VIN CODE 1ST-2ND-3RD

POSITIONS

PLACE MANUFACTURED

MAKE

BODY TYPE

WORLD MANUFACTURER IDENTIFIERS

(Manufacturer is Ford Motor Company unless otherwise indicated)
1FA
1FM
1FT
1FD
1FC
1FB
1FF

USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA

FORD
FORD
FORD
FORD
FORD
FORD
FORD

1ME
1MH
1LN
1LJ
1L1
1ZW

MERCURY
MERCURY
LINCOLN
LINCOLN
LINCOLN

2FA
2FM
2FT
2FD
2FC
2FB
2FF

USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
Auto Alliance
International, Inc.
CANADA
CANADA
CANADA
CANADA
CANADA
CANADA
CANADA

2ME
2MH
3FA
3FB
3FC
3FD
3FE
3FM
3FT
3ME
4F2
4F3
4F4
4M2
4M3
4M4
4N2
4N3
4N4
5LM
5LT
5LD

CANADA
CANADA
MEXICO
MEXICO
MEXICO
MEXICO
MEXICO
MEXICO
MEXICO
MEXICO
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA

MERCURY
MERCURY
FORD
FORD
FORD
FORD
FORD
FORD
FORD
MERCURY
MAZDA
MAZDA
MAZDA
MERCURY
MERCURY
MERCURY
NISSAN
NISSAN
NISSAN
LINCOLN
LINCOLN
LINCOLN

MERCURY
FORD
FORD
FORD
FORD
FORD
FORD
FORD

VIN CODE, 5TH POSITION- PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIERS

"Ford" Make
"Lincoln" or "Mercury" Make
All passenger cars imported from outside North America or non-Ford built passenger cars marketed by Ford

P
M
T

PASSENGER CAR
MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLE
TRUCK (Completed Vehicle)
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
BASIC (Stripped) Chassis
BUS
MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT w/o
ENGINE/POWERTRAIN (Glider)
PASSENGER CAR
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
PASSENGER CAR
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
PASSENGER CAR- Limousine
PASSENGER CAR
PASSENGER CAR
MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLE
TRUCK (Completed Vehicle)
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
BASIC (Stripped) Chassis
BUS
MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT w/o
ENGINE/POWERTRAIN (Glider)
PASSENGER CAR
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
PASSENGER CAR
BUS
BASIC (Stripped) Chassis
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLE
TRUCK (Completed Vehicle)
PASSENGER CAR
MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLE
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
TRUCK (Completed Vehicle)
MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLE
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
TRUCK (Completed Vehicle)
MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLE
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
TRUCK (Completed Vehicle)
MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLE
TRUCK (Completed Vehicle)
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE

VIN CODE 5TH-6TH-7TH

POSITIONS

VEHICLE LINE/SERIES
(Optional Nameplate)

Body Type

BODY CODE

FORD DIVISION VEHICLE LINES

P11
ZX2 LX
2-DR. COUPE
4-DR. SEDAN
P13
ESCORT* LX
P30
FOCUS ECO
3-DR
P31
FOCUS ZX3
3-DR. COUPE
P33
FOCUS LX
4-DR. SEDAN
P34
FOCUS SE
4-DR. SEDAN
P36
FOCUS SE
4-DR. WAGON
P38
FOCUS ZTS
4-DR. SEDAN
P40
MUSTANG BASE
2-DR. COUPE
P42
MUSTANG GT
2-DR. COUPE
P44
MUSTANG BASE
2-DR. CONVERTIBLE
P45
MUSTANG GT
2-DR. CONVERTIBLE
P46
MUSTANG COBRA
2-DR. CONVERTIBLE
P47
MUSTANG COBRA, COBRA R
2-DR. COUPE
P52
TAURUS LX
4-DR. SEDAN
1
4-DR. SEDAN
P53
TAURUS SE-2 VALVE, SE
P54
TAURUS SE-4 VALVE 2
4-DR. SEDAN
P55
TAURUS SE SVG, SES 3
4-DR. SEDAN
P56
TAURUS SE COMFORT, SEL
4-DR. SEDAN
P58
TAURUS SE
4-DR. STATION WAGON
3
4-DR. STATION WAGON
P59
TAURUS SE COMFORT, SEL
P66
CONTOUR SE
4-DR. SEDAN
P68
CONTOUR SVT
4-DR. SEDAN
P71
CROWN VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTOR
4-DR. SEDAN
P72
CROWN VICTORIA S (Fleet-LPO:Commer. App.)
4-DR. SEDAN
P73
CROWN VICTORIA BASE
4-DR. SEDAN
P74
CROWN VICTORIA LX
4-DR. SEDAN
* Available in the U.S. only
1
Series designations SE-2 Valve and SE are equivalent
2
Series designations SE SVG and SES are equivalent
3
Series designations SE Comfort and SEL are equivalent
VIN CODE 5TH-6TH7TH POSITIONS

