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What is a VIN Number?
A VIN number is a 17 character alpha/numeric serial number unique to each vehicle, by manufacturer, make, model and year. Each character in the VIN number can be decoded to determine where the car was built, what year, which automotive features are included and more. Together, all the VIN numbers create a history about your Ford.
Where To Find The Vehicle Identification Number Tag
How to use this vehicle identification number information to decode your Ford VIN number: First, either find your VIN number on your vehicle registration or car title or in vehicle maintenance records from your dealer. Additionally, you can find the VIN at various locations on your car. Frequently you can find your VIN number in one of the following locations: on the driver’s side door jam (sometimes on the passenger’s side), under the windshield on the driver’s side, near the firewall of the vehicle or on the steering column. Other places to search for a vehicle identification number include various locations under the hood of your car.
Learn how to find a VIN number on your car.
Now that you found your VIN Ford number, you can start to decode your car, truck or automobile. The first character The first character indicates the country where the vehicle was manufactured. The United States has a VIN code of 1 or 4, while countries such as Japan (J) are designated with letters. To decode your VIN number, simply match your VIN characters to the chart below. Search first to find the model year for your car, then, in order to check VIN number to determine your car history details, match the corresponding position of your vehicle ID number to each of the fields below.
VIN Decoder Abbreviations
Here are handy VIN abbreviations. In example, a 2dr, 4WD, conv, LE would convert to a two door, 4 wheel drive, convertible, limited edition. Some of the most common abbreviations: 2 Dr = Two Door | 4 Dr = 4 Door | 4WD = 4 Four Wheel Drive | AB = Air Bag | AT = Automatic Transmission | Auto = Automatic | AWD = All Wheel Drive | Cyl = Cylinder | Conv = Convertible | Cpe = Coupe | Dr = Door or Drive | FWD = Front Wheel Drive | HB = Hatchback | HP = Horsepower | HT = Hard Top | L = Litre | LE = Limited Edition | LWB = Long Wheel Base | MPH = Miles Per Hour | PU or P/U = Pickup | RWD = Rear Wheel Drive | SE = Special Edition | Sed = Sedan | Spd = Speed | Spt = Sport | ST = Standard Transmission | Std = Standard | w/ = with | w/o = with out
1974 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MODEL YEAR
4 1974
4 1974
2nd Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
3rd & 4th Positions – SERIES
COMET
30 4 Dr Sed
COMET
30 4 Dr Sed
31 2 Dr Sed
COUGAR
92 Conv
92 Conv
93 XR7 2 Dr HT
94 XR7 Conv
FORD
52 Custom 500 2 Dr HT
52 Custom 500 2 Dr HT
53 Custom 500 4 Dr Sed
54 Galaxie 500 4 Dr Sed
56 Galaxie 500 4 Dr HT
58 Galaxie 500 2 Dr HT
62 LTD 2 Dr HT
63 LTD 4 Dr Sed
64 LTD 4 Dr HT
66 LTD Brougham 4 Dr Sed
67 LTD Brougham 4 Dr HT
68 LTD Brougham 2 Dr HT
72 Custom 500 Ranch Wagon
74 Custom Sed
76 Country Squire
LINCOLN
81 2 Dr HT
81 2 Dr HT
82 4 Dr Sed
MARK IV
89 2 Dr Sed
89 2 Dr Sed
MAVERICK
91 2 Dr Sed
91 2 Dr Sed
92 4 Dr Sed
93 Grabber 2 Dr Sed
METEOR
49 Rideau 500 4 Dr Sed
49 Rideau 500 4 Dr Sed
50 Montcalm 4 Dr Sed
51 Rideau 500 2 Dr HT
52 Montcalm 2 Dr HT
70 Rideau 500 S/W
71 Montcalm S/W
MERCURY
40 Marquis 4 Dr Sed
40 Marquis 4 Dr Sed
41 Marquis 2 Dr HT
42 Marquis 4 Dr HT
44 Monterey 4 Dr Sed
46 Monterey 2 Dr HT
54 Monterey Custom 4 Dr Sed
56 Monterey Custom 2 Dr HT
62 Marquis Brougham 4 Dr Sed
63 Marquis 4 Dr Sed
64 Marquis Brougham 2 Dr HT
66 Marquis 2 Dr HT
67 Marquis Brougham 4 Dr HT
68 Marquis 4 Dr HT
72 Monterey S/W
74 Marquis S/W
76 Marquis Brougham S/W
MONTEGO
02 4 Dr Sed
02 4 Dr Sed
03 2 Dr HT (Formal Roof)
04 MX 4 Dr Sed
07 MX 2 Dr HT (Formal Roof)
08 MX S/W
10 Brougham 4 Dr Sed
11 Brougham 2 Dr HT (Formal Roof)
18 Villager S/W
MUSTANG
02 2 Dr Sed
02 2 Dr Sed
03 2 Dr Hatchback
04 Ghia 2 Dr Sed
05 Mach I 2 Dr Hatchback
PINTO
10 2 Dr Sed
10 2 Dr Sed
11 2 Dr Hatchback
12 2 Dr S/W
THUNDERBIRD
87 2 Dr HT
87 2 Dr HT
TORINO
21 Gran Torino Elite 2 Dr HT
21 Gran Torino Elite 2 Dr HT
25 2 Dr HT (Formal Roof)
27 4 Dr Sed
30 Gran Torino 2 Dr HT (Formal Roof)
31 Gran Torino 4 Dr Sed
32 Gran Torino Brougham 2 Dr HT
33 Gran Torino Brougham 4 Dr Sed
38 Gran Torino Sport 2 Dr HT (Formal Roof)
40 S/W
42 Gran Torino S/W
43 Gran Torino Squire S/W
47 500 Ranchero
48 GT Ranchero
49 Squire Ranchero
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A 8-460 (7.5) 4BC exc Police
A 8-460 (7.5) 4BC exc Police
C 8-460 (7.5) 4BC Police
F 8-302 (5.0) 2BC
H 8-351 (5.8) 2BC
L 6-250 (4.1) 1BC
Q 8-351 (5.8) 4BC
Cobra Jet
S 8-400 (6.6) 2BC
T 6-200 (3.3) 1BC
X 4-122 (2.0) 1BC
Y 4-140 (2.3) 2BC
Z 6-171 (2.8) 2BC
6th thru 11th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
vehicle manufacturer.
1975 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MODEL YEAR
5 1975
5 1975
2nd Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
3rd & 4th Positions – SERIES
BOBCAT
20 2 Dr Sed (Hatchback)
BOBCAT
20 2 Dr Sed (Hatchback)
22 2 Dr S/W
23 2 Dr Sed (Canada)
24 2 Dr Sed (Hatchback) (Canada)
25 2 Dr S/W (Canada)
COMET
30 4 Dr Sed
30 4 Dr Sed
31 2 Dr Sed
COUGAR
92 Conv
92 Conv
93 XR7 2 Dr HT
FORD
52 Custom 500 2 Dr HT
52 Custom 500 2 Dr HT
53 Custom 500 4 Dr Sed
62 LTD 2 Dr Sed
63 LTD 4 Dr Sed
64 LTD Landau 4 Dr Sed
65 LTD Landau 2 Dr Sed
66 LTD Brougham 4 Dr Sed
68 LTD Brougham 2 Dr Sed
72 Custom 500 Ranch Wagon
74 LTD S/W
76 Country Squire
GRANADA
81 4 Dr Sed
81 4 Dr Sed
82 2 Dr Sed
83 Ghia 4 Dr Sed
84 Ghia 2 Dr Sed
LINCOLN
81 2 Dr Sed
81 2 Dr Sed
82 4 Dr Sed
MARK IV
89 2 Dr Sed
89 2 Dr Sed
MAVERICK
91 2 Dr Sed
91 2 Dr Sed
92 4 Dr Sed
93 Grabber 2 Dr Sed
METEOR
49 Rideau 500 4 Dr Sed
49 Rideau 500 4 Dr Sed
50 Montcalm 4 Dr Sed
51 Rideau 500 2 Dr HT
52 Montcalm 2 Dr HT
70 Rideau 500 S/W
71 Montcalm S/W
MERCURY
60 Gran Marquis 4 Dr Sed
60 Gran Marquis 4 Dr Sed
61 Gran Marquis 2 Dr HT
62 Marquis Brougham 4 Dr Sed
63 Marquis 4 Dr Sed
64 Marquis Brougham 2 Dr HT
66 Marquis 2 Dr HT
74 Marquis S/W
76 Marquis Brougham S/W
MONARCH
34 4 Dr Sed
34 4 Dr Sed
35 2 Dr Sed
37 Ghia 4 Dr Sed
38 Ghia 2 Dr Sed
MONTEGO
02 4 Dr Sed
02 4 Dr Sed
03 2 Dr HT (Formal Roof)
04 MX 4 Dr Sed
07 MX 2 Dr HT (Formal Roof)
08 MX S/W
10 Brougham 4 Dr Sed
11 Brougham 2 Dr HT (Formal Roof)
18 Villager S/W
MUSTANG
02 2 Dr Sed
02 2 Dr Sed
03 2 Dr Hatchback
04 Ghia 2 Dr Sed
05 Mach I 2 Dr Hatchback
PINTO
10 2 Dr Sed
10 2 Dr Sed
11 2 Dr Hatchback
12 2 Dr S/W
THUNDERBIRD
87 2 Dr HT
87 2 Dr HT
TORINO
21 Gran Torino Elite 2 Dr HT
21 Gran Torino Elite 2 Dr HT
25 2 Dr HT (Formal Roof)
27 4 Dr Sed
30 Gran Torino 2 Dr HT (Formal Roof)
31 Gran Torino 4 Dr Sed
32 Gran Torino Brougham 2 Dr HT
33 Gran Torino Brougham 4 Dr Sed
38 Gran Torino Sport 2 Dr HT (Formal Roof)
40 S/W
42 Gran Torino S/W
43 Gran Torino Squire S/W
47 500 Ranchero
48 GT Ranchero
49 Squire Ranchero
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A 8-460 (7.5) 4BC exc Police
A 8-460 (7.5) 4BC exc Police
C 8-460 (7.5) 4BC Police
F 8-302 (5.0) 2BC
H 8-351 (5.8) 2BC
L 6-250 (4.1) 1BC
S 8-400 (6.6) 2BC
T 6-200 (3.3) 1BC
Y 4-140 (2.3) 2BC
Z 6-171 (2.8) 2BC
6th thru 11th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
vehicle manufacturer.
1976 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MODEL YEAR
6 1976
6 1976
2nd Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
3rd & 4th Positions – SERIES
BOBCAT
20 2 Dr Sed (Hatchback)
BOBCAT
20 2 Dr Sed (Hatchback)
22 2 Dr S/W
23 2 Dr Sed (Canada)
24 2 Dr Sed (Hatchback) (Canada)
25 2 Dr S/W (Canada)
COMET
30 4 Dr Sed
30 4 Dr Sed
31 2 Dr Sed
COUGAR
93 XR7 2 Dr HT
93 XR7 2 Dr HT
FORD
52 Custom 500 2 Dr HT
52 Custom 500 2 Dr HT
53 Custom 500 4 Dr Sed
62 LTD 2 Dr Sed
63 LTD 4 Dr Sed
64 LTD Landau 4 Dr Sed
65 LTD Landau 2 Dr Sed
66 LTD Brougham 4 Dr Sed
68 LTD Brougham 2 Dr Sed
72 Custom 500 Ranch Wagon
74 LTD S/W
76 Country Squire
1976 FORD MOTOR CO. (Cont.)
GRANADA
81 4 Dr Sed
81 4 Dr Sed
82 2 Dr Sed
83 Ghia 4 Dr Sed
84 Ghia 2 Dr Sed
LINCOLN
81 2 Dr Sed
81 2 Dr Sed
82 4 Dr Sed
MARK IV
89 2 Dr Sed
89 2 Dr Sed
MAVERICK
91 2 Dr Sed
91 2 Dr Sed
92 4 Dr Sed
METEOR
49 Rideau 500 4 Dr Sed
49 Rideau 500 4 Dr Sed
50 Montcalm 4 Dr Sed
51 Rideau 500 2 Dr HT
52 Montcalm 2 Dr HT
70 Rideau 500 S/W
71 Montcalm S/W
MERCURY
60 Gran Marquis 4 Dr Sed
60 Gran Marquis 4 Dr Sed
61 Gran Marquis 2 Dr HT
62 Marquis Brougham 4 Dr Sed
63 Marquis 4 Dr Sed
64 Marquis Brougham 2 Dr HT
66 Marquis 2 Dr HT
74 Marquis S/W
76 Marquis Brougham S/W
MONARCH
34 4 Dr Sed
34 4 Dr Sed
35 2 Dr Sed
37 Ghia 4 Dr Sed
38 Ghia 2 Dr Sed
MONTEGO
02 4 Dr Sed
02 4 Dr Sed
03 2 Dr HT (Formal Roof)
04 MX 4 Dr Sed
07 MX 2 Dr HT (Formal Roof)
08 MX S/W
10 Brougham 4 Dr Sed
11 Brougham 2 Dr HT (Formal Roof)
18 Villager S/W
MUSTANG
02 2 Dr Sed
02 2 Dr Sed
03 2 Dr Hatchback
04 Ghia 2 Dr Sed
05 Mach I 2 Dr Hatchback
PINTO
10 2 Dr Sed
10 2 Dr Sed
11 2 Dr Hatchback
12 2 Dr S/W
THUNDERBIRD
87 2 Dr HT
87 2 Dr HT
TORINO
21 Gran Torino Elite 2 Dr HT
21 Gran Torino Elite 2 Dr HT
25 2 Dr HT (Formal Roof)
27 4 Dr Sed
30 Gran Torino 2 Dr HT (Formal Roof)
31 Gran Torino 4 Dr Sed
32 Gran Torino Brougham 2 Dr HT
33 Gran Torino Brougham 4 Dr Sed
38 Gran Torino Sport 2 Dr HT (Formal Roof)
40 S/W
42 Gran Torino S/W
43 Gran Torino Squire S/W
47 500 Ranchero
48 GT Ranchero
49 Squire Ranchero
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A 8-460 (7.5) 4BC exc Police
A 8-460 (7.5) 4BC exc Police
C 8-460 (7.5) 4BC Police
F 8-302 (5.0) 2BC
H 8-351 (5.8) 2BC
L 6-250 (4.1) 1BC
S 8-400 (6.6) 2BC
T 6-200 (3.3) 1BC
Y 4-140 (2.3) 2BC
Z 6-171 (2.8) 2BC
6th thru 11th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
vehicle manufacturer.
1977 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MODEL YEAR
7 1977
7 1977
2nd Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
3rd & 4th Positions – SERIES
BOBCAT
20 2 Dr Sed (Hatchback)
3rd & 4th Positions – SERIES
BOBCAT
20 2 Dr Sed (Hatchback)
22 2 Dr S/W
23 2 Dr Sed (Canada)
24 2 Dr Sed (Hatchback) (Canada)
25 2 Dr S/W (Canada)
COMET
30 4 Dr Sed
30 4 Dr Sed
31 2 Dr Sed
COUGAR
90 4 Dr Sed
90 4 Dr Sed
91 2 Dr HT
92 S/W
93 XR7 2 Dr HT
94 Brougham 4 Dr Sed
95 Brougham 2 Dr HT
96 Villager S/W
FORD
52 Custom 500 2 Dr HT
53 Custom 500 4 Dr Sed
62 LTD 2 Dr Sed
63 LTD 4 Dr Sed
64 LTD Landau 4 Dr Sed
65 LTD Landau 2 Dr Sed
72 Custom 500 Ranch Wagon
74 LTD S/W
GRANADA
81 4 Dr Sed
81 4 Dr Sed
82 2 Dr Sed
83 Ghia 4 Dr Sed
84 Ghia 2 Dr Sed
LINCOLN
81 2 Dr Sed
81 2 Dr Sed
82 4 Dr Sed
LTD II
25 S 2 Dr HT
25 S 2 Dr HT
27 S 4 Dr Sed
30 2 Dr HT
31 4 Dr Sed
32 Brougham 2 Dr HT
33 Brougham 4 Dr Sed
40 S/W
42 S/W
43 Squire S/W
47 500 Ranchero
48 GT Ranchero
49 Squire Ranchero
MARK V
89 2 Dr Sed
89 2 Dr Sed
MAVERICK
91 2 Dr Sed
91 2 Dr Sed
92 4 Dr Sed
MERCURY
50 Marquis 4 Dr Sed (Canada)
50 Marquis 4 Dr Sed (Canada)
52 Marquis 2 Dr HT (Canada)
60 Gran Marquis 4 Dr Sed
61 Gran Marquis 2 Dr HT
62 Marquis Brougham Sed
63 Marquis 4 Dr Sed
64 Marquis Brougham 2 Dr HT
66 Marquis 2 Dr HT
74 Marquis S/W
76 Marquis Brougham S/W
MONARCH
34 4 Dr Sed
34 4 Dr Sed
35 2 Dr Sed
37 Ghia 4 Dr Sed
38 Ghia 2 Dr Sed
MUSTANG
02 2 Dr Sed
02 2 Dr Sed
03 2 Dr Hatchback
04 Ghia 2 Dr Sed
05 Mach I 2 Dr Hatchback
PINTO
10 2 Dr Sed
11 2 Dr Hatchback
12 2 Dr S/W
THUNDERBIRD
87 2 Dr HT
87 2 Dr HT
VERSAILLES
84 4 Dr Sed
84 4 Dr Sed
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A 8-460 (7.5) 4BC exc Police
A 8-460 (7.5) 4BC exc Police
C 8-460 (7.5) 4BC Police
F 8-302 (5.0) 2BC
H 8-351 (5.8) 2BC
L 6-250 (4.1) 1BC
S 8-400 (6.6) 2BC
T 6-200 (3.3) 1BC
Y 4-140 (2.3) 2BC
Z 6-171 (2.8) 2BC
6th thru 11th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
vehicle manufacturer.
