Trying to decode the 17-digit VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on your Ford truck? This page should help.
Following the 17-digit VIN on your truck, select the character for each box that matches it’s place in the VIN.
Sample V.I.N. (Vehicle Identification Number)
| Typical VIN
Position Number |
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| Position 1-3 | World Manufacturer Identifier |
| Position 4 | Restraint System Type Brake Type and GVWR Class (Trucks and Vans Only) |
| Position 5-7 | Line, Series, Body Type |
| Position 8 | Engine Type |
| Position 9 | Check Digit |
| Position 10 | Model Year |
| Position 11 | Assembly Plant |
| Position 12-17 | Production Sequence Number |
Ford VIN Guides
The section below is a break down of Ford truck VIN’s. If you have a 2000-2020 Ford car, SUV or truck, you may want to use the appropriate VIN guide linked below:
- 2000 Ford VIN Guide
- 2001 Ford VIN Guide
- 2002 Ford VIN Guide
- 2003 Ford VIN Guide
- 2004 Ford VIN Guide
- 2005 Ford VIN Guide
- 2006 Ford VIN Guide
- 2007 Ford VIN Guide
- 2008 Ford VIN Guide
- 2009 Ford VIN Guide
- 2010 Ford VIN Guide
- 2011 Ford VIN Guide
- 2012 Ford VIN Guide
- 2013 Ford VIN Guide
- 2014 Ford VIN Guide
- 2015 Ford VIN Guide
- 2016 Ford VIN Guide
- 2017 Ford VIN Guide
- 2018 Ford VIN Guide
- 2019 Ford VIN Guide
- 2020 Ford VIN Guide
Ford VIN Number Breakdown
| Position | Definition |
| 1st Position (Nation Of Origin) | 1 – USA 2 – Canada 3 – Mexico |
| 2nd Position (Manufacturer) | F – Ford |
| 3rd Position (Type Of Vehicle) | C – Basic (Stripped) Chassis D – Incomplete Vehicle M – Multipurpose Vehicle T – Truck |
| 4th Position (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | A – Up To 3,000 lbs. B – 3,001-4,000 lbs. C – 4,001-5,000 lbs. D – 5,001-6,000 lbs. E – 6,001-7,000 lbs. F – 7,001-8,000 lbs. G – 8,001-8,500 lbs. H – 8,501-9,000 lbs. J – 9,001-10,000 lbs. K – 10,001-14,000 lbs. L – 14,001-16,000 lbs. M – 16,001-19,500 lbs. N – 19,501-26,000 lbs. P – 26,001-33,000 lbs.T – Air Brakes Class 1: 10,001-14,000 pounds U – Air Brakes Class 4: 14,001-16,000 pounds V – Air Brakes Class 5: 16,001-19,500 pounds W – Air Brakes Class 6: 19,501-26,000 pounds X – Air Brakes Class 7: 26,001-33,000 pounds |
| 5th, 6th, 7th Position (Line, Series, Body Type)
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E11 — Econoline Club Wagon E31 — Econoline Club Wagon (Heavy Duty) S31 — Econoline Club Wagon (Super Club Wagon) E14 — Econoline E-150 (Cargo Van) E24 — Econoline E-250 (Cargo Van) E27 — Econoline E-250 (Commercial Cutaway) E29 — Econoline E-250 (Commercial Basic) E30 — Econoline E-350 (RV Cutaway) E34 — Econoline E-350 (Cargo Van) E37 — Econoline E-350 (Commercial Cutaway) E39 — Econoline E-350 (Commercial Basic) S24 — Econoline E-250 (Super Van) S34 — Econoline E-350 (Super Van)K1F — Expedition MAX XL 4X2 