VEHICLE LINE/SERIES
(Optional Nameplate)

CHASSIS TYPE

U60
U70
U61
U71
U62
U72
U63
U73
U83
U64
U74
U84
U65
U75
U85
U69

BJ
FA
DA
DA
FC
FC
FF
FC
BJ
BJ
BH
BH
BH
BJ
FC
FC
FC
FC
FC
FF
FF
FA
FA
FA
FA
FA
FA

WINDSTAR BASE
WINDSTAR LX
WINDSTAR SE
WINDSTAR SEL
WINDSTAR

4X2
4X2
4X2
4X2
4X2

B
F

VIN CODE 5TH-6TH7TH POSITIONS

BODY TYPE

VEHICLE TYPE

3-DR. WAGON1
3-DR. WAGON1
4-DR. WAGON
4-DR. WAGON
3-DR. CARGO VAN

MPV
MPV
MPV
MPV
TRUCK

K
H

ECONOLINE WAGONS
Vehicles less than 11,000 pounds GVWR

S31

VIN CODE, 4TH POSITION-RESTRAINT SYSTEM TYPE FOR TRUCKS ONLY

GVWR
Class

Hydraulic
Hydraulic
Hydraulic
Hydraulic
Hydraulic
Hydraulic
Hydraulic
Hydraulic
Hydraulic
Hydraulic
Hydraulic
Hydraulic
Hydraulic
Hydraulic

Class A: Not greater than 3,000 pounds

Class B:
3,001-4,000 pounds
Class C:
4,001-5,000 pounds
Class D:
5,001-6,000 pounds
Class E:
6,001-7,000 pounds
Class F:
7,001-8,000 pounds
Class G:
8,001-8,500 pounds
Class G:
8,501-9,000 pounds
Class H:
9,001-10,000 pounds
Class 3:
10,001-14,000 pounds
Class 4:
14,001-16,000 pounds
Class 5:
16,001-19,500 pounds
Class 6:
19,501-26,000 pounds
Class 7:
26,001-33,000 pounds

H
J
K
L
M
N
P

Class 3:
Class 4:
Class 5:
Class 6:
Class 7:

T
U
V
W
X

Air
Air
Air
Air
Air

GVWR
Range

Explorer/
Mountaineer/
Lt.
Windstar/
Trucks
Expedition/
w/
Navigator w/ Villager/
Sec. Gen. Sec. Gen. Quest with
Air
Air Bags & Sec. Gen.
VIN CODE
Bags
Side Air Bags Air Bags

Brake
System

10,001-14,000 pounds
14,001-16,000 pounds
16,001-19,500 pounds
19,501-26,000 pounds
26,001-33,000 pounds

T
U
Y
Z
R
P
V
N
S
W
X
A

E150 WAGON XL
E350 SUPER DUTY
WAGON XLT
E350 SUPER DUTY
EXTENDED WAGON XLT

RHD U.S.
Postal
Service
Explorer
w/o air
bags

4X2
4X2
4X2

E14
E24
S24
E34
S34

ECONOLINE VANS
ECONOLINE E150
4X2
ECONOLINE E250
4X2
ECONOLINE E250
4X2
2
4X2
ECONOLINE 350 SD
ECONOLINE 350 SD
4X2

E29

ECONOLINE 250 SD

E35
E39

REGULAR WAGON
SUPER DUTY
WAGON
SUPER DUTY
EXTENDED WAGON

4X2

ECONOLINE3 E350 SD
ECONOLINE E350 SD

4X2
4X2

MPV
MPV, IV or Bus1
MPV, IV or Bus1

CARGO VAN - REGULAR VAN

CARGO VAN - REGULAR VAN
CARGO VAN - EXTENDED VAN
CARGO VAN - SUPER DUTY VAN
CARGO VAN - SUPER DUTY
EXTENDED VAN
SUPER DUTY BASIC
(Stripped) Chassis
SUPER DUTY CUTAWAY (138" WB)
SUPER DUTY COMMERCIAL
(Stripped) Chassis

TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
IV
IV
IV

Excludes School Bus

2
"SD" means Super Duty
3
Also see "Ford Light, Medium & Heavy Incomplete Vehicles and Trucks with GVW Ratings
over 11,000 pounds" - Section VI.