1978 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MODEL YEAR
8 1978
8 1978
2nd Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
3rd & 4th Positions – SERIES
BOBCAT
20 2 Dr Sed (Hatchback)
BOBCAT
20 2 Dr Sed (Hatchback)
22 2 Dr S/W
23 2 Dr Sed (Canada)
24 2 Dr Sed (Hatchback) (Canada)
25 2 Dr S/W (Canada)
COUGAR
91 2 Dr HT
91 2 Dr HT
92 4 Dr Sed
93 XR7 2 Dr HT
FAIRMONT
91 2 Dr Sed
91 2 Dr Sed
92 4 Dr Sed
93 2 Dr Sed (Sporty Cpe)
94 S/W
FORD
52 Custom 500 2 Dr HT
52 Custom 500 2 Dr HT
53 Custom 500 4 Dr Sed
62 LTD 2 Dr Sed
63 LTD 4 Dr Sed
64 LTD Landau 4 Dr Sed
65 LTD Landau 2 Dr Sed
72 Custom 500 Ranch Wagon
74 LTD S/W
GRANADA
81 2 Dr Sed
81 2 Dr Sed
82 4 Dr Sed
LINCOLN
81 2 Dr Sed
81 2 Dr Sed
82 4 Dr Sed
LTD II
25 S 2 Dr HT
25 S 2 Dr HT
27 S 4 Dr Sed
30 2 Dr HT
31 4 Dr Sed
47 500 Ranchero
48 GT Ranchero
49 Squire Ranchero
MARK V
89 2 Dr Sed
89 2 Dr Sed
MERCURY
50 Marquis 4 Dr Sed (Canada)
50 Marquis 4 Dr Sed (Canada)
52 Marquis 2 Dr HT (Canada)
61 Gran Marquis 2 Dr HT
62 Marquis 4 Dr Sed
63 Marquis Brougham 2 Dr HT
64 Marquis Brougham 4 Dr Sed
65 Gran Marquis 2 Dr HT
66 Gran Marquis 4 Dr Sed
74 Marquis S/W
MONARCH
33 2 Dr Sed
33 2 Dr Sed
34 4 Dr Sed
MUSTANG
02 2 Dr Sed
02 2 Dr Sed
03 2 Dr Hatchback
04 Ghia 2 Dr Sed
05 Mach I 2 Dr Hatchback
PINTO
10 2 Dr Sed
10 2 Dr Sed
11 2 Dr Hatchback
12 2 Dr S/W
THUNDERBIRD
87 2 Dr HT
87 2 Dr HT
VERSAILLES
84 4 Dr Sed
84 4 Dr Sed
1978 FORD MOTOR CO. (Cont.)
ZEPHYR
31 2 Dr Sed
31 2 Dr Sed
32 4 Dr Sed
35 Sporty Cpe 2 Dr Sed
36 S/W
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A 8-460 (7.5) 4BC exc Police
A 8-460 (7.5) 4BC exc Police
C 8-460 (7.5) 4BC Police
F 8-302 (5.0) 2BC
H 8-351 (5.8) 2BC
L 6-250 (4.1) 1BC
S 8-400 (6.6) 2BC
T 6-200 (3.3) 1BC
Y 4-140 (2.3) 2BC
Z 6-171 (2.8) 2BC
6th thru 11th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
vehicle manufacturer.
1979 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MODEL YEAR
9 1979
9 1979
2nd Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
3rd & 4th Positions – SERIES
BOBCAT
20 2 Dr Sed (Hatchback)
3rd & 4th Positions – SERIES
BOBCAT
20 2 Dr Sed (Hatchback)
22 2 Dr S/W
23 2 Dr Sed (Canada)
24 2 Dr Sed (Hatchback) (Canada)
25 2 Dr S/W (Canada)
CAPRI
14 2 Dr Hatchback
14 2 Dr Hatchback
16 Ghia 2 Dr Hatchback
COUGAR
91 2 Dr HT
91 2 Dr HT
92 4 Dr Sed
93 XR7 2 Dr HT
FAIRMONT
91 2 Dr Sed
91 2 Dr Sed
92 4 Dr Sed
93 2 Dr Sed (Sporty Cpe)
94 S/W
FORD
62 Custom 500 2 Dr Sed (Canada)
LTD 2 Dr Sed
62 Custom 500 2 Dr Sed (Canada)
LTD 2 Dr Sed
63 Custom 500 4 Dr Sed (Canada)
LTD 4 r Sed
LTD 4 r Sed
64 LTD Landau 2 Dr Sed
65 LTD Landau 4 Dr Sed
74 Custom 500 4 Dr S/W (Canada)
LTD S/W
LTD S/W
76 Country Squire S/W
GRANADA
81 2 Dr Sed
81 2 Dr Sed
82 4 Dr Sed
LINCOLN
81 2 Dr Sed
81 2 Dr Sed
82 4 Dr Sed
LTD II
25 S 2 Dr HT
25 S 2 Dr HT
27 S 4 Dr Sed
30 2 Dr HT
31 4 Dr Sed
47 500 Ranchero
48 GT Ranchero
49 Squire Ranchero
MARK V
89 2 Dr Sed
89 2 Dr Sed
MERCURY
61 Marquis 2 Dr Sed
61 Marquis 2 Dr Sed
62 Marquis 4 Dr Sed
63 Marquis Brougham 2 Dr Sed
64 Marquis Brougham 4 Dr Sed
65 Gran Marquis 2 Dr Sed
66 Gran Marquis 4 Dr Sed
74 Marquis S/W
76 Colony Park S/W
MUSTANG
02 2 Dr Sed
02 2 Dr Sed
03 2 Dr Hatchback
04 Ghia 2 Dr Sed
05 Ghia 2 Dr Hatchback
PINTO
10 2 Dr Sed
10 2 Dr Sed
11 2 Dr Hatchback
12 2 Dr S/W
THUNDERBIRD
87 2 Dr HT
87 2 Dr HT
VERSAILLES
84 4 Dr Sed
84 4 Dr Sed
ZEPHYR
31 2 Dr Sed
31 2 Dr Sed
32 4 Dr Sed
35 Sporty Cpe 2 Dr Sed
36 S/W
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
F 8-302 (5.0) 2BC
F 8-302 (5.0) 2BC
H 8-351 (5.8) 2BC
L 6-250 (4.1) 1BC
S 8-400 (6.6) 2BC
T 6-200 (3.3) 1BC
W 4-140 (2.3) 2BC Turbo
Y 4-140 (2.3) 2BC
Z 6-171 (2.8) 2BC
6th thru 11th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
vehicle manufacturer.
1980 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MODEL YEAR
A or 0 1980
A or 0 1980
2nd Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
3rd & 4th Positions – SERIES
BOBCAT
20 2 Dr Sed (Hatchback)
BOBCAT
20 2 Dr Sed (Hatchback)
22 2 Dr S/W
23 2 Dr Sed (Canada)
24 2 Dr Sed (Hatchback) (Canada)
25 2 Dr S/W (Canada)
CAPRI
14 2 Dr Hatchback
14 2 Dr Hatchback
16 Ghia 2 Dr Hatchback
COUGAR
93 XR7 2 Dr HT
93 XR7 2 Dr HT
FAIRMONT
91 2 Dr Sed
91 2 Dr Sed
92 4 Dr Sed
93 2 Dr Sed (Sport Cpe)
94 S/W
FORD
60 LTD S 2 Dr Sed
60 LTD S 2 Dr Sed
61 LTD S 4 Dr Sed
62 Custom 500 2 Dr Sed
LTD 2 Dr Sed
Custom 500 4 Dr Sed
LTD 2 Dr Sed
Custom 500 4 Dr Sed
63 LTD 4 Dr Sed
64 LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Sed
65 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed
72 LTD S 4 Dr S/W
74 Custom 500 4 Dr S/W (Canada)
LTD S/W
LTD S/W
76 Country Squire S/W
GRANADA
81 2 Dr Sed
81 2 Dr Sed
82 4 Dr Sed
LINCOLN
81 2 Dr Sed
81 2 Dr Sed
82 4 Dr Sed
MARK VI
89 2 Dr Sed
89 2 Dr Sed
90 4 Dr Sed
MERCURY
61 Marquis 2 Dr Sed
61 Marquis 2 Dr Sed
62 Marquis Brougham 4 Dr Sed
63 Marquis Brougham 2 Dr Sed
64 Marquis Brougham 4 Dr Sed
65 Gran Marquis 2 Dr Sed
66 Gran Marquis 4 Dr Sed
74 Marquis S/W
76 Colony Park S/W
MONARCH
33 2 Dr Sed
33 2 Dr Sed
34 4 Dr Sed
MUSTANG
02 2 Dr Sed
02 2 Dr Sed
03 2 Dr Hatchback
04 Ghia 2 Dr Sed
05 Ghia 3 Dr Sed
PINTO
10 2 Dr Sed
10 2 Dr Sed
11 2 Dr Sed (Hatchback)
12 2 Dr S/W
THUNDERBIRD
87 2 Dr Sed
87 2 Dr Sed
VERSAILLES
84 4 Dr Sed
84 4 Dr Sed
ZEPHYR
31 2 Dr Sed
31 2 Dr Sed
32 4 Dr Sed
35 Sporty Cpe 2 Dr Sed
36 4 Dr S/W
5th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A 4-140 (2.3) 2BC
A 4-140 (2.3) 2BC
B 6-200 (3.3) 1BC
C 6-250 (4.1) 1BC
D 8-255 (4.2) 2BC
F 8-302 (5.0) 2BC
G 8-351 (5.8) 2BC
O Domestic Special Order
6th thru 11th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
vehicle manufacturer.
1981 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
W Ford Werke A.G., Germany
W Ford Werke A.G., Germany
1 Ford Motor, Co., USA
2 Ford Motor Co., Canada, Ltd.
9 Ford Brazil, SA
2nd Position – MAKE
B Ford L Lincoln
B Ford L Lincoln
C Ford M Continental
F Ford Mercury
Mercury N Continental
Merkur
3rd Position – TYPE
A Passenger Car
A Passenger Car
D Incomplete Vehicle
E Passenger Car
F Motor Vehicle Equip w/o Engine/Powertrain
(Glider)
H Incomplete Vehicle
J Incomplete Vehicle
M Multipurpose Vehicle
N Lincoln
R Passenger Car
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
B Active Belts
B Active Belts
C Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
P Ford Make
T Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
CAPRI
67 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
CAPRI
67 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
68 Ghia 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
COUGAR
76 2 Dr Sed exc XR7
76 2 Dr Sed exc XR7
77 4 Dr Sed exc XR7
90 XR7 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT
05 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
05 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
08 4 Dr Liftgate (S/W)
FAIRMONT
20 2 Dr Sed
20 2 Dr Sed
21 Futura 4 Dr Sed
22 Futura 2 Dr Sport Cpe
23 Futura 4 Dr S/W
FORD
31 LTD S 4 Dr Sed
31 LTD S 4 Dr Sed
32 LTD 2 Dr Sed
33 LTD 4 Dr Sed
34 LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Sed
35 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed
37 LTD S 4 Dr S/W
38 LTD 4 Dr S/W
39 LTD Country Squire 4 Dr S/W
1981 FORD MOTOR CO. (Cont.)
GRANADA
26 2 Dr Sed
26 2 Dr Sed
27 4 Dr Sed
LINCOLN
93 2 Dr Sed
93 2 Dr Sed
94 4 Dr Sed
LYNX
63 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
63 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
64 4 Dr Sed Hatchback
65 4 Dr Liftgate
MARK VI
95 2 Dr Cpe
95 2 Dr Cpe
96 4 Dr Sed
MERCURY
81 Marquis 4 Dr Sed
Meteor (Canada)
81 Marquis 4 Dr Sed
Meteor (Canada)
82 Marquis Brougham 2 Dr Sed
83 Marquis Brougham 4 Dr Sed
84 Gran Marquis 2 Dr Sed
85 Gran Marquis 4 Dr Sed
87 Marquis 4 Dr S/W
Meteor (Canada)
Meteor (Canada)
88 Colony Park 4 Dr S/W
MUSTANG
10 2 Dr Sed
10 2 Dr Sed
12 Ghia 2 Dr Sed
13 Ghia 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
15 Cobra 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
THUNDERBIRD
42 Town Landau Heritage
42 Town Landau Heritage
ZEPHYR
70 2 Dr Sed
70 2 Dr Sed
71 4 Dr Sed
72 Z7 2 Dr Sed
73 4 Dr S/W
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A 4-140 (2.3) 2BC
A 4-140 (2.3) 2BC
B 6-200 (3.3) 1BC
D 8-255 (4.2) 2BC
F 8-302 (5.0) CFI
G 8-351 (5.8) 2BC
T 4-140 (2.3) 2BC Turbo
2 4-98 (1.6) 1BC
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
B 1981
B 1981
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
vehicle manufacturer.
1982 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
1 Ford Motor Co., USA
1 Ford Motor Co., USA
2 Ford Motor Co., Canada, Ltd.
9 Ford Brazil, SA
2nd Position – MAKE
B Ford L Lincoln
B Ford L Lincoln
C Ford M Continental
F Ford Mercury
Mercury N Continental
3rd Position – TYPE
A Passenger Car
A Passenger Car
D Incomplete Vehicle
E Passenger Car
F Motor Vehicle Equip. w/o Engine/
Powertrain (Glider)
Powertrain (Glider)
H Incomplete Vehicle
J Incomplete Vehicle
M Multipurpose Vehicle
N Lincoln
R Passenger Car
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
B Active Belts
B Active Belts
C Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
P Ford Make
T Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
CAPRI
67 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
CAPRI
67 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
68 Ghia 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
COUGAR
76 2 Dr Sed exc XR7
76 2 Dr Sed exc XR7
77 4 Dr Sed exc XR7
78 4 Dr S/W exc XR7
90 XR7 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT
05 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
05 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
06 4 Dr Sed Hatchback
08 4 Dr Liftgate (3W)
EXP
01 2 Dr Hatchback Cpe
01 2 Dr Hatchback Cpe
FAIRMONT
20 2 Dr Sed
20 2 Dr Sed
21 Futura 4 Dr Sed
22 Futura 2 Dr Sport Cpe
23 Futura 4 Dr S/W
FORD
31 LTD S 4 Dr Sed
31 LTD S 4 Dr Sed
32 LTD 2 Dr Sed
33 LTD 4 Dr Sed
34 LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Sed
35 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed
37 LTD S 4 Dr S/W
38 LTD 4 Dr S/W
39 LTD Country Squire 4 Dr S/W
GRANADA
26 2 Dr Sed
26 2 Dr Sed
27 4 Dr Sed
28 4 Dr S/W
LINCOLN
94 4 Dr Sed
4 Dr Sed Town Car
94 4 Dr Sed
4 Dr Sed Town Car
98 4 Dr Sed Continental
LN7
61 2 Dr Hatchback Cpe
61 2 Dr Hatchback Cpe
LYNX
63 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
63 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
64 4 Dr Sed Hatchback
65 4 Dr Liftgate
MARK VI
95 2 Dr Cpe
95 2 Dr Cpe
96 4 Dr Sed
MERCURY
84 Marquis 4 Dr Sed
Meteor (Canada)
84 Marquis 4 Dr Sed
Meteor (Canada)
82 Marquis Brougham 2 Dr Sed
83 Marquis Brougham 4 Dr Sed
84 Gran Marquis 2 Dr Sed
85 Gran Marquis 4 Dr Sed
87 Marquis 4 Dr S/W
Meteor (Canada)
Meteor (Canada)
88 Colony Park 4 Dr S/W
MUSTANG
10 2 Dr Sed
10 2 Dr Sed
12 Ghia 2 Dr Sed
13 Ghia 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
16 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
THUNDERBIRD
42 Town Landau Heritage
42 Town Landau Heritage
ZEPHYR
71 4 Dr Sed
71 4 Dr Sed
72 Z7 2 Dr Sed
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A 4-140 (2.3) 2BC
A 4-140 (2.3) 2BC
B 6-200 (3.3) 1BC
D 8-255 (4.2) 2BC
F 8-302 (5.0) 2BC or CFI
G 8-351 (5.8) 2BC
T 4-140 (2.3) 2BC Turbo
2 4-98 (1.6) 1BC
3 6-232 (3.8) 2BC
6 4-140 (2.3) LPG
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
C 1982
C 1982
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
vehicle manufacturer.
