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Model year

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number - Model Year Code

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

5 - 2005