ECONOLINE VANS Greater than 11,000 pounds GVWR

C
D
E
F

E35

E-SERIES SUPER DUTY1 E350

4X2

E45
E49
F53

E-SERIES SUPER DUTY1 E450

E-SERIES SUPER DUTY E-450
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY

4X2
4X2

SUPER DUTY CUTAWAY

(158" & 176" W.B.)
SUPER DUTY CUTAWAY (158" & 176" W.B.)
SUPER DUTY COMMERCIAL STRIPPED CHASSIS
CLASS A MOTORHOME CHASSIS - Gas Only

MPV
MPV
MPV
MPV
MPV
MPV
MPV
MPV
MPV
MPV
MPV
MPV
MPV
MPV
MPV

VEHICLE LINE/SERIES
(Optional Nameplate) CHASSIS TYPE

Body Type

IV
IV

U15
U16
U17
U18
U40
U41
U42
U43

VEHICLE LINE/SERIES
(Optional Nameplate)

CHASSIS TYPE

EXPEDITIONS AND EXPLORERS

4X2
EXPEDITION 2 XLT
EXPEDITION XLT
4X4
EXPEDITION 2 EDDIE BAUER
4X2
EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER
4X4
EXCURSION XLT
4X2
EXCURSION XLT
4X4
EXCURSION LIMITED
4X2
EXCURSION LIMITED
4X4

M74
M75
1

RANGER XL
RANGER XL
RANGER XL
RANGER XL
RANGER (Electric) EV

4X2
4X4
4X2
4X4
4X2

PICKUP-REGULAR CAB
PICKUP-REGULAR CAB
PICKUP-SUPERCAB
PICKUP-SUPERCAB
PICKUP-REGULAR CAB

TRUCK
TRUCK
TRUCK
TRUCK
TRUCK

F07
X07
F08
X08
F17
X17
F18
X18
F20
X20
W20
F21
X21
W21
F30
X30
W30
F31
X31
W31
F32
X32
W32
F33
X33
W33
F34
X34
W34
F35
X35
W35
F36
X36
W36
F37
X37
W37
F46
W46
F47
W47
F56
W56
F57
W57
F65
X65
W65
F75
X75
W75
F80

F-SERIES F150
F-SERIES F150
F-SERIES F150
F-SERIES F150
F-SERIES F150
F-SERIES F150
F-SERIES F150
F-SERIES F150
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F250
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F250
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F250
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F250
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F250
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F250
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F350
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F350
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F350
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F350
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F350
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F350
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F350 DRW1
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F350 DRW
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F350 DRW
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F350 DRW
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F350 DRW
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F350 DRW
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F350
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F350
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F350
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F350
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F350
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F350
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F350 DRW
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F350 DRW
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F350 DRW
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F350 DRW
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F350 DRW
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F350 DRW
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F450 DRW
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F450 DRW
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F450 DRW
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F450 DRW
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F550 DRW
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F550 DRW
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F550 DRW
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F550 DRW
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F650 DRW
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F650 DRW
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F650 DRW
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F750 DRW
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F750 DRW
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F750 DRW
F-SERIES SUPER DUTY F800 DRW

4X2
4X2
4X4
4X4
4X2
4X2
4X4
4X4
4X2
4X2
4X2
4X4
4X4
4X4
4X2
4X2
4X2
4X4
4X4
4X4
4X2
4X2
4X2
4X4
4X4
4X4
4X2
4X2
4X2
4X4
4X4
4X4
4X2
4X2
4X2
4X4
4X4
4X4
4X2
4X2
4X4
4X4
4X2
4X2
4X4
4X4
4X2
4X2
4X2
4X2
4X2
4X2
4X2