1983 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
W Ford Werke A.G., Germany
W Ford Werke A.G., Germany
1 Ford Motor Co, USA
2 Ford Motor Co, Canada, Ltd
9 Ford Brazil, SA
2nd Position – MAKE
B Ford L Lincoln
B Ford L Lincoln
C Ford M Continental
F Ford Mercury
Mercury N Continental
3rd Position – TYPE
A Passenger Car
A Passenger Car
D Incomplete Vehicle
E Passenger Car
F Motor Vehicle Equip w/o Engine/
Powertrain (Glider)
Powertrain (Glider)
H Incomplete Vehicle
J Incomplete Vehicle
M Multipurpose Vehicle
N Lincoln
R Passenger Car
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
B Active Belts
B Active Belts
C Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
P Ford Make
T Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
CAPRI
79 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
CAPRI
79 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
COUGAR
92 2 Dr Sed
92 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT
04 2 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
04 2 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
05 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Turbo Series
06 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Series
07 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GT Turbo Series
09 4 Dr S/W Base Series
10 4 Dr S/W GL Series
11 4 Dr S/W GLX Series
13 4 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
14 4 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Series
15 4 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Series
EXP
01 2 Dr Hatchback Cpe
01 2 Dr Hatchback Cpe
FAIRMONT
35 2 Dr Sed
35 2 Dr Sed
36 4 Dr Sed
37 2 Dr Sport Cpe
FORD
42 LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Sed
42 LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Sed
43 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed
44 LTD Country Squire 4 Dr S/W
LN7
51 2 Dr Hatchback Cpe
51 2 Dr Hatchback Cpe
LINCOLN
96 4 Dr Sed Town Car
96 4 Dr Sed Town Car
97 4 Dr Sed Continental
LTD
39 4 Dr Sed
39 4 Dr Sed
40 4 Dr S/W
LYNX
54 2 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
54 2 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
55 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GS Series
57 2 Dr Sed Hatchback RS Series
58 2 Dr Sed Hatchback LS Series
60 4 Dr S/W Base Series
61 4 Dr S/W GS Series
63 4 Dr S/W LS Series
65 4 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
66 4 Dr Sed Hatchback GS Series
68 4 Dr Sed Hatchback LS Series
1983 FORD MOTOR CO. (Cont.)
MARK VI
98 2 Dr Cpe
98 2 Dr Cpe
99 4 Dr Sed
MARQUIS
89 Brougham 4 Dr Sed
89 Brougham 4 Dr Sed
90 4 Dr S/W
MERCURY
93 Grand Marquis 2 Dr Sed
93 Grand Marquis 2 Dr Sed
94 Grand Marquis Colony Park 4 Dr S/W
95 Grand Marquis 4 Dr Sed
MUSTANG
26 2 Dr Sed
26 2 Dr Sed
27 2 Dr Sed Conv
28 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
THUNDERBIRD
46 Base, Sport, LX, Turbo 2 Dr Sed
46 Base, Sport, LX, Turbo 2 Dr Sed
ZEPHYR
86 4 Dr Sed Base
86 4 Dr Sed Base
87 2 Dr Sed Z7
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A 4-140 (2.3) 1BC
A 4-140 (2.3) 1BC
D 4-140 (2.3) EFI Turbo
F 8-302 (5.0) CFI
G 8-351 (5.8) 2BC HO
R 4-140 (2.3) 1BC HSC
T 4-140 (2.3) EFI Turbo
W 4-140 (2.3) EFI Turbo
X 6-200 (3.3) 1BC
2 4-98 (1.6) 2BC
3 6-232 (3.8) CFI
4 4-98 (1.6) 2BC HO
5 4-98 (1.6) EFI
6 4-140 (2.3) LPG
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
D 1983
D 1983
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
vehicle manufacturer.
1984 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
W Ford Werke A.G., Germany
W Ford Werke A.G., Germany
1 Ford Motor Co, USA
2 Ford Motor Co, Canada, Ltd
9 Ford Brazil, SA
2nd Position – MAKE
B Ford L Lincoln
B Ford L Lincoln
C Ford M Continental
F Ford Mercury
Mercury N Continental
3rd Position – TYPE
A Passenger Car
A Passenger Car
D Incomplete Vehicle
E Passenger Car
F Motor Vehicle Equip w/o Engine/
Powertrain (Glider)
Powertrain (Glider)
H Incomplete Vehicle
J Incomplete Vehicle
M Multipurpose Vehicle
N Lincoln
R Passenger Car
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
B Active Belts
B Active Belts
C Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
P Ford Make
T Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
CAPRI
79 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
CAPRI
79 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
COUGAR
92 2 Dr Sed
92 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT
04 2 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
04 2 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
05 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Turbo Series
07 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GT Turbo Series
09 4 Dr S/W Base Series
10 4 Dr S/W GL Series
11 4 Dr S/W GLX Series
13 4 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
14 4 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Series
15 4 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Series
EXP
01 2 Dr Hatchback Cpe
01 2 Dr Hatchback Cpe
FORD
42 LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Sed
42 LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Sed
43 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed
44 LTD Country Squire 4 Dr S/W
LINCOLN
96 4 Dr Sed Town Car
96 4 Dr Sed Town Car
97 4 Dr Sed Continental
LTD
39 4 Dr Sed
39 4 Dr Sed
40 4 Dr S/W
LYNX
54 2 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
54 2 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
55 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GS Series
57 2 Dr Sed Hatchback RS Series
60 4 Dr S/W Base Series
61 4 Dr S/W GS Series
65 4 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
66 4 Dr Sed Hatchback GS Series
68 4 Dr Sed Hatchback LS Series
MARK VII
98 2 Dr Cpe
98 2 Dr Cpe
MERCURY
93 Grand Marquis 2 Dr Sed
93 Grand Marquis 2 Dr Sed
94 Grand Marquis Colony Park 4 Dr S/W
95 Grand Marquis 4 Dr Sed
MUSTANG
26 2 Dr Sed
26 2 Dr Sed
27 2 Dr Sed Conv
28 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
TEMPO
18 2 Dr Sed Base Series L
18 2 Dr Sed Base Series L
19 2 Dr Sed GL Series
20 2 Dr Sed GLX, LX Series
21 4 Dr Sed Base Series L
22 4 Dr Sed GL Series
23 4 Dr Sed GLX, LX Series
TOPAZ
71 2 Dr Sed Base Series L
71 2 Dr Sed Base Series L
72 2 Dr Sed GS Series
73 2 Dr Sed LS Series
74 4 Dr Sed Base Series L
75 4 Dr Sed GS Series
76 4 Dr Sed LS Series
THUNDERBIRD
46 Base, Sport, LX, Turbo 2 Dr Sed
46 Base, Sport, LX, Turbo 2 Dr Sed
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A 4-140 (2.3) 1BC
A 4-140 (2.3) 1BC
F 8-302 (5.0) CFI
G 8-351 (5.8) 2BC HO
H 4-121 (2.0) Dsl-FI Toyo Kogyo
L 6-146 (2.4) Dsl-FI Turbo
M 8-302 (5.0) 4BC HO/CFI
R 4-140 (2.3) 1BC HSC
T 4-140 (2.3) EFI Turbo
W 4-140 (2.3) EFI Turbo
W 4-140 (2.3) EFI Turbo
2 4-98 (1.6) 2BC
3 6-232 (3.8) CFI
4 4-98 (1.6) 2BC HO
5 4-98 (1.6) EFI
6 4-140 (2.3) LPG
7 4-9 (1.6) Methanol HO
8 4-98 (1.6) EFI Turbo
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
E 1984
E 1984
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
vehicle manufacturer.
1985 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
W Ford Werke A.G., Germany
W Ford Werke A.G., Germany
1 Ford Motor Co, USA
2 Ford Motor Co, Canada, Ltd
9 Ford Brazil, SA
2nd Position – MAKE
B Ford L Lincoln
B Ford L Lincoln
C Ford M Continental
F Ford Mercury
Mercury N Continental
3rd Position – TYPE
A Passenger Car
A Passenger Car
D Incomplete Vehicle
E Passenger Car
F Motor Vehicle Equip w/o Engine/
Powertrain (Glider)
Powertrain (Glider)
H Incomplete Vehicle
J Incomplete Vehicle
M Multipurpose Vehicle
N Lincoln
R Passenger Car
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
B Active Belts
B Active Belts
C Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
P Ford Make
T Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
CAPRI
79 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
CAPRI
79 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
COUGAR
92 2 Dr Sed
92 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT
04 2 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
04 2 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
05 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Turbo Series
07 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GT Turbo Series
09 4 Dr S/W Base Series
10 4 Dr S/W GL Series
13 4 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
14 4 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Series
15 4 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Series
31 2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
32 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
33 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GT
34 4 Dr S/W L
35 4 Dr S/W GL
36 4 Dr Sed Hatchback L
37 4 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
EXP
01 2 Dr Hatchback Cpe
FORD
42 LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Sed
42 LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Sed
43 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed
44 LTD Country Squire 4 Dr S/W
LINCOLN
96 4 Dr Sed Town Car
96 4 Dr Sed Town Car
97 4 Dr Sed Continental
LTD
39 4 Dr Sed
39 4 Dr Sed
40 4 Dr S/W
LYNX
51 2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
52 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GS
53 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
54 2 Dr Sed Hatchback Base
55 2 Dr Sed GS
58 4 Dr S/W L
59 4 Dr S/W GS
60 4 Dr S/W Base Series
61 4 Dr S/W GS Series
63 4 Dr Sed Hatchback L
64 4 Dr Sed Hatchback GS
65 4 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
66 4 Dr Sed Hatchback GS Series
MARK VII
98 2 Dr Cpe
98 2 Dr Cpe
MARQUIS
89 Brougham 4 Dr Sed
89 Brougham 4 Dr Sed
90 4 Dr S/W
1985 FORD MOTOR CO. (Cont.)
MERCURY
93 Grand Marquis 2 Dr Sed
93 Grand Marquis 2 Dr Sed
94 Grand Marquis Colony Park 4 Dr S/W
95 Grand Marquis 4 Dr Sed
MUSTANG
26 2 Dr Sed
26 2 Dr Sed
27 2 Dr Sed Conv
28 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
TEMPO
18 2 Dr Sed Base Series L
18 2 Dr Sed Base Series L
19 2 Dr Sed GL Series
20 2 Dr Sed GLX, LX Series
21 4 Dr Sed Base Series L
22 4 Dr Sed GL Series
23 4 Dr Sed GLX, LX Series
TOPAZ
91 2 Dr Sed Base Series L
91 2 Dr Sed Base Series L
72 2 Dr Sed GS Series
73 2 Dr Sed LS Series
74 4 Dr Sed Base Series L
75 4 Dr Sed GS Series
76 4 Dr Sed LS Series
THUNDERBIRD
46 Base, Sport, LX, Turbo 2 Dr Sed
46 Base, Sport, LX, Turbo 2 Dr Sed
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A 4-140 (2.3) 1BC
A 4-140 (2.3) 1BC
F 8-302 (5.0) CFI
G 8-351 (5.8) 2BC HO
H 4-121 (2.0) Dsl-FI Toyo Kogyo
J 4-116 (1.9) EFI
L 6-146 (2.4) Dsl-FI Turbo
M 8-302 (5.0) 4BC HO/CFI
R 4-140 (2.3) 1BC HSC
S 4-140 (2.3) CFI HO – HSC
T 4-140 (2.3) EFI Turbo
W 4-140 (2.3) EFI Turbo
X 4-140 (2.3) CFI HSC
2 4-98 (1.6) 2BC
3 6-232 (3.8) CFI
4 4-98 (1.6) 2BC HO
5 4-98 (1.6) EFI
6 4-140 (2.3) LPG
7 4-98 (1.6) Methanol HO
9 4-116 (1.9) CFI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
F 1985
F 1985
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
vehicle manufacturer.
1986 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
W Ford Werke A.G., Germany
W Ford Werke A.G., Germany
1 Ford Motor Co, USA
2 Ford Motor Co, Canada, Ltd
9 Ford Brazil, SA
2nd Position – MAKE
B Ford L Lincoln
B Ford L Lincoln
C Ford M Continental
F Ford Mercury
Mercury N Continental
3rd Position – TYPE
A Passenger Car
A Passenger Car
D Incomplete Vehicle
E Passenger Car
F Motor Vehicle Equip w/o Engine/
Powertrain (Glider)
Powertrain (Glider)
H Incomplete Vehicle
J Incomplete Vehicle
M Multipurpose Vehicle
N Lincoln
R Passenger Car
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
B Active Belts
B Active Belts
C Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
P Ford Make
T Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
CAPRI
79 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
CAPRI
79 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
COUGAR
92 2 Dr Sed
92 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT
01 2 Dr Hatchback EXP
01 2 Dr Hatchback EXP
31 2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
32 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
33 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GT
34 4 Dr S/W L
35 4 Dr S/W GL
36 4 Dr Sed Hatchback L
37 4 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
FORD
42 LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Sed
42 LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Sed
43 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed
44 LTD Country Squire 4 Dr S/W
LINCOLN
96 4 Dr Sed Town Car
96 4 Dr Sed Town Car
97 4 Dr Sed Continental
LTD
39 4 Dr Sed
40 4 Dr S/W
LYNX
51 2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
51 2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
52 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GS
53 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
58 4 Dr S/W L
59 4 Dr S/W GS
63 4 Dr Sed Hatchback L
64 4 Dr Sed Hatchback GS
MARK VII
98 2 Dr Cpe
98 2 Dr Cpe
MARQUIS
89 Brougham 4 Dr Sed
89 Brougham 4 Dr Sed
90 4 Dr S/W
MERCURY
93 Grand Marquis 2 Dr Sed
93 Grand Marquis 2 Dr Sed
94 Grand Marquis Colony Park 4 Dr S/W
95 Grand Marquis 4 Dr Sed
MUSTANG
26 2 Dr Sed
26 2 Dr Sed
27 2 Dr Sed Conv
28 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
SABLE
87 4 Dr Sed
87 4 Dr Sed
88 4 Dr S/W
TAURUS
29 4 Dr Sed
29 4 Dr Sed
30 4 Dr S/W
TEMPO
18 2 Dr Sed Base Series L
18 2 Dr Sed Base Series L
19 2 Dr Sed GL Series
20 2 Dr Sed GLX, LX Series
21 4 Dr Sed Base Series L
22 4 Dr Sed GL Series
23 4 Dr Sed GLX, LX Series
TOPAZ
91 2 Dr Sed Base Series L
91 2 Dr Sed Base Series L
72 2 Dr Sed GS Series
73 2 Dr Sed LS Series
74 4 Dr Sed Base Series L
75 4 Dr Sed GS Series
76 4 Dr Sed LS Series
THUNDERBIRD
46 Base, Sport, LX, Turbo 2 Dr Sed
46 Base, Sport, LX, Turbo 2 Dr Sed
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A 4-140 (2.3) 1BC
A 4-140 (2.3) 1BC
D 4-153 (2.5) EFI
F 8-302 (5.0) CFI
G 8-351 (5.8) 2BC HO
H 4-121 (2.0) Dsl-FI Toyo Kogyo
J 4-116 (1.9) EFI
M 8-302 (5.0) CFI HO
R 4-140 (2.3) 1BC Canada
S 4-140 (2.3) CFI HO HSC
T 4-140 (2.3) EFI Turbo
U 6-183 (3.0) EFI
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
C 1982
C 1982
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
vehicle manufacturer.
