8,000 |
| R | 6,001 – 7,000 |
| S | 9,001 – 10,000 |
| T | up to 3,000 |
| U | 3,001 – 4,000 |
| V | 8,001 – 8,500 |
| W | 10,001 – 14,000 |
| Y | 4,001 – 5,000 |
| Z | 5,001 – 6,000 |
American models[edit | edit source]
The model type is specified in positions five through seven of the American Ford VIN. The first position specifies the model line or marque, the next is the series, the last is the vehicle type. The type often indicates the engine size, driven wheels, body style, and similar factors.
| Value | Mean |
|---|---|
| A5 | Ford Windstar Ford Freestar |
| A20 | Mercury Mountaineer |
| C | Ford E-Series Chassis |
| E | Ford E-Series Lincoln Aviator |
| F02 F04 F12 F14 F20 F21 F25 F30 F31 F32 F33 F36 F37 F46 F47 F56 F57 F65 F66 F75 F76 |
Ford F-Series, F-150, Regular Cab, Flareside, 2WD |
| K02 K03 K05 K06 K07 K08 |
Ford Taurus X/Freestyle; SEL, FWD |
| K36 K38 K39 K46 K48 K49 K3H K4H K3J K4J K3K K4K K4A |
Ford Edge; SE, FWD |
| M36 | Mercury Topaz |
| M5 | Mercury Sable |
| M6 | Mercury Mystique |
| M7 | Mercury Grand Marquis Mercury Marauder |
| M81 M83 M84 M85 M89 |
Lincoln Town Car |
| M86 M87 |
Lincoln LS |
| M9 | Lincoln Continental |
| M10 | Mercury Tracer |
| P01 P02 P06 P07 P08 P0L |
Ford Fusion; SE, AWD |
| P10 P10 P11 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 |
Ford Escort, Hatchback, 3-door ('91-'96) |
| P24 P25 P27 P28 |
Ford Taurus/Five Hundred; SEL, FWD ('07-up) |
| P30 P31 P33 P34 P35 P36 P37 P38 P39 P3F P3T |
Ford Focus, Hatchback, 3-door; SVT |
| P10 P12 P13 P16 P26 P27 P28 P40 P41 P42 P42 P44 P45 P46 P47 P48 P49 |
Ford Mustang, Coupe; L/GL ('82) |
| P4A P4B P4C P4E P4F |
Ford Fiesta, Sedan, S |
| P5 P52 P53 P54 P55 P56 |
Ford Taurus |
| P65 P66 P68 |
Ford Contour |
| P60 P62 P64 |
Ford Thunderbird; LX/V6 ('89-'97), All ('02-'05) |
| P67 P68 |
Mercury Capri; RS, Turbo RS ('79-'86) |
| P70 P71 P72 P73 P74 P7B |
Ford Crown Victoria; Long Wheelbase |
| P84 | Mazda 6 |
| P90 | Ford GT |
| R0 R1 R4 |
Ford Ranger |
| S | Ford E-Series extended |
| T20 T21 T22 |
Ford Probe; GL/SE |
| T6 | Mercury Cougar |
| T80 T82 T84 T85 T88 T89 |
Ford Mustang, Coupe; V6 ('05-up) |
| U0 U9 |
Ford Escape/Ford Escape Hybrid |
| U1 | Ford Expedition |
| U2 | Lincoln Navigator |
| U4 | Ford Excursion |
| U6 U7 U8 |
Ford Explorer/Mercury Mountaineer/Lincoln Aviator |
| U15 | Ford Bronco |
| U80 |
Ford L-8000 |
| V1 | Mercury Villager |
| W02 W04 W12 W14 W20 W21 W30 W31 W32 W33 W36 W37 W46 W47 W56 W57 W65 W66 W75 W76 |
Ford F-Series, F-150, Crew Cab, Flareside, 2WD |
| X02 X04 X12 X14 X17 X20 X21 X26 X30 X31 X32 X33 X36 X37 X46 X47 X56 X57 X65 X66 X75 X76 |
Ford F-Series, F-150, Super Cab, Flareside, 2WD |
American engine codes[edit | edit source]
Ford encodes the engine type in character 8 of the VIN. The following table outlines the various engines encoded there:
Engine codes for passenger cars[edit | edit source]
| Configuration | Name | Displacement | Description | Fuel | Power (hp) | Power (kW) | VIN code | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I4 | Zetec | 2.0L | SPIEFI | Gasoline | 110 | 82 | P | |
