Vehicle Identification Number

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Tag Locator

Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Tag Locator

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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 on the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN is also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label.

Fig 2: Identifying Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

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World Manufacturer Identifier

Fig 3: Identifying World Manufacturer Identifier - (VIN)

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

3FA - Ford, Mexico, passenger car
3ME - Mercury, Mexico, passenger car
3LN - Lincoln, Mexico, passenger car
Restraint System Type

Fig 4: Identifying Restraint System Type - (VIN)
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The fourth VIN position identifies the vehicle restraint system used.
F - Active safety belts, all positions with 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
Line, Series and Body Type

Fig 5: Identifying Line, Series And Body Type - (VIN)
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VIN positions 5 through 7 indicate the vehicle line, series and body type.
P06 - Ford Fusion, S
P07 - Ford Fusion, SE
P08 - Ford Fusion, SES
M07 - Mercury Milan, Luxury
M08 - Mercury Milan, Premier
M26 - Lincoln Zephyr, Premier
Engine Type

Fig 6: Identifying Engine Type - (VIN)
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The eighth VIN position is the engine type (displacement and number of cylinders).
1 - 3.0L, DOHC, EFI, V-6 - Ford, Mercury, Lincoln
Z - 2.3L, 4-valve, DOHC, EFI, 4-cylinder - Ford, Mercury
Check Digit

Fig 7: Identifying Check Digit - (VIN)
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The ninth VIN position is a government assigned, computer-generated check digit.

Model Year

Fig 8: Identifying Model Year - (VIN)
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The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
6 - 2006
Assembly Plant

Fig 9: Identifying Assembly Plant - (VIN)
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The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
R - Hermosillo Assembly (Hermosillo, Mexico)
Build Sequence

Fig 10: Identifying Build Sequence - (VIN)
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VIN positions 12 through 17 are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number.
A00001-L99999