1983 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
W Ford Werke A.G., Germany
W Ford Werke A.G., Germany
1 Ford Motor Co, USA
2 Ford Motor Co, Canada, Ltd
9 Ford Brazil, SA
2nd Position – MAKE
B Ford L Lincoln
B Ford L Lincoln
C Ford M Continental
F Ford Mercury
Mercury N Continental
3rd Position – TYPE
A Passenger Car
A Passenger Car
D Incomplete Vehicle
E Passenger Car
F Motor Vehicle Equip w/o Engine/
Powertrain (Glider)
Powertrain (Glider)
H Incomplete Vehicle
J Incomplete Vehicle
M Multipurpose Vehicle
N Lincoln
R Passenger Car
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
B Active Belts
B Active Belts
C Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
P Ford Make
T Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
CAPRI
79 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
CAPRI
79 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
COUGAR
92 2 Dr Sed
92 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT
04 2 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
04 2 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
05 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Turbo Series
06 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Series
07 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GT Turbo Series
09 4 Dr S/W Base Series
10 4 Dr S/W GL Series
11 4 Dr S/W GLX Series
13 4 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
14 4 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Series
15 4 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Series
EXP
01 2 Dr Hatchback Cpe
01 2 Dr Hatchback Cpe
FAIRMONT
35 2 Dr Sed
35 2 Dr Sed
36 4 Dr Sed
37 2 Dr Sport Cpe
FORD
42 LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Sed
42 LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Sed
43 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed
44 LTD Country Squire 4 Dr S/W
LN7
51 2 Dr Hatchback Cpe
51 2 Dr Hatchback Cpe
LINCOLN
96 4 Dr Sed Town Car
96 4 Dr Sed Town Car
97 4 Dr Sed Continental
LTD
39 4 Dr Sed
39 4 Dr Sed
40 4 Dr S/W
LYNX
54 2 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
54 2 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
55 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GS Series
57 2 Dr Sed Hatchback RS Series
58 2 Dr Sed Hatchback LS Series
60 4 Dr S/W Base Series
61 4 Dr S/W GS Series
63 4 Dr S/W LS Series
65 4 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
66 4 Dr Sed Hatchback GS Series
68 4 Dr Sed Hatchback LS Series
1983 FORD MOTOR CO. (Cont.)
MARK VI
98 2 Dr Cpe
98 2 Dr Cpe
99 4 Dr Sed
MARQUIS
89 Brougham 4 Dr Sed
90 4 Dr S/W
MERCURY
93 Grand Marquis 2 Dr Sed
93 Grand Marquis 2 Dr Sed
94 Grand Marquis Colony Park 4 Dr S/W
95 Grand Marquis 4 Dr Sed
MUSTANG
26 2 Dr Sed
26 2 Dr Sed
27 2 Dr Sed Conv
28 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
THUNDERBIRD
46 Base, Sport, LX, Turbo 2 Dr Sed
46 Base, Sport, LX, Turbo 2 Dr Sed
ZEPHYR
86 4 Dr Sed Base
86 4 Dr Sed Base
87 2 Dr Sed Z7
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A 4-140 (2.3) 1BC
A 4-140 (2.3) 1BC
D 4-140 (2.3) EFI Turbo
F 8-302 (5.0) CFI
G 8-351 (5.8) 2BC HO
R 4-140 (2.3) 1BC HSC
T 4-140 (2.3) EFI Turbo
W 4-140 (2.3) EFI Turbo
X 6-200 (3.3) 1BC
2 4-98 (1.6) 2BC
3 6-232 (3.8) CFI
4 4-98 (1.6) 2BC HO
5 4-98 (1.6) EFI
6 4-140 (2.3) LPG
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
D 1983
D 1983
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
vehicle manufacturer.
1984 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
W Ford Werke A.G., Germany
W Ford Werke A.G., Germany
1 Ford Motor Co, USA
2 Ford Motor Co, Canada, Ltd
9 Ford Brazil, SA
2nd Position – MAKE
B Ford L Lincoln
B Ford L Lincoln
C Ford M Continental
F Ford Mercury
Mercury N Continental
3rd Position – TYPE
A Passenger Car
A Passenger Car
D Incomplete Vehicle
E Passenger Car
F Motor Vehicle Equip w/o Engine/
Powertrain (Glider)
Powertrain (Glider)
H Incomplete Vehicle
J Incomplete Vehicle
M Multipurpose Vehicle
N Lincoln
R Passenger Car
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
B Active Belts
B Active Belts
C Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
P Ford Make
T Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
CAPRI
79 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
CAPRI
79 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
COUGAR
92 2 Dr Sed
92 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT
04 2 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
04 2 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
05 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Turbo Series
07 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GT Turbo Series
09 4 Dr S/W Base Series
10 4 Dr S/W GL Series
11 4 Dr S/W GLX Series
13 4 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
14 4 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Series
15 4 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Series
EXP
01 2 Dr Hatchback Cpe
01 2 Dr Hatchback Cpe
FORD
42 LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Sed
42 LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Sed
43 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed
44 LTD Country Squire 4 Dr S/W
LINCOLN
96 4 Dr Sed Town Car
96 4 Dr Sed Town Car
97 4 Dr Sed Continental
LTD
39 4 Dr Sed
39 4 Dr Sed
40 4 Dr S/W
LYNX
54 2 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
55 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GS Series
57 2 Dr Sed Hatchback RS Series
60 4 Dr S/W Base Series
61 4 Dr S/W GS Series
65 4 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
66 4 Dr Sed Hatchback GS Series
68 4 Dr Sed Hatchback LS Series
MARK VII
98 2 Dr Cpe
98 2 Dr Cpe
MERCURY
93 Grand Marquis 2 Dr Sed
93 Grand Marquis 2 Dr Sed
94 Grand Marquis Colony Park 4 Dr S/W
95 Grand Marquis 4 Dr Sed
MUSTANG
26 2 Dr Sed
26 2 Dr Sed
27 2 Dr Sed Conv
28 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
TEMPO
18 2 Dr Sed Base Series L
19 2 Dr Sed GL Series
20 2 Dr Sed GLX, LX Series
21 4 Dr Sed Base Series L
22 4 Dr Sed GL Series
23 4 Dr Sed GLX, LX Series
TOPAZ
71 2 Dr Sed Base Series L
71 2 Dr Sed Base Series L
72 2 Dr Sed GS Series
73 2 Dr Sed LS Series
74 4 Dr Sed Base Series L
75 4 Dr Sed GS Series
76 4 Dr Sed LS Series
THUNDERBIRD
46 Base, Sport, LX, Turbo 2 Dr Sed
46 Base, Sport, LX, Turbo 2 Dr Sed
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A 4-140 (2.3) 1BC
A 4-140 (2.3) 1BC
F 8-302 (5.0) CFI
G 8-351 (5.8) 2BC HO
H 4-121 (2.0) Dsl-FI Toyo Kogyo
L 6-146 (2.4) Dsl-FI Turbo
M 8-302 (5.0) 4BC HO/CFI
R 4-140 (2.3) 1BC HSC
T 4-140 (2.3) EFI Turbo
W 4-140 (2.3) EFI Turbo
W 4-140 (2.3) EFI Turbo
2 4-98 (1.6) 2BC
3 6-232 (3.8) CFI
4 4-98 (1.6) 2BC HO
5 4-98 (1.6) EFI
6 4-140 (2.3) LPG
7 4-9 (1.6) Methanol HO
8 4-98 (1.6) EFI Turbo
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
E
E
1984
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
vehicle manufacturer.
1985 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
W Ford Werke A.G., Germany
W Ford Werke A.G., Germany
1 Ford Motor Co, USA
2 Ford Motor Co, Canada, Ltd
9 Ford Brazil, SA
2nd Position – MAKE
B Ford L Lincoln
B Ford L Lincoln
C Ford M Continental
F Ford Mercury
Mercury N Continental
3rd Position – TYPE
A Passenger Car
A Passenger Car
D Incomplete Vehicle
E Passenger Car
F Motor Vehicle Equip w/o Engine/
Powertrain (Glider)
Powertrain (Glider)
H Incomplete Vehicle
J Incomplete Vehicle
M Multipurpose Vehicle
N Lincoln
R Passenger Car
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
B Active Belts
B Active Belts
C Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
P Ford Make
T Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
CAPRI
79 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
CAPRI
79 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
COUGAR
92 2 Dr Sed
92 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT
04 2 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
04 2 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
05 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Turbo Series
07 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GT Turbo Series
09 4 Dr S/W Base Series
10 4 Dr S/W GL Series
13 4 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
14 4 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Series
15 4 Dr Sed Hatchback GL Series
31 2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
32 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
33 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GT
34 4 Dr S/W L
35 4 Dr S/W GL
36 4 Dr Sed Hatchback L
37 4 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
EXP
01 2 Dr Hatchback Cpe
01 2 Dr Hatchback Cpe
FORD
42 LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Sed
42 LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Sed
43 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed
44 LTD Country Squire 4 Dr S/W
LINCOLN
96 4 Dr Sed Town Car
96 4 Dr Sed Town Car
97 4 Dr Sed Continental
LTD
39 4 Dr Sed
39 4 Dr Sed
40 4 Dr S/W
LYNX
51 2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
51 2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
52 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GS
53 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
54 2 Dr Sed Hatchback Base
55 2 Dr Sed GS
58 4 Dr S/W L
59 4 Dr S/W GS
60 4 Dr S/W Base Series
61 4 Dr S/W GS Series
63 4 Dr Sed Hatchback L
64 4 Dr Sed Hatchback GS
65 4 Dr Sed Hatchback Base Series
66 4 Dr Sed Hatchback GS Series
MARK VII
98 2 Dr Cpe
98 2 Dr Cpe
MARQUIS
89 Brougham 4 Dr Sed
89 Brougham 4 Dr Sed
90 4 Dr S/W
1985 FORD MOTOR CO. (Cont.)
MERCURY
93 Grand Marquis 2 Dr Sed
93 Grand Marquis 2 Dr Sed
94 Grand Marquis Colony Park 4 Dr S/W
95 Grand Marquis 4 Dr Sed
MUSTANG
26 2 Dr Sed
26 2 Dr Sed
27 2 Dr Sed Conv
28 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
TEMPO
18 2 Dr Sed Base Series L
18 2 Dr Sed Base Series L
19 2 Dr Sed GL Series
20 2 Dr Sed GLX, LX Series
21 4 Dr Sed Base Series L
22 4 Dr Sed GL Series
23 4 Dr Sed GLX, LX Series
TOPAZ
91 2 Dr Sed Base Series L
91 2 Dr Sed Base Series L
72 2 Dr Sed GS Series
73 2 Dr Sed LS Series
74 4 Dr Sed Base Series L
75 4 Dr Sed GS Series
76 4 Dr Sed LS Series
THUNDERBIRD
46 Base, Sport, LX, Turbo 2 Dr Sed
46 Base, Sport, LX, Turbo 2 Dr Sed
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A 4-140 (2.3) 1BC
A 4-140 (2.3) 1BC
F 8-302 (5.0) CFI
G 8-351 (5.8) 2BC HO
H 4-121 (2.0) Dsl-FI Toyo Kogyo
J 4-116 (1.9) EFI
L 6-146 (2.4) Dsl-FI Turbo
M 8-302 (5.0) 4BC HO/CFI
R 4-140 (2.3) 1BC HSC
S 4-140 (2.3) CFI HO – HSC
T 4-140 (2.3) EFI Turbo
W 4-140 (2.3) EFI Turbo
X 4-140 (2.3) CFI HSC
2 4-98 (1.6) 2BC
3 6-232 (3.8) CFI
4 4-98 (1.6) 2BC HO
5 4-98 (1.6) EFI
6 4-140 (2.3) LPG
7 4-98 (1.6) Methanol HO
9 4-116 (1.9) CFI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
F 1985
F 1985
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
vehicle manufacturer.
1986 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
W Ford Werke A.G., Germany
W Ford Werke A.G., Germany
1 Ford Motor Co, USA
2 Ford Motor Co, Canada, Ltd
9 Ford Brazil, SA
2nd Position – MAKE
B Ford L Lincoln
B Ford L Lincoln
C Ford M Continental
F Ford Mercury
Mercury N Continental
3rd Position – TYPE
A Passenger Car
A Passenger Car
D Incomplete Vehicle
E Passenger Car
F Motor Vehicle Equip w/o Engine/
Powertrain (Glider)
Powertrain (Glider)
H Incomplete Vehicle
J Incomplete Vehicle
M Multipurpose Vehicle
N Lincoln
R Passenger Car
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
B Active Belts
B Active Belts
C Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
P Ford Make
T Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
CAPRI
79 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
CAPRI
79 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
COUGA
92 2 Dr Sed
92 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT
01 2 Dr Hatchback EXP
01 2 Dr Hatchback EXP
31 2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
32 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
33 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GT
34 4 Dr S/W L
35 4 Dr S/W GL
36 4 Dr Sed Hatchback L
37 4 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
FORD
42 LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Sed
42 LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Sed
43 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed
44 LTD Country Squire 4 Dr S/W
LINCOLN
96 4 Dr Sed Town Car
96 4 Dr Sed Town Car
97 4 Dr Sed Continental
LTD
39 4 Dr Sed
39 4 Dr Sed
40 4 Dr S/W
LYNX
51 2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
51 2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
52 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GS
53 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
58 4 Dr S/W L
59 4 Dr S/W GS
63 4 Dr Sed Hatchback L
64 4 Dr Sed Hatchback GS
MARK VII
98 2 Dr Cpe
98 2 Dr Cpe
MARQUIS
89 Brougham 4 Dr Sed
89 Brougham 4 Dr Sed
90 4 Dr S/W
MERCURY
93 Grand Marquis 2 Dr Sed
93 Grand Marquis 2 Dr Sed
94 Grand Marquis Colony Park 4 Dr S/W
95 Grand Marquis 4 Dr Sed
MUSTANG
26 2 Dr Sed
26 2 Dr Sed
27 2 Dr Sed Conv
28 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
SABLE
87 4 Dr Sed
87 4 Dr Sed
88 4 Dr S/W
TAURUS
29 4 Dr Sed
29 4 Dr Sed
30 4 Dr S/W
TEMPO
18 2 Dr Sed Base Series L
18 2 Dr Sed Base Series L
19 2 Dr Sed GL Series
20 2 Dr Sed GLX, LX Series
21 4 Dr Sed Base Series L
22 4 Dr Sed GL Series
23 4 Dr Sed GLX, LX Series
TOPAZ
91 2 Dr Sed Base Series L
91 2 Dr Sed Base Series L
72 2 Dr Sed GS Series
73 2 Dr Sed LS Series
74 4 Dr Sed Base Series L
75 4 Dr Sed GS Series
76 4 Dr Sed LS Series
THUNDERBIRD
46 Base, Sport, LX, Turbo 2 Dr Sed
46 Base, Sport, LX, Turbo 2 Dr Sed
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A 4-140 (2.3) 1BC
A 4-140 (2.3) 1BC
D 4-153 (2.5) EFI
F 8-302 (5.0) CFI
G 8-351 (5.8) 2BC HO
H 4-121 (2.0) Dsl-FI Toyo Kogyo
J 4-116 (1.9) EFI
M 8-302 (5.0) CFI HO
R 4-140 (2.3) 1BC Canada
S 4-140 (2.3) CFI HO HSC
T 4-140 (2.3) EFI Turbo
U 6-183 (3.0) EFI
W 4-140 (2.3) EFI Turbo
X 4-140 (2.3) CFI HSC
3 6-232 (3.8) CFI
6 4-140 (2.3) LPG
9 4-116 (1.9) CFI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
G 1986
G 1986
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
vehicle manufacturer.