| DOHC | Gasoline | 165 | A | 2006-2018+ Fusion, many others | ||||
| DOHC Turbo | Gasoline | 265 | 9 | 2013-2018+ Ecoboost Fusion, many others, mfg in Spain | ||||
| DOHC | Gasoline | 130 | 97 | 3 | ||||
| DOHC | Gasoline | 167 | 125 | 5 | SVT (02'-04') | |||
| Lima | 2.3 L | OHC Turbo | Gasoline | 145 | 108 | W | Mustang Turbo GT ('83-'84) | |
| Lima | 2.3 L | OHC Turbo IC | Gasoline | 175 | 130 | T | Mustang SVO ('84-'86) | |
| Lima | 2.3 L | OHC Turbo IC | Gasoline | 190 | 245 | T | w:Thunderbird Turbo Coupe ('87-'88) with T5OD transmission | |
| Duratec 20E | 2.0 L | DOHC PZEV | Gasoline | 130 | 97 | N | Required in most emissions states | |
| Duratec 20 | 2.0 L | DOHC 16V | Gasoline | 136 | 101 | N | On 2005 and up Focus | |
| Duratec 23 | 2.3 L | DOHC 16V | Gasoline | 151 | 113 | Z | ZX5, ZX4 ST | |
| Duratec Ti-VCT | 1.6 L | DOHC 16V | Gasoline | 119 | 109 | J | Ford Fiesta | |
| BP-ZE | BP-ZE | 1.8 L | DOHC 16V | Gasoline | 127 | 95 | 8 | Escort GT ('91-'96) |
| V6 | Vulcan | 3.0L | EFI | Gasoline | 152 | 113 | U | |
| EFIFFV | Gasoline/E85 | 145-152 | 108-113 | 2 | ||||
| EFIFFV | Gasoline/M85 | 145-155 | 108-116 | 2 | ||||
| Duratec 25 | 2.5L | DOHC | Gasoline | 170 | 127 | L | ||
| DOHC SVT | Gasoline | 200 | 149 | G | ||||
| Duratec 30 | 3.0L | DOHC | Gasoline | 200 | 149 | S | ||
| Essex | 3.8L | EFI | Gasoline | 190 | 142 | 4 | ||
| 3.9L | EFI | Gasoline | 195 | 145 | 6 | |||
| 4.2L | EFI | Gasoline/E85 | 2 | |||||
| Cologne | 4.0L | SOHC | Gasoline | 210 | 157 | N | Mustang 05+ | |
| SHO V6 | 3.0L | EFI DOHC | Gasoline | 220 | 200 | Y | Taurus SHO MTX | |
| 3.2L | EFI DOHC | Gasoline | 220 | 215 | P | Taurus SHO ATX | ||
| V8 | Windsor | 5.0L | EFI H.O. | Gasoline | 205 - 215 | 153 - 160 | T | 5.0 Mustang |
| EFI Cobra | Gasoline | 235 | 175 | D | Mustang Cobra and Cobra R ('93) | |||
| EFI Cobra | Gasoline | 240 | 179 | E | Mustang Cobra ('94-'95) | |||
| 5.8L | EFI Cobra R | Gasoline | 300 | 223 | C | Mustang Cobra R ('95) | ||
| SHO V8 | 3.4L | EFI DOHC | Gasoline | 235 | 175 | N | Taurus SHO | |
| AJ-V8 | 3.9L | DOHC | Gasoline | 280 | 209 | A | Lincoln LS | |
| Modular 4.6 | 4.6L | SOHC | Gasoline | 220 - 235 | 164-209 | W | ||
| SOHC | CNG | 220 | 164 | 9 | ||||
| SOHC 2V | Gasoline | 260 | 168 | X | Mustang GT ('96-'04) | |||
| SOHC 3V | Gasoline | 300 | 223 | H | Mustang GT ('05-up) | |||
| DOHC 4V | Gasoline | 302 - 320 | 225 - 239 | V | Marauder, Mustang SVT Cobra|Ford Mustang SVT Cobra|Mustang SVT Cobra | |||
| DOHC Ram Air | Gasoline | 305 | 227 | R | Mustang Mach 1 | |||
| DOHC SC | Gasoline | 390 | 291 | Y | Mustang SVT Cobra S/C | |||
| Modular 5.4 | 5.4L | EFI 4V | Gasoline | 385 | 287 | H | Mustang Cobra R | |
| DOHC 4V SC | Gasoline | 500 | 372 | S | Shelby GT500 | |||
| DOHC 4V SC | Gasoline | 550 | 410 | S | Ford GT |
Engine codes for light trucks[edit | edit source]
| Configuration | Name | Displacement | Description | Fuel | Power (hp) | Power (kW) | VIN code | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I4 | 2.5 L | EFI-SOHC | Gasoline | 119 | 89 | C | ||