4-Door MPV K1G — Expedition MAX XL 4X4 4-Door MPV K1H — Expedition MAX XLT 4X2 4-Door MPV K1H — Expedition EL XLT / King Ranch 4X2 4-Door MPV (2011-2017) K1H — Expedition EL Eddie Bauer 4X2 4-Door MPV (2010) K1J — Expedition EL Eddie Bauer 4X4 4-Door MPV (2010) K1J — Expedition EL XLT / King Ranch 4X4 4-Door MPV (2011-2017) K1J — Expedition MAX XLT 4X4 4-Door MPV K1N — Expedition MAX King Ranch 4X2 4-Door MPV K1P — Expedition MAX King Ranch 4X4 4-Door MPV K1K — Expedition MAX Limited 4X2 4-Door MPV K2A — Expedition MAX Limited 4X4 4-Door MPV K1L — Expedition MAX Platinum 4X2 4-Door MPV K1M — Expedition MAX Platinum 4X4 4-Door MPVK15 — Expedition EL XLT 4X2 4-Door MPV (2009) K16 — Expedition EL XLT 4X4 4-Door MPV (2007-2009) K17 — Expedition EL Eddie Bauer 4X2 4-Door MPV (2007-2009) K18 — Expedition EL Eddie Bauer 4X4 4-Door MPV (2007-2009) K19 — Expedition EL Limited 4X2 4-Door MPV (2007-2009) K20 — Expedition EL Limited 4X4 4-Door MPV (2007-2009) U1F — Expedition XL 4X2 4-Door MPV U1G — Expedition XL 4X4 4-Door MPV U1H — Expedition XLT/King Ranch 4X2 4-Door MPV (2011-2017) U1H — Expedition XLT 4X2 4-Door MPV U1H — Expedition Eddie Bauer 4X2 4-Door MPV (2010) U1J — Expedition Eddie Bauer 4X4 4-Door MPV (2010) U1J — Expedition XLT 4X4 4-Door MPV U1J — Expedition XLT/King Ranch 4X4 4-Door MPV (2011-2017) U1N — Expedition King Ranch 4X2 4-Door MPV U1P — Expedition King Ranch 4X4 4-Door MPV U1K — Expedition Limited 4X2 4-Door MPV U2A — Expedition Limited 4X4 4-Door MPV U1L — Expedition Platinum 4X2 4-Door MPV U1M — Expedition Platinum 4X4 4-Door MPV U15 — Expedition XLT 4X2 4-Door MPV (2009) U16 — Expedition XLT 4X4 4-Door MPV (2009) U17 — Expedition Eddie Bauer 4X2 4-Door MPV (2006-2009) U18 — Expedition Eddie Bauer 4X4 4-Door MPV (2006-2009) U19 — Expedition Limited 4X2 4-Door MPV (2009) U20 — Expedition Limited 4X4 4-Door MPV (2009)U40 — Excursion XLT 4X2 4-Door MPV U41 — Excursion XLT 4X4 4-Door MPV U42 — Excursion Limited 4X2 4-Door MPV U43 — Excursion Limited 4X4 4-Door MPV U44 — Excursion Eddie Bauer 4X2 4-Door MPV U45 — Excursion Eddie Bauer 4X4 4-Door MPVE40 — E-Super Duty (RV Cutaway) E47 — E-Super Duty (Commercial Cutaway)F07 — F-150 Flareside, 4×2 X07 — F-150 (SuperCab) Flareside, 4×2 F08 — F-150 Flareside, 4×4 X08 — F-150 (SuperCab) Flareside, 4×4 F17 — F-150 Styleside, 4×2 X17 — F-150 (SuperCab) Styleside, 4×2 F18 — F-150 Styleside, 4×4 X18 — F-150 (SuperCab) Styleside, 4×4 F27 — F-250 Styleside, 4×2 X27 — F-250 (SuperCab) Styleside, 4×2 F28 — F-250 Styleside, 4×4 X28 — F-250 (SuperCab) Styleside, 4×4 F1C — F-Series F-150 4X2 Regular Cab Truck F1E — F-Series F-150 4X4 Regular Cab Truck F2A — F-Series F-250 4X2 Regular Cab – SRW Truck / IV F2B — F-Series F-250 4X4 Regular Cab – SRW Truck / IV F3A — F-Series F-350 4X2 Regular Cab – SRW Truck / IV F3B — F-Series F-350 4X4 Regular Cab – SRW Truck / IV F3C — F-Series F-350 4X2 Regular Cab – DRW Truck / IV F3D — F-Series F-350 4X4 Regular Cab – DRW Truck / IV F3E — F-Series F-350 4X2 Regular Cab – SRW IV F3F — F-Series F-350 4X4 Regular Cab – SRW IV F3G — F-Series F-350 4X2 Regular Cab – DRW IV F3H — F-Series F-350 4X4 Regular Cab – DRW IV F4C — F-Series F-450 4X2 Regular Cab – DRW Truck / IV F4D — F-Series F-450 4X4 Regular Cab – DRW Truck / IV F4G — F-Series F-450 4X2 Regular Cab – DRW IV F4H — F-Series F-450 4X4 Regular Cab – DRW IV F5G — F-Series F-550 4X2 Regular Cab – DRW IV F5H — F-Series F-550 4X4 Regular Cab – DRW IV F6K — F-Series F-600 4X2 Regular Cab – DRW IV F6L — F-Series F-600 4X4 Regular Cab – DRW IV F6A — F-Super Duty Gas F-650 DRW 4X2 Regular Cab Straight Frame IV F6B — F-Super Duty Gas F-650 DRW 4X2 Regular Cab Kick-up Frame IV F6C — F-Super Duty Gas F-650 DRW 4X2 Regular Cab Straight Frame IV F6D — F-Super Duty Diesel F-650 DRW 4X2 Regular Cab Straight Frame IV F6E — F-Super Duty Diesel F-650 DRW 4X2 Regular Cab Kick-up Frame IV F6T — F-Super Duty Diesel F-650 DRW 4X2 Regular Cab Tractor IV F7A — F-Super Duty Gas F-750 DRW 4X2 Regular Cab Straight Frame IV F7D — F-Super Duty Diesel F-750 DRW 4X2 Regular Cab Straight Frame IV F7T — F-Super Duty Diesel F-750 DRW 4X2 Regular Cab Tractor IV W1C — F-Series F-150 4X2 SuperCrew Truck W1E — F-Series F-150 4X4 SuperCrew Truck W1R — F-Series F-150 4X4 SuperCrew – Raptor Truck W1P — F-Series F-150 4X4 SuperCrew – Police Truck W2A — F-Series F-250 4X2 Crew Cab – SRW Truck / IV W2B — F-Series F-250 4X4 Crew Cab – SRW Truck / IV W3A — F-Series F-350 4X2 Crew Cab – SRW Truck / IV W3B — F-Series F-350 4X4 Crew Cab – SRW Truck / IV W3C — F-Series F-350 4X2 Crew Cab – DRW Truck / IV W3D — F-Series F-350 4X4 Crew Cab – DRW Truck / IV W3E — F-Series F-350 4X2 Crew Cab – SRW IV W3F — F-Series F-350 4X4 Crew Cab – SRW IV W3G — F-Series F-350 4X2 Crew Cab – DRW IV W3H — F-Series F-350 4X4 Crew Cab – DRW IV W4C — F-Series F-450 4X2 Crew Cab – DRW Truck / IV W4D — F-Series F-450 4X4 Crew Cab – DRW Truck / IV W4G — F-Series F-450 4X2 Crew Cab – DRW IV W4H — F-Series F-450 4X4 Crew Cab – DRW IV W5G — F-Series F-550 4X2 Crew Cab – DRW IV W5H — F-Series F-550 4X4 Crew Cab – DRW IV W6A — F-Super Duty Gas F-650 DRW 4X2 Crew Cab Straight Frame IV W6B — F-Super Duty Gas F-650 DRW 4X2 Crew Cab Kick-up Frame IV W6D — F-Super Duty Diesel F-650 DRW 4X2 Crew Cab Straight Frame IV W6E — F-Super Duty Diesel F-650 DRW 4X2 Crew Cab Kick-up Frame IV W6T — F-Super Duty Diesel F-650 DRW 4X2 Crew Cab Tractor IV W7A — F-Super Duty Gas F-750 DRW 4X2 Crew Cab Straight Frame IV W7D — F-Super Duty Diesel F-750 DRW 4X2 Crew Cab Straight Frame IV W7T — F-Super Duty Diesel F-750 DRW 4X2 Crew Cab Tractor IV X1C — F-Series F-150 4X2 SuperCab Truck X1E — F-Series F-150 4X4 SuperCab Truck X1R — F-Series F-150 4X4 SuperCab – Raptor Truck X2A — F-Series