1987 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
W Ford Werke A.G., Germany
W Ford Werke A.G., Germany
1 Ford Motor Co, USA
2 Ford Motor Co, Canada, Ltd
9 Ford Brazil, SA
2nd Position – MAKE
B Ford L Lincoln
B Ford L Lincoln
C Ford M Continental
F Ford Mercury
Mercury N Continental
3rd Position – TYPE
A Passenger Car
A Passenger Car
D Incomplete Vehicle
E Passenger Car
F Motor Vehicle Equip w/o Engine/Powertrain
(Glider)
(Glider)
H Incomplete Vehicle
J Incomplete Vehicle
M Multipurpose Vehicle
N Lincoln
R Passenger Car
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
B Active Belts
B Active Belts
C Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
P Ford Make
T Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
COUGAR
60 LS 2 Dr Sed
COUGAR
60 LS 2 Dr Sed
62 XR7 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT
17 2 Dr Cpe EXP Luxury Cpe
17 2 Dr Cpe EXP Luxury Cpe
18 2 Dr Cpe EXP Sport Cpe
20 2 Dr Sed Hatchback Pony
21 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
23 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GT
25 4 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
28 4 Dr S/W GL
FORD
70 LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Cpe Base
70 LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Cpe Base
71 LTD Crown Victoria 2 Dr Cpe LX Series
72 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed 5 Series
73 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed Base
74 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed LX Series
75 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr S/W S Series
76 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr S/W Base
77 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr S/W LX Series
78 LTD Country Squire Base
79 LTD Country Squire LX
GRAND MARQUIS
71 GS 2 Dr Sed
71 GS 2 Dr Sed
72 LS 2 Dr Sed
74 GS 4 Dr Sed
75 LS 4 Dr Sed
78 Colony Park 4 Dr S/W
79 Colony Park LS 4 Dr S/W
LINCOLN
81 Base 4 Dr Sed Town Car
81 Base 4 Dr Sed Town Car
82 Signature 4 Dr Sed Town Car
83 Cartier 4 Dr Sed Town Car
97 Base 4 Dr Sed Continental
98 Givenchy 4 Dr Sed Continental
1987 FORD MOTOR CO. (Cont.)
LYNX
20 L 2 Dr Sed
20 L 2 Dr Sed
21 GS 2 Dr Sed
23 XR3 2 Dr Sed
25 GS 4 Dr Sed Hatchback
28 GS 4 Dr S/W
MARK VII
91 Base 2 Dr Cpe
91 Base 2 Dr Cpe
92 Blass 2 Dr Cpe
93 LSC 2 Dr Cpe
MUSTANG
40 2 Dr Sed LX
40 2 Dr Sed LX
41 2 Dr Sed Hatchback LX
42 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GT
44 2 Dr Sed Conv LX
45 2 Dr Sed Conv GT
SA BLE
50 4 Dr Sed GS
50 4 Dr Sed GS
53 4 Dr Sed LS
55 4 Dr S/W GS
58 4 Dr S/W LS
TAURUS
50 4 Dr Sed L
50 4 Dr Sed L
51 4 Dr Sed MT5
52 4 Dr Sed GL
53 4 Dr Sed LX
55 4 Dr S/W L
56 4 Dr S/W MT5
57 4 Dr S/W GL
58 4 Dr S/W LX
TEMPO
30 2 Dr Sed L Canada
30 2 Dr Sed L Canada
31 2 Dr Sed GL
32 2 Dr Sed LX
33 2 Dr Sed Sport
34 2 Dr Sed All Wheel Drive
35 4 Dr Sed L Canada
36 4 Dr Sed GL
37 4 Dr Sed LX
38 4 Dr Sed Sport
39 4 Dr Sed All Wheel Drive
TOPAZ
30 2 Dr Sed L Canada
30 2 Dr Sed L Canada
31 2 Dr Sed GS
32 2 Dr Sed LS
33 2 Dr Sed Sport
35 4 Dr Sed L Canada
36 4 Dr Sed GS
37 4 Dr Sed LS
38 4 Dr Sed Sport
THUNDERBIRD
60 2 Dr Sed Std
60 2 Dr Sed Std
61 2 Dr Sed Sport
62 2 Dr Sed LX
64 2 Dr Sed Turbo Cpe
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A 4-140 (2.3)
A 4-140 (2.3)
D 4-153 (2.5)
CFI
E 8-302 (5.0) EFI HO Mustang
F 8-302 (5.0) CFI
G 8-351 (5.8) 2BC HO
H 4-122 (2.0) Dsl Toyo Kogyo
J 4-116 (1.9) EFI
M 8-302 (5.0) EFI HO
R 4-140 (2.3) 1BC
S 4-140 (2.3) CFI HSC HO
T 4-140 (2.3) EFI Turbo
U 6-183 (3.0) EFI
W 4-140 (2.3) EFI Turbo
X 4-140 (2.3) CFI HSC
3 6-232 (3.8) CFI
4 6-232 (3.8) CFI
9 4-116 (1.9) CFI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
H 1987
H 1987
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
vehicle manufacturer.
1988 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
K Kia Motor, Korea
K Kia Motor, Korea
L Ford Lio Ho Mtr Co. (Taiwan) Ltd.
1 Ford Motor Co. USA
2 Ford Motor Co. Canada Ltd
9 Ford Brazil, SA
2nd Position – MAKE
B Ford M Continental
B Ford M Continental
C Ford Mercury
F Ford N Continental
Mercury Ford
L Lincoln
3rd Position – TYPE
A Passenger Car
A Passenger Car
D Incomplete Vehicle
E Passenger Car
F Motor Vehicle Equip w/o Engine/Powertrain
(Glider)
(Glider)
H Incomplete Vehicle
J Incomplete Vehicle – Lincoln
J Passenger Car – Continental
J Passenger Car – Festiva
M Multipurpose Vehicle
N Lincoln
R Passenger Car
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
B Active Belts
B Active Belts
C Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
P Ford Make
T Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
COUGAR
60 LS 2 Dr Sed
COUGAR
60 LS 2 Dr Sed
62 XR7 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT
17 2 Dr Cpe EXP Luxury Cpe
17 2 Dr Cpe EXP Luxury Cpe
18 2 Dr Cpe EXP Sport Cpe
20 2 Dr Sed Hatchback Pony
21 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
23 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GT
25 4 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
28 4 Dr S/W GL
88 2 Dr Cpe EXP Base
89 2 Dr Cpe EXP Sport
90 2 Dr Hatchback Pony
91 2 Dr Hatchback LX
93 2 Dr Hatchback GT
95 4 Dr Hatchback LX
98 4 Dr S/W LX
06 2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
07 2 Dr Sed Hatchback LX
FESTIVA
05 2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
05 2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
06 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
07 2 Dr Sed Hatchback LX
FORD
72 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed 5 Series
72 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed 5 Series
73 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed Base
74 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed LX Series
75 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr S/W S Series
76 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr S/W Base
77 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr S/W LX Series
78 LTD Country Squire Base
79 LTD Country Squire LX
GRAND MARQUIS
74 GS 4 Dr Sed
74 GS 4 Dr Sed
75 LS 4 Dr Sed
78 Colony Park 4 Dr S/W
79 Colony Park LS 4 Dr S/W
LINCOLN
81 Base 4 Dr Sed Town Car
81 Base 4 Dr Sed Town Car
82 Signature 4 Dr Sed Town Car
83 Cartier 4 Dr Sed Town Car
97 Base 4 Dr Sed Continental
98 Signature 4 Dr Sed Continental
MARK VII
92 Blass 2 Dr Cpe
92 Blass 2 Dr Cpe
93 LSC 2 Dr Cpe
MUSTANG
40 2 Dr Sed LX
40 2 Dr Sed LX
41 2 Dr Hatchback LX
42 2 Dr Hatchback GT
44 2 Dr Sed Conv LX
45 2 Dr Sed Conv GT
SABLE
50 4 Dr Sed GS
53 4 Dr Sed LS
55 4 Dr S/W GS
58 4 Dr S/W LS
TAURUS
50 4 Dr Sed L
50 4 Dr Sed L
51 4 Dr Sed MT5
52 4 Dr Sed GL
53 4 Dr Sed LX
55 4 Dr S/W L
57 4 Dr S/W GL
58 4 Dr S/W LX
TEMPO
30 2 Dr Sed L Canada
30 2 Dr Sed L Canada
31 2 Dr Sed GL
33 2 Dr Sed Sport
34 2 Dr Sed All Wheel Drive
35 4 Dr Sed L Canada
36 4 Dr Sed GL
37 4 Dr Sed LX
38 4 Dr Sed Sport
39 4 Dr Sed All Wheel Drive
TOPAZ
30 2 Dr Sed L Canada
30 2 Dr Sed L Canada
31 2 Dr Sed GS
33 2 Dr Sed Sport
35 4 Dr Sed L Canada
36 4 Dr Sed GS
37 4 Dr Sed LS
38 4 Dr Sed Sport
THUNDERBIRD
60 2 Dr Sed Std
60 2 Dr Sed Std
61 2 Dr Sed Sport
62 2 Dr Sed LX
64 2 Dr Sed Turbo Cpe
TRACER
10 2 Dr Hatchback
10 2 Dr Hatchback
11 2 Dr Hatchback
12 4 Dr Hatchback
13 4 Dr S/W
15 2 Dr Hatchback
16 4 Dr Hatchback
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A 4-140 (2.3) MPFI
A 4-140 (2.3) MPFI
D 4-153 (2.5) CFI
E 8-302 (5.0) SEFI HO Mustang
F 8-302 (5.0) SEFI
G 8-351 (5.8) 2BC HO
H 4.79 (1.3) EFI
J 4-116 (1.9) EFI
K 4-79 (1.3) 2BC
S 4-140 (2.3) MPFI HSO
T 4-140 (2.3) MPFI Turbo
U 6-183 (3.0) MPFI
X 4-140 (2.3) MPFI HSC
4 6-232 (3.8) MPFI
5 4-98 (1.6) EFI
9 4-116 (1.9) CFI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
J 1988
J 1988
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
vehicle manufacturer.
1989 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
K Kia Motor, Korea
K Kia Motor, Korea
L Ford Lio Ho Mtr Co. (Taiwan) Ltd.
1 Mazda Motor (USA)
1 Ford Motor Co. USA
2 Ford Motor Co. Canada Ltd
2nd Position – MAKE
F Ford N Continental
F Ford N Continental
F Mercury Ford
L Lincoln Z Ford
M Continental
Mercury
Mercury
1989 FORD MOTOR CO. (Cont.)
3rd Position – TYPE
A Passenger Car
A Passenger Car
D Incomplete Vehicle
E Passenger Car
H Incomplete Vehicle
J Incomplete Vehicle – Lincoln
J Passenger Car – Continental
J Passenger Car – Festiva
M Multipurpose Vehicle (MPV)
N Passenger Car
V Passenger Car – Probe
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
B Active Belts
B Active Belts
C Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
P Ford Make
T Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
COUGAR
60 LS 2 Dr Sed
COUGAR
60 LS 2 Dr Sed
62 XR7 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT
90 2 Dr Hatchback Pony
90 2 Dr Hatchback Pony
91 2 Dr Hatchback LX
93 2 Dr Hatchback GT
95 4 Dr Hatchback LX
98 4 Dr S/W LX
06 2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
07 2 Dr Sed Hatchback LX
FESTIVA
05 2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
05 2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
06 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
07 2 Dr Sed Hatchback LX
FORD
73 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed Base
73 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed Base
74 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed LX Series
76 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr S/W Base
77 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr S/W LX Series
78 LTD Country Squire Base
79 LTD Country Squire LX
GRAND MARQUIS
74 GS 4 Dr Sed
74 GS 4 Dr Sed
75 LS 4 Dr Sed
78 Colony Park GS 4 Dr S/W
79 Colony Park LS 4 Dr S/W
LINCOLN
81 Base 4 Dr Sed Town Car
81 Base 4 Dr Sed Town Car
82 Signature 4 Dr Sed Town Car
83 Cartier 4 Dr Sed Town Car
84 Gucci 4 Dr Sed Town Car
97 Base 4 Dr Sed Continental
98 Signature 4 Dr Sed Continental
MARK VII
92 Blass 2 Dr Cpe
92 Blass 2 Dr Cpe
93 LSC 2 Dr Cpe
MUSTANG
40 2 Dr Sed LX
40 2 Dr Sed LX
41 2 Dr Hatchback LX
42 2 Dr Hatchback GT
44 2 Dr Sed Conv LX
45 2 Dr Sed Conv GT
PROBE
20 3 Dr Sed GL
20 3 Dr Sed GL
21 3 Dr Sed LX
22 3 Dr Sed GT
SABLE
50 4 Dr Sed GS
50 4 Dr Sed GS
53 4 Dr Sed LS
55 4 Dr S/W GS
58 4 Dr S/W LS
TAURUS
50 4 Dr Sed L
50 4 Dr Sed L
52 4 Dr Sed GL
53 4 Dr Sed LX
54 4 Dr Sed SHO
55 4 Dr S/W L
57 4 Dr S/W GL
58 4 Dr S/W LX
TEMPO
30 2 Dr Sed L Canada
30 2 Dr Sed L Canada
31 2 Dr Sed GL
33 2 Dr Sed GLS
35 4 Dr Sed L Canada
36 4 Dr Sed GL
37 4 Dr Sed LX
38 4 Dr Sed GLS
39 4 Dr Sed All Wheel Drive
THUNDERBIRD
60 2 Dr Sed Std
60 2 Dr Sed Std
61 2 Dr Sed Sport
62 2 Dr Sed LX
64 2 Dr Sed Super Coupe
TOPAZ
30 2 Dr Sed L Canada
30 2 Dr Sed L Canada
31 2 Dr Sed GS
33 2 Dr Sed Sport XR5
35 4 Dr Sed L Canada
36 4 Dr Sed GS
37 4 Dr Sed LS
38 4 Dr Sed Sport LTS
TRACER
10 2 Dr Hatchback
10 2 Dr Hatchback
11 2 Dr Hatchback
12 4 Dr Hatchback
13 4 Dr S/W
15 2 Dr Hatchback
16 4 Dr Hatchback
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A 4-140 (2.3) MPFI
A 4-140 (2.3) MPFI
C 4-133 (2.2) MPFI
6-232 (3.8) SEFI Supercharged
D 4-153 (2.5) CFI
E 8-302 (5.0) SEFI HO
F 8-302 (5.0) SEFI
G 8-351 (5.8) 2BC HO
H 4-79 (1.3) EFI
J 4-116 (1.9) MPFI HO
K 4-79 (1.3) 2BC
L 4-133 (2.2) MPFI Turbo
S 4-140 (2.3) MPFI HSO
U 6-183 (3.0) MPFI
X 4-140 (2.3) MPFI HSC
Y 6-183 (3.0) SEFI SHO (Yamaha)
4 6-232 (3.8) MPFI
9 4-116 (1.9) CFI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
K 1989
K 1989
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
vehicle manufacturer.
1990-92 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
K Kia Motor, Korea
K Kia Motor, Korea
L Ford Lio Ho Mtr Co. (Taiwan) Ltd.