| Zetec | 2.0 L | Gasoline | 127 | 95 | B | |||
| Duratec 23 | 2.3 L | EFI | Gasoline | 135 | 101 | D | ||
| GTDI | 2.0L | GTDI | Gasoline | 200-301 | 149-245 | 9 | ||
| V6 | Duratec 30 | 3.0 L | DOHC | Gasoline | 201 | 150 | 1 | |
| Vulcan | 3.0 L | EFI | Gasoline | 154 | 115 | U | ||
| EFI-FFV | Gasoline/E85 | 150 | 112 | V | ||||
| Nissan VG | 3.3 L | EFI SOHC | Gasoline | 170 | 127 | T | Mercury Villager | |
| Essex | 3.8 L | EFI | Gasoline | 193 | 145 | 4 | ||
| 3.9 L | EFI | Gasoline | 195 | 145 | 6 | |||
| Cologne | 4.0 L | EFI | Gasoline | 160 | 119 | X | Ranger, Explorer | |
| 4.0 L | EFI SOHC | Gasoline/E85 | 210 | 157 | K | Explorer | ||
| Gasoline | 207-210 | 154-157 | E | Explorer, Ranger | ||||
| Essex | 4.2 L | EFI | Gasoline | 201-202 | 150-151 | 2 | ||
| GTDI | 3.5L | GTDI | Gasoline | 355-365 | 264-272 | T | F-150 | |
| Duratec 37 | 3.7L | Ti-VCT | Gasoline | 302 | 225 | M | ||
| V8 | Triton | 4.6 L | SOHC/EFI (W) | Gasoline | 215-240 | 160-179 | 6 | |
| SOHC/EFI (W) | Gasoline | 225-239 | 168-178 | W | ||||
| DOHC | Gasoline | 300 | 224 | H | ||||
| Triton | 5.4 L | SOHC/EFI | Gasoline | 250-260 | 186-194 | L | ||
| CNG | 225-260 | 168-194 | M | |||||
| SOHC | Gasoline/CNG | 260 | 194 | Z | ||||
| Intech | 5.4 L | DOHC (W) | Gasoline | 295-300 | 220-224 | A | ||
| DOHC | Gasoline | 300 | 224 | R | ||||
| SOHC (E) | Gasoline | 300 | 224 | 5 | ||||
| SOHC | Gasoline | 380 | 283 | 3 | ||||
| Coyote | 5.0 L | Ti-VCT | Gasoline | 360 | 268 | F | ||
| Powerstroke | 7.3 L | Turbo | Diesel | 250-275 | 186-205 | F | Navistar | |
| 6.0 L | Turbo | Diesel | 225-325 | 168-242 | P | International Truck and Engine Co. | ||
| 6.4 L | Turbo | Diesel | 325-350 | 242-261 | R | International Truck and Engine Co. | ||
| 6.7 L | Turbo | Diesel | 390-400 | 291-298 | T | FoMoCo | ||
| V10 | Triton | 6.8 L | SOHC/EFI | Gasoline | 305-310 | 227-231 | S,Y |
Engine codes for commercial trucks[edit | edit source]
| Configuration | Displacement | Description | Fuel | Power (hp) | Power (kW) | Torque (ft.lbf) | Torque (Nm) | VIN code | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I6 | 5.9 | Cummins | Diesel | 185-275 | 138-205 | 420-660 | 569-895 | A, B, D, E, F, G, H, V | |
| Cummins ISB | Diesel | 175-195 | 130-145 | 420-520 | 569-705 | 1, 3, 4 | |||
| Cummins B5.9E | Diesel | 210 | 157 | 520 | 705 | Y, 8 | |||
| 7.2 | Caterpillar 3126B | Diesel | 190-300 | 142-224 | 520-860 | 705-1166 | A, H, N, R, 2, 7 | ||
| Caterpillar | Diesel | 190-300 | 142-224 | 520-860 | 705-1166 | C, N, P, R, S, T, U, W, X, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |||
| V8 | 6 | International Truck and Engine Co. | Diesel | 200-230 | 149-172 | 520-620 | 705-841 | J, K, L, M, Y, Z, 0 | |
| 7.3 | International Truck and Engine Co. (Powerstroke) |
Diesel | 210 | 157 | 520 | 705 | 5, 6 | ||
| Turbo Diesel | 215-235 | 160-175 | F | ||||||
| 5.4 | Ford | Gasoline | 255-260 | 190-194 | G | ||||
| 7.5 | Ford | Gasoline | 220-360 | 345-390 | L | ||||
| V10 | 6.8 | Ford | Gasoline | 305-310 | 227-231 | S | |||
