Vehicle Identification Number

Fig 1: Identifying 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 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 With Description

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Fig 3: Identifying World Manufacturer Identifier

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Vehicle identification number (VIN) positions 1 through 3 indicate the world manufacturer identifier (WMI).

• 2FM - Ford Motor Company - Canada, multi-purpose vehicle
• 2FT - Ford Motor Company - Canada, truck (completed vehicle)
• 2MR - Ford Motor Company (Mercury) - Canada, multi-purpose vehicle
  Fig 4: Identifying Brake Identification Number

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The fourth VIN position identifies the brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).

• D - Hydraulic brakes - 5,001-6,000 pounds (GVWR) - driver and front passenger air bags - driver and front passenger side impact air bags and canopies
• Z - Hydraulic brakes - 5,001-6,000 pounds (GVWR) - driver and front passenger air bags
  Fig 5: Identifying Line And Series Identification Number

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  VIN positions 5 through 7 indicate the vehicle line and series.

• A50 - Base - Freestar
• A51 - SE - Freestar
• A52 - SEL - Freestar
• A54 - Van - Freestar
• A55 - SE (Canada) - Freestar
• A56 - SEL (Canada) - Freestar
• A57 - SES - Freestar
• A57 - Sport (Canada) - Freestar
• A58 - Limited - Freestar
• A21 - Convenience - Monterey
• A23 - Premier - Monterey
  Fig 6: Identifying Engine Code

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  The eighth VIN position is the engine type (displacement and number of cylinders).

• 2 - 4.2L, OHV, EFI, 6 cylinder
• 6 - 3.9L, OHV, EFI, 6 cylinder
  Fig 7: Identifying Check Digit

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  The ninth VIN position is a computer-generated check digit.

  Fig 8: Identifying Model Year Code

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  The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

• 6 - 2006
  Fig 9: Identifying Assembly Plant Code

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  The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

• B - Oakville - Oakville, Ontario (Canada)
  Fig 10: Identifying Vehicle Build Sequence Code

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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.

• Ford - A00001-F99999
• Mercury - J00001-L99999