1 Auto Alliance Int’l Inc.
1 Ford Motor Co. USA
2 Ford Motor Co. Canada Ltd
3 Ford Motor Co. S.A. (Mexico)
6 Ford Motor Co. Australia, Ltd.
9 Ford Motor Co. Brazil, S.A.
2nd Position – MAKE
F Ford N Continental
F Ford N Continental
Mercury Ford
L Lincoln Z Ford
M Mercury
3rd Position – TYPE
A Passenger Car
A Passenger Car
C Stripped Chassis
D Incomplete Vehicle
E Passenger Car – Mercury
H Incomplete Vehicle – Mercury
J Incomplete Vehicle – Lincoln
J Passenger Car – Continental
J Passenger Car – Festiva
M Multipurpose Vehicle (MPV)
N Passenger Car – Lincoln
P Passenger Car – Capri
V Passenger Car – Probe
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
B Active Belts
B Active Belts
C Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
L Air Bags Driver/Passenger
P Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
P Ford Make
T Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
CAPRI
01 Base 2 Dr Conv.
CAPRI
01 Base 2 Dr Conv.
03 XR2 2 Dr Conv.
COUGAR
60 LS 2 Dr Sed
60 LS 2 Dr Sed
62 XR7 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT
10 2 Dr Hatchback Pony
11 2 Dr Hatchback LX
12 2 Dr Hatchback GT
14 4 Dr Hatchback LX
15 4 Dr S/W LX
90 2 Dr Hatchback Pony
91 2 Dr Hatchback LX
93 2 Dr Hatchback GT
95 4 Dr Hatchback LX
98 4 Dr S/W LX
FESTIVA
05 2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
05 2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
06 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
07 2 Dr Sed Hatchback LX
FORD
72 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed S-Series
72 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed S-Series
73 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed Base
74 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed LX Series
76 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr S/W Base
77 LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr S/W LX Series
78 LTD Country Squire Base
79 LTD Country Squire LX
GRAND MARQUIS
74 GS 4 Dr Sed
74 GS 4 Dr Sed
75 LS 4 Dr Sed
78 Colony Park GS 4 Dr S/W
79 Colony Park LS 4 Dr S/W
LINCOLN
81 Base 4 Dr Sed Town Car
81 Base 4 Dr Sed Town Car
82 Signature 4 Dr Sed Town Car
83 Cartier 4 Dr Sed Town Car
84 Gucci 4 Dr Sed Town Car
97 Base 4 Dr Sed Continental
98 Signature 4 Dr Sed Continental
MARK VII
92 Blass 2 Dr Cpe
92 Blass 2 Dr Cpe
93 LSC 2 Dr Cpe
MUSTANG
40 2 Dr Sed LX
40 2 Dr Sed LX
41 2 Dr Hatchback LX
42 2 Dr Hatchback GT
44 2 Dr Sed Conv LX
45 2 Dr Sed Conv GT
PROBE
20 3 Dr Sed GL
20 3 Dr Sed GL
21 3 Dr Sed LX
22 3 Dr Sed GT
SABLE
50 4 Dr Sed GS
50 4 Dr Sed GS
53 4 Dr Sed LS
55 4 Dr S/W GS
58 4 Dr S/W LS
TAURUS
50 4 Dr Sed L
50 4 Dr Sed L
51 4 Dr Sed MT5
52 4 Dr Sed GL
53 4 Dr Sed LX
54 4 Dr Sed SHO
55 4 Dr S/W L
57 4 Dr S/W GL
58 4 Dr S/W LX
1990-92 FORD MOTOR CO.
(Cont.)
TEMPO
30 2 Dr Sed L Canada
30 2 Dr Sed L Canada
31 2 Dr Sed GL
33 2 Dr Sed GLS
35 4 Dr Sed L Canada
36 4 Dr Sed GL
37 4 Dr Sed LX
38 4 Dr Sed GLS
39 4 Dr Sed All Wheel Drive
THUNDERBIRD
60 2 Dr Sed Std
60 2 Dr Sed Std
61 2 Dr Sed Sport
62 2 Dr Sed LX
64 2 Dr Sed Super Coupe
TOPAZ
30 2 Dr Sed L Canada
30 2 Dr Sed L Canada
31 2 Dr Sed GS
32 2 Dr Sed LX
33 2 Dr Sed Sport XR5
34 2 Dr Sed LX-AWD Canada
35 4 Dr Sed L Canada
36 4 Dr Sed GS
37 4 Dr Sed LT
38 4 Dr Sed Sport LTS
10 4 Dr Notchback
14 4 Dr Notchback LTS
15 4 Dr S/W
TRACER
10 4 Dr Notchback
10 4 Dr Notchback
14 4 Dr Notchback LTS
15 4 Dr S/W
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A 4-140 (2.3) MPFI
A 4-140 (2.3) MPFI
C 4-133 (2.2) MPFI
D 4-153 (2.5) CFI
E 8-302 (5.0) SEFI HO
F 8-302 (5.0) SEFI
G 8-351 (5.8) 2BC HO
H 4-81 (1.3) EFI
J 4-116 (1.9) SEFI
L 4-133 (2.2) MPFI Turbo
P 4-140 (2.3) MPFI Turbo
R 4-134 (2.2) MPFI Turbo
R 6-232 (3.8) SEFI Supercharged
S 4-140 (2.3) MPFI HSO
T 8-302 (5.0) SEFI
U 6-183 (3.0) MPFI
W 4-140 (2.3) MPFI Turbo
W 8-281 (4.6) SEFI SOHC
X 4-140 (2.3) MPFI HSC
Y 6-183 (3.0) SEFI SHO (Yamaha)
Z 4-98 (1.6) MPFI DOHC
4 6-232 (3.8) MPFI
5 4-98 (1.6) EFI
6 4-98 (1.6) MPFI DOHC
6 4-98 (1.6) MPFI Turbo
8 4-110 (1.8) SEFI DOHC
9 4-116 (1.9) CFI
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
L 1990
L 1990
M 1991
N 1992
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
vehicle manufacturer.
1993 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
K Kia Motor, Korea
K Kia Motor, Korea
L Ford Lio Ho Mtr Co. (Taiwan) Ltd.
1 Auto Alliance Int’l Inc
1 Ford Motor Co. USA
2 Ford Motor Co. Canada Ltd
3 Ford Motor Co. S.A. (Mexico)
6 Ford Motor Co. Australia Ltd.
9 Ford Motor Co. Brazil, S.A.
2nd Position – MAKE
F Ford N Continental
F Ford N Continental
Mercury Ford
L Lincoln Z Ford
M Mercury
3rd Position – TYPE
A Passenger Car
A Passenger Car
C Stripped Chassis
D Incomplete Vehicle – Ford
E Passenger Car – Mercury
H Incomplete Vehicle – Mercury
J Incomplete Vehicle – Lincoln
J Passenger Car – Continental
J Passenger Car – Festiva
N Passenger Car – Lincoln
P Passenger Car – Capri
V Passenger Car – Probe
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A Active Belt (Driver) Driver Air Bag
A Active Belt (Driver) Driver Air Bag
Passive Belt (Front Passenger)
Active Belts (Rear)
Active Belts (Rear)
B Active Belts
C Air Bags and Active Belts
D Active Belts (Front) No Belts (Rear)
L Active Belts – All Positions/Dual Air Bags
P Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
R Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
Driver Air Bag
S Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
Dual Air Bags
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
P Ford Make
T Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
CAPRI
CAPRI
01 Base 2 Dr Conv.
03 XR2 2 Dr Conv.
COUGAR
62 XR7 2 Dr Sed
62 XR7 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT
10 2 Dr Hatchback Pony
10 2 Dr Hatchback Pony
11 2 Dr Hatchback LX
12 2 Dr Hatchback GT
13 4 Dr Notchback LX
14 4 Dr Hatchback LX
15 4 Dr S/W LX
16 4 Dr Notchback LX-E
17 3 Dr Sport
FESTIVA
05 2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
05 2 Dr Sed Hatchback L
06 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
07 2 Dr Sed Hatchback LX
FORD
72 Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed S-Series
72 Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed S-Series
73 Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed Base
74 Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed LX
GRAND MARQUIS
74 GS 4 Dr Sed
74 GS 4 Dr Sed
75 LS 4 Dr Sed
LINCOLN
81 Base 4 Dr Sed Town Car
81 Base 4 Dr Sed Town Car
82 Signature 4 Dr Sed Town Car
83 Cartier 4 Dr Sed Town Car
97 Base 4 Dr Sed Continental
98 Signature 4 Dr Sed Continental
MARK VIII
91 Base 2 Dr Coupe
91 Base 2 Dr Coupe
MUSTANG
40 2 Dr Sed LX
40 2 Dr Sed LX
41 2 Dr Hatchback LX
42 2 Dr Hatchback GT-Cobra
44 2 Dr Sed Conv LX
45 2 Dr Sed Conv GT
PROBE
20 3 Dr Sed Base
20 3 Dr Sed Base
22 3 Dr Sed GT
SABLE
50 4 Dr Sed GS
53 4 Dr Sed LS
55 4 Dr S/W GS
58 4 Dr S/W LS
TAURUS
52 4 Dr Sed GL-Flex Fuel
53 4 Dr Sed LX
54 4 Dr Sed SHO
57 4 Dr S/W GL
58 4 Dr S/W LX
TEMPO
31 2 Dr Sed GL
36 4 Dr Sed GL
37 4 Dr Sed LX
THUNDERBIRD
62 2 Dr Sed LX
64 2 Dr Sed Super Coupe
TOPAZ
31 2 Dr Sed GS
36 4 Dr Sed GS
37 4 Dr Sed LS
TRACER
10 4 Dr Notchback
14 4 Dr Notchback LTS
15 4 Dr S/W
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A 4-121 (2.0) SEFI
B 6-152 (2.5) SEFI
D 8-302 (5.0) SEFI
E 8-302 (5.0) SEFI HO
H 4-81 (1.3) MPFI
J 4-116 (1.9) SEFI
M 4-140 (2.3) MPFI
N 6-195 (3.2) SEFI SHO (Yamaha)
R 6232 (3.8) SEFI Supercharged
T 8-302 (5.0) SEFI
U 6-183 (3.0) SEFI
V 8-280 (4.6) SEFI
W 8-280 (4.6) SEFI
X 4-140 (2.3) MPFI
Y 6-183 (3.0) SEFI SHO (Yamaha)
Z 4-98 (1.6) MPFI DOHC
4 6-232 (3.8) SEFI
6 4-98 (1.6) MPFI Turbo
8 4-112 (1.8) MF DOHC
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
P 1993
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1994 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
K Kia Motor, Korea (Aspire)
L Ford Lio Ho Mtr Co. (Taiwan) Ltd.
1 Auto Alliance Int’l Inc
1 Ford Motor Co. USA
2 Ford Motor Co. Canada Ltd
3 Ford Motor Co. S.A. (Mexico)
6 Ford Motor Co. Australia Ltd.
9 Ford Motor Co. Brazil, S.A.
2nd Position – MAKE
F Ford N Continental
Mercury Ford
L Lincoln Z Ford
M Mercury
3rd Position – TYPE
A Passenger Car
C Stripped Chassis
D Incomplete Vehicle – Ford
E Passenger Car – Mercury
H Incomplete Vehicle – Mercury
J Incomplete Vehicle – Lincoln
J Passenger Car – Continental
J Passenger Car – Aspire
N Passenger Car – Lincoln
P Passenger Car – Capri
V Passenger Car – Probe
1994 FORD MOTOR CO. (Cont.)
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A Active Belt (Driver) Driver Air Bag
A Active Belt (Driver) Driver Air Bag
Passive Belt (Front Passenger)
Active Belts (Rear)
Active Belts (Rear)
B Active Belts
C Air Bags and Active Belts
D Active Belts (Front) No Belts (Rear)
L Active Belts – All Positions/Dual Air Bags
P Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
R Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
Driver Air Bag
S Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
Dual Air Bags
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
P Ford Make
T Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
ASPIRE
05 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
ASPIRE
05 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
06 4 Dr Sed Hatchback
07 2 Dr Sed Hatchback SE
CAPRI
01 Base 2 Dr Conv.
01 Base 2 Dr Conv.
03 XR2 2 Dr Conv.
COUGAR
62 XR7 2 Dr Sed
62 XR7 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT
10 2 Dr Hatchback Pony
10 2 Dr Hatchback Pony
11 2 Dr Hatchback LX
12 2 Dr Hatchback GT
13 4 Dr Notchback LX
14 4 Dr Hatchback LX
15 4 Dr S/W LX
16 4 Dr Notchback LX-E
FORD
72 Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed S-Series
72 Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed S-Series
73 Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed Base
GRAND MARQUIS
74 GS 4 Dr Sed
74 GS 4 Dr Sed
75 LS 4 Dr Sed
LINCOLN
81 Base 4 Dr Sed Town Car
81 Base 4 Dr Sed Town Car
82 Signature 4 Dr Sed Town Car
83 Cartier 4 Dr Sed Town Car
97 Base 4 Dr Sed Continental
98 Signature 4 Dr Sed Continental
MARK VIII
91 Base 2 Dr Coupe
91 Base 2 Dr Coupe
MUSTANG
40 2 Dr Sed LX
40 2 Dr Sed LX
42 2 Dr Hatchback GT-Cobra
44 2 Dr Sed Conv LX
45 2 Dr Sed Conv GT
PROBE
20 3 Dr Sed Base
20 3 Dr Sed Base
21 3 Dr Sed LX
22 3 Dr Sed GT
SABLE
50 4 Dr Sed GS
50 4 Dr Sed GS
53 4 Dr Sed LS
55 4 Dr S/W GS
58 4 Dr S/W LS
TAURUS
52 4 Dr Sed GL-Flex Fuel
52 4 Dr Sed GL-Flex Fuel
53 4 Dr Sed LX
54 4 Dr Sed SHO
57 4 Dr S/W GL
58 4 Dr S/W LX
TEMPO
31 2 Dr Sed GL
31 2 Dr Sed GL
36 4 Dr Sed GL
37 4 Dr Sed LX
THUNDERBIRD
62 2 Dr Sed LX
62 2 Dr Sed LX
64 2 Dr Sed Super Coupe
TOPAZ
31 2 Dr Sed GS
31 2 Dr Sed GS
36 4 Dr Sed GS
37 4 Dr Sed LS
TRACER
10 4 Dr Notchback
10 4 Dr Notchback
14 4 Dr Notchback LTS
15 4 Dr S/W
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A 4-121 (2.0) SEFI
A 4-121 (2.0) SEFI
B 6-152 (2.5) SEFI
D 8-302 (5.0) SEFI
E 8-302 (5.0) SEFI HO
H 4-81 (1.3) MPFI
J 4-116 (1.9) SEFI
K 4-116 (1.9) SEFI
P 6-195 (3.2) SEFI DOHC
R 6-232 (3.8) SEFI Supercharged
T 8-302 (5.0) SEFI
U 6-183 (3.0) SEFI
V 8-280 (4.6) SEFI
W 8-280 (4.6) SEFI
X 4-140 (2.3) MPFI
Y 6-183 (3.0) SEFI SHO (Yamaha)
Z 4-98 (1.6) MPFI DOHC
1 6-183 (3.0) SEFI
4 6-232 (3.8) SEFI
6 4-98 (1.6) MPFI Turbo
8 4-112 (1.8) MPFI DOHC
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
R 1994
R 1994
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
vehicle manufacturer.
1995 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
K Kia Motor, Korea (Aspire)
K Kia Motor, Korea (Aspire)
L Ford Lio Ho Mtr Co. (Taiwan) Ltd.
1 Auto Alliance Int’l Inc
1 Ford Motor Co. USA
2 Ford Motor Co. Canada Ltd
3 Ford Motor Co. S.A. (Mexico)
6 Ford Motor Co. Australia Ltd.
9 Ford Motor Co. Brazil, S.A.
2nd Position – MAKE
F Ford N Continental
F Ford N Continental
Mercury Ford
L Lincoln Z Ford
M Mercury
3rd Position – TYPE
A Passenger Car
A Passenger Car
C Stripped Chassis
D Incomplete Vehicle – Ford
E Passenger Car – Mercury
H Incomplete Vehicle – Mercury
J Incomplete Vehicle – Lincoln
J Passenger Car – Continental
J Passenger Car – Aspire
N Passenger Car – Lincoln
P Passenger Car – Capri
V Passenger Car – Probe
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A Active Belt (Driver) Driver Air Bag
A Active Belt (Driver) Driver Air Bag
Passive Belt (Front Passenger)
Active Belts (Rear)
Active Belts (Rear)
B Active Belts
C Air Bags and Active Belts
D Active Belts (Front) No Belts (Rear)
L Active Belts – All Positions/Dual Air Bags
P Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
R Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
Driver Air Bag
S Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
Dual Air Bags
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
P Ford Make
T Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
ASPIRE
05 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
ASPIRE
05 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
06 4 Dr Sed Hatchback
07 2 Dr Sed Hatchback SE
CONTINENTAL
97 4 Dr Sed
97 4 Dr Sed
98 4 Dr Sed Signature
CONTOUR
65 4 Dr Sed GL
65 4 Dr Sed GL
66 4 Dr Sed LX
67 4 Dr Sed SE
COUGAR
62 2 Dr Sed XR7
62 2 Dr Sed XR7
CROWN VICTORIA
72 4 Dr Sed S
72 4 Dr Sed S
73 4 Dr Sed
74 4 Dr Sed LX
ESCORT
10 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
10 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
11 2 Dr Sed Hatchback LX
12 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GT
13 4 Dr Sed Notchback LX
14 4 Dr Sed Hatchback LX
15 4 Dr S/W LX
GRAND MARQUIS
74 4 Dr Sed GS
74 4 Dr Sed GS
75 4 Dr Sed LS
MARK VIII
91 2 Dr Cpe
91 2 Dr Cpe
MUSTANG
40 2 Dr Sed LX
40 2 Dr Sed LX
44 2 Dr Sed Conv LX
45 2 Dr Sed Conv Cobra GT
MYSTIQUE
65 4 Dr Sed GS
65 4 Dr Sed GS
66 4 Dr Sed LS
PROBE
20 3 Dr Sed Hatchback
20 3 Dr Sed Hatchback
22 3 Dr Sed Hatchback GT
SABLE
50 4 Dr Sed GS
50 4 Dr Sed GS
53 4 Dr Sed LS
55 4 Dr S/W GS
58 4 Dr S/W LS
TAURUS
52 4 Dr Sed GL Flex Fuel
52 4 Dr Sed GL Flex Fuel
53 4 Dr Sed LX
54 4 Dr Sed SHO
57 4 Dr S/W GL
58 4 Dr S/W LX
THUNDERBIRD
62 2 Dr Sed LX
62 2 Dr Sed LX
64 2 Dr Sed Super Coupe
TOWN CAR
81 4 Dr Sed Executive
81 4 Dr Sed Executive
82 4 Dr Sed Signature
83 4 Dr Sed Cartier
TRACER
10 4 Dr Sed Notchback
10 4 Dr Sed Notchback
14 4 Dr Notchback LTS
15 4 Dr S/W
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A 4-122 (2.0) MPFI
A 4-122 (2.0) MPFI
B 6-152 (2.5) MPFI
D 8-302 (5.0) MPFI
H 4-81 (1.3) MPFI
J 4-116 (1.9) SEFI
K 4-116 (1.9) SEFI HO
L 6-153 (2.5) MPFI
P 6-195 (3.2) MPFI SHO DOHC
R 6-232 (3.8) MPFI Super Coupe
T 8-302 (5.0) MPFI OHV
U 6-183 (3.0) MPFI
V 8-280 (4.6) MPFI DOHC
W 8-280 (4.6) MPFI SOHC
X 4-141 (2.3) MPFI OHV
Y 6-183 (3.0) MPFI SHO DOHC
1 6-182 (3.0) MPFI Flex Fuel
3 4-122 (2.0) MPFI
4 6-232 (3.8) MPFI
8 4-112 (1.8) MPFI DOHC
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
S 1995
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
S 1995
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
vehicle manufacturer.