PICKUP-REGULAR CAB FLARESIDE

PICKUP-SUPERCAB FLARESIDE
PICKUP-REGULAR CAB FLARESIDE
PICKUP-SUPERCAB FLARESIDE
PICKUP-REGULAR CAB STYLESIDE
PICKUP-SUPERCAB STYLESIDE
PICKUP-REGULAR CAB STYLESIDE
PICKUP-SUPERCAB STYLESIDE
PICKUP-REGULAR CAB
PICKUP-SUPERCAB
PICKUP-CREW CAB
PICKUP-REGULAR CAB
PICKUP-SUPERCAB
PICKUP-CREW CAB
PICKUP-REGULAR CAB
PICKUP-SUPERCAB
PICKUP-CREW CAB
PICKUP-REGULAR CAB
PICKUP-SUPERCAB
PICKUP-CREW CAB
PICKUP-REGULAR CAB
PICKUP-SUPERCAB
PICKUP-CREW CAB
PICKUP-REGULAR CAB
PICKUP-SUPERCAB
PICKUP-CREW CAB
CHASSIS CAB-REGULAR CAB
CHASSIS CAB-SUPERCAB
CHASSIS CAB-CREW CAB
CHASSIS CAB-REGULAR CAB
CHASSIS CAB-SUPERCAB
CHASSIS CAB-CREW CAB
CHASSIS CAB-REGULAR CAB
CHASSIS CAB-SUPERCAB
CHASSIS CAB-CREW CAB
CHASSIS CAB-REGULAR CAB
CHASSIS CAB-SUPERCAB
CHASSIS CAB-CREW CAB
CHASSIS CAB-REGULAR CAB
CHASSIS CAB-CREW CAB
CHASSIS CAB-REGULAR CAB
CHASSIS CAB-CREW CAB
CHASSIS CAB-REGULAR CAB
CHASSIS CAB-CREW CAB
CHASSIS CAB-REGULAR CAB
CHASSIS CAB-CREW CAB
CHASSIS CAB-REGULAR CAB
CHASSIS CAB-SUPERCAB
CHASSIS CAB-CREW CAB
CHASSIS CAB-REGULAR CAB
CHASSIS CAB-SUPERCAB
CHASSIS CAB-CREW CAB
CHASSIS CAB-REGULAR CAB

TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
TRUCK or IV
IV
IV
IV
IV
IV
IV
IV
IV
IV
IV
IV
IV
IV
IV
IV
IV
IV
IV
IV
IV
IV
IV
IV
IV
IV
IV
IV

"DRW" means Dual Rear Wheels

Note: Special Order (DSO) units will be coded with the appropriate series VIN codes listed above.

Body Type

VEHICLE TYPE

4-DOOR
4-DOOR
4-DOOR
4-DOOR
4-DOOR
4-DOOR
4-DOOR
4-DOOR

MPV
MPV
MPV
MPV
MPV
MPV
MPV
MPV

M50
M53
M55
M58
M59
T60
T61
T62

VEHICLE LINE/SERIES
(Optional Nameplate)

Body Type

LINCOLN-MERCURY VEHICLE LINES

4-DR. SEDAN
SABLE1 GS
SABLE1 LS
4-DR. SEDAN
4-DR. SEDAN
SABLE1 LS PREMIUM
1
4-DR. STATION WAGON
SABLE GS
SABLE1 LS PREMIUM
4-DR. STATION WAGON
COUGAR I4
COUGAR V6
COUGAR V6

3-DR. COUPE
3-DR. COUPE
3-DR. COUPE

FA
FA

GRAND MARQUIS GS
GRAND MARQUIS LS

4-DR. SEDAN
4-DR. SEDAN

FA
FA

TOWN CAR EXECUTIVE1

TOWN CAR SIGNATURE
TOWN CAR CARTIER

4-DR. SEDAN
4-DR. SEDAN
4-DR. SEDAN

FC4
FC4
FC4

MEDIUM TRUCK (with GVW ratings over 11,000 pounds)

L
S
B
Z1
F
1
32
4
8
Y
A
H
2
N
R
73
5
6

M97

CONTINENTAL

4-DR. SEDAN

FA4

M86
M87

CONTINENTAL LS V6
CONTINENTAL LS V8

4-DR. SEDAN
4-DR. SEDAN

FC4
FC4

All Town Cars ordered with Limousine Builder's Package" or "Hearse Package" options

U27
U28

NAVIGATOR1 BASE 4X2

NAVIGATOR BASE 4X4

4-DOOR
4-DOOR

MPV
MPV

U66
U76
U86

MOUNTAINEER 4X2
MOUNTAINEER1 4X4
MOUNTAINEER1 AWD

4-DOOR
4-DOOR
4-DOOR

MPV
MPV
MPV

V11
V12
V14

VILLAGER1 BASE 4X2

VILLAGER1 SPORT 4X2
VILLAGER1 ESTATE 4X2

WAGON
WAGON
WAGON

MPV
MPV
MPV

1
2
3

5.4 EFI-SOHC (W)

6.8 EFI-SOHC (W)
6.8 EFI-SOHC (W)
6.8 EFI-SOHC (W)
7.3 D-TURBO-DI
5.9
5.9
5.9
5.9
5.9
7.2
7.2
7.2
7.2
7.2
7.2
7.3
7.3

V-8
V-10
V-10
V-10
V-8
I-6
I-6
I-6
I-6
I-6
I-6
I-6
I-6
I-6
I-6
I-6
V-8
V-8

Gasoline
Gasoline
Bi-Fuel NGV/LPG
Gasoline-GFP
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel

Ford
Ford
Ford
Ford
Navistar
Cummins, Model ISB
Cummins, Model ISB
Cummins, Model ISB
Cummins B5.9E
Cummins B5.9E
Caterpillar 3126B
Caterpillar 3126B
Caterpillar 3126B
Caterpillar 3126B
Caterpillar 3126B
Caterpillar 3126B
Navistar
Navistar

255-260
305-310
295-305
TBD
215-235
175 HP/420 lb-ft
190 HP/520 lb-ft
195 HP/520 lb-ft
210 HP/520 lb-ft
215 HP/520 lb-ft
190 HP/520 lb-ft
210 HP/605 lb-ft
210 HP/520 lb-ft
230 HP/660 lb-ft
250 HP/660 lb-ft
300 HP/860 lb-ft
210 HP/520 lb-ft
210 HP/520 lb-ft

Engine only available on 11,000 lbs and greater

Engine will be deleted in August 1999
Available with F650 Super CrewZer Model Only

VEHICLE TYPE

R10
R11
R14
R15
R08

VIN CODE 5TH-6TH7TH POSITIONS

4-DR. SEDAN
4-DR. SEDAN

Available in the U.S. only

M81
M82
M83

IV

MYSTIQUE1 GS
MYSTIQUE1 LS

IV

Gas or Optional Diesel

VIN CODE 5TH-6TH7TH POSITIONS

M65
M66

RANGERS-REGULAR AND SUPER CAB

4th door optional

E11
E31

2-DOOR
2-DOOR
4-DOOR
4-DOOR
4-DOOR
4-DOOR
4-DOOR
4-DOOR
4-DOOR
4-DOOR
4-DOOR
4-DOOR
4-DOOR
4-DOOR
4-DOOR
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE- BASIC
STRIPPED CHASSIS

"AWD" means All Wheel Drive

2
Available in the U.S. only
3
Available fleet order only

VIN CODE, 4TH POSITION-RESTRAINT SYSTEM/BRAKE SYSTEM/GVWR CLASS

RESTRAINT SYSTEM TYPE FOR PASSENGER CARS ONLY
Active Belts (all designated seating positions)
Active Belts (all designated seating positions) plus Second Generation Driver
and Passenger Air Bags - Applies to all Passenger Cars except Escort
ZX2 Coupe
Active Belts (all designated seating positions) plus Second Generation Driver
and Passenger Air Bags - Valid for Escort ZX2 Coupe only
Active belts (all designated seating positions) plus Second Generation Driver
and Passenger Air Bags plus Driver and Passenger Side Air Bags

4X2
4X4
4X2
4X4
4X2
4X4
4X2
4X4
AWD1
4X2
4X4
AWD1
4X2
4X4
AWD1
4X2

WINDSTARS
A50
A51
A52
A53
A54

EXPLORER SPORT
EXPLORER SPORT
EXPLORER XL3
EXPLORER XL3
EXPLORER XLS
EXPLORER XLS
EXPLORER XLT
EXPLORER XLT
EXPLORER XLT
EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER
EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER
EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER
EXPLORER LTD
EXPLORER LTD
EXPLORER LTD
EXPLORER

VEHICLE TYPE
FA
FA
FA
FF
FF
DF
DG
DG

Available in U.S. only

DELETE ENGINE (applicable to all groups)

0 (Zero) DSO Glider - Delete Engine on motor vehicle equipment only.

"EFI" :Electronic Fuel Injection.

"DOHC": Double Overhead Camshaft.
"FFV": Flexible Fuel Vehicle
"M85": Methanol Flexible Fuel
"Turbo": Turbocharged
"IDI": Indirect Injection
"(W)": Windsor Engine Plant
"CNG": Compressed Natural Gas
VIN CODE 8TH
POSITION
ENGINE/LITRE

CYLINDERS

"GFP" means Gaseous Fuel Prep. Gaseous fuel includes Natural Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas
"LPG" (Propane). Leaves Ford Assy. Plant as a gasoline engine but suitable for aftermarket conversion.

"SOHC": Single Overhead Camshaft.

"SPI" : Split Port Induction.
"SHO": Super High Output
"E85": Ethanol Flexible Fuel
"DI": Direct Injection.
"(R)": Romeo Engine Plant
"SC" : Supercharged

VIN CODE, 9TH POSITION, CHECK DIGIT

See Paragraph 565.5(c) of Part 565.
The check digit must have a value of 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or X.

FUEL

MANUFACTURER

NET BRAKE H.P.

