2008-2011 Ford Focus Service & Repair Manual

Identification Codes Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator 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 is also found on the Vehicle Certification (VC) label. If the VIN plate requires replacement, authorized dealers must contact their respective regional office. SECTION 100-01: Identification Codes 2009 Focus Workshop Manual DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Procedure revision date: 07/18/2008 Page 1 of 14 2009 Focus Workshop Manual 2010-12-15 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\VDTOM_3544\S9Y~us~en~file=S9Y01001.HTM~gen~ref.HTM

World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) The first 3 VIN positions are the WMI .  1FA — Ford Motor Company, USA, passenger car Restraint Type Item Description 1 World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) 2 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 Page 2 of 14 2009 Focus Workshop Manual 2010-12-15 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\VDTOM_3544\S9Y~us~en~file=S9Y01001.HTM~gen~ref.HTM

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint type code.  H — Active safety belts — all positions, driver and front passenger air bags with driver and front passenger side impact air bags Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.  P32 — 2-door coupe — SE  P33 — 2-door coupe — SES  P34 — 4-door sedan — S  P35 — 4-door sedan — SE  P36 — 4-door sedan — SES  P37 — 4-door sedan — SEL Engine Type Page 3 of 14 2009 Focus Workshop Manual 2010-12-15 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\VDTOM_3544\S9Y~us~en~file=S9Y01001.HTM~gen~ref.HTM

The eighth VIN position identifies the engine displacement and number of cylinders.  N — Duratec — 2.0L, DOHC, 4-cylinder Check Digit The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit. Model Year The tenth VIN position is the model year code. Page 4 of 14 2009 Focus Workshop Manual 2010-12-15 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\VDTOM_3544\S9Y~us~en~file=S9Y01001.HTM~gen~ref.HTM

 9 — 2009 Assembly Plant The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.  W — Wayne — Wayne, Michigan Production Sequence Number The last 6 VIN positions are a numeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the vehicle serial and warranty number. The serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission and frame.  100001-599999 — Ford Motor Company vehicle Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator Page 5 of 14 2009 Focus Workshop Manual 2010-12-15 file://C:\TSO\tsocache\VDTOM_3544\S9Y~us~en~file=S9Y01001.HTM~gen~ref.HTM

2008-2011 Ford Focus Service & Repair Manual

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