1996 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
J Mazda Mtr Corp. Japan
J Mazda Mtr Corp. Japan
K Kia Motor, Korea (Aspire)
L Ford Lio Ho Mtr Co. (Taiwan) Ltd.
1 Auto Alliance Int’l Inc
1 Ford Motor Co. USA
2 Ford Motor Co. Canada Ltd
3 Ford Motor Co. S.A. (Mexico)
4 Ford Motor Co. USA
6 Ford Motor Co. Australia Ltd.
9 Ford Motor Co. Brazil, S.A.
2nd Position – MAKE
C Ford M Mercury
C Ford M Mercury
F Ford N Continental
Mercury Ford
L Lincoln Z Ford
3rd Position – TYPE
A Passenger Car
A Passenger Car
C Stripped Chassis
D Incomplete Vehicle – Ford
E Passenger Car – Mercury
H Incomplete Vehicle – Mercury
J Incomplete Vehicle – Lincoln
J Passenger Car – Continental
J Passenger Car – Aspire
N Passenger Car – Lincoln
P Passenger Car – Capri
V Passenger Car – Probe
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A Active Belt (Driver) Driver Air Bag
A Active Belt (Driver) Driver Air Bag
Passive Belt (Front Passenger)
Active Belts (Rear)
Active Belts (Rear)
B Active Belts
C Air Bags and Active Belts
D Active Belts (Front) No Belts (Rear)
L Active Belts – All Positions/Dual Air Bags
P Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
R Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
Driver Air Bag
S Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
Dual Air Bags
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
P Ford Make
T Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
ASPIRE
05 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
ASPIRE
05 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
06 4 Dr Sed Hatchback
CONTINENTAL
97 4 Dr Sed
97 4 Dr Sed
CONTOUR
65 4 Dr Sed GL
65 4 Dr Sed GL
66 4 Dr Sed LX
67 4 Dr Sed SE
COUGAR
62 2 Dr Sed XR7
62 2 Dr Sed XR7
CROWN VICTORIA
72 4 Dr Sed S
72 4 Dr Sed S
73 4 Dr Sed
74 4 Dr Sed LX
ESCORT
10 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
11 2 Dr Sed Hatchback LX
12 2 Dr Sed Hatchback GT
13 4 Dr Sed Notchback LX
14 4 Dr Sed Hatchback LX
15 4 Dr S/W LX
GRAND MARQUIS
74 4 Dr Sed GS
74 4 Dr Sed GS
75 4 Dr Sed LS
MARK VIII
91 2 Dr Cpe
91 2 Dr Cpe
MUSTANG
40 2 Dr Cpe
40 2 Dr Cpe
42 2 Dr Cpe – GT
44 2 Dr Conv
45 2 Dr Conv GT
46 2 Dr Conv Cobra
47 2 Dr Cpe Cobra
MYSTIQUE
65 4 Dr Sed GS
65 4 Dr Sed GS
66 4 Dr Sed LS
PROBE
20 3 Dr Sed Hatchback
20 3 Dr Sed Hatchback
22 3 Dr Sed Hatchback GT
SABLE
50 4 Dr Sed GS
50 4 Dr Sed GS
51 4 Dr Sed G
53 4 Dr Sed LS, LTS
55 4 Dr S/W GS
58 4 Dr S/W LS
TAURUS
51 4 Dr Sed G
51 4 Dr Sed G
52 4 Dr Sed GL Flex Fuel
53 4 Dr Sed LX
54 4 Dr Sed SHO
57 4 Dr S/W GL
58 4 Dr S/W LX
THUNDERBIRD
62 2 Dr Sed LX
62 2 Dr Sed LX
TOWN CAR
81 4 Dr Sed Executive
81 4 Dr Sed Executive
82 4 Dr Sed Signature
83 4 Dr Sed Cartier
TRACER
10 4 Dr Sed Notchback
10 4 Dr Sed Notchback
14 4 Dr Notchback LTS
15 4 Dr S/W
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A 4-122 (2.0) MPFI
A 4-122 (2.0) MPFI
B 6-152 (2.5) MPFI
C 8-351 (5.8) MPFI
J 4-113 (1.9) SEFI
L 6-155 (2.5) MPFI
N 8-209 (3.4) MPFI SHO
S 6-182 (3.0) MPFI
U 6-183 (3.0) MPFI
V 8-280 (4.6) MPFI DOHC
W 8-280 (4.6) MPFI SOHC
X 8-281 (4.6) MPFI SOHC
Z 4-121 (2.0) MPFI CNG
1 6-182 (3.0) MPFI Flex Fuel Methanol
2 6-182 (3.0) MPFI Flex Fuel Ethanol
3 4-122 (2.0) MPFI
4 6-232 (3.8) MPFI
6 8-281 (4.6) MPFI SOHC
8 4-112 (1.8) MPFI DOHC
9 8-281 (4.6) MPFI CNG
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
T 1996
T 1996
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
vehicle manufacturer.
1997 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
J Mazda Mtr Corp. Japan
J Mazda Mtr Corp. Japan
K Kia Motor, Korea (Aspire)
L Ford Lio Ho Mtr Co. (Taiwan) Ltd.
1 Auto Alliance Int’l Inc
1 Ford Motor Co. USA
2 Ford Motor Co. Canada Ltd
3 Ford Motor Co. S.A. (Mexico)
4 Ford Motor Co. USA
6 Ford Motor Co. Australia Ltd.
9 Ford Motor Co. Brazil, S.A.
2nd Position – MAKE
C Ford M Mercury
C Ford M Mercury
F Ford N Continental
Mercury Ford
L Lincoln Z Ford
3rd Position – TYPE
A Passenger Car
A Passenger Car
C Stripped Chassis
D Incomplete Vehicle – Ford
E Passenger Car – Mercury
H Incomplete Vehicle – Mercury
J Incomplete Vehicle – Lincoln
J Passenger Car – Continental
J Passenger Car – Aspire
N Passenger Car – Lincoln
P Passenger Car – Capri
V Passenger Car – Probe
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A Active Belt (Driver) Driver Air Bag
A Active Belt (Driver) Driver Air Bag
Passive Belt (Front Passenger)
Active Belts (Rear)
Active Belts (Rear)
B Active Belts
C Air Bags and Active Belts
D Active Belts (Front) No Belts (Rear)
L Active Belts – All Positions/Dual Air Bags
P Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
R Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
Driver Air Bag
S Passive Belts (Front) Active Belts (Rear)
Dual Air Bags
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
P Ford Make
T Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
ASPIRE
05 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
ASPIRE
05 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
06 4 Dr Sed Hatchback
CONTINENTAL
97 4 Dr Sed
97 4 Dr Sed
CONTOUR
65 4 Dr Sed GL
65 4 Dr Sed GL
66 4 Dr Sed LX
67 4 Dr Sed SE
COUGAR
62 2 Dr Sed XR7
62 2 Dr Sed XR7
CROWN VICTORIA
72 4 Dr Sed S
72 4 Dr Sed S
73 4 Dr Sed
74 4 Dr Sed LX
ESCORT
10 4 Dr Sed
10 4 Dr Sed
13 4 Dr Sed LX
15 4 Dr S/W LX
GRAND MARQUIS
74 4 Dr Sed GS
74 4 Dr Sed GS
75 4 Dr Sed LS
MARK VIII
91 2 Dr Sed
91 2 Dr Sed
92 2 Dr Sed LSC
MUSTANG
40 2 Dr Cpe
40 2 Dr Cpe
42 2 Dr Cpe – GT
44 2 Dr Conv
45 2 Dr Conv GT
46 2 Dr Conv Cobra
47 2 Dr Cpe Cobra
MYSTIQUE
65 4 Dr Sed GS
65 4 Dr Sed GS
66 4 Dr Sed LS
PROBE
20 3 Dr Sed Hatchback
20 3 Dr Sed Hatchback
22 3 Dr Sed Hatchback GT
SABLE
50 4 Dr Sed GS
50 4 Dr Sed GS
51 4 Dr Sed G
53 4 Dr Sed LS, LTS
55 4 Dr S/W GS
58 4 Dr S/W LS
TAURUS
51 4 Dr Sed G
51 4 Dr Sed G
52 4 Dr Sed GL Flex Fuel
53 4 Dr Sed LX
54 4 Dr Sed SHO
57 4 Dr S/W GL
58 4 Dr S/W LX
THUNDERBIRD
62 2 Dr Sed LX, SVT
62 2 Dr Sed LX, SVT
TOWN CAR
81 4 Dr Sed Executive
81 4 Dr Sed Executive
82 4 Dr Sed Signature
83 4 Dr Sed Cartier
TRACER
10 4 Dr Sed GS
10 4 Dr Sed GS
13 4 Dr Sed LS
15 4 Dr S/W
1997 FORD MOTOR CO. (Cont.)
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A 4-122 (2.0) MPFI
A 4-122 (2.0) MPFI
B 6-152 (2.5) MPFI
C 8-351 (5.8) MPFI
J 4-113 (1.9) SEFI
L 6-155 (2.5) MPFI
N 8-209 (3.4) MPFI SHO
P 4-122 (2.0) MPFI
S 6-182 (3.0) MPFI
U 6-183 (3.0) MPFI
V 8-280 (4.6) MPFI DOHC
W 8-280 (4.6) MPFI SOHC
X 8-281 (4.6) MPFI SOHC
Z 4-121 (2.0) MPFI CNG
1 6-182 (3.0) MPFI Flex Fuel Methanol
2 6-182 (3.0) MPFI Flex Fuel Ethanol
3 4-122 (2.0) MPFI
4 6-232 (3.8) MPFI
6 8-281 (4.6) MPFI SOHC
8 4-112 (1.8) MPFI DOHC
9 8-281 (4.6) MPFI CNG
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
V 1997
V 1997
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
vehicle manufacturer.
1998 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
J Mazda Mtr Corp. Japan
J Mazda Mtr Corp. Japan
1 Auto Alliance Int’l Inc
1 Ford Motor Co. USA
2 Ford Motor Co. Canada Ltd
3 Ford Motor Co. S.A. (Mexico)
2nd Position – MAKE
F Ford M Mercury
F Ford M Mercury
L Lincoln
3rd Position – TYPE
A Passenger Car
A Passenger Car
E Passenger Car – Mercury
H Incomplete Vehicle – Mercury
J Incomplete Vehicle – Lincoln
1 Passenger Car – Lincoln (Limousine)
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
B Active Belts
B Active Belts
C Air Bags and Active Belts
D Active Belts (Front) No Belts (Rear)
L Active Belts – All Positions/Dual Air Bags
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
P Ford Make
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
CONTINENTAL
97 4 Dr Sed
CONTINENTAL
97 4 Dr Sed
CONTOUR
65 4 Dr Sed
65 4 Dr Sed
66 4 Dr Sed LX/SE
67 4 Dr Sed SE
68 4 Dr Sed SVT
CROWN VICTORIA
72 4 Dr Sed S
72 4 Dr Sed S
73 4 Dr Sed
74 4 Dr Sed LX
ESCORT
10 4 Dr Sed LX
10 4 Dr Sed LX
11 2 Dr Cpe ZX2
13 4 Dr Sed SE
15 4 Dr S/W SE
GRAND MARQUIS
74 4 Dr Sed GS
74 4 Dr Sed GS
75 4 Dr Sed LS
MARK VIII
91 2 Dr Sed
91 2 Dr Sed
92 2 Dr Sed LSC
MUSTANG
40 2 Dr Cpe
40 2 Dr Cpe
42 2 Dr Cpe – GT
44 2 Dr Conv
45 2 Dr Conv GT
46 2 Dr Conv Cobra
47 2 Dr Cpe Cobra
MYSTIQUE
65 4 Dr Sed GS
65 4 Dr Sed GS
66 4 Dr Sed LS
SABLE
50 Dr Sed GS/LS
50 Dr Sed GS/LS
53 4 Dr Sed LS
55 4 Dr S/W LS
58 4 Dr S/W LS
TAURUS
52 4 Dr Sed Flex Fuel
52 4 Dr Sed Flex Fuel
53 4 Dr Sed SE
54 4 Dr Sed SHO
57 4 Dr S/W SE
58 4 Dr S/W SE
TOWN CAR
81 4 Dr Sed Executive
81 4 Dr Sed Executive
82 4 Dr Sed Signature
83 4 Dr Sed Cartier
TRACER
10 4 Dr Sed GS
10 4 Dr Sed GS
13 4 Dr Sed LS
15 4 Dr S/W
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
G 6-155 (2.5) MPFI SVT
G 6-155 (2.5) MPFI SVT
L 6-155 (2.5) MPFI
N 8-207 (3.4) MPFI SHO
P 4-122 (2.0) MPFI SOHC
S 6-182 (3.0) MPFI Modular
U 6-182 (3.0) MPFI Vulcan
V 8-281 (4.6) MPFI DOHC
W 8-281 (4.6) MPFI SOHC
X 8-281 (4.6) MPFI SOHC GT
Z 4-121 (2.0) MPFI
1 6-182 (3.0) MPFI Flex Fuel Methanol
2 6-182 (3.0) MPFI Flex Fuel Ethanol
3 4-121 (2.0) MPFI
4 6-232 (3.8) MPFI
9 8-281 (4.6) MPFI CNG
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
W 1998
W 1998
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
vehicle manufacturer.