F-250 4X2 SuperCab-SRW Truck / IV X2B — F-Series F-250 4X4 SuperCab-SRW Truck / IV X3A — F-Series F-350 4X2 SuperCab-SRW Truck / IV X3B — F-Series F-350 4X4 SuperCab-SRW Truck / IV X3C — F-Series F-350 4X2 SuperCab-DRW Truck / IV X3D — F-Series F-350 4X4 SuperCab-DRW Truck / IV X3E — F-Series F-350 4X2 SuperCab-SRW IV X3F — F-Series F-350 4X4 SuperCab-SRW IV X3G — F-Series F-350 4X2 SuperCab-DRW IV X3H — F-Series F-350 4X4 SuperCab-DRW IV X4G — F-Series F-450 4X2 SuperCab-DRW IV X4H — F-Series F-450 4X4 SuperCab-DRW IV X5G — F-Series F-550 4X2 SuperCab-DRW IV X5H — F-Series F-550 4X4 SuperCab-DRW IV X6A — F-Super Duty Gas F-650 DRW 4X2 SuperCab Straight Frame IV X6B — F-Super Duty Gas F-650 DRW 4X2 SuperCab Kick-up Frame IV X6D — F-Super Duty Diesel F-650 DRW 4X2 SuperCab Straight Frame IV X6E — F-Super Duty Diesel F-650 DRW 4X2 SuperCab Kick-up Frame IV X6T — F-Super Duty Diesel F-650 DRW 4X2 SuperCab Tractor IV X7A — F-Super Duty Gas F-750 DRW 4X2 SuperCab Straight Frame IV X7D — F-Super Duty Diesel F-750 DRW 4X2 SuperCab Straight Frame IV X7T — F-Super Duty Diesel F-750 DRW 4X2 SuperCab Tractor IV F02 — F-Series F150 4X2 Regular Cab – Flareside Truck F04 — F-Series F150 4X4 Regular Cab – Flareside Truck F12 — F-Series F150 4X2 Regular Cab – Styleside Truck F14 — F-Series F150 4X4 Regular Cab – Styleside Truck F20 — F-Series F250 4X2 Regular Cab SRW Truck / IV F21 — F-Series F250 4X4 Regular Cab SRW Truck / IV F30 — F-Series F350 4X2 Regular Cab SRW Truck / IV F31 — F-Series F350 4X4 Regular Cab SRW Truck / IV F32 — F-Series F350 4X2 Regular Cab DRW Truck / IV F33 — F-Series F350 4X4 Regular Cab DRW Truck / IV F34 — F-Series F350 4X2 Regular Cab SRW IV F35 — F-Series F350 4X4 Regular Cab SRW IV F36 — F-Series F350 4X2 Regular Cab DRW IV F37 — F-Series F350 4X4 Regular Cab DRW IV F46 — F-Series F450 4X2 Regular Cab – DRW IV F47 — F-Series F450 4X4 Regular Cab – DRW IV F53 — Motorhome Chassis 4X2 Stripped Chassis IV F56 — F-Series F550 4X2 Regular Cab – DRW IV F57 — F-Series F550 4X4 Regular Cab – DRW IV F65 — F-Series Super Duty F650 DRW 4X2 Reg Cab Straight Frame IV F66 — F-Series Super Duty F650 DRW 4X2 Reg Cab Kick-Up Frame IV F75 — F-Series Super Duty F750 DRW 4X2 Reg Cab Pick-Up Delete IV F76 — F-Series Super Duty F750 DRW 4X2 Chassis Cab – R/C Severe – Serv IV F80 — F-Series Super Duty F800 DRW 4X2 Chassis Cab-Regular Cab IV L45 — Low Cab Forward F450 DRW 4X2 Chassis Cab -LCF IV L55 — Low Cab Forward F550 DRW 4X2 Chassis Cab -LCF IV W02 — F-Series F150 4X2 SuperCrew – Flareside Truck W04 — F-Series F150 4X4 SuperCrew – Flareside Truck W12 — F-Series F150 4X2 SuperCrew – Styleside Truck W14 — F-Series F150 4X4 SuperCrew – Styleside Truck W20 — F-Series F250 4X2 Crew Cab SRW Truck / IV W21 — F-Series F250 4X4 Crew Cab SRW Truck / IV W30 — F-Series F350 4X2 Crew Cab SRW Truck / IV W31 — F-Series F350 4X4 Crew Cab