DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Identification Codes
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a 17-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is
stamped on a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN number is
also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label.
Vehicle Identification Number
World Manufacturer Identifier
The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier.
1FT — Ford Motor Company, USA, truck, completed vehicle
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Item Description
1 World manufacturer identifier (WMI)
2 Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), may also include the vehicle restraint type
code
3 Vehicle line, series, body type code
4 Engine type code
5 Computer-generated check digit
6 Model year code
7 Assembly plant code
8 Production sequence number
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2FT — Ford Motor Company, Canada, truck, completed vehicle
3FT — Ford Motor Company, Mexico, truck, completed vehicle
Brake and Gross Vehicle Weight Code
The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and GVWR code (all vehicles use hydraulic brakes).
Z — 5,001-6,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
R — 6,001-7,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
P — 7,001-8,000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger air bags
Line, Series and Body Type
Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
F07 — Regular Cab, 4x2, Flareside
X07 — SuperCab, 4x2, Flareside
F08 — Regular Cab, 4x4, Flareside
X08 — SuperCab, 4x4, Flareside
F17 — Regular Cab, 4x2, Styleside
X17 — SuperCab, 4x2, Styleside
F18 — Regular Cab, 4x4, Styleside
X18 — SuperCab, 4x4, Styleside
W07 — Crew Cab, 4x2, Flareside
W08 — Crew Cab, 4x4, Flareside
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Engine Code
The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders.
2 — 4.2L, OHV, V6, Gas
W — 4.6L, SOHC, V8, Gas
L — 5.4L, SOHC, V8, Gas
M — 5.4L, SOHC, V8, Natural Gas
Z — 5.4L, Bi-Fuel, V8 (Natural Gas/Propane)
3 — 5.4L, SOHC, V8, Gas (Lightning)
Check Digit
The ninth VIN position is a government assigned, computer-generated check digit.
Model Year
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The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
2 — 2002
Assembly Plant Code
The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
C — Ontario Truck (Oakville, Ontario)
K — Kansas City (Claycomo, Missouri)
N — Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia)
M — Cuautitlan (Cuautitlan, Mexico)
Vehicle Serial Number
The last six VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the
vehicle serial and warranty number.
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label
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The vehicle certification (VC) label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of
manufacture, the certification statement, and the VIN. It also includes gross vehicle weight ratings
(GVWR).
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label — Canada (Typical)
Item Description
1 Exterior paint code
2 Region code
3 Domestic special order (DSO) code
4 Wheelbase code
5 Brake type code
6 Interior trim code
7 Tape/paint stripe code
8 Radio code
9 Axle code
10 Transmission code
11 Spring code
12 Powertrain calibration information
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Vehicle Certification (VC) Label — Mexico (Typical)
Exterior Paint
Paint Codes
Exterior paint color codes may be listed as a two-part code. The first set of paint code characters
indicate the primary body color. The second set of paint code characters (if applicable), indicate a two-
tone body color or accent body color.
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Primary Body Color
E4 — Vermilion, clear coat
B4 — Chestnut, clear coat
FL — Medium Toreador Red, clear coat
YN — Silver Metallic, clear coat
UA — Ebony, clear coat
YZ — Oxford White, clear coat
Y1 — Prime
AQ — Arizona Beige
PX — Dark Highland Green
ST — Estate Green (King Ranch)
KW — Charcoal Blue (King Ranch)
L2 — True Blue
CX — Dark Shadow Gray
Wheelbase
120 — 120-inch wheelbase, regular cab
139 — 139-inch wheelbase, regular cab, SuperCab, Crew Cab
157 — 157-inch wheelbase, SuperCab
Brake Type
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· B — Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Interior Trim
Interior trim codes are listed as a two-part code. The first character identifies the interior trim type. The
second character identifies the interior trim color.
Interior Trim Type
A — Vinyl full bench split-back
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C — Poly knit full bench
F — Cloth captains chairs with console
H — Leather captains chairs with console
M — Cloth 40/60
E — Leather 40/60
L — Cloth/leather (Lightning)
S — 60/40 split bench (Sport)
T — Captains chairs (Sport)
D — Leather captains chairs (Harley-Davidson edition)
K — Leather captains chairs (King Ranch)
Interior Color Code
T — Dark Graphite
2 — Medium Graphite
H — Medium Parchment
B — Ebony
Tape/Paint Stripe
A — Light Argent/Medium Platinum
B — Arizona Beige/Deep Sandlewood Metallic
Z — NASCAR tapestripes
O — Orange (Harley-Davidson edition)
X — Tapestripe delete
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C — Light Argent/Medium Platinum (Lariat)
D — Medium Platinum/Light Argent (Lariat)
E — Arizona Beige/Deep Sandlewood Metallic (Lariat)
F — Deep Sandlewood Metallic/Arizona Beige (Lariat)
Radio Type
9 — AM/FM stereo with clock and cassette (Mexico)
5 — AM/FM premium stereo with clock and compact disc (CD) player
8 — AM/FM premium stereo with compact disc (CD) changer and cassette
Y — Delete standard AM radio with clock
D — Delete radio chassis only (AM/FM stereo with compact disc (CD) changer and cassette)
E — Delete radio chassis only (AM/FM premium stereo with clock and compact disc (CD)
player)
R — Delete radio chassis only (AM/FM stereo with clock and cassette)
Axle Type
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