1999-2003 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
1 USA
1 USA
2 Canada
3 Mexico
4 USA
5 USA
6 Australia
J Japan
K Korea
L Taiwan
W Germany
2nd Position – MAKE
C Mazda
C Mazda
F Ford
L Lincoln
M Mercury
N Nissan
Kia
Kia
Z Ford
Mazda
Mercury
Mazda
Mercury
3rd Position – TYPE
A Passenger Car
A Passenger Car
E Passenger Car – Mercury
H Incomplete Vehicle – Mercury
J Incomplete Vehicle – Lincoln
N Passenger Car – Lincoln
V Passenger Mazda/Probe
W Passenger Cougar
1 Passenger Car – Lincoln (Limousine)
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A Driver Air Bag; Driver Manual Belt
Passenger Automatic Belt
A Driver Air Bag; Driver Manual Belt
Passenger Automatic Belt
B Manual Belts
C Driver Air Bag, Manual Belts
D Manual Front Belts, No Rear Belts
E Dual Front, Front Side Air Bags;
Manual Belts
Manual Belts
F Dual Front Air Bags; Manual Belts
H Dual Front, Front Side Air Bags;
Manual Belts
Manual Belts
K Dual Front Air Bags; Manual Belts
L Dual Front Air Bags; Manual Belts
N Dual Front Air Bags; Manual Belts
P Manual Front Belts; Automatic Rear Belts
P Automatic Front Belts
R Driver Air Bag, Automatic Front Belts,
Manual Rear Belts
Manual Rear Belts
R Dual Front Air Bags, Automatic Front Belts,
Manual Rear Belts
Manual Rear Belts
S Dual Front Air Bags, Automatic Front Belts,
Manual Rear Belts
Manual Rear Belts
T Dual Front Air Bags, Manual Belts
U Dual Front Air Bags, Manual Belts
V Dual Front Air Bags, Manual Belts
W Dual Front Air Bags, Manual Belts
X Dual Front Air Bags, Manual Belts
Y Dual Front Air Bags, Manual Belts
Z Dual Front Air Bags, Manual Belts
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
M Lincoln/Mercury Make
P Ford Make
T Imported or Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
CONTINENTAL
97 4 Dr Sed
CONTINENTAL
97 4 Dr Sed
98 4 Dr Sed Signature Series
CONTOUR
65 4 Dr Sed LX
65 4 Dr Sed LX
66 4 Dr Sed SE
67 4 Dr Sed SE
68 4 Dr Sed SVT
COUGAR
60 2 Dr HB
60 2 Dr HB
61 2 Dr HB
CROWN VICTORIA
72 4 Dr Sed S
72 4 Dr Sed S
73 4 Dr Sed
74 4 Dr Sed LX
75 4 Dr Sed/Wgn
ESCORT
10 4 Dr Sed LX
10 4 Dr Sed LX
11 2 Dr Cpe ZX2
13 4 Dr Sed SE
15 4 Dr S/W SE
FIVE HUNDRED
4 Dr Sed FWD
4 Dr Sed AWD
4 Dr Sed AWD
FOCUS
30 2 Dr Cpe
30 2 Dr Cpe
31 2 Dr Cpe ZX3
33 4 Dr Sed LX
34 4 Dr Sed SE
36 4 Dr Wgn SE
37 4 Dr HB ZX5
38 4 Dr Sed ZTS
39 2 Dr HB SVT
GRAND MARQUIS
74 4 Dr Sed GS
74 4 Dr Sed GS
75 4 Dr Sed LS
78 4 Dr Wgn GS
79 4 Dr Wgn LS
MARAUDER
75 4 Dr Sed
75 4 Dr Sed
MUSTANG
40 2 Dr Cpe
40 2 Dr Cpe
42 2 Dr Cpe – GT
44 2 Dr Conv
45 2 Dr Conv GT
46 2 Dr Conv Cobra
47 2 Dr Cpe Cobra
48 2 Dr Cpe Cobra
49 2 Dr Conv Cobra
86 4 Dr Sed 6 Cyl
87 4 Dr Sed 8 Cyl
1999-2003 FORD MOTOR CO.
(Cont.)
MYSTIQUE
65 4 Dr Sed GS
65 4 Dr Sed GS
66 4 Dr Sed LS
SABLE
50 4 Dr Sed GS/LS
50 4 Dr Sed GS/LS
51 4 Dr Sed G
53 4 Dr Sed LS
55 4 Dr Sed LS
58 4 Dr S/W LS
59 4 Dr S/W LS
TAURUS
50 4 Dr Sed L
50 4 Dr Sed L
51 4 Dr Sed G/MT5
52 4 Dr Sed LX
53 4 Dr Sed SE
54 4 Dr Sed SHO
55 4 Dr Sed SE SVG
56 4 Dr Sed SE
58 4 Dr S/W SE
59 4dr S/W SE
TOWN CAR
81 4 Dr Sed Executive
81 4 Dr Sed Executive
82 4 Dr Sed Signature
83 4 Dr Sed Cartier
84 4 Dr Sed Long WB
85 4 Dr Sed Long WB
TRACER
10 4 Dr Sed GS
10 4 Dr Sed GS
13 4 Dr Sed LS
15 4 Dr S/W
THUNDERBIRD
60 2 Dr Conv
60 2 Dr Conv
64 2 Dr Conv Feature Car
ZX2
11 2 Dr Cpe
11 2 Dr Cpe
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A 8-238 (3.9) MPFI DOHC
A 8-238 (3.9) MPFI DOHC
G 6-155 (2.5) MPFI DOHC
H 8-281 (4.6) MPFI SOHC
L 6-155 (2.5) MPFI DOHC
N 4-122 (2.0) MPFI DOHC
N 8-207 (3.4) MPFI SHO
P 4-122 (2.0) MPFI SOHC
R 8-281 (4.6) MPFI DOHC
S 6-182 (3.0) MPFI DOHC
U 6-182 (3.0) MPFI GHV
V 8-281 (4.6) MPFI DOHC
W 8-281 (4.6) MPFI SOHC
X 8-281 (4.6) MPFI SOHC
Y 8-281 (4.6) MPFI DOHC Supercharger
Z 4-121 (2.0) MPFI DOHC
Z 4-140 (2.3) MPFI DOHC
V 4-140 (2.3) MPFI DOHC
1 6-182 (3.0) MPFI Flex Fuel Methanol
2 6-182 (3.0) MPFI Flex Fuel Ethanol
3 4-121 (2.0) MPFI
4 6-232 (3.8) MPFI
5 4-122 (2.0) MPFI DOHC
9 8-281 (4.6) MPFI CNG
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
vehicle manufacturer.
1999-2003 FORD MOTOR CO.
(Cont.)
MYSTIQUE
65 4 Dr Sed GS
65 4 Dr Sed GS
66 4 Dr Sed LS
SABLE
50 4 Dr Sed GS/LS
50 4 Dr Sed GS/LS
51 4 Dr Sed G
53 4 Dr Sed LS
55 4 Dr Sed LS
58 4 Dr S/W LS
59 4 Dr S/W LS
TAURUS
50 4 Dr Sed L
51 4 Dr Sed G/MT5
52 4 Dr Sed LX
53 4 Dr Sed SE
54 4 Dr Sed SHO
55 4 Dr Sed SE SVG
56 4 Dr Sed SE
58 4 Dr S/W SE
59 4dr S/W SE
TOWN CAR
81 4 Dr Sed Executive
81 4 Dr Sed Executive
82 4 Dr Sed Signature
83 4 Dr Sed Cartier
84 4 Dr Sed Long WB
85 4 Dr Sed Long WB
TRACER
10 4 Dr Sed GS
10 4 Dr Sed GS
13 4 Dr Sed LS
15 4 Dr S/W
THUNDERBIRD
60 2 Dr Conv
60 2 Dr Conv
64 2 Dr Conv Feature Car
ZX2
11 2 Dr Cpe
11 2 Dr Cpe
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A 8-238 (3.9) MPFI DOHC
A 8-238 (3.9) MPFI DOHC
G 6-155 (2.5) MPFI DOHC
H 8-281 (4.6) MPFI SOHC
L 6-155 (2.5) MPFI DOHC
N 4-122 (2.0) MPFI DOHC
N 8-207 (3.4) MPFI SHO
P 4-122 (2.0) MPFI SOHC
R 8-281 (4.6) MPFI DOHC
S 6-182 (3.0) MPFI DOHC
U 6-182 (3.0) MPFI GHV
V 8-281 (4.6) MPFI DOHC
W 8-281 (4.6) MPFI SOHC
X 8-281 (4.6) MPFI SOHC
Y 8-281 (4.6) MPFI DOHC Supercharger
Z 4-121 (2.0) MPFI DOHC
Z 4-140 (2.3) MPFI DOHC
V 4-140 (2.3) MPFI DOHC
1 6-182 (3.0) MPFI Flex Fuel Methanol
2 6-182 (3.0) MPFI Flex Fuel Ethanol
3 4-121 (2.0) MPFI
4 6-232 (3.8) MPFI
5 4-122 (2.0) MPFI DOHC
9 8-281 (4.6) MPFI CNG
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
vehicle manufacturer.
2004-2006 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st thru 3rd Position – WORLD MANUFACTURER
IDENTIFIER (WMI)
1FA Ford Motor Company, USA, Passenger Car
1ME Mercury, USA Passenger Car
1ZV Ford, USA, Passenger Car
1LN Ford Motor Company – Lincoln, USA,
1ME Mercury, USA Passenger Car
1ZV Ford, USA, Passenger Car
1LN Ford Motor Company – Lincoln, USA,
Passenger Car
1LJ
Lincoln, USA, Incomplete Vehicle, Hearse
1L1 Lincoln, USA Limousine
2FA Ford, Canada, Passenger Car
2FD Ford, Canada, Passenger Car,
2FA Ford, Canada, Passenger Car
2FD Ford, Canada, Passenger Car,
Incomplete Vehicle
2ME Mercury, Canada, Passenger Car
2MH Mercury, Canada, Passenger Car,
2MH Mercury, Canada, Passenger Car,
Incomplete Vehicle
3FA Ford Motor Company, Mexico, Passenger Car
3ME Mercury, Mexico, Passenger Car
3LN Lincoln, Mexico, Passenger Car
4th Position – RESTRAINT TYPE CODE
B Active Safety Belts – All positions less driver
3ME Mercury, Mexico, Passenger Car
3LN Lincoln, Mexico, Passenger Car
4th Position – RESTRAINT TYPE CODE
B Active Safety Belts – All positions less driver
& front passenger air bags
F Active Safety Belts – Dual Front Air Bags
H Active Safety Belts – Dual Front Air Bags
Front Side Air Bags
5th thru 7th Position – VEHICLE LINE, SERIES
&/OR BODY TYPE
CROWN VICTORIA
P70 Long Wheel Base
P71 Police Interceptor
P72 Base Fleet Vehicle
P73 Base four-door
P74 LX four-door
FIVE HUNDRED
P23 FWD, SE
P24 FWD, SEL
P25 FWD, Limited
P26 AWD, SE
P27 AWD, SEL
P28 AWD, Limited
FOCUS
P30 5 Dr Sedan SVT
P31 3 Dr Sedan ZX3
P33 4 Dr Sedan LX
P34 4 Dr Sedan SE
P35 4 Dr Station Wagon ZTW
P36 5 Dr Station Wagon SE or ZXW
P37 5 Dr Sedan ZX5
P38 4 Dr Sedan ZTS
P39 3 Dr Sedan ZX3
FUSION
P06 4 Dr Sedan S
P07 4 Dr Sedan SE
P08 4 Dr Sedan SEL
GRAND MARQUIS
M70 Long Wheel Base
M74 4 Dr GS
M75 4 Dr LS
GT
P90 2 Dr Coupe
LS
M86 Lincoln LS V6
M87 Lincoln LS V8
MARAUDER
M79 4 Dr
MILAN
M07 Luxury
M08 Premier
MONTEGO
M40 FWD, Luxury
M41 AWD, Luxury
M42 FWD, Premier
M43 AWD, Premier
MUSTANG
P40 2 Dr Cpe
&/OR BODY TYPE
CROWN VICTORIA
P70 Long Wheel Base
P71 Police Interceptor
P72 Base Fleet Vehicle
P73 Base four-door
P74 LX four-door
FIVE HUNDRED
P23 FWD, SE
P24 FWD, SEL
P25 FWD, Limited
P26 AWD, SE
P27 AWD, SEL
P28 AWD, Limited
FOCUS
P30 5 Dr Sedan SVT
P31 3 Dr Sedan ZX3
P33 4 Dr Sedan LX
P34 4 Dr Sedan SE
P35 4 Dr Station Wagon ZTW
P36 5 Dr Station Wagon SE or ZXW
P37 5 Dr Sedan ZX5
P38 4 Dr Sedan ZTS
P39 3 Dr Sedan ZX3
FUSION
P06 4 Dr Sedan S
P07 4 Dr Sedan SE
P08 4 Dr Sedan SEL
GRAND MARQUIS
M70 Long Wheel Base
M74 4 Dr GS
M75 4 Dr LS
GT
P90 2 Dr Coupe
LS
M86 Lincoln LS V6
M87 Lincoln LS V8
MARAUDER
M79 4 Dr
MILAN
M07 Luxury
M08 Premier
MONTEGO
M40 FWD, Luxury
M41 AWD, Luxury
M42 FWD, Premier
M43 AWD, Premier
MUSTANG
P40 2 Dr Cpe
P42 2 Dr Cpe, GT (Mach One available in
GT Cpe only)
P44 2 Dr Conv
P45 2 Dr Conv, GT
P48 2 Dr Cpe, Cobra
P49 2 Dr Conv, Cobra
T80 2Dr Cpe, Base (05-06)
T82 2Dr Cpe, GT (05-06)
T84 2Dr Conv, Base (05-06)
T85 2Dr Conv, GT (05-06)
SABLE
M50 4 Dr GS
M53 4 Dr LS
M55 4 Dr LS Premium
M58 GS, Station Wagon
M59 LS Premium, Station Wagon
TAURUS
P52 4 Dr LX
P53 4 Dr SE
P55 4 Dr Special Value Group
P56 4 Dr SE-Comfort Group (04)
P45 2 Dr Conv, GT
P48 2 Dr Cpe, Cobra
P49 2 Dr Conv, Cobra
T80 2Dr Cpe, Base (05-06)
T82 2Dr Cpe, GT (05-06)
T84 2Dr Conv, Base (05-06)
T85 2Dr Conv, GT (05-06)
SABLE
M50 4 Dr GS
M53 4 Dr LS
M55 4 Dr LS Premium
M58 GS, Station Wagon
M59 LS Premium, Station Wagon
TAURUS
P52 4 Dr LX
P53 4 Dr SE
P55 4 Dr Special Value Group
P56 4 Dr SE-Comfort Group (04)
4 Dr SEL (05-06)
P58 SE, Station Wagon
P59 SE-Comfort, Station Wagon (04)
P59 SE-Comfort, Station Wagon (04)
Station Wagon, SEL (05-06)
THUNDERBIRD
P60 2 Dr Conv
P63 2 Dr Conv, Pacific Coast Roadster
P69 2 Dr Conv, 50th Anniversary Edition
TOWN CAR
M81 Executive Series (04-05)
P60 2 Dr Conv
P63 2 Dr Conv, Pacific Coast Roadster
P69 2 Dr Conv, 50th Anniversary Edition
TOWN CAR
M81 Executive Series (04-05)
Signature Series (06)
M82 Signature Series (04-05)
Signature Series Limited (06)
M83 Ultimate Series (04-05)
Signature Designer Series (06)
M84 Executive Series (Long Wheel Base) (04-05
Executive Series (Long Wheel Base) (06)
M85 Ultimate Series (Long Wheel Base) (04-05)
Signature Series (Long Wheel Base) (06)
M89 Executive Protection Series (04-05)
Ballistic Protection Series (06)
ZEPHYR
M26 4 Dr Sedan
M26 4 Dr Sedan
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
A 3.9 L DOHC EFI V8
H 4.6 L OHC EFI 8 Cyl
N 4.0 L SOHC EFI 6 Cyl (05-06 Mustang)
N 2.0 L DOHC DURATEC 4 Cyl (Focus)
P 2.0L SOHC SPI 4 Cyl
R 4.6 L DOHC EFI 6 Cyl (Mach One)
S 3.0 L DOHC EFI 6 Cyl (Sable)
S 5.4 L DOHC EFI S/C Alum.V8 (GT)
U 3.0 L OHV Vulcan EFI 6 Cyl
V 4.6 L DOHC EFI 8 Cyl Gas, Mercury Marauder
W 4.6 L SOHC EFI 8 Cyl Gas
X 4.6 L SOHC S/C EFI 8 Cyl
Y 4.6 L DOHC EFI 8 Cyl (Cobra)
Z 2.3 L (4V) DOHC EFI 4 Cyl
1 3.0 L (4V) EFI V6
2 3.0 L OHV Vulcan EFI 6 Cyl Flex Fuel
3 2.0 L DOHC ZETEC 4 Cyl
4 3.8 L OHV EFI 6 Cyl
5 2.0 L SVT ZETEC 4 Cyl
9 4.6 L SOHC EFI
8 Cyl (NGV)
9th Position – CHECK DIGIT
A single number or the letter “X” used to verify the
accuracy of the VIN.
accuracy of the VIN.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
4 2004
4 2004
5 2005
6 2006
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER