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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.

1978 FORD MOTOR CO. (Cont.)
ZEPHYR
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
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.
1979 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MODEL YEAR
9
1979
2nd Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
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
16
Ghia 2 Dr Hatchback
COUGAR
91
2 Dr HT
92
4 Dr Sed
93
XR7 2 Dr HT
FAIRMONT
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
63
Custom 500 4 Dr Sed (Canada)
LTD 4 Dr Sed
64
LTD Landau 2 Dr Sed
65
LTD Landau 4 Dr Sed
74
Custom 500 4 Dr S/W (Canada)
LTD S/W
76
Country Squire S/W
GRANADA
81
2 Dr Sed
82
4 Dr Sed
LINCOLN
81
2 Dr Sed
82
4 Dr Sed
LTD II
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
MERCURY
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
03
2 Dr Hatchback
04
Ghia 2 Dr Sed
05
Ghia 2 Dr Hatchback
PINTO
10
2 Dr Sed
11
2 Dr Hatchback
12
2 Dr S/W
THUNDERBIRD
87
2 Dr HT
VERSAILLES
84
4 Dr Sed
ZEPHYR
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
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.
1980 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MODEL YEAR
A or 0
1980
2nd Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
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
16
Ghia 2 Dr Hatchback
COUGAR
93
XR7 2 Dr HT
FAIRMONT
91
2 Dr Sed
92
4 Dr Sed
93
2 Dr Sed (Sport Cpe)
94
S/W
FORD
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
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
76
Country Squire S/W
GRANADA
81
2 Dr Sed
82
4 Dr Sed
LINCOLN
81
2 Dr Sed
82
4 Dr Sed
MARK VI
89
2 Dr Sed
90
4 Dr Sed
MERCURY
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
34
4 Dr Sed
MUSTANG
02
2 Dr Sed
03
2 Dr Hatchback
04
Ghia 2 Dr Sed
05
Ghia 3 Dr Sed
PINTO
10
2 Dr Sed
11
2 Dr Sed (Hatchback)
12
2 Dr S/W
THUNDERBIRD
87
2 Dr Sed
VERSAILLES
84
4 Dr Sed
ZEPHYR
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
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.
1981 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
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
C
Ford
M
Continental
F
Ford
Mercury
Mercury
N
Continental
Merkur
3rd Position – TYPE
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
C
Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P
Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M
Lincoln/Mercury Make
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
CAPRI
67
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
68
Ghia 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
COUGAR
76
2 Dr Sed exc XR7
77
4 Dr Sed exc XR7
90
XR7 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT
05
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
08
4 Dr Liftgate (S/W)
FAIRMONT
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
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
27
4 Dr Sed
LINCOLN
93
2 Dr Sed
94
4 Dr Sed
LYNX
63
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
64
4 Dr Sed Hatchback
65
4 Dr Liftgate
MARK VI
95
2 Dr Cpe
96
4 Dr Sed
MERCURY
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)
88
Colony Park 4 Dr S/W
MUSTANG
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
ZEPHYR
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
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.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
B
1981
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1982 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
1
Ford Motor Co., USA
2
Ford Motor Co., Canada, Ltd.
