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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1FD — Ford Motor Company, USA, incomplete vehicle
2FT — Ford Motor Company, Canada, truck, completed vehicle
2FD — Ford Motor Company, Canada, incomplete vehicle
3FT — Ford Motor Company, Mexico, truck, completed vehicle
3FE — Ford Motor Company, Mexico, incomplete 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
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X18 — SuperCab, 4x4, Styleside
W07 — Crew Cab, 4x2, Flareside
W08 — Crew Cab, 4x4, Flareside
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 (Romeo)
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.
1 — 2001
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.
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Vehicle Certification (VC) Label
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 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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