SRW Truck / IV W32 — F-Series F350 4X2 Crew Cab DRW Truck / IV W33 — F-Series F350 4X4 Crew Cab DRW Truck / IV W34 — F-Series F350 4X2 Crew Cab SRW IV W35 — F-Series F350 4X4 Crew Cab SRW IV W36 — F-Series F350 4X2 Crew Cab DRW IV W37 — F-Series F350 4X4 Crew Cab DRW IV W42 — F-Series F450 4X2 Crew Cab – DRW Truck / IV W43 — F-Series F450 4X4 Crew Cab – DRW Truck / IV W46 — F-Series F450 4X2 Crew Cab – DRW IV W47 — F-Series F450 4X4 Crew Cab – DRW IV W56 — F-Series F550 4X2 Crew Cab – DRW IV W57 — F-Series F550 4X4 Crew Cab – DRW IV W65 — F-Series Super Duty F650 DRW 4X2 Crew Cab Straight Frame IV W66 — F-Series Super Duty F650 DRW 4X2 Crew Cab Kick-Up Frame IV W75 — F-Series Super Duty F750 DRW 4X2 Crew Cab Pick-Up Delete IV W76 — F-Series Super Duty F750 DRW 4X2 Chassis Cab – CR/C Severe – Serv IV X02 — F-Series F150 4X2 SuperCab – Flareside Truck X04 — F-Series F150 4X4 SuperCab – Flareside Truck X12 — F-Series F150 4X2 SuperCab – Styleside Truck X14 — F-Series F150 4X4 SuperCab – Styleside Truck X20 — F-Series F250 4X2 SuperCab SRW Truck / IV X21 — F-Series F250 4X4 SuperCab SRW Truck / IV X30 — F-Series F350 4X2 SuperCab SRW Truck / IV X31 — F-Series F350 4X4 SuperCab SRW Truck / IV X32 — F-Series F350 4X2 SuperCab DRW Truck / IV X33 — F-Series F350 4X4 SuperCab DRW Truck / IV X34 — F-Series F350 4X2 SuperCab SRW IV X35 — F-Series F350 4X4 SuperCab SRW IV X36 — F-Series F350 4X2 SuperCab DRW IV X37 — F-Series F350 4X4 SuperCab DRW IV X46 — F-Series F450 4X2 SuperCab – DRW IV X47 — F-Series F450 4X4 SuperCab – DRW IV X56 — F-Series F550 4X2 SuperCab – DRW IV X57 — F-Series F550 4X4 SuperCab – DRW IV X65 — F-Series Super Duty F650 DRW 4X2 Super Cab Straight Frame IV X66 — F-Series Super Duty F650 DRW 4X2 Super Cab Kick-Up Frame IV X75 — F-Series Super Duty F750 DRW 4X2 Super Cab Pick-Up Delete IV X76 — F-Series Super Duty F750 DRW 4X2 Chassis Cab – S/C Severe – Serv IV L45 — Low Cab Forward F450 DRW 4X2 Chassis Cab -LCF IV L55 — Low Cab Forward F550 DRW 4X2 Chassis Cab -LCF IVU12 — Bronco II 4×2 U14 — Bronco II 4×4U15 — BroncoU22 — Explorer (2-door), 4×2 U32 — Explorer (4-door), 4×2 U24 — Explorer (2-door), 4×4 U34 — Explorer (4-door), 4×4 U35 — Explorer (4-door), AWD U52 — Mountaineer (4-door) 4×2 U54 — Mountaineer (4-door) 4×4 U55 — Mountaineer (4-door) AWDR08 — Ranger (Electric) EV 4X2 Pickup-Regular Cab Truck R10 — Ranger 4×2 R11 — Ranger 4×4 R14 — Ranger 4×2 (2-door SuperCab) R15 — Ranger 4×4 (2-door SuperCab) R18 — Ranger 4×2 (4-door SuperCab) R19 — Ranger 4×4 (4-door SuperCab) R1A — Ranger 4X2 SuperCab (Pickup Box Delete) Truck R1E — Ranger 4X2 SuperCab Truck R1F — Ranger 4X4 SuperCab Truck R4E — Ranger 4X2 SuperCrew Truck R4F — Ranger 4X4 SuperCrew Truck R44 — Ranger 4X2 Supercab 4-Dr Truck R45 — Ranger 4X4 Supercab 4-Dr Truck |
| 8th Position (Engine Type)