| Bi-Fuel NGV/LPG | 295-305 | 220-227 | B | ||||||
| Gasoline-GFP | 305-310 | 227-231 | Z |
North American Ford factories[edit | edit source]
| VIN code | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A | Atlanta Assembly (Hapeville, Georgia) | through 2007 model year |
| B | Oakville Assembly (Oakville, Ontario, Canada) | |
| C | Ontario Truck (Oakville, Ontario, Canada) | through 2004 model year |
| D | Ohio Assembly (Avon Lake, Ohio) | |
| E | Kentucky Truck Assembly (Louisville, Kentucky) | For light duty vehicles (pickups/chassis cab pickups/SUVs) since 1994 model year |
| F | Dearborn Assembly (Dearborn, Michigan) | through 2004 model year |
| F | Dearborn Truck Assembly (Dearborn, Michigan) | since 2005 model year |
| G | Chicago Assembly (Chicago, Illinois) | |
| H | Lorain Assembly (Lorain, Ohio) | through 2006 model year |
| H | Multimatic, Inc. plant (Markham, Ontario, Canada) | from 2017-2022 model year |
| J | IMMSA plant (Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico) | from 1988-2000 model year |
| K | Kansas City Assembly (Claycomo, Missouri) | |
| L | Michigan Assembly (formerly Michigan Truck) (Wayne, Michigan) | |
| M | Cuautitlán Assembly (Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico State, Mexico) | |
| N | Norfolk Assembly (Norfolk, Virginia) | through 2007 model year |
| N | Chicago SHO Center (Chicago, Illinois) | since 2021 model year |
| P | Twin Cities Assembly (St. Paul, Minnesota) | Closed 2011 |
| R | San Jose Assembly (Milpitas, California) | through 1983 model year |
| R | Hermosillo Stamping & Assembly (Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico) | since 1988 model year |
| S | Ford New Model Programs Development Center (Allen Park, Michigan) | (Pilot & Pre-Production) |
| T | Edison Assembly (Edison, New Jersey) | through 2004 model year |
| U | Louisville Assembly (Louisville, Kentucky) | |
| V | Kentucky Truck Assembly (Louisville, Kentucky) | For medium- & heavy-duty commercial trucks & bus chassis through 1998 model year |
| V | Blue Diamond Truck Co. plant (General Escobedo, Nuevo León, Mexico) | from 2004-2015 model year |
| W | Wayne Stamping & Assembly (Wayne, Michigan) | through 2011 model year |
| W | Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center (Dearborn, Michigan) | since 2022 model year |
| X | St. Thomas Assembly (Talbotville, Ontario, Canada) | Closed 2011 |
| Y | Wixom Assembly (Wixom, Michigan) | through 2007 model year |
| Z | St. Louis Assembly (Hazelwood, Missouri) | through 2006 model year |
| 0 | Detroit Chassis LLC plant (Detroit, Michigan) | since 2000 model year |
| 5 | Flat Rock Assembly plant (AutoAlliance International) (Flat Rock, Michigan) | Previously known as Mazda Motor Manufacturing USA |
IMMSA=Industrias Metalicas Monterrey SA
Non-North American Ford factories Supplying North America[edit | edit source]
| VIN code | Location | Models Sourced |
|---|---|---|
| C | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport |
| D | Ipiranga, Sao Paulo state, Brazil | 1986-1990 Ford Cargo truck |
