Identification Codes: VIN

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VIN Locator

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The VIN is a 17-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted 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.

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Item	Description
1	WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier)
2	Restraint-type 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).

1FD - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck (incomplete vehicle)
1FT - Ford Motor Company, USA, truck (completed vehicle)

Restraint Type

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint and GVW code.

0 - 16, 001-19, 500 pounds GVW, driver and front passenger air bags, side restraints (1st and 2nd row)
7 - 9, 001-10, 000 pounds GVW, driver and front passenger air bags, side restraints (1st and 2nd row)
8 - 10, 001-14, 000 pounds GVW, driver and front passenger air bags, side restraints (1st and 2nd row)
9 - 14, 001-16, 000 pounds GVW, driver and front passenger air bags, side restraints (1st and 2nd row)
A - 16, 001 - 19, 500 pounds GVW, driver and front passenger air bags
B - 9, 001-10, 000 pounds GVW, driver and front passenger air bags, side restraints (1st row)
C - 8, 501-9, 000 pounds GVW, driver air bag only
D - 9, 001-10, 000 pounds GVW, driver air bag only
E - 10, 001-14, 000 pounds GVW, driver air bag only
F - 14, 001-16, 000 pounds GVW, driver air bag only
G - 16, 001-19, 500 pounds GVW, driver air bag only
H - 8, 501-9, 000 pounds GVW, less air bags
J - 9, 001-10, 000 pounds GVW, less air bags
K - 10, 001-14, 000 pounds GVW, less air bags
L - 14, 001-16, 000 pounds GVW, less air bags
M - 16, 001-19, 500 pounds GVW, less air bags
N - 8, 501-9, 000 pounds GVW, driver and front passenger air bags
R - 10, 001-14, 000 pounds GVW, driver and front passenger air bags, side restraints (1st row)
S - 9, 001-10, 000 pounds GVW, driver and front passenger air bags
T - 14, 001-16, 000 pounds GVW, driver and front passenger air bags, side restraints (1st row)
U - 16, 001-19, 500 pounds GVW, driver and front passenger air bags, side restraints (1st row)
W - 10, 001-14, 000 pounds GVW, driver and front passenger air bags
X - 14, 001-16, 000 pounds GVW, driver and front passenger air bag

Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.

F2A - F-250, regular cab, RWD, pickup, single rear wheels
F2B - F-250, regular cab, 4WD, pickup, single rear wheels
F3A - F-350, regular cab, RWD, pickup, single rear wheels
F3B - F-350, regular cab, 4WD, pickup, single rear wheels
F3C - F-350, regular cab, RWD, pickup, dual rear wheels
F3D - F-350, regular cab, 4WD, pickup, dual rear wheels
F3E - F-350, regular cab, RWD, chassis cab, single rear wheels
F3F - F-350, regular cab, 4WD, chassis cab, single rear wheels
F3G - F-350, regular cab, RWD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
F3H - F-350, regular cab, 4WD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
F4G - F-450, regular cab, RWD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
F4H - F-450, regular cab, 4WD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
F5G - F-550, regular cab, RWD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
F5H - F-550, regular cab, 4WD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
W2A - F-250, crew cab, RWD, pickup, single rear wheels
W2B - F-250, crew cab, 4WD, pickup, single rear wheels
W3A - F-350, crew cab, RWD, pickup, single rear wheels
W3B - F-350, crew cab, 4WD, pickup, single rear wheels
W3C - F-350, crew cab, RWD, pickup, dual rear wheels
W3D - F-350, crew cab, 4WD, pickup, dual rear wheels
W3E - F-350, crew cab, RWD, chassis cab, single rear wheels
W3F - F-350, crew cab, 4WD, chassis cab, single rear wheels
W3G - F-350, crew cab, RWD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
W3H - F-350, crew cab, 4WD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
W4D - F-450, crew cab, 4WD, pickup, dual rear wheels
W4G - F-450, crew cab, RWD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
W4H - F-450, crew cab, 4WD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
W5G - F-550, crew cab, RWD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
W5H - F-550, crew cab, 4WD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
X2A - F-250, SuperCab, RWD, pickup, single rear wheels
X2B - F-250, SuperCab, 4WD, pickup, single rear wheels
X3A - F-350, SuperCab, RWD, pickup, single rear wheels
X3B - F-350, SuperCab, 4WD, pickup, single rear wheels
X3C - F-350, SuperCab, RWD, pickup, dual rear wheels
X3D - F-350, SuperCab, 4WD, pickup, dual rear wheels
X3E - F-350, SuperCab, RWD, chassis cab, single rear wheels
X3F - F-350, SuperCab, 4WD, chassis cab, single rear wheels
X3G - F-350, SuperCab, RWD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
X3H - F-350, SuperCab, 4WD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
X4G - F-450, SuperCab, RWD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
X4H - F-450, SuperCab, 4WD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
X5G - F-550, SuperCab, RWD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels
X5H - F-550, SuperCab, 4WD, chassis cab, dual rear wheels

Engine Type

The eighth VIN position identifies the engine type, displacement and number of cylinders.

6 - 6.2L 16-valve, SFI, OHC, VCT, V8, Gas
T - 6.7L, 4-valve, V8, TC, diesel
Y - 6.8L 3-valve, EFI (electronic fuel injection), V10, Gas

Check Digit

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

Model Year

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

H - 2017

Assembly Plant

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

D - Ohio Assembly (Avon Lake, Ohio)
E - Kentucky Truck Plant (Louisville, Kentucky)

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.

A00001-F99999