9
Ford Brazil, SA
2nd Position – MAKE
B
Ford
L
Lincoln
C
Ford
M
Continental
F
Ford
Mercury
Mercury
N
Continental
3rd Position – TYPE
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
C
Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P
Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M
Lincoln/Mercury Make
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
CAPRI
67
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
68
Ghia 2 Dr Sed Hatchback
COUGAR
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
06
4 Dr Sed Hatchback
08
4 Dr Liftgate (3W)
EXP
01
2 Dr Hatchback Cpe
FAIRMONT
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
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
27
4 Dr Sed
28
4 Dr S/W
LINCOLN
94
4 Dr Sed
4 Dr Sed Town Car
98
4 Dr Sed Continental
LN7
61
2 Dr Hatchback Cpe
LYNX
63
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
64
4 Dr Sed Hatchback
65
4 Dr Liftgate
MARK VI
95
2 Dr Cpe
96
4 Dr Sed
MERCURY
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)
88
Colony Park 4 Dr S/W
MUSTANG
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
ZEPHYR
71
4 Dr Sed
72
Z7 2 Dr Sed
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
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.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
C
1982
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1983 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
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
C
Ford
M
Continental
F
Ford
Mercury
Mercury
N
Continental
3rd Position – TYPE
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
C
Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P
Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M
Lincoln/Mercury Make
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
CAPRI
79
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
COUGAR
92
2 Dr Sed
ESCORT
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
FAIRMONT
35
2 Dr Sed
36
4 Dr Sed
37
2 Dr Sport Cpe
FORD
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
LINCOLN
96
4 Dr Sed Town Car
97
4 Dr Sed Continental
LTD
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
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
99
4 Dr Sed
MARQUIS
89
Brougham 4 Dr Sed
90
4 Dr S/W
MERCURY
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
27
2 Dr Sed Conv
28
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
THUNDERBIRD
46
Base, Sport, LX, Turbo 2 Dr Sed
ZEPHYR
86
4 Dr Sed Base
87
2 Dr Sed Z7
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
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.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
D
1983
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1984 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
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
C
Ford
M
Continental
F
Ford
Mercury
Mercury
N
Continental
3rd Position – TYPE
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
C
Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P
Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M
Lincoln/Mercury Make
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
CAPRI
79
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
COUGAR
92
2 Dr Sed
ESCORT
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
FORD
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
97
4 Dr Sed Continental
LTD
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
MERCURY
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
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
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
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
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.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
E
1984
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1985 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
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
C
Ford
M
Continental
F
Ford
Mercury
Mercury
N
Continental
3rd Position – TYPE
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
C
Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P
Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M
Lincoln/Mercury Make
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
CAPRI
79
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
COUGAR
92
2 Dr Sed
ESCORT
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
43
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed
44
LTD Country Squire 4 Dr S/W
LINCOLN
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
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
MARQUIS
89
Brougham 4 Dr Sed
90
4 Dr S/W
1985 FORD MOTOR CO. (Cont.)
MERCURY
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
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
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
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
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.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
F
1985
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1986 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
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
C
Ford
M
Continental
F
Ford
Mercury
Mercury
N
Continental
3rd Position – TYPE
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
C
Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P
Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M
Lincoln/Mercury Make
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
CAPRI
79
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
COUGAR
92
2 Dr Sed
ESCORT
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
43
LTD Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed
44
LTD Country Squire 4 Dr S/W
LINCOLN
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
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
MARQUIS
89
Brougham 4 Dr Sed
90
4 Dr S/W
MERCURY
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
27
2 Dr Sed Conv
28
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
SABLE
87
4 Dr Sed
88
4 Dr S/W
TAURUS
29
4 Dr Sed
30
4 Dr S/W
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
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
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
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.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
G
1986
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1987 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
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
C
Ford
M
Continental
F
Ford
Mercury
Mercury
N
Continental
3rd Position – TYPE
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
C
Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P
Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M
Lincoln/Mercury Make
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
COUGAR
60
LS 2 Dr Sed
62
XR7 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT
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
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
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
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
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
92
Blass 2 Dr Cpe
93
LSC 2 Dr Cpe
MUSTANG
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1988 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
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
C
Ford
Mercury
F
Ford
N
Continental
Mercury
Ford
L
Lincoln
3rd Position – TYPE
A
Passenger Car
D
Incomplete Vehicle
E
Passenger Car
F
Motor Vehicle Equip w/o Engine/Powertrain
(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
C
Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P
Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M
Lincoln/Mercury Make
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
COUGAR
60
LS 2 Dr Sed
62
XR7 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT
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
06
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
07
2 Dr Sed Hatchback LX
FORD
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
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
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
93
LSC 2 Dr Cpe
MUSTANG
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
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
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
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
61
2 Dr Sed Sport
62
2 Dr Sed LX
64
2 Dr Sed Turbo Cpe
TRACER
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
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.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
J
1988
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1989 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
