Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
VIN Locator
The VIN is a 17-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is on a metal tab affixed to the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN is also found on the VC label. If the VIN plate requires replacement, authorized dealers must contact their respective regional office.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier) |
| 2 | Restraint and GVW code |
| 3 | Vehicle line, series, body-type code |
| 4 | Engine-type code |
| 5 | Computer-generated check digit |
| 6 | Model year code |
| 7 | Assembly plant code |
| 8 | Production sequence number |
World Manufacturer Identifier
The first 3 VIN positions are the WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier).
- NM0 - Ford Motor Company, Valencia, truck
Restraint and GVW Type
The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint and GVW type code.
- A - Active safety belts (all positions), driver and front passenger air bags, side air bags (1st and 2nd row), 4, 001-5, 000 lbs. GVW
- G - Active safety belts (all positions), driver and front passenger air bags, side air bags (1st and 2nd and 3rd row), 5, 001-6, 000 lbs. GVW
- K - Active safety belts (all positions), driver and front passenger air bags and side air bags, 4, 001-5, 000 lbs. GVW
- L - Active safety belts (all positions), driver and front passenger air bags, side air bags, 5, 001-6, 000 lbs. GVW
- 8 - Active safety belt (driver only), driver only air bag and side air bag, 5, 001 - 6, 000 GVW
Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type
Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
- E6E - XL - cargo van, short wheel base, dual sliding doors, rear liftgate with fixed glass
- E6F - XLT - cargo van, short wheel base, dual sliding doors, rear liftgate with fixed glass
- E7E - XL - cargo van, long wheel base, dual sliding doors, rear liftgate with fixed glass
- E7F - XLT - cargo van, long wheel base, dual sliding doors, rear liftgate with fixed glass
- E7H - XL - cargo van, long wheel base, single sliding door, rear liftgate with fixed glass
- E7J - XLT - cargo van, long wheel base, single sliding door, rear liftgate with fixed glass
- E8F - XLT - wagon, short wheel base, dual sliding doors, 2nd row 1-touch glass, fixed 3rd row glass, rear liftgate with fixed glass
- E9E - XL - wagon, long wheel base, dual sliding doors, 2nd row moveable glass, 3rd row fixed glass, rear liftgate with fixed glass
- E9F - XLT - wagon, long wheel base, dual sliding doors, 2nd row 1-touch glass, 3rd row fixed glass, rear liftgate with fixed glass
- E9G - Titanium - wagon, long wheel base, dual sliding doors, 2nd row 1-touch glass, 3rd row fixed glass, rear liftgate with fixed glass
- S6E - XL - cargo van, short wheel base, dual sliding doors, rear swinging doors
- S6F - XLT - cargo van, short wheel base, dual sliding door, rear swinging doors
- S7E - XL - cargo van, long wheel base, dual sliding doors, rear swinging doors
- S7F - XLT - cargo van, long wheel base, dual sliding doors, rear swinging doors
- S7H - XL - cargo van, long wheel base, single sliding door, rear swinging doors
- S7J - XLT - cargo van, long wheel base, single sliding door, rear swinging doors
- S7P - XL - cargo van, long wheelbase, front passenger seat delete, dual sliding doors, rear swinging doors
- S7R - XLT - cargo van, long wheelbase, front passenger seat delete, dual sliding doors, rear swinging doors
- S8F - XLT - wagon, short wheel base, dual sliding doors, 2nd row 1-touch glass, 3rd row fixed glass, rear swinging doors with fixed glass
- S9E - XL - wagon, long wheel base, dual sliding doors, 2nd row moveable glass, 3rd row fixed glass, rear swinging doors with fixed glass
- S9F - XLT - wagon, long wheel base, dual sliding doors, 2nd row 1-touch glass, 3rd row fixed glass, rear swinging doors with fixed glass
Engine Type
The eighth VIN position identifies the engine type, displacement and number of cylinders.
- 7 - 2.5 L, DOHC, in-line 4-cylinder
- X - 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder, gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI)
Check Digit
The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit.
- 0-9
Model Year
The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
- F - 2015
Assembly Plant
The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
- 1 - Valencia Assembly - Valencia, Spain
Production Sequence Number
The last 6 VIN positions are a numeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number. The serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission and frame.
- 000001-999999