VIN CODE, 10 POSITION, MODEL YEAR

PASSENGER CAR
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline-GFP
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline/M85
Gasoline/E85
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Natural Gas (CNG)
Gasoline

3
2.0 EFI-DOHC
I-4
Ford
P
2.0 EFI-SPI
I-4
Ford
Z
2.0 EFI-DOHC
I-4
Ford
L
2.5 EFI-DOHC
V-6
Ford
V-6
Ford
G
2.5 EFI-DOHC1
U
3.0 EFI
V-6
Ford
S
3.0 EFI-DOHC
V-6
Ford
1
3.0 EFI-FFV
V-6
Ford
2
3.0 EFI-FFV
V-6
Ford
N
3.4 EFI SHO-DOHC
V-8
Yamaha
4
3.8 EFI
V-6
Ford
A
3.9 EFI-DOHC
V-8
Ford
W
4.6 EFI-SOHC(R)
V-8
Ford
V
4.6 EFI-DOHC
V-8
Ford
V-8
Ford
X
4.6 EFI-SOHC (W)2
9
4.6 EFI-SOHC
V-8
Ford
5.4 EFI 4V
V-8
Ford
H3
DELETE ENGINE (applicable to all groups)
0 (Zero) DSO Glider - Delete Engine on motor vehicle equipment only.
1
Engine used only in Contour SVT and Cougar S/ST200 and differs from "L" coded engine.
2
Engine used only for Mustang GT and differs from "W" coded engine.
3
Engine used only for Mustang Cobra R

130
110
125
170
200
145
200
145/155
145/150
235
150
TBD
190-210
260-305
225
175
TBD

"GFP" means Gaseous Fuel Prep. Gaseous fuel includes Natural Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas
7
1
VIN CODE 8TH
POSITION

71 kW
76 kW

ENGINE/LITRE

ELECTRIC VEHICLES
312 Volts
Electric
300 Volts
Electric

CYLINDERS

FUEL

Siemens 90
Siemens 90

Y(2000)
VIN CODE 11TH
POSITION

Vehicle Assembly Plant

Name: Location

Passenger
Cars

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
M
N
P
R
T
U
W
X
Y
Z
5
0

Atlanta: Hapeville, Georgia

Oakville: Oakville, Ontario
Ontario Truck: Oakville, Ontario
Ohio: Avon Lake, Ohio
Kentucky Truck: Jefferson County, Kentucky
Dearborn: Dearborn, Michigan
Chicago: Chicago, Illinois
Lorain: Lorain, Ohio
IMMSA: Monterrey, Mexico
Kansas City; Claycomo, Missouri
Michigan Truck: Wayne, Michigan
Cuautitlan: Cuautitlan, Mexico
Norfolk: Norfolk, Virginia
Twin Cities: St. Paul, Minnesota
Hermosillo: Hermosillo, Mexico
Edison: Edison, New Jersey
Louisville: Louisville, Kentucky
Wayne: Wayne, Michigan
St. Thomas: Talbotville, Ontario
Wixom; Wixom, Michigan
St. Louis: Hazelwood, Missouri
AAI: Flat Rock, Michigan
Detroit Empowerment Zone: Detroit, Michigan

Light Trucks/
Medium/
MPV's
Heavy Trucks
X
X
X
X

X
X
X
X
X
X

X
X
X
X
X

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

MANUFACTURER NET BRAKE H.P.

VIN CODE, 12TH-17TH POSITION, SEQUENTIAL VEHICLE IDENTIFIERS

LIGHT TRUCK/MPV (with GVW ratings of 11,000 pounds or less

B
C
U
V
1
T
4
X
E
K
2
6
W
P
L
3
M
A
Z1
S
F

2.0 SEFI-DOHC
2.5 EFI-SOHC
3.0 EFI
3.0 EFI-FFV
3.0 SEFI-DOHC
3.3 EFI-SOHC
3.8 EFI-SPI
4.0 EFI
4.0 EFI-SOHC
4.0-SOHC EFI FFV
4.2 EFI-SPI
4.6 EFI-SOHC (W)
4.6 EFI-SOHC (R)
5.0 EFI
5.4 EFI-SOHC (W)
5.4 EFI-SOHC SC
5.4 EFI-SOHC (W)
5.4 DOHC (W)
5.4 EFI-SOHC (W)
6.8 EFI-SOHC (W)
7.3 D-TURBO-DI

I-4
I-4
V-6
V-6
V-6
V-6
V-6
V-6
V-6
V-6
V-6
V-8
V-8
V-8
V-8
V-8
V-8
V-8
V-8
V-10
V-8

Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline/E85
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline/FFV
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Natural Gas (CNG)
Gasoline
Gasoline-GFP
Gasoline
Diesel

DELETE ENGINE (applicable to all groups)

0 (Zero) DSO Glider - Delete Engine on motor vehicle equipment only.
1
Engine available only on vehicles less than 11,000 lbs