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
Mercury
Ford
L
Lincoln
Z
Ford
M
Continental
Mercury
1989 FORD MOTOR CO. (Cont.)
3rd Position – TYPE
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
C
Air Bags and Active Belts (Front)
P
Passive Belts (Front)
5th Position – PASSENGER CAR IDENTIFIER
M
Lincoln/Mercury Make
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
COUGAR
60
LS 2 Dr Sed
62
XR7 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT
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
06
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
07
2 Dr Sed Hatchback LX
FORD
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
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
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
93
LSC 2 Dr Cpe
MUSTANG
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
21
3 Dr Sed LX
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
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
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
61
2 Dr Sed Sport
62
2 Dr Sed LX
64
2 Dr Sed Super Coupe
TOPAZ
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
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
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.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
K
1989
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1990-92 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
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
Mercury
Ford
L
Lincoln
Z
Ford
M
Mercury
3rd Position – TYPE
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
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
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
CAPRI
01
Base 2 Dr Conv.
03
XR2 2 Dr Conv.
COUGAR
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
06
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
07
2 Dr Sed Hatchback LX
FORD
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
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
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
93
LSC 2 Dr Cpe
MUSTANG
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
21
3 Dr Sed LX
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
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
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
61
2 Dr Sed Sport
62
2 Dr Sed LX
64
2 Dr Sed Super Coupe
TOPAZ
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
14
4 Dr Notchback LTS
15
4 Dr S/W
8th Position – ENGINE TYPE
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.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
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.
1993 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
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
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 – Festiva
N
Passenger Car – Lincoln
P
Passenger Car – Capri
V
Passenger Car – Probe
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A
Active Belt (Driver) Driver Air Bag
Passive Belt (Front Passenger)
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
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
CAPRI
01
Base 2 Dr Conv.
03
XR2 2 Dr Conv.
COUGAR
62
XR7 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT
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
06
2 Dr Sed Hatchback GL
07
2 Dr Sed Hatchback LX
FORD
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
75
LS 4 Dr Sed
LINCOLN
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
MUSTANG
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
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
Passive Belt (Front Passenger)
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
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
ASPIRE
05
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
06
4 Dr Sed Hatchback
07
2 Dr Sed Hatchback SE
CAPRI
01
Base 2 Dr Conv.
03
XR2 2 Dr Conv.
COUGAR
62
XR7 2 Dr Sed
ESCORT
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
73
Crown Victoria 4 Dr Sed Base
GRAND MARQUIS
74
GS 4 Dr Sed
75
LS 4 Dr Sed
LINCOLN
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
MUSTANG
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
21
3 Dr Sed LX
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
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.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
R
1994
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1995 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
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A
Active Belt (Driver) Driver Air Bag
Passive Belt (Front Passenger)
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
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
ASPIRE
05
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
06
4 Dr Sed Hatchback
07
2 Dr Sed Hatchback SE
CONTINENTAL
97
4 Dr Sed
98
4 Dr Sed Signature
CONTOUR
65
4 Dr Sed GL
66
4 Dr Sed LX
67
4 Dr Sed SE
COUGAR
62
2 Dr Sed XR7
CROWN VICTORIA
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
75
4 Dr Sed LS
MARK VIII
91
2 Dr Cpe
MUSTANG
40
2 Dr Sed LX
44
2 Dr Sed Conv LX
45
2 Dr Sed Conv Cobra GT
MYSTIQUE
65
4 Dr Sed GS
66
4 Dr Sed LS
PROBE
20
3 Dr Sed Hatchback
22