| E | Cologne, Germany | 1988-1989 Merkur Scorpio |
| M | Karmann plant: Rheine, Germany | 1985-1989 Merkur XR4Ti |
| T | Ford Otosan plant: Golcuk, Kocaeli province, Turkey | 2010-2013 Ford Transit Connect |
| 0 | Mazda plant: Hiroshima, Japan | 1981-1982 Ford Courier |
| 1 | Almussafes, Valencia province, Spain | 2014-2023 Ford Transit Connect |
| 4 | Saarlouis, Germany | 2016-2018 Ford Focus RS (only the RS model) |
| 6 | Kia Motors Sohari plant: Gwangmyeong, South Korea | 1988-1993 Ford Festiva, 1994-1997 Ford Aspire |
| 8 | Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia | 1991-1994 Mercury Capri |
European Ford[edit | edit source]
European VIN format[edit | edit source]
| Position | Sample | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | World Manufacturer identifier |
| 2 | F | |
| 3 | 0 | |
| 4 | T | Body type |
| 5 | D | XX |
| 6 | 3 | |
| 7 | 4 | Model line |
| 8 | L | Factory ID |
| 9 | 2 | Model |
| 10 | 6 | Body type |
| 11 | V | Year |
| 12 | J | Month |
| 13 | 7 | Sequential number |
| 14 | 6 | |
| 15 | 6 | |
| 16 | 2 | |
| 17 | 8 |
European body types[edit | edit source]
| Body type ID (Position 4) | Description |
|---|---|
| 3 | van high roof |
| 5 | combi high roof |
| A | 3-door |
| B | 5-door |
| C | 2-door coupe and 3-door hatchback (Ford Fiesta ST Mk. 7+?) |
| D | 5-door hatchback (Focus RS Mk. 3+?) |
| E | 3-door hatchback |
| F | 4-door Saloon |
| G | 5-door multi purpose vehicle |
| J | 5-door SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) |
| K | 5-door LMV (Luxury Multipurpose Vehicle) |
| L | 2-door cabriolet |
| N | 5-door estate/wagon/clipper |
| P | 5-Door Hatchback |
| S | 5-door Estate |
| T | 2-door saloon |
| U | 5-door van |
| V | 2-door van |
| W | 3-door van |
European model lines[edit | edit source]
| Line ID (Position 7) | Description |
|---|---|
| B | Ford Britain |
| C | Ford Britain affiliate Ford Lusitana S.A.R.L. Azambuja, Portugal |
| E | Ford Germany affiliate |
| G | Ford Germany |
| L | Ford Brazil |
| P | Portugal |
| S | Japan |
| W | Ford Spain |
| Z | United States |
European factories[edit | edit source]
European models[edit | edit source]
| VIN code (Position 8) | Model |
|---|---|
| A | Ford Escort Ford Orion |
| B | Ford Mondeo Ford Cougar Ford Cortina Ford Sierra Ford Taunus |
| C & D | Ford Focus |
| E | Ford Puma Ford Capri |
| F | Ford Transit |
| G | Ford Scorpio Ford Granada |
| J | Ford Fiesta Ford Fusion |
| K | Ford Fiesta ST |
| M | Ford Kuga |
| O | Ford Mustang |
| R | Ford Ka |
| S | Ford Galaxy Ford Escort Ford S-Max |
| W |
Ford Australia[edit | edit source]
Australian VIN format[edit | edit source]
Ford Australia have used the same basic system for chassis numbers on Australian assembled vehicles since the early 1960s.[1] When Australia went to mandatory 17-digit VINs in 1989, the Ford chassis numbers became 17-digit VINs by the addition of 6FPAAA ahead of the original numbering system.[2] With the exception of some L-series (Louisville) trucks fitted with other brands of engine, engine numbers match the VIN with the 6FPAAA omitted.
| Position | Sample | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | World Manufacturer identifier |
| 2 | F | |
| 3 | P | |
| 4 | A | Fixed padding (Always AAA) |
| 5 | A | |
| 6 | A | |
| 7 | J | Platform origin |
| 8 | G | Production location |
| 9 | W | Model code |
| 10 | A | |
| 11 | 1 | Year |
| 12 | G | Month |
| 13 | 8 | Sequential number |
| 14 | 0 | |
| 15 | 7 | |
| 16 | 0 | |
| 17 | 1 |
Australian platform origin[edit | edit source]
The platform code indicates the origin of the underlying platform on which the vehicle is built, even if the body was locally designed.
| VIN code | Origin |
|---|---|
| A | North America |
| C | Europe or Britain |
| J | Australia |
| U | Japan (Mazda) |
Australian production location[edit | edit source]
See also List of Ford factories
| VIN code | Location |
|---|---|
| G | Broadmeadows (main line) |
| H | Brisbane |
| K | Sydney |
| L | Broadmeadows (secondary line) |
Ford WMIs[edit | edit source]
| WMI | Country | Description | Vehicle types |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFA | South Africa | Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa | |
| JC0 | Japan | Ford (made by Mazda) | |
| JC2 | Ford Courier pickup (made by Mazda) | ||
| KNJ | South Korea | Ford (made by Kia) | |
| LJX | China | Jiangling Motors Co., Ltd. (JMC) - Ford | |
| LVS | Changan Ford | ||
| MAJ | India | Ford India Pvt. Ltd. | |
| MNA, MNB, MNC | Thailand | AutoAlliance Thailand | Ford |
| MM0, MM6, MM7, MM8 | Mazda | ||
| MPB | Ford Thailand Manufacturing | ||
| NM0 | Turkey | Ford Otosan | |
| PE1 | Philippines | Ford Motor Company Philippines | |
| PE3 | Mazda made by Ford Motor Company Philippines | ||
| PR8 | Malaysia | Ford Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. | |
| RHA | Taiwan | Ford Lio Ho | |
| RL0 | Vietnam | Ford Vietnam | |
| SFA | United Kingdom | Ford Motor Company Ltd. | |
| TW2 | Portugal | Ford Lusitana SARL | |
| UNI | Ireland | Henry Ford and Son Ltd. | |
| VS6 | Spain | Ford Espana SA | |
| WF0 | Germany | Ford Werke A.G. | |
| WF1 | Merkur (Ford Werke A.G.) | ||
| XLC | Netherlands | Ford Nederland NV | |
| X9F | Russia | Ford Motor Company ZAO | |
| Y4F | Belarus | Ford Union | |
| Z6F | Russia | Ford Sollers | |
| 1F1 | USA | Ford Motor Company | Ford MPV - limousine (through 2009) |
| 1F6 | Detroit Chassis LLC | Ford Basic (stripped) Chassis | |
| 1F7 | MSX International Detroit, MI | Ford passenger car | |
| 1FA | Ford Motor Company | Ford passenger car | |
| 1FB | Ford Bus | ||
| 1FC | Ford basic (stripped) chassis | ||
| 1FD | Ford incomplete vehicle | ||
| 1FM | Ford MPV | ||
| 1FT | Ford truck (completed vehicle) | ||
| 1L1 | Lincoln passenger car - limousine | ||
| 1LJ | Lincoln incomplete vehicle | ||
| 1LN | Lincoln passenger car | ||
| 1ME | Mercury passenger car | ||
| 1MH | Mercury incomplete vehicle | ||
| 1MR | Continental passenger car (Continental Mark VI & VII 1981-1985 & Continental sedan 1982-1985) | ||
| 1YV | AutoAlliance International | Mazda 6, 626, MX-6 | |
