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 (WMI)
The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier (WMI).
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) 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.
Brake, Restraint Type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) code (all
vehicles use hydraulic brakes).
Z — 5,001 - 6,000 pounds GVWR with second generation air bags.
Y — 4,001 - 5,000 pounds GVWR with second generation air bags.
Vehicle Line, Series and Body Type
Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type.
R08 — 4x2, Regular cab (electric).
R10 — 4x2, Regular cab.
R11 — 4x4, Regular cab.
R14 — 4x2, SuperCab (two-door).
R15 — 4x4, SuperCab (two-door).
R44 — 4x2, SuperCab (four-door)
R45 — 4x4, SuperCab (four-door)
Engine Code
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The eighth VIN position identifies the engine type, displacement and number of cylinders.
D — 2.3L, EFI, four cylinder, gas.
U — 3.0L, V6, gas.
E — 4.0L, SOHC, V6, gas.
1 — 336V-75 HP electric (nickel metal hydride).
7 — 336V-75 HP electric (lead acid).
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.
2 — 2002.
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Assembly Plant
The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.
P — Twin Cities (St. Paul, Minnesota).
T — Edison (Edison, New Jersey).
Production Sequence Number
The last six VIN positions are an alphanumeric code for the vehicle build sequence. This is also the
vehicle serial and warranty number.
A00001-E99999.
Vehicle Certification (VC) Label
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The upper portion of 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 — Incomplete Vehicle (Typical)
Item Description
1 Exterior paint code
2 Region code
3 Domestic special order code
4 Wheelbase code
5 Brake code
6 Interior trim code
7 Tape/paint pinstripe code
8 Radio code
9 Axle code
10 Transmission code
11 Spring code
12 Calibration numbering
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Paint Code
Exterior paint codes may be listed as a two-part code. The first set of letters/numbers identify the
vehicle primary body color. The second set of letters/number (if applicable) identify a two-tone or
accent body color.
B2 — Harvest Gold.
E4 — Vermilion.
FL — Toreador Red.
LL — Wedgewood Blue.
TS — Silver Frost.
LZ — Bright Island Blue.
PX — Dark Highland Green.
UA — Ebony.
YZ — Oxford White.
BZ — Chrome Yellow.
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S1—Sonic Blue.
Wheelbase
112 — 112-inch wheelbase.
118 — 118-inch wheelbase.
126 — 126-inch wheelbase.
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 code listed, identifies the trim level. The
second code listed, identifies the interior trim color.
Interior Trim Type
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H — Simulated Split Vinyl Bench Seat.
E — Cirrus Cloth 60/40 Split Bench Seat.
G — Triad Luxury Sport Bucket Seats.
F — Cloth/Vinyl 60/40 Split Bench Seat.
S — Triangle Insert Sport Bucket Seats.
T—Diamond II Cloth 60/40 Split Bench Seat.
Interior Trim Color
T — Dark Graphite.
X — Medium Prairie Tan.
B — Ebony.
Tape/Paint Stripe
Tape and paint stripe codes do not apply.
Radio Type
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7 — AM/FM stereo with clock.
Z — AM/FM stereo with single compact disc (CD) player.
K — AM/FM stereo (dual media) cassette with compact disc (CD) player.
1 — AM/FM stereo with six disc compact disc (CD) changer.
P—AM/FM stereo with compact disc (CD player (MP3).
W—AM/FM stereo with compact disc (CD) player and cassette.
Y — Delete radio.
Axle Code
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