3 Dr Sed Hatchback 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
THUNDERBIRD
62
2 Dr Sed LX
64
2 Dr Sed Super Coupe
TOWN CAR
81
4 Dr Sed Executive
82
4 Dr Sed Signature
83
4 Dr Sed Cartier
TRACER
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
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
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1996 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
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
F
Ford
N
Continental
Mercury
Ford
L
Lincoln
Z
Ford
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
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A
Active Belt (Driver) Driver Air Bag
Passive Belt (Front Passenger)
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
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
ASPIRE
05
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
06
4 Dr Sed Hatchback
CONTINENTAL
97
4 Dr Sed
CONTOUR
65
4 Dr Sed GL
66
4 Dr Sed LX
67
4 Dr Sed SE
COUGAR
62
2 Dr Sed XR7
CROWN VICTORIA
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
75
4 Dr Sed LS
MARK VIII
91
2 Dr Cpe
MUSTANG
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
66
4 Dr Sed LS
PROBE
20
3 Dr Sed Hatchback
22
3 Dr Sed Hatchback GT
SABLE
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
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
TOWN CAR
81
4 Dr Sed Executive
82
4 Dr Sed Signature
83
4 Dr Sed Cartier
TRACER
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
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.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
T
1996
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1997 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
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
F
Ford
N
Continental
Mercury
Ford
L
Lincoln
Z
Ford
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
4th Position – RESTRAINT SYSTEM
A
Active Belt (Driver) Driver Air Bag
Passive Belt (Front Passenger)
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
P
Ford Make
T
Import & Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
ASPIRE
05
2 Dr Sed Hatchback
06
4 Dr Sed Hatchback
CONTINENTAL
97
4 Dr Sed
CONTOUR
65
4 Dr Sed GL
66
4 Dr Sed LX
67
4 Dr Sed SE
COUGAR
62
2 Dr Sed XR7
CROWN VICTORIA
72
4 Dr Sed S
73
4 Dr Sed
74
4 Dr Sed LX
ESCORT
10
4 Dr Sed
13
4 Dr Sed LX
15
4 Dr S/W LX
GRAND MARQUIS
74
4 Dr Sed GS
75
4 Dr Sed LS
MARK VIII
91
2 Dr Sed
92
2 Dr Sed LSC
MUSTANG
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
66
4 Dr Sed LS
PROBE
20
3 Dr Sed Hatchback
22
3 Dr Sed Hatchback GT
SABLE
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
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
TOWN CAR
81
4 Dr Sed Executive
82
4 Dr Sed Signature
83
4 Dr Sed Cartier
TRACER
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
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.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
V
1997
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1998 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
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
L
Lincoln
3rd Position – TYPE
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
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
P
Ford Make
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
CONTINENTAL
97
4 Dr Sed
CONTOUR
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
73
4 Dr Sed
74
4 Dr Sed LX
ESCORT
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
75
4 Dr Sed LS
MARK VIII
91
2 Dr Sed
92
2 Dr Sed LSC
MUSTANG
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
66
4 Dr Sed LS
SABLE
50
4 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
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
82
4 Dr Sed Signature
83
4 Dr Sed Cartier
TRACER
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
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.
10th Position – MODEL YEAR
W
1998
11th Position – ASSEMBLY PLANT
12th thru 17th Positions – SEQUENCE NUMBER
A sequential serial number assigned by the
vehicle manufacturer.
1999-2003 FORD MOTOR CO.
1st Position – MANUFACTURER
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
F
Ford
L
Lincoln
M
Mercury
N
Nissan
Kia
Z
Ford
Mazda
Mercury
3rd Position – TYPE
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
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
F
Dual Front Air Bags; Manual Belts
H
Dual Front, Front Side Air Bags;
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
R
Dual Front Air Bags, Automatic Front Belts,
Manual Rear Belts
S
Dual Front Air Bags, Automatic Front 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
P
Ford Make
T
Imported or Non Ford Built
6th & 7th Positions – BODY SERIES
CONTINENTAL
97
4 Dr Sed
98
4 Dr Sed Signature Series
CONTOUR
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
61
2 Dr HB
CROWN VICTORIA
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
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
FOCUS
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
75
4 Dr Sed LS
78
4 Dr Wgn GS
79
4 Dr Wgn LS
MARAUDER
75
4 Dr Sed
MUSTANG
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

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