| 1ZV | Ford Mustang 2005-2014, Ford Probe | ||
| 1ZW | Mercury Cougar 1999-2002 | ||
| 2FA | Canada | Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. | Ford passenger car |
| 2FD | Ford incomplete vehicle | ||
| 2FM | Ford MPV | ||
| 2FT | Ford truck (completed vehicle) | ||
| 2L1 | Lincoln incomplete vehicle - limousine | ||
| 2LJ | Lincoln incomplete vehicle - hearse | ||
| 2LM | Lincoln MPV | ||
| 2LN | Lincoln passenger car | ||
| 2ME | Mercury passenger car | ||
| 2MH | Mercury incomplete vehicle | ||
| 2MR | Mercury MPV | ||
| 3FA | Mexico | Ford Motor Company (Mexico) | Ford passenger car |
| 3FC | Ford basic (stripped) chassis | ||
| 3FD | Ford incomplete vehicle | ||
| 3FE | Ford incomplete vehicle | ||
| 3FM | Ford MPV | ||
| 3FT | Ford truck (completed vehicle) | ||
| 3LN | Lincoln passenger car | ||
| 3MA | Mercury passenger car (88-95 Tracer) | ||
| 3ME | Mercury passenger car | ||
| 3FN | Blue Diamond Trucks S. De R. L. De C. V. | Ford truck (completed vehicle) | |
| 3FR | Ford incomplete vehicle | ||
| 4F2 | USA | Ford Motor Company | Mazda MPV |
| 4F4 | Mazda truck (completed vehicle) | ||
| 4M2 | Mercury MPV | ||
| 4N2 | Nissan MPV | ||
| 5L1 | Lincoln MPV - limousine (2004-2009) | ||
| 5LD | Ford & Lincoln incomplete vehicle - limousine (2010-2014) | ||
| 5LM | Lincoln MPV | ||
| 5LT | Lincoln truck (completed vehicle) | ||
| 6FP | Australia | Ford Australia | |
| 6MP | Mercury Capri made by Ford Australia | ||
| 7A5 | New Zealand | Ford New Zealand | |
| 8AF | Argentina | Ford Argentina | |
| 8XD | Venezuela | Ford Motor Venezuela | |
| 9BF | Brazil | Ford Brazil | |
| 94T | Troller |
Ford month codes[edit | edit source]
| Month | 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 2028 |
1969 1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1993 1997 2001 2005 2009 2013 2017 2021 2025 2029 |
1970 1974 1978 1982 1986 1990 1994 1998 2002 2006 2010 2014 2018 2022 2026 2030 |
1971 1975 1979 1983 1987 1991 1995 1999 2003 2007 2011 2015 2019 2023 2027 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | B | J | L | C |
| February | R | U | Y | K |
| March | A | M | S | D |
| April | G | P | T | E |
| May | C | B | J | L |
| June | K | R | U | Y |
| July | D | A | M | S |
| August | E | G | P | T |
| September | L | C | B | J |
| October | Y | K | R | U |
| November | S | D | A | M |
| December | T | E | G | P |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ http://www.cortina-mk1.com/identify.php Australian assembled MK1 Cortina chassis number decoding
- ↑ http://members.pcug.org.au/~jcarroll/capri/vincode.htm Decoding of Australian Capri VINs
External links[edit | edit source]
- Official Ford VIN Tool - Ford's VIN decoder as well as VIN Guide PDFs. Ford now has a subscription based API for providing VIN information for their fleet customers.
- Ford ETIS - the Online Technical Information and Services website from Ford. Can be used to track recent VIN numbers (Vehicle Tab)
- Vincario Ford VIN Decoder - Ford VIN lookup service with global coverage