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A – 2.3-Liter 4-Cylinder (Ranger 1997 and older) B – 2.5-Liter 4-Cylinder Diesel (Ranger) C – 2.5-Liter 4-Cylinder (Ranger)(2.0 on older Rangers) E – 2.3-Liter 4-Cylinder Diesel (Mitsubishi) E – 4.0-Liter 6-Cylinder – SOHC (Explorer, Mountaineer) F – 7.3-Liter 8-Cylinder Diesel (Econoline) H – 5.8L V8 OHV L – 5.4-Liter 8-Cylinder (Econoline, F-150, F-250) M – 5.4-Liter 8-Cylinder Natural Gas (Econoline, F-150, F-250) P – 2.2-Liter 4-Cylinder Diesel (Ranger) P – 5.0-Liter 8-Cylinder (Explorer/Mountaineer) S – 2.8-Liter 6-Cylinder (Ranger) S – 6.8-Liter 10-Cylinder (Econoline) T – 2.9-Liter 6-Cylinder (Ranger) U – 3.0-Liter 6-Cylinder (Ranger) W – 4.6-Liter 8-Cylinder (F-150, F-250) X – 4.0-Liter 6-Cylinder (Explorer, Ranger) Z – 5.4-Liter 8-Cylinder (Econoline, F-150, F-250) 2 – 4.2-Liter 6-Cylinder (Econoline, F-150, F-250) 6 – 4.6-Liter 8-Cylinder (Econoline, F-150, F-250)VIN Code – Engine Size, Fuel, Manufacturer, HP / Torque2000:B – 2.0 SEFI-DOHC I-4 Gasoline Ford TBD C – 2.5 EFI-SOHC I-4 Gasoline Ford 119 U – 3.0 EFI V-6 Gasoline Ford 150 V – 3.0 EFI-FFV V-6 Gasoline/E85 Ford 150 1 – 3.0 SEFI-DOHC V-6 Gasoline Ford TBD T – 3.3 EFI-SOHC V-6 Gasoline Nissan 170 4 – 3.8 EFI-SPI V-6 Gasoline Ford 200 X – 4.0 EFI V-6 Gasoline Ford 160 E – 4.0 EFI-SOHC V-6 Gasoline Ford 205 K – 4.0-SOHC EFI FFV V-6 Gasoline/FFV Ford TBD 2 – 4.2 EFI-SPI V-6 Gasoline Ford 200-210 6 – 4.6 EFI-SOHC (W) V-8 Gasoline Ford 215-240 W – 4.6 EFI-SOHC (R) V-8 Gasoline Ford 190-210 P – 5.0 EFI V-8 Gasoline Ford 215 L – 5.4 EFI-SOHC (W) V-8 Gasoline Ford 235-260 3 – 5.4 EFI-SOHC SC V-8 Gasoline Ford TBD M – 5.4 EFI-SOHC (W) V-8 Natural Gas (CNG) Ford 195-200 A – 5.4 DOHC (W) V-8 Gasoline Ford 295-300 Z – 5.4 EFI-SOHC (W) V-8 Gasoline-GFP Ford TBD S – 6.8 EFI-SOHC (W) V-10 Gasoline Ford 265-275 F – 7.3 D-TURBO-DI V-8 Diesel Navistar 215-235 L – 5.4 EFI-SOHC (W) V-8 Gasoline Ford 255-260 S – 6.8 EFI-SOHC (W) V-10 Gasoline Ford 305-310 B – 6.8 EFI-SOHC (W) V-10 Bi-Fuel NGV/LPG Ford 295-305 Z – 6.8 EFI-SOHC (W) V-10 Gasoline-GFP Ford TBD F – 7.3 D-TURBO-DI V-8 Diesel Navistar 215-235 1 – 5.9 I-6 Diesel Cummins, Model ISB 175 HP/420 lb-ft 3 – 5.9 I-6 Diesel Cummins, Model ISB 190 HP/520 lb-ft 4 – 5.9 I-6 Diesel Cummins, Model ISB 195 HP/520 lb-ft 8 – 5.9 I-6 Diesel Cummins B5.9E 210 HP/520 lb-ft Y – 5.9 I-6 Diesel Cummins B5.9E 215 HP/520 lb-ft A – 7.2 I-6 Diesel Caterpillar 3126B 190 HP/520 lb-ft H – 7.2 I-6 Diesel Caterpillar 3126B 210 HP/605 lb-ft 2 – 7.2 I-6 Diesel Caterpillar 3126B 210 HP/520 lb-ft N – 7.2 I-6 Diesel Caterpillar 3126B 230 HP/660 lb-ft R – 7.2 I-6 Diesel Caterpillar 3126B 250 HP/660 lb-ft 7 – 7.2 I-6 Diesel Caterpillar 3126B 300 HP/860 lb-ft 5 – 7.3 V-8 Diesel Navistar 210 HP/520 lb-ft 6 – 7.3 V-8 Diesel Navistar 210 HP/520 lb-ft 2001: D – 2.3 EFI I-4 GASOLINE FORD TBD 2002: A – 5.4 DOHC V-8 Gasoline Ford 295-300 2003-2007: 0 – 6.0 V-8 Diesel International 230/620 2008: C – 3.5L Duratec V-6 Gasoline Ford 265 2009: 3 – 2.5L* I-4 Gasoline / Electric* Ford TBD 2010: 3 – 2.5L* I-4 Gasoline/Electric* Ford 177 2011: 3 – 2.5L* I-4 Gasoline/Electric* Ford 155 2012: 3 – 2.5L* I-4 Gasoline/Electric Ford 155 2013: 5 – 5.4L 3V V-8 FFV/Gasoline Ford 320/310 2014: 5 – 5.4L 3V V-8 FFV / Gasoline Ford 320 / 310 2015: 7 – 2.5L iVCT I-4 Gasoline Ford 168 w/ Prem Fuel 2016: 6 – 6.2L V-8 Gasoline Ford 385 2017-2018: 1 – 3.0L-4V V-6 Diesel Ford TBD 2019: 1 – 3.0L-4V V-6 Diesel Ford TBD 2020: 1 – 3.0L-4V V-6 Diesel Ford TBD |
| 9th Position (Check Digit) | Ignore |
| 10th Position (Model Year) | A – 1980 B – 1981 C – 1982 D – 1983 E – 1984 F – 1985 G – 1986 H – 1987 J – 1988 K – 1989 L – 1990 M – 1991 N – 1992 P – 1993 R – 1994 S – 1995 T – 1996 V – 1997 W – 1998 X – 1999 Y – 2000 1 – 2001 2 – 2002 3 – 2003 4 – 2004 5 – 2005 6 – 2006 7 – 2007 8 – 2008 9 – 2009 A – 2010 B – 2011 C – 2012 D – 2013 E – 2014 F – 2015 G – 2016 H – 2017 I – 2018 J – 2019 K – 2020 L – 2021 M – 2022 N – 2023 O – 2024 |
| 11th Position (Assembly Plant)
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B – Oakville (Oakville, Ontario Canada) C – Ontario Truck (Oakville, Ontario Canada) D – Avon Lake (Avon Lake, Ohio) E – Kentucky Truck (Louisville, Kentucky) F – Dearborn: Dearborn, Michigan G – Chicago: Chicago, Illinois H – Lorain (Lorain, Ohio) (Closed) H – Multimatic: Ontario, Canada K – Kansas City (Claycomo Missouri) L – Michigan Truck (Wayne, Michigan) M – Cuautitlan, Mexico N – Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia) P – Twin Cities (St. Paul, Minnesota) R – Hermosillo: Hermosillo, Mexico S – Allen Park (Allen Park, Michigan) T – Edison (Edison, New Jersey) U – Louisville (Louisville, Kentucky) Z – St. Louis (Hazlewood, Missouri) 0 – Detroit Empowerment Zone: Detroit, Michigan 5 – Flat Rock Assembly Plant (AAI): Flat Rock, Michigan 1 – Valencia Assembly Plant: Valencia, Spain |
| 12th Position (Sequential Number) | Last 6-Digits Are The Sequence Number:
A00001-H99999 = Ford Division J00001-L99999 = Lincoln / Mercury Division 000001 thru 999999 – Ford Transit Connect & EcoSport |
Sample:
Here Is A Sample Ford V.I.N. To Break Down:
V.I.N.# 1FTCR15X0TTA01050
Using the sample V.I.N. given, you can see that this vehicle is:
| Sample V.I.N. Decoded | ||
| Position | Code | Definition |
| 1 | (1) | Made in the USA |
| 2 | (F) | Made by Ford |
| 3 | (T) | Is a Truck |
| 4 | (C) | Has a G.V.W.R. of 4,001 – 5,000 lbs. |
| 5, 6 & 7 | (R15) | Ranger 4×4 (2-Door SuperCab) |
| 8 | (X) | Has a 4.0 Liter V-6 |
| 9 | (5) | Check Digit – Ignore |
| 10 | (T) | Was built in 1996 |
| 11 | (T) | Was built in Edison New Jersey |
| 12 | (A) | Ford Division |
| 13 thru 17 | (01050) | Was the 1,050th truck built that year |
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