Ford
Ford
Ford
Ford
Ford
Nissan
Ford
Ford
Ford
Ford
Ford
Ford
Ford
Ford
Ford
Ford
Ford
Ford
Ford
Ford
Navistar

TBD
119
150
150
TBD
170
200
160
205
TBD
200-210
215-240
190-210
215
235-260
TBD
195-200
295-300
TBD
265-275
215-235

Unique six digit numeric sequence codes are assigned to each vehicle by the assembly plant
of manufacture.
Passenger Cars:
Sequence codes for "Ford" make passenger cars may range from 100,001 through 599,999; sequence numbers
for "Lincoln" and "Mercury" make passenger cars may range from 600,001 through 999,999.
Trucks, MPV's, buses and incomplete vehicles:
A six digit alphanumeric sequence code (first digit alpha, last five digits numeric) is assigned for trucks, MPV's, and
incomplete vehicles. For Nissan-badged vehicles, a six-digit numerical sequence has been assigned.

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Your personal guide to

2000 Vehicle Identification Numbers

Adesa Auctions Birmingham Moody, AL

Phone: (205) 640-1010
Fax: (205) 640-2585
Adesa Auctions Buffalo Akron, NY
Phone: (716) 542-3300
Fax: (716) 542-3547

Check This Example

How To Use It
Here is your 2000 guide to interpreting
universal VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBERS. All vehicle information
applies to 2000 models only. For previous
model year VIN information, check sources
at your dealership or previous VIN guides
published by the Vehicle Remarketing
Department.
Universal VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBERS (VIN) have 17 positions.
There is a number or a letter in each
position. (See Example)
In this guide you will find decoding for
positions with information most frequently
required by Ford Motor Company
auction-going buyers.
This VIN data is preliminary and is prepared
for the exclusive use of Ford Division
and Lincoln-Mercury Division dealers.

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Adesa Auctions Boston Framingham, MA

Phone: (508) 626-7000
Fax: (508) 626-7111

Typical
Vin

1FALP62W4WH128703

Position
Number
Positions 1-3

Adesa Auctions Cleveland Northfield, OH

Phone: (216) 467-8280
Fax: (316) 467-2278
Adesa Auctions Indianapolis Plainfield, IN
Phone: (317) 838-8000
Fax: (317) 838-8081

1-3 4 5-7 8 9 10 11

12-17

- World Manufacturer Identifier

Position 4

- Restraint System Type

- Brake Type and GVWR Class
(Trucks and Vans Only)
Positions 5-7
- Line, Series, Body Type
Position 8
- Engine Type
Position 9
- Check Digit
Position 10
- Model Year
Position 11
- Assembly Plant
Positions 12-17 - Production Sequence Number
The 2000 VIN guide is also for the use of auction-going
dealers of Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited

Adesa Auctions Memphis Memphis, TN

Phone: (901) 365-6300
Fax: (901) 363-3127
Albuquerque Auto Auction, Inc.
Albuquerque, NM
Phone: (505) 242-9191
Fax: (505) 243-9781
American Auto Auction (Taunton)
North Dighton, MA
Phone: (508) 823-6600
Fax: (505) 243-9781
Auto Auction of Billings Billings, MT
Phone: (406) 252-6332
Fax: (406) 252-8126
Baltimore-Washington Auto Exchange, Inc.
Elkridge, MD
Phone: (410) 796-8899
Fax: (410) 796-7843
Bay Cities Auto Auction Hayward, CA
Phone: (510) 786-4500
Fax: (510) 732-5109
Butler Auto Auction Cranberry Twp, PA
Phone: (724) 452-5555
Fax: (724) 452-5076

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Clanton's Auto Auction, Inc.

Darlington, SC
Phone: (843) 393-2861
Fax: (843) 395-1616

Dealers Auto Auction of Dallas

Grand Prairie, TX
Phone: (972) 339-4100
Fax: (972) 264-2086

Manheim's Central Florida Auto Auction

Orlando, FL
Phone: (407) 438-1000
Fax: (407) 240-9785

Dealers Auto Auction of OKC

Oklahoma City, OK
Phone: (405) 947-2886
Fax: (405) 943-8370

Manheim's Dealers Auto Auction of El Paso

El Paso, TX
Phone: (915) 833-9333
Fax: (915) 833-9390

Dealers Auto Auction of Spokane

Spokane, WA
Phone: (509) 244-4500
Fax: (509) 244-8244

Manheim's Georgia Dealers Auto Auction

Atlanta, GA
Phone: (404) 349-5555
Fax: (404) 349-9951

Denver Auto Auction Aurora, CO

Phone: (303) 343-3443
Fax: (303) 343-2318

Manheim's Greater Nevada Auto Auction

Las Vegas, NV
Phone: (702) 361-1000
Fax: (702) 269-4082

Detroit Auto Auction Taylor, MI

Phone: (734) 285-7300
Fax: (734) 285-2025
Fredericksburg Fredericksburg, VA
Phone: (540) 989-4900
Fax: (540) 898-3759
Fort Worth Auto Auction Fort Worth, TX
Phone: (817) 626-5494
Fax: (817) 740-5949
Greater Chicago Auto Auction Chicago, IL
Phone: (708) 824-3550
Fax: (708) 824-3590
Greater Quad City Auto Auction Moline, IL
Phone: (309) 787-6300
Fax: (309) 796-1997
Greater Tampa Bay Auto Auction Tampa, FL
Phone: (800) 622-7292
Fax: (813) 248-3490
Greensboro Auto Auction Greensboro, NC
Phone: (800) 772-9898
Fax: (336) 854-2689
Harrisonburg Auto Auction, Inc.
Harrisonburg, VA
Phone: (540) 434-5991
Fax: (540) 434-6813
Kansas City Auto Auction Kansas City, MO
Phone: (816) 452-4084
Fax: (816) 459-7711
Lauderdale-Miami Auto Auction Davie, FL
Phone: (954) 791-3520
Fax: (954) 791-3522
Los Angeles Dealer Auto Auction
Rosemead, CA
Phone: (626) 573-8001
Fax: (626) 307-8280
Manheim Auto Auction Manheim, PA
Phone: (717) 665-3571
Fax: (717) 665-2928

Manheim's Metro Detroit Auto Auction

Flat Rock, MI
Phone: (734) 783-3799
Fax: (734) 379-2528
Manheim's Ohio Auto Auction Grove City, OH
Phone: (614) 871-2271
Fax: (614) 871-6834
Metro Milwaukee Auto Auction
Caledonia, WI
Phone: (414) 835-4436
Fax: (414) 835-2684
Mid-America Auto Auction Louisville, KY
Phone: (502) 454-6666
Fax: (502) 456-2919
Minneapolis Auto Auction Maple Grove, MN
Phone: (612) 425-7653
Fax: (612) 493-0310
Mississippi Auto Auction Hattiesburg, MS
Phone: (601) 268-7550
Fax: (601) 264-3699
Nashville Auto Auction, Inc. Nashville, TN
Phone: (615) 244-2140
Fax: (615) 256-4540
National Auto Dealers Exchange
Bordentown, NJ
Phone: (609) 291-9700
Fax: (609) 291-7918
Newburgh Auto Auction, Inc. Newburgh, NY
Phone: (914) 567-8550
Fax: (914) 567-8357
Northway Exchange, Inc. Clifton Park, NY
Phone: (518) 371-7500
Fax: (518) 371-7510
Omaha Auto Auction, Inc. Omaha, NE
Phone: (402) 896-8000
Fax: (402) 896-6758

166 Auto Auction Springfield, MO

Phone: (417) 882-1666
Fax: (417) 882-0811
Portland Auto Auction Portland, OR
Phone: (503) 286-3000
Fax: (503) 286-7073
St. Louis Auto Auction, Inc. Bridgeton, MO
Phone: (314) 739-1300
Fax: (314) 298-2158
Sacramento Auto Auction, Inc. Rio Linda, CA
Phone: (916) 991-5555
Fax: (916) 991-8617
Salt Lake Auto Auction Salt Lake City, UT
Phone: (801) 322-1234
Fax: (801) 322-1315

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San Antonio Auto Auction San Antonio, TX

Phone: (800) 874-2897
Fax: (800) 621-1705
San Diego Auto Auction, Inc. Oceanside, CA
Phone: (760) 754-3600
Fax: (760) 754-3690
Skyline Auto Exchange, Inc. Fairfield, NJ
Phone: (973) 227-0100
Fax: (973) 244-0241
Skyline Port Newark Port Newark, NJ
Phone: (973) 491-5425
Fax: (973) 491-5203
South Seattle Auto Auction Kent, WA
Phone: (206) 762-1600
Fax: (253) 395-3342
Southern California Auto Auction
Fontana, CA
Phone: (909) 822-2261
Fax: (909) 335-8528
Southwest Auto Auction Chandler, AZ
Phone: (480) 961-1161
Fax: (480) 961-0089

Texas Hobby Auto Auction Houston, TX

Phone: (713) 649-8233
Fax: (713) 640-8317

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Utah Auto Auction Wood Cross, UT

Phone: (801) 298-7900
Fax: (801) 292-0598
West Palm Beach Auto Auction
West Palm Beach, FL
Phone: (561) 790-1200
